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Luxury First Floor Terrace Ideas and Designs

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winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
Wexford Outdoor Living II
Wexford Outdoor Living II
Brind'Amour DesignBrind'Amour Design
Another view of the deck roof. A bit of an engineering challenge but it pays off.
Lake House
Lake House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Deck off of the great room with heaters tv's and amazing views. BBQ and dual beer keg with sunset bar.
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Iroko Properties LLCIroko Properties LLC
Convert the existing deck to a new indoor / outdoor space with retractable EZ Breeze windows for full enclosure, cable railing system for minimal view obstruction and space saving spiral staircase, fireplace for ambiance and cooler nights with LVP floor for worry and bug free entertainment
Modern Pergola with Motorized Screens
Modern Pergola with Motorized Screens
Majestic OutdoorMajestic Outdoor
Beatiful New Modern Pergola Installed in Mahwah NJ. This georgous system has Led Lights, Ceilign Fans, Bromic Heaters & Motorized Screens. Bring the Indoors Out with your new Majestic StruXure Pergola
Cape Ann Oceanfront Exterior Renovation
Cape Ann Oceanfront Exterior Renovation
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Full outdoor kitchen & bar with an induction grill, all weather cabinets, outdoor refrigerator, and electric blue Azul Bahia Brazilian granite countertops to reflect the color of the sea; An octagonally shaped seating area facing the ocean for sunbathing and sunset viewing.; The deck is constructed with sustainably harvested tropical Brazilian hardwood Ipe that requires little maintenance..Eric Roth Photography
The brown's
The brown's
HG Construction LLCHG Construction LLC
redwood deck, black metal railing, with post base and post caps, covered post piers, chocolate semi-transparent stain
LAKE VIEW VILLA
LAKE VIEW VILLA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
terrazza del piano primo con vista sul lago; rivestimento pavimento in erba sintetica
California Dream l West Vancouver
California Dream l West Vancouver
Upward ConstructionUpward Construction
Modern Clarksville Home
Modern Clarksville Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
rénovation totale et création d'une extension pour une maison de 1968
rénovation totale et création d'une extension pour une maison de 1968
Thedition - Nicolas BaleydierThedition - Nicolas Baleydier
rénovation complète d'une maison de 1968, intérieur et extérieur, avec création de nouvelles ouvertures, avec volets roulants ou BSO, isolation totale périphérique, création d'une terrasse/abri-voiture pour 2 véhicules, en bois, création d'un extension en ossature bois pour 2 chambres, création de terrasses bois. Rénovation totale de l'intérieur, réorganisation des pièces de séjour, chambres, cuisine et salles de bains
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
Wood Oasis in Mill Valley
Wood Oasis in Mill Valley
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
cable railing with wood cap and discreet lighting on wood deck with stunning views.
Net Zero Carbon Luxury Villa
Net Zero Carbon Luxury Villa
WindsorPatania ArchitectsWindsorPatania Architects
Terrace
The Hearst
The Hearst
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Railing
Railing
Clough ConstructionClough Construction
Clean, simple minimalist deck with cable railing and a wood cap.
Plymouth Porch Project
Plymouth Porch Project
Precision Decks LLCPrecision Decks LLC
Large outdoor living space with Trex Decking and Afco Glass Paneled Railing. 3 season porch with tile floors, Infratec radiant heaters and SunSpace windows
The brown's
The brown's
HG Construction LLCHG Construction LLC
redwood deck, black metal railing, with post base and post caps, covered post piers, chocolate semi-transparent stain
The Lookout
The Lookout
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
Outdoor - Deck design
Outdoor - Deck design
Designer's TouchDesigner's Touch
Outdoor living space with a much-needed dose of drama.

Luxury First Floor 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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