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Large Terrace Ideas and Designs

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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.
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
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
This house was only 1,100 SF with 2 bedrooms and one bath. In this project we added 600SF making it 4+3 and remodeled the entire house. The house now has amazing polished concrete floors, modern kitchen with a huge island and many contemporary features all throughout.
Central London Orangery
Central London Orangery
Prime OakPrime Oak
This lovely family kitchen extension has created the required space for a family dining area and snug. The bi-folding doors allow for a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors, perfect for entertaining on a summer's evening.
Exterior View featuring Pergola
Exterior View featuring Pergola
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Photographer: Scott Frances
Decks
Decks
78Backyard Concepts78Backyard Concepts
Cranberry Township Deck
Cranberry Township Deck
J. Francis Company LLCJ. Francis Company LLC
The pergola and small grilling area are located right off the house's kitchen and dining area inside. A small area cantilevered from the main deck serves to accommodate the owner's grill. New stairs descend to the level of the garage and driveway below.
Decks
Decks
Elite Decks & Home RemodelingElite Decks & Home Remodeling
Cable Railings
Cable Railings
Sion Structural and OrnamentalSion Structural and Ornamental
Awesome deck wraps around the house
Awesome deck wraps around the house
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
Aerial perspectives give us a better understanding of decks and how homeowners use them.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
Contemporary Cable Railing Deck with Spiral Staircase
Contemporary Cable Railing Deck with Spiral Staircase
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Beautiful upper and lower deck with Trex Rain Escape under the upper level. A spiral staircase was used to maximize space and aesthetics. Composite deck flooring is TimberTech Earthwood Evolutions Legacy with a cable railing. Located in Gainesville, VA
Neubau Wohnhaus in Dresden
Neubau Wohnhaus in Dresden
Hildebrandt ArchitektenHildebrandt Architekten
Jan Rieger Werbefotografen Dresden
Asheville 1267 Model Home
Asheville 1267 Model Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Deck of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
Backyard Deck Reno
Backyard Deck Reno
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
This cedar deck with privacy screen and artistic stone insert which could be turned into a waterfall feature was done to accommodate large family gatherings Boxwood plants in the planters under the privacy screen could be easily switched to accommodate flowering plants to change the look and feel of the space.
Custom Deck with Fortress & High Point Deck Lighting
Custom Deck with Fortress & High Point Deck Lighting
SRI.SRI.

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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