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Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum
Curved Spiced Rum Deck
Curved Spiced Rum Deck
XMT Construction Ltd.XMT Construction Ltd.
Curved, multi level Trex deck with lighting, landscaping and an outdoor kitchen
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Patdo Light StudioPatdo Light Studio
Burchfiel Deck
Burchfiel Deck
ESM Strategies LLCESM Strategies LLC
This gorgeous 2 tier deck, out of Azek French White Oak. Complete with Westbury aluminum handrail, and an LED in-deck/post lighting system.
Guest Studio
Guest Studio
Spieler ConstructionSpieler Construction
ECO 38 FIRE PIT
ECO 38 FIRE PIT
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Portable Ecofireplace Fire Pit with Stainless Steel ECO 35 burner and recycled, discarded agricultural plow disks weathering Corten steel encasing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
The San Marino Covered Deck | Greater Seattle Area
The San Marino Covered Deck | Greater Seattle Area
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Enjoy outdoor living all year around with a custom stone fireplace, covered deck with cedar ceiling detail, lighting, skylights and sound system. Rough-in for electric heaters.
ALLWETTERSCHUTZ - Wände
ALLWETTERSCHUTZ - Wände
Allwetterschutz.deAllwetterschutz.de
In 5 Stufen lassen sich die Lamellen der Windschutzwände synchron positionieren. Die reversible Windschutzwand ist ein Wetterschutz, Sonnenschutz oder Sichtschutz- ganz nach Ihrem Belieben!
Deck Design
Deck Design
Archadeck of NashvilleArchadeck of Nashville
This flowing wooden deck addition in Franklin features wraparound stairs with integrated LED stair tread lighting.
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Lake Austin Rooftop Deck (Azek Pavers)
Lake Austin Rooftop Deck (Azek Pavers)
TimberTownTimberTown
These pavers, by Azek, are made of 95% recycled materials making them lightweight and durable. Plus, they use a grid system that locks the bricks in place so installation is effortless.
Entertainer's Dream
Entertainer's Dream
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
West Town Penthouse
West Town Penthouse
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
Chris Bradley
Tuscan-Style Mediterranean Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Countertop & More
Tuscan-Style Mediterranean Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Countertop & More
Tom Ralston ConcreteTom Ralston Concrete
This beautiful & expansive property was the perfect setting for a Mediterranean-style concrete aesthetic - using advanced concrete techniques to imitate the natural color and texture of the Tuscan landscape. Here's the full project description... "The Alma Johnson Street Project in Saratoga, CA was an expansive concrete acid staining project with lots of nooks and crannies that included pool and jacuzzi copings, stepping stones, stairs, porches and a BBQ concrete countertop. The acid stain is a Faded Terra Cotta that was liberally applied so that it could mimick what nature can do over hundreds…even thousands…of years. Thus the Alma Johnson Street Acid Staining project boasts of an aged Tuscan style home and surrounds." View more of the many acid staining projects we have designed on our website here http://bit.ly/1vO4Lux
Viareggio, 2016
Viareggio, 2016
Piergiorgio CorradinPiergiorgio Corradin
piergiorgio corradin fotografo
Wood Oasis in Mill Valley
Wood Oasis in Mill Valley
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
cable railing with wood cap and discreet lighting on wood deck with stunning views.
Two-Tone Trex Deck
Two-Tone Trex Deck
Square Deal Construction Company, LLCSquare Deal Construction Company, LLC
Penthouse Rooftop
Penthouse Rooftop
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
This Lincoln Park penthouse house has a rooftop that includes a covered lounge area perfect for group TV viewing.
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios
Summitop Decks & Sunroom (Cumaru)
Summitop Decks & Sunroom (Cumaru)
TimberTownTimberTown
Multi-level Cumaru Hardwood deck and railing with a three seasons room and porch. Built by Atlanta Porch & Patio.

Expansive Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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