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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.
Quinn Project
Quinn Project
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking and provide the perfect backdrop for the floating wooden bench.
Joshua Tree Origin
Joshua Tree Origin
Blu HomesBlu Homes
French Country Renovation
French Country Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
My work
My work
Precision Remodeling, Inc.Precision Remodeling, Inc.
Custom Deck with Fortress & High Point Deck Lighting
Custom Deck with Fortress & High Point Deck Lighting
SRI.SRI.
Pasadena House
Pasadena House
Paradise Design StudioParadise Design Studio
Mangaris deck frames pool bathroom and spa adds a modern touch to this older home
Cat Mountain View (Composite Deck)
Cat Mountain View (Composite Deck)
TimberTownTimberTown
The step lighting and LEDs around the perimeter allow the homeowners to enjoy their deck day or night. Designed & built by Jim Odom at Archadeck Austin. Photo Credit: Kristian Alveo & TimberTown
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Davidsonville Radius deck
Davidsonville Radius deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
North Shore Oak Bluffs
North Shore Oak Bluffs
Sherman AssociatesSherman Associates
As featured in Cape & Island Home magazine, this modern home is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living with beach access, wooded areas, and spacious rooms. By using large, expansive glass, cable railings, and an open floor plan concept we were able to emphasize the sensational ocean views of the property. Photo Credit: Eric Roth
El Camino Condo
El Camino Condo
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photography
420 Sqft. Elevated No Maintenance Deck
420 Sqft. Elevated No Maintenance Deck
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
An elevated 420 Sqft. maintenance free deck finished with aluminum railing was the first one of the season for us, and boy was it a pleasure to build. Just in time for the start of summer, this deck will be sure to impress! Pressure treated lumber framing, with all structural connectors from Simpson Strong-Tie. TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection decking in the colours Coastline and Dark Hickory. Black aluminum railing supplied by Imperial Kool Ray. All of this sitting on helical piles installed by Techno Metal Post for a strong foundation. All material provided by and delivered on time from Richmond BMR.
Multi Living Deck
Multi Living Deck
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Timbertech Composite Deck with Westbury Railing and Full Deck Lighting, Multiple Outdoor Living Areas w/ hot tub on deck
Fairfax Deck
Fairfax Deck
Ready 2 RemodelReady 2 Remodel
Modern Deck we designed and built. White rails and black balusters that include Custom cocktail rails that surround the deck and stairs. Weathered Teak decking boards by Azek. 30 degrees cooler than the competition.
Multi-Level Deck in Leander, TX
Multi-Level Deck in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
This deck was constructed with premium TimberTech AZEK® Vintage Collection decking. The fascia, stair risers, bench face, and picture framing were created with Dark Hickory decking, while the deck infill, stair treads, and benchtop were created using English Walnut. AZEK Vintage Collection is a capped polymer decking, which comes with a standard 50-year limited fade and stain warranty.
The brown's
The brown's
HG Construction LLCHG Construction LLC
redwood deck, black metal railing, with post base and post caps, covered post piers, chocolate semi-transparent stain
McCracken Point: Craftsman Lake Home
McCracken Point: Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This Craftsman lake view home is a perfectly peaceful retreat. It features a two story deck, board and batten accents inside and out, and rustic stone details.

Large 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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