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Lammers Deck with Underdecking
Lammers Deck with Underdecking
Comfort Zones By Design LLCComfort Zones By Design LLC
Spacious composite deck surfaced with Timbertech Terrain Collection in Silver Maple. Vertical cable rail from the Keylink American Series in Black. Zip-Up Underdecking system creates watertight lower patio space.
Deck and Outdoor Kitchen in Bryn Mawr, PA
Deck and Outdoor Kitchen in Bryn Mawr, PA
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage
Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The boxy forms of the existing exterior are balanced with the new deck extension. Builder: Meadowlark Design+Build. Architecture: PLY+. Photography: Sean Carter
Treetop Retreat
Treetop Retreat
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
The front upper level deck was rebuilt with Ipe wood and stainless steel cable railing, allowing for full enjoyment of the surrounding greenery.
Lobster Boat Residence
Lobster Boat Residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The modern Roof Deck designed by chadbourne + doss architects takes advantage of water views. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Roof Top Deck Spaces
Roof Top Deck Spaces
JW LANDSCAPES LLCJW LANDSCAPES LLC
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This balcony deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Gunstock from our Ridge Premium Collection and the deck railing is A210 Aluminum Railing.
Mountain Shadows Deck Remodel
Mountain Shadows Deck Remodel
Specktacular Home RemodelingSpecktacular Home Remodeling
Wouldn’t you love sipping coffee on this deck every morning?! We were thrilled to return to this lovely client’s home to remodel their deck. Now the whole family can enjoy this space for years to come!
Outdoor - Deck design
Outdoor - Deck design
Designer's TouchDesigner's Touch
Outdoor living space with a much-needed dose of drama.
Timbertech Legacy Privacy Wall
Timbertech Legacy Privacy Wall
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
We built this new Timbertech in 2018 and a few years later, these homeowners got a new Hot Tub under the deck and was looking for privacy. We then built a horizontal decking privacy wall to match the decking. We also wrapped the footing posts and beams to complete their backyard deck project. Wall looks great and really completes the final look of the whole project. With this stay-at-home pandemic – the homeowners have much more time to enjoy the privacy in their new hot tub.
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Iroko Properties LLCIroko Properties LLC
Convert the existing deck to a new indoor / outdoor space with retractable EZ Breeze windows for full enclosure, cable railing system for minimal view obstruction and space saving spiral staircase, fireplace for ambiance and cooler nights with LVP floor for worry and bug free entertainment
Arlington Loft Terrace
Arlington Loft Terrace
GardenWiseGardenWise
Michael J. Wilkinson
Highbury
Highbury
Nice PoziNice Pozi
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This stunning two-story deck is the perfect place to host many guests - all with different locations. The second-story provides an excellent place for grilling and eating. The ground-level space offers a fire feature and covered seating area. Extended by hardscaping beyond the covered ground-level space, there is a fire pit for even further gathering.
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Custom deck with cable handrail
Custom deck with cable handrail
Pacific Northwest DecksPacific Northwest Decks
Custom hand crafted deck with Trex composite decking and cable handrail.
A View Of The Sea: OUTDOOR DECK WITH BBQ
A View Of The Sea: OUTDOOR DECK WITH BBQ
Habitech Planning & Design, Inc.Habitech Planning & Design, Inc.
Fantastic Elevated Deck off the interior kitchen. Entertain anytime of year ! Composite railings with lighting in the lower rail to light your way out to the backyard! BBQ at its best !
Klauer Residence
Klauer Residence
Don R Titus, Residential Architect LLCDon R Titus, Residential Architect LLC
New residence under construction on sloping wooded lot: view from deck.
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast
Angela SpositoAngela Sposito

Green First Floor 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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