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Large Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Our clients came to us looking for a complete renovation of the rear facade of their Atlanta home and attached deck. Their wish list included a contemporary, functional design that would create spaces for various uses, both for small family gatherings and entertaining larger parties. The result is a stunning, custom outdoor living area with a wealth of options for relaxing and socializing. The upper deck is the central dining and entertaining area and includes a custom cantilevered aluminum pergola, a covered grill and prep area, and gorgeous concrete fire table and floating wooden bench. As you step down to the lower deck you are welcomed by the peaceful sound of cascading water from the custom concrete water feature creating a Zen atmosphere for the entire deck. This feature is a gorgeous focal point from inside the house as well. To define the different outdoor rooms and also provide passive seating opportunities, the steps have built-in recessed lighting so that the space is well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime. The landscaping is modern and low-maintenance and is composed of tight, linear plantings that feature complimentary hues of green and provides privacy from neighboring properties.
Sammamish Backyard Retreat
Sammamish Backyard Retreat
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Unique Projects
Unique Projects
PRESTIGE RENOVATIONSPRESTIGE RENOVATIONS
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Quinn Project
Quinn Project
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
Contemporary Decks
Contemporary Decks
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Elegant multi-level Ipe Deck features simple lines, built-in benches with an unobstructed view of terraced gardens and pool. (c) Decks by Kiefer ~ New jersey
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
Noble ContractingNoble Contracting
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern Garden
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern Garden
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
Here is a far shot of the beam screens and context photo for them. The various levels are more evident as you walk through the garden and pan through these garden photos. One difficult spot was keeping the back hot tub walls from getting too tall but being able to form a vault for the hot tub beneath the deck. I was excited about my design for the floating steps up from the hot tub, to serve as lounge bench seating with the back of the BBQ plinth acting as privacy as well as the back of the bench and steps. The planters add green and another seating perch and deal with the grading levels I mentioned in other photos.
Custom Deck Update and Over Hang Roof
Custom Deck Update and Over Hang Roof
Zia Construction LLCZia Construction LLC
Composite Timbertech Deck with Under Deck Skirting
Composite Timbertech Deck with Under Deck Skirting
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
Timbertech PVC Capped Composite Deck with Westbury Full Aluminum Railing with under Deck Skirting
LAKEVIEW [reno]
LAKEVIEW [reno]
Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
© Greg Riegler
French Country Renovation
French Country Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
AZEK/TIMBERTECH DECKS
AZEK/TIMBERTECH DECKS
Mentor Installed ServicesMentor Installed Services
Composite deck with black metal balusters on white railings is stunning!
Composite deck with black metal balusters on white railings is stunning!
JWS Custom Decks LLCJWS Custom Decks LLC
This deck is expansive and gives plenty of room for entertaining. The sophisticated look of the Trex decking coupled with the composite railings with black metal balusters and white Azek completes the look.
Louvered Roofs
Louvered Roofs
Aesthetic Design & Build LlcAesthetic Design & Build Llc
Looking to escape the heat? Close the louvered roof and enjoy the shade. Want to feel the warmth of summer? Open the louvered roof and feel the sun. An adjustable pergola is the perfect solution for your outdoor seating area.
Maine Cottage
Maine Cottage
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Lake house Deck with Hot Tub. Trent Bell Photography, Richardson & Associates Landscape Architects
Deck and Fence Painting
Deck and Fence Painting
Bear Mountain Custom PaintingBear Mountain Custom Painting
Covered Deck with Fireplace
Covered Deck with Fireplace
KNK Construction, LLCKNK Construction, LLC
BrandonCPhoto
Ipe decks
Ipe decks
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Deck

Large Back 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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