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Luxury Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Deck View
Deck View
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Concrete deck above placed on structural steel pan and beams.
Deck Retreat Featuring Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen
Deck Retreat Featuring Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen
The Stone ManThe Stone Man
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
Entertainer's Dream
Entertainer's Dream
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Heard Project
Heard Project
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Second level cedar deck with aluminum railing and beautiful landscaping. This project has an under deck ceiling under a portion of the deck to keep it dry year-round. This project also includes a fire pit and hot tub.
Jarratt Avenue Historic Landmark
Jarratt Avenue Historic Landmark
Avenue B DevelopmentAvenue B Development
C. L. Fry Photo
Kneebone Penthouse
Kneebone Penthouse
Magleby Construction - Sun ValleyMagleby Construction - Sun Valley
Manchester Hills
Manchester Hills
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Outdoor Patio
Award-winning Multi-level Ipe Deck
Award-winning Multi-level Ipe Deck
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
A square deck doesn’t have to be boring – just tilt the squares on an angle. This client had a big wish list: A screen porch was created under an existing elevated room. A large upper deck for dining was waterproofed with EPDM roofing. This made for a large dry area on the lower deck furnished with couches, a television, spa, recessed lighting, and paddle fans. An outdoor shower is enclosed under the stairs. For code purposes, we call it a rinsing station. A small roof extension to the existing house provides covering and a spot for a hanging daybed. The design also includes a live edge slab installed as a bar top at which to enjoy a casual drink while watching the children in the yard. The lower deck leads down two more steps to the fire pit.
Pond House Backyard
Pond House Backyard
UserUser
Backyard highlighting the koi pond and multi-level deck
Golf Magazine's 2015 Golf Dream Home
Golf Magazine's 2015 Golf Dream Home
Design WestDesign West
Breathtaking exterior view from the upstairs Sun Deck.
Lanam Ridge Deck
Lanam Ridge Deck
DHM RemodelingDHM Remodeling
Fiberon decking, Twin Eagles grill center, low voltage and accent lighting, floating tables and pit group seating around firepit by DHM Remodeling
Heard Project
Heard Project
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Second level cedar deck with aluminum railing and beautiful landscaping. This project has an under deck ceiling under a portion of the deck to keep it dry year-round. This project also includes a fire pit and hot tub.
Low-maintenance Trex Transcend deck with aluminum handrail
Low-maintenance Trex Transcend deck with aluminum handrail
DecksouthDecksouth
Painted wood 6x6 posts and Fortress Railing provides a sturdy but minimum railing for this project.
Ipe Deck with Custom Tempered glass Railings
Ipe Deck with Custom Tempered glass Railings
Distinctive Contracting ServicesDistinctive Contracting Services
Chad Smith
Dream Patio, Deck, and Porch in Loudoun County
Dream Patio, Deck, and Porch in Loudoun County
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
We designed this space to be worthy of family gatherings, elegant parties, and simply sipping morning coffee over the newspaper. The curving design flows organically from space to space while custom trim work and railings add sophistication and elegance.
Manor
Manor
Lisa Gabrielson DesignLisa Gabrielson Design
Lauren Rubinstein
Boston rooftop garden
Boston rooftop garden
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Genevieve de Manio Photography
Wilkinson Lake-North Oaks
Wilkinson Lake-North Oaks
Jim Kuiken DesignJim Kuiken Design
Landmark Photography
Alpenrose
Alpenrose
Cedar Mill Deck CompanyCedar Mill Deck Company

Luxury Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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