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Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Outdoor living space with fireplace. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
Customer Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture Photos
All Backyard FunAll Backyard Fun
Featuring Northcape's Bainbridge Wicker patio furniture set and the mini tropical elegance Oriflamme fire table.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Community Builders, LLCCommunity Builders, LLC
Added new composite (Azek) deck with hidden fasteners, built in bench, step lighting, new lighting fixtures, new sliding glass door off dining room, Covered area with skylights and recessed lighting, tongue and groove cedar ceiling and cedar post and beam wraps.
Hilliard OH Deck Replacement and Low Maintenance Pergola
Hilliard OH Deck Replacement and Low Maintenance Pergola
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
We built this new deck in Hilliard, OH, with low-maintenance composite decking from the TimberTech PRO Tropical collection in the beautiful Amazon Mist color. For their new railing system, the homeowners selected white vinyl railings and black aluminum pickets from the Ohio-based Mt. Hope Fence brand. For a cohesive design, they chose a TimberTech rail cap to match the decking. Not only is their new deck surface made with low-maintenance materials, so are the railings.
Deck - Shamrock
Deck - Shamrock
Stoeppler Construction LLCStoeppler Construction LLC
Outdoor entertaining
Outdoor entertaining
Michelle Anaya ArchitectsMichelle Anaya Architects
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
ShadeFXShadeFX
Cape Associates, Inc. completed this backyard bliss by covering an attached pergola with a 12’ x 16’ retractable shade. Rope driven, the homeowners can extend the Sunbrella Taupe fabric without knocking fresh lobster rolls off the table.
Deck Addition
Deck Addition
Bailey & AssociatesBailey & Associates
Wells Beach
Wells Beach
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A beachfront new construction home on Wells Beach. A collaboration with R. Moody and Sons construction. Photographs by James R. Salomon.
m house
m house
Arch4Arch4
The Levade
The Levade
Holloway Company Inc.Holloway Company Inc.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les vivaces sortent du platelage en bois
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
30 - Park City, Utah Residence
30 - Park City, Utah Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Custom Elevated Cedar Deck, Roof Extension, and Slide - San Antonio, TX
Custom Elevated Cedar Deck, Roof Extension, and Slide - San Antonio, TX
Diamond DecksDiamond Decks
Diamond Decks can make your backyard dream a reality! It was an absolute pleasure working with our client to bring their ideas to life. This is an outdoor project like no other. We were honored to build this kid friendly, custom deck equipped with a roof extension, custom railings, and of course a fun slide for the kids! Contact us today so we can help you complete your next backyard project.
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
West Side (4th) Story Rooftop Deck
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Large Outdoor Kitchen and Grill station
Mahogany Deck Restoration
Mahogany Deck Restoration
Color Brite PaintingColor Brite Painting
Decks
Decks
Woodridge Deck & Gazebo Co.Woodridge Deck & Gazebo Co.
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Mountain Side Modern Gem
Mountain Side Modern Gem
Veritas Fine Homes IncVeritas Fine Homes Inc
Marona Photography

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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