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Large Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

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winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and a custom decorative metal railing that connects to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.
Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.
Southern SupplySouthern Supply
Duralife Siesta Decking, Golden Teak
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
French Country Renovation
French Country Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Lafayette
Lafayette
HALLETT & Co.HALLETT & Co.
Custom sliding doors provide direct access from the home's main living areas to the additional seating and dining area on the deck. The bamboo wall provides a textural visual barrier to the residential street and is in a planter designed to match an original one found at the front of the house. | Photography by Atlantic Archives
La Jolla Patio Deck
La Jolla Patio Deck
Design Appruv, Inc.Design Appruv, Inc.
Pergola and Stamped Concrete Patio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Pergola and Stamped Concrete Patio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Chilmark Contemporary
Chilmark Contemporary
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Rooftop Lounge Area
Sidonia
Sidonia
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Created a multi-level outdoor living space to match the mid-century modern style of the home with upper deck and lower patio. Porcelain pavers create a clean pattern to offset the modern furniture, which is neutral in color and simple in shape to balance with the bold-colored accents.
Tracy Project
Tracy Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.
Curved Ipe Deck
Curved Ipe Deck
Custom Outdoor StructuresCustom Outdoor Structures
Ipe Curved deck with hidden fasteners and Stainless Steel Cable Railing...
Aerial View of Composite Deck. Fire Pit, Grill Island
Aerial View of Composite Deck. Fire Pit, Grill Island
Kona ContractorsKona Contractors
Aerial View of Composite Deck. Fire Pit, Grill Island
Contemporary Lake Home
Contemporary Lake Home
Anthony Thomas BuildersAnthony Thomas Builders
G.Taylor
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Outdoor shower and Deck
Mangaris Custom Deck, Lounge Bed, and Fire Pit Seating
Mangaris Custom Deck, Lounge Bed, and Fire Pit Seating
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Contemporary custom Mangaris wood "wave deck" with built in cement fire pit. Blue fire glass as water symbol. Formed round pavers to match beach wave motif. Mangaris wood skids over cement seat and connecting Mangaris wood lounge bed add warmth. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.
Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.
Southern SupplySouthern Supply
Timbertech, Tropical Pacific Walnut, Terrain Silver Maple Accents, Evo Rail
Custom decks by Hickory Dickory Decks using Veka decking.
Custom decks by Hickory Dickory Decks using Veka decking.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques

Large Green 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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