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Luxury World-Inspired Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Ipe Decking Used for Japanese Garden
Ipe Decking Used for Japanese Garden
Overseas Hardwoods CoOverseas Hardwoods Co
Full view of the Ipe wood bell stand and hand-carved Japanese dragons. Behind the bell stand is another, smaller mediation space that's made of Ipe wood and faces a zen garden. Further in the back are stairs made of Ipe that lead to an atrium.
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Magical Oasis at Montage Residences
Bassman Blaine HomeBassman Blaine Home
Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe
Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe
UserUser
Emser Tile Outdoor Spaces
Emser Tile Outdoor Spaces
Emser Tile - Minneapolis MNEmser Tile - Minneapolis MN
Casa Cascada
Casa Cascada
Rodrigo Vargas DesignRodrigo Vargas Design
Photographer: John Ellis
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
ECO 37
ECO 37
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Portable Ecofireplace with Stainless Steel ECO 36 burner and recycled, discarded agricultural plow disks weathering Corten steel encasing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
Tarrytown House
Tarrytown House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Casey Dunn Photography
Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL
Ono Harbor Home, Orange Beach, AL
Erin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, IncErin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, Inc
An Architectural and Interior Design Masterpiece! This luxurious waterfront estate resides on 4 acres of a private peninsula, surrounded by 3 sides of an expanse of water with unparalleled, panoramic views. 1500 ft of private white sand beach, private pier and 2 boat slips on Ono Harbor. Spacious, exquisite formal living room, dining room, large study/office with mahogany, built in bookshelves. Family Room with additional breakfast area. Guest Rooms share an additional Family Room. Unsurpassed Master Suite with water views of Bellville Bay and Bay St. John featuring a marble tub, custom tile outdoor shower, and dressing area. Expansive outdoor living areas showcasing a saltwater pool with swim up bar and fire pit. The magnificent kitchen offers access to a butler pantry, balcony and an outdoor kitchen with sitting area. This home features Brazilian Wood Floors and French Limestone Tiles throughout. Custom Copper handrails leads you to the crow's nest that offers 360degree views. Photos: Shawn Seals, Fovea 360 LLC
Filter House
Filter House
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
West Coast Island House
West Coast Island House
alene workman interior design, incalene workman interior design, inc
Rock, relax and enjoy the serenity of the incomparable sunset views from the top deck of this luxurious island home.
Music Box Dock
Music Box Dock
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Thank you to D'Asign Source for providing images of their Music Box Dock Project using Coastal Source lighting. Odd Duck Art Photography 2013
Casa Marina
Casa Marina
QUINTANILLA ARQUITECTOSQUINTANILLA ARQUITECTOS
Petr Myska
Weligama Bay Resort in Sri Lanka
Weligama Bay Resort in Sri Lanka
Interior Design & Home Styling in BerlinInterior Design & Home Styling in Berlin
Fotos: © Juliane Kopelent
Tradewind Outdoor Exterior
Tradewind Outdoor Exterior
Berriz Design Build GroupBerriz Design Build Group
Greg Hadley
Front Entrance Deck with Footbridge
Front Entrance Deck with Footbridge
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Ipe footbridge over pond leads to front entrance of home. The Asian-inspired landscape includes a natural stone walkway with steps, boulder-constructed retaining walls, and trellises with stainless steel cabling. This highly clever and attractive deck design garnered an award at the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) Deck Competition.
Hokulia Custom Koa Wood Estate
Hokulia Custom Koa Wood Estate
UserUser
Christine Shepard, Coral Cove Imagery
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
Annie Santulli DesignsAnnie Santulli Designs
Penthouse rooftop in Jupiter Island. Outdoor furniture matching the view! Venitian style mixed with Palm Beach views create a warm open space with outdoor kitchen and spa. The ocean is as much a part of the design as the fabric and tile options, chosen to accent the rich blue color. Robert Brantley Photography

Luxury 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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