Large World-Inspired Terrace Ideas and Designs

ALADECOR Interior Design Marbella. The terrace of this luxury penthouse maintains the oriental style. The décor elements used, closely refer to the architecture of the Far East. Outstanding uniqueness of the pool, water is set flush to the floor level.

Santa Monica residence

suhail design studio

Bahamas Tropical Family Complex

tippetts/weaver architects, inc.

Toby Richards Photography www.tobyrichardsphoto.com

PISO PILOTO CAPISTRANO 21, SALSA INMOBILIARIA

Pili Molina | Masfotogenica Interiorismo

蔵戸を玄関戸に活用

キッチン～家事室～屋根付き物干し場という、流れる動線を意識して設計しました。物干し場の屋根はキッチンの排気での汚れが目立たないよう排気口に近い部分は金属屋根とし、物干し部分の真上はポリカーボネート板として直接太陽光が差すよう、細かな配慮をしました。

Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim

McClure Contracting, Inc.

The back exterior previously ended by the palm trees but we extended the deck, added palm trees and travertine pavers in a herringbone pattern. You can see from the other side of the deck the extension we built with the newly created stone, retaining wall. Picture Credit: Peter Obetz

Epicurious Gardens - Berkeley, CA

DPG Pavers and Design

Outdoor seating area in gardens.

Raised Deck off back of house

William D. Becker, Inc.

Florida Custom Home Pool Deck at Night

Hugo Render

Nighttime rendering of a pool deck we did for a house in Vero Beach

Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.

Southern Supply

Moisture Shield, Desert Sand

Casa Magayon - Papagayo, Costa Rica

Sarco Architects Costa Rica - Caribbean

The outdoor deck and cantilevering bridge create a floating view over the tropical jungle and out to the bay in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Horizontal bar aluminum railings provide low-maintenance and the most transparent view. The home's main structure provides natural shading for the deck area and some additional shade is provided by the three turquoise rotating canopies.

Patio Dining

Outdoor Living

Bali Beach Estate Villa

David Lester

Master suite private garden terrace.

Deck

Naples Bay Builders, Inc.

Covered Lanai

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography

Structure Bois et voiles d'ombrage modulable d'un restaurant gastronomique

Pierre Siaudeau Design

Suite au cyclone Irma de 2017, le restaurant l'Esprit, sur l'île de Saint Barthélémy a été gravement endommagé. Hormis la rénovation du lieu, situé en pleine nature, près des parc salin, le chef restaurateur souhaitait une structure modulable, pouvant protéger ses clients des fortes pluies pouvant s'abattre soudainement. Sachant que le chef est natif du bassin d'Arcachon, j'ai proposé une grande structure de bois, pouvant supporter les cyclones, dans un esprit de cabane Arcachonnaise, avec des voiles de protection pouvant s'ouvrir rapidement par des Winches, rappelant ainsi l'esprit des bateaux.

The CLover Long Bien

UBIK Architects

Norman Park Home Renovation

Dion Seminara Architecture

This very plain 1950’s home in Norman Park was built on a flood prone site and the existing design did not allow for natural airflow nor did it provide much in the way of natural light. The owners of the home felt that an architect design would be the only way to address the need for sensitive adjustments to cope with the flood prone site and to retain the integrity of the current home whilst incorporating a new environmentally sensitive design with a new unique appearance.

Reforma integral de Ático Valencia

Gil Viana Interiorismo

Terraza exótica estilo tropical con muchas plantas tropicales y mobiliario colorista como las sillas Acapulco o las Panton de Vitra.Fotos de Milena Villalba.

Large World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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