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Medium Sized Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Louella Ave Residence
Louella Ave Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Interior Entry Courtyard
Deck Addition
Deck Addition
SM Architecture StudioSM Architecture Studio
Fiberon Deck
Fiberon Deck
Wize Home DirectWize Home Direct
Spiced Rum flat patio deck, featuring the spiced rum color and white under hanging. The sand is laid and ready for pavers to be set, completing this back yard.
Dining Pavilion & Concrete Outdoor Kitchen | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City,
Dining Pavilion & Concrete Outdoor Kitchen | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City,
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Located in Studio City's Wrightwood Estates, Levi Construction’s latest residency is a two-story mid-century modern home that was re-imagined and extensively remodeled with a designer’s eye for detail, beauty and function. Beautifully positioned on a 9,600-square-foot lot with approximately 3,000 square feet of perfectly-lighted interior space. The open floorplan includes a great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous chef’s kitchen featuring Viking appliances, a smart WiFi refrigerator, and high-tech, smart home technology throughout. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, three bathrooms and a maid’s room with separate entrance. A custom walk-in closet and amazing bathroom complete the master retreat. The second floor has another large bedroom and bathroom with gorgeous views to the valley. The backyard area is an entertainer’s dream featuring a grassy lawn, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, dining pavilion, seating area with contemporary fire pit and an elevated deck to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Project designed and built by Levi Construction http://www.leviconstruction.com/ Levi Construction is specialized in designing and building custom homes, room additions, and complete home remodels. Contact us today for a quote.
Terrasse vorne
Terrasse vorne
MOO CONCEPT HomeStaging & ReDesignMOO CONCEPT HomeStaging & ReDesign
Monica Keßler
Modern Lake Wenatchee
Modern Lake Wenatchee
Timberwood Construction Inc.Timberwood Construction Inc.
BBQ Station Belle Meade
BBQ Station Belle Meade
ARY ConceptARY Concept
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
AcreAcre
Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell
Outdoor Kitchen East Cobb with Green Egg
Outdoor Kitchen East Cobb with Green Egg
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Beautiful outdoor kitchen with Custom Granite Surround Big Green Egg, Granite Countertops, Bamboo Accents, Cedar Decking, Kitchen Aid Grill and Cedar Pergola Overhang by East Cobb Contractor, Atlanta Curb Appeal
Modern Custom House - Menlo Park
Modern Custom House - Menlo Park
L & A Custom Homes DBA AVA ConstructionL & A Custom Homes DBA AVA Construction
Hollywood Residence
Hollywood Residence
Kurt Jordan PhotographyKurt Jordan Photography
Kurt Jordan Photography
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Tre Dunham
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper East Side features an ipe pergola and fencing that provides both shade and privacy to a seating area. Plantings include spiral junipers and boxwoods in terra cotta and Corten steel planters. Wisteria vines grow up custom-built lattices. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Victorian Cottage Haines Hawthorn
Victorian Cottage Haines Hawthorn
Itsuka StudioItsuka Studio
© Itsuka Studio
Entertainment Deck with Pergola
Entertainment Deck with Pergola
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
This photo is from one of our award-winning projects. The deck serves as a transition area between the house and patio, and features an overhead pergola supported by four large columns... Photo courtesy of Frank Gensheimer, Montclair New Jersey
Cumberland - John Maniscalco Architecture
Cumberland - John Maniscalco Architecture
John Maniscalco ArchitectureJohn Maniscalco Architecture
21st Century Redwood Contemporary
21st Century Redwood Contemporary
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Front deck and pool.
Screened in Porch Dining
Screened in Porch Dining
Rentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIORentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIO
Photography: Dan Cutrona Photography
Holzdeck und Gartenhaus
Holzdeck und Gartenhaus
Borgmann Gärtner von EdenBorgmann Gärtner von Eden
Gabled Transformation
Gabled Transformation
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Custom everything on this one. A pergola with raised Ipe deck plank and 3 adjustable roof panels. Privacy panels at the rear to act as a wind blocker and gives you plenty of privacy. Does it get any better than this? Tyrone Mitchell Photography

Medium Sized Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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