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Large World-Inspired Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Turramurra Family Home
Turramurra Family Home
Roberts Brewer DesignRoberts Brewer Design
The canopy and decking provide an extension of the interior room for outdoor dining and an area for the children to play nestled amongst the developing screen planting which will provide privacy and the green walls to the outdoor room. A touch of informal fairy lights will add a dash of sparkle to those outdoor evenings. Photo credit and collaboration with homedesignedge.com
Hawaii Kai Residence - New Deck Lounge & Observation Deck
Hawaii Kai Residence - New Deck Lounge & Observation Deck
ELJ Construction, IncELJ Construction, Inc
casa privata
casa privata
FLAMAR tessuti carte moquettesFLAMAR tessuti carte moquettes
The Preserve
The Preserve
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
Red Shutter Studio Rod Pasibe
Kuranda Residence
Kuranda Residence
bàlay Vandykebàlay Vandyke
View from deck looking into guest bedroom entry
北谷町　U様邸
北谷町　U様邸
株式会社アイムホーム（沖縄県北谷町）株式会社アイムホーム（沖縄県北谷町）
最上階に設けたルーフバルコニーには、ジャグジーとシンクを設置致しました。友人を誘ってバーベキューを楽しんだり、青空や夜空を眺めながらジャグジーに入ることもできます。みんなが楽しめるバルコニーです。
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Villa Al Ventura"
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Villa Al Ventura"
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Maite Fragueiro | Home & Haus
Spindrift Splendor on the Sea
Spindrift Splendor on the Sea
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Wayne Capilli
Waves
Waves
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
A Mexico vacation home featuring an open floor plan and indigenous materials blurs the distinction between indoors and out to fully maximize its stunning setting. Photos by Rigoberto Moreno
Decking
Decking
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
TimberTech Earthwood Evolutions in Rosewood, RadianceRail in Walnut and Black.
Gilbert Island Waterfront
Gilbert Island Waterfront
Cantoni IrvineCantoni Irvine
Sherwood Drive
Sherwood Drive
BoMo Design, Inc.BoMo Design, Inc.
Backyard Deck Reno
Backyard Deck Reno
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
Stone sitting area and shed.
The Preserve
The Preserve
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
Red Shutter Studio Rod Pasibe
Penthouse #1 - Miami Beach
Penthouse #1 - Miami Beach
CKA Construction GroupCKA Construction Group
Garden Roma
Garden Roma
RAFFAELE CARUSO ARCHITETTORAFFAELE CARUSO ARCHITETTO
garden - outdoor
Custom Cedar Deck with Japanese influence
Custom Cedar Deck with Japanese influence
Ten Bear BuildersTen Bear Builders
Villa Passiflora
Villa Passiflora
Greene Design LLCGreene Design LLC
Lu Szumskyj
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Villa Al Ventura"
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional "Villa Al Ventura"
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Maite Fragueiro | Home & Haus
The Emperor's Garden
The Emperor's Garden
Vacation VerandaVacation Veranda

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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