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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.
Outdoor BBQ
Outdoor BBQ
Peninsula Building MaterialsPeninsula Building Materials
Ammirato Construction's use of K2's Pacific Ashlar thin veneer, is beautifully displayed on many of the walls of this property.
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. The dining space is defined by the stunning, cantilevered, aluminum pergola above and cable railing along the edge of the deck. Adjacent to the pergola is a covered grill and prep space. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.
Cedar Deck
Cedar Deck
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Lindsey Denny
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Revelry at the penthouse
Revelry at the penthouse
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Lounge at the bar area with a signature Kimera Fire table, Frosted glass for privacy.
Joshua Tree Origin
Joshua Tree Origin
Blu HomesBlu Homes
The Colony House
The Colony House
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
Leland Gebhardt
Modern Mountain - Lake Tahoe
Modern Mountain - Lake Tahoe
IMI Design, LLCIMI Design, LLC
Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Multi-level Deck
Multi-level Deck
Concept Design ConstructionConcept Design Construction
winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
North London penthouse
North London penthouse
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A cozy and luxury outdoor fireplace area.
Eichenholz Wandverkleidung
Eichenholz Wandverkleidung
Old Oak GmbHOld Oak GmbH
Valley View Home
Valley View Home
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
Upper deck living space with breathtaking views of the Willamette Valley and Eugene city center.
ROUND ROCK TX DECK WITH PERGOLA, KITCHEN AND OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
ROUND ROCK TX DECK WITH PERGOLA, KITCHEN AND OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Our clients wanted the dramatic look of a pergola for their kitchen with additional coverage for shade and protection from rain, too. A pergola over a specific section sets off that area and defines it as an outdoor room. As you may know, some pergolas provide more shade than others. It all depends on the pergola design. This large two-beam pergola, attached to the house, is designed for shade with purlins that are close together. The pergola also has a translucent cover that filters UV rays, blocks heat, and shields the outdoor kitchen from rain.
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Custom Fire Feature & Two-Story Deck
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This stunning two-story deck is the perfect place to host many guests - all with different locations. The second-story provides an excellent place for grilling and eating. The ground-level space offers a fire feature and covered seating area. Extended by hardscaping beyond the covered ground-level space, there is a fire pit for even further gathering.
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.
Franktown
Franktown
Total Construction SolutionsTotal Construction Solutions
2014 Hukanui Road Show Home (now closed)
2014 Hukanui Road Show Home (now closed)
David Reid Homes (Waikato) LtdDavid Reid Homes (Waikato) Ltd
The most perfect space for a covered sunken deck .... right on the edge of a beautiful gully. Feature lighting, outdoor gas fire, hidden wall mounted TV and surround sound, make this space perfect for entertaining

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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