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Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Folding NanaWall doors were used to open the main lving room area into the deck effectively creating a seamless transition from indoors to out. Builder: Meadowlark Design+Build. Architecture: PLY+. Photography: Sean Carter
Sky Lane - Brentwood
Sky Lane - Brentwood
Isabel Moritz DesignsIsabel Moritz Designs
Isabel Moritz Designs works with homeowners, Architects and developers in Los Angeles to create personalized Drought Tolerant, Fire Zone Landscapes, Modern Landscapes, Beach Landscapes, Gravel Gardens, Sculptural Gardens, Transitional Landscapes , Modern Traditional Landscapes, Luxe Landscapes, French Modern Landscapes, View Properties, Estate properties, Private Outdoor Living, High End Landscapes, Farmhouse Modern Landscapes, in Los Angeles, California USA. Working in Bel Air, Brentwood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, Hidden Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Westchester, Calabasas and Agoura Hills.
Modern Northwoods Residence Boathouse Balcony
Modern Northwoods Residence Boathouse Balcony
Amy Carman DesignAmy Carman Design
The boathouse incorporates two decks, one above and one at lake level, and reflects the materials selection of the main home: hand-troweled mortar, rough field stone, and metal railings.
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
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
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.
Lee's Summit Raintree Lake Oasis
Lee's Summit Raintree Lake Oasis
By The Blade Lawn and LandscapeBy The Blade Lawn and Landscape
Leisurely Lake Life! From elegant entertaining to heated spa therapy, this is lake life at its finest. A stylish, maintenance-free deck features multilevel, motorized screens, retractable shade awnings and a dry deck ceiling for year-round outdoor enjoyment. Painted sunrises give way to daytime pool and patio parties, while stunning lakeside sunsets usher in sizzlin’ steaks on the grill, s’mores at the stone fireplace, and beautifully lit spa and landscape. It’s time to relax, recharge and rejuvenate!
Modern Clarksville Home
Modern Clarksville Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Wisteria Lane Farmhouse
Wisteria Lane Farmhouse
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This large custom Farmhouse style home features Hardie board & batten siding, cultured stone, arched, double front door, custom cabinetry, and stained accents throughout.
French Quarter style Fireplace with Copper overlay, Fieldstone Columns, Wrought
French Quarter style Fireplace with Copper overlay, Fieldstone Columns, Wrought
Southern Dreamscapes LLCSouthern Dreamscapes LLC
A French Quarter classic design throughout complete with fieldstone columns, a formal diamond pattern bluestone terrace, custom iron railings, a one of a kind hammered copper fireplace and custom gas lamps
Lake House
Lake House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Deck off of the great room with heaters tv's and amazing views.
Pippin Home Designs- Strom Construction-Lake House
Pippin Home Designs- Strom Construction-Lake House
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Outdoor kitchen and dining table
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Inspired by the Dutch West Indies architecture of the tropics, this custom designed coastal home backs up to the Wando River marshes on Daniel Island. With expansive views from the observation tower of the ports and river, this Charleston, SC home packs in multiple modern, coastal design features on both the exterior & interior of the home.
Colonial Addition
Colonial Addition
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
1600 square foot addition and complete remodel to existing historic home
Virginia Elegance
Virginia Elegance
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
Roof of Boat Dock
Lake House
Lake House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Desk off of the great room with heaters tv's and amazing views.
7SeventyHouse.
7SeventyHouse.
FactionedFactioned
Zen garden on outdoor balcony.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
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

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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