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Medium Sized Modern Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Okanagan Lakeside Residence
Okanagan Lakeside Residence
MQN Architects & MQN InteriorsMQN Architects & MQN Interiors
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
Baltimore Fiberon deck
Baltimore Fiberon deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Roberts Residence
Roberts Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This beautiful multi leveled deck was created to have distinct and functional spaces. From the covered pavilion dining area to the walled-off privacy to the circular fire pit, this project displays a myriad of unique styles and characters.
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Massif floral du rooftop
Massif floral du rooftop
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Conception / Réalisation Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Cable Railing Rooftop Deck
Cable Railing Rooftop Deck
San Diego Cable RailingsSan Diego Cable Railings
Stainless Steel Cable Railing with IPE hardwood top rail
Modern Pergola Outdoor Living
Modern Pergola Outdoor Living
Alair Homes OrilliaAlair Homes Orillia
This modern deck includes a solid wood pergola, privacy screen, sleek tiled outdoor fireplace, glass railings, in-step lighting, and minimalist landscaping.
Williamstown Addition & Whole-House Remodel
Williamstown Addition & Whole-House Remodel
Jack Miller ContractorsJack Miller Contractors
Wit McKay
Modern Ranch Re-Do
Modern Ranch Re-Do
Studio3 Design, Inc.Studio3 Design, Inc.
Kelly Vorves Photography
Petite terrasse avec piscine
Petite terrasse avec piscine
SlowgardenSlowgarden
Lean-to roof over two toned Clubhouse deck
Lean-to roof over two toned Clubhouse deck
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Without detracting from the deck's appearance, the dividing deck boards eliminate the need for deck board splicing (due to the deck length being over 20').
Modern Deck
Modern Deck
Screen Under Deck with Phantom Sliding
Screen Under Deck with Phantom Sliding
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Composite Timbertech Deck with Westbury Glass Railing, Below is with Trex Rain Escape and Azek Beadboard Ceiling, Phantom Sliding Screen Door, ScreenEze Screens
Greenpoint Oasis Terrace
Greenpoint Oasis Terrace
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Holly Hill House
Holly Hill House
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to extend into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy. Essential client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, establishment of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.
London penthouse terrace
London penthouse terrace
Treehouse Life Ltd.Treehouse Life Ltd.
Sunlit rooftop terrace built with a wooden balustrade and wooden flooring.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Composite Decks
Composite Decks
Real Deck & FenceReal Deck & Fence
Reutimann
Reutimann
Undercover Systems, LLCUndercover Systems, LLC
A composite second story deck built by Masterdecks with an under deck ceiling installed by Undercover Systems. This deck is topped off with cable railing with hard wood top cap. Cable railing really allows you to save the view and with this house bing right on the water it is a great option.

Medium Sized Modern 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 modern 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 modern design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a modern 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 modern 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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