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Medium Sized Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Patio & Deck - Bowie, MD
Patio & Deck - Bowie, MD
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
After - completed deck steps using Fiberon composite decking; white vinyl railing and posts; black balusters; looks great with the white vinyl fence; client chose great furniture and colors Photo by Matchbook Productions
Decks
Decks
Structurally SpeakingStructurally Speaking
Ipe decks
Ipe decks
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Deck
Custom European Entertaining Retreat
Custom European Entertaining Retreat
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This luxurious European Romantic design utilizes a high contrast color palette. The cathedral ceiling with wood beams continues from the living room out to the deck area and overlooks the lake. Here the owner can enjoy cooking dinner on the outdoor grill, watch sports on the outdoor TV and enjoy a glass of wine by the outdoor fireplace! Check out the concealed TV! It can be closed and secured when not in use! Photo Credit: Jackson Studios
Fiberon Composite Deck Nashua, NH
Fiberon Composite Deck Nashua, NH
Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLCLenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC
Fiberon Horizon Decking "Castle Grey" and Fiberon Mission White Railings WE WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK FOR 5 YEARS!
Maple Grove Steel Garden
Maple Grove Steel Garden
Stonepocket Unique LandscapesStonepocket Unique Landscapes
Weeping Larix pendula has beautiful yellow fall color. Composite Deck Minnesota Nursery and Landscape 2015 Award
Professional Design
Professional Design
Professional Design GroupProfessional Design Group
Custom Gable Patio Cover on Craftsman Style Home
Custom Gable Patio Cover on Craftsman Style Home
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This custom gable style patio cover had to be built in a off set manor to accommodate the craftsman style of home. the panels are solar cool white and the aluminum frame was powder coated a custom color to match the exterior trim color of the house. Photo by Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers
Redmond custom clear cedar deck
Redmond custom clear cedar deck
Lakevue RenovationsLakevue Renovations
Laurelhurst Kitchen and Bath
Laurelhurst Kitchen and Bath
Craftsman Design and RenovationCraftsman Design and Renovation
Photos: Eckert & Eckert Photography
Davidsonville porch
Davidsonville porch
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Malcolm Avenue, Oakland CA
Malcolm Avenue, Oakland CA
STUDIO NABENA + PARTNERSSTUDIO NABENA + PARTNERS
Decks
Decks
Zia Construction LLCZia Construction LLC
Pittsford Deck stain
Pittsford Deck stain
M.B. LIND PAINTINGM.B. LIND PAINTING
Fineshed deck
Oil Rubbed Bronze Equinox Adjustable Louvered Roof, Deck, and Patio
Oil Rubbed Bronze Equinox Adjustable Louvered Roof, Deck, and Patio
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
This deck, patio and equinox louvered roof give these homeowners an amazing space to entertain. Open louvers let in the light! Should rainclouds form, the touch of a remove closes the louvers for a watertight seal.
Sunrooms, Make Room in Your Life for the Outdoors.
Sunrooms, Make Room in Your Life for the Outdoors.
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
Structural powder coated aluminum and clear tempered safety glass provide a clear view.
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Trex Transcend Lava Rock with Pergola
Trex Transcend Lava Rock with Pergola
StoneCroft ConstructionStoneCroft Construction

Medium Sized 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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