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Medium Sized Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Decking Burnside
Decking Burnside
Sc Harris buildersSc Harris builders
Pine Deck bench seat , herringbone pattern
Timber Ridge deck
Timber Ridge deck
Stone Ridge DeckingStone Ridge Decking
Nichols Deck & Pergola
Nichols Deck & Pergola
Highline: Design & BuildHighline: Design & Build
Multi level Deckorators Vista composite deck with Preferred Georgian railing. Rough sawn cedar pergola. Integrated low voltage rail lighting.
Norlyn - Transitional Kitchen
Norlyn - Transitional Kitchen
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Transitional kitchen with farmhouse touches featuring shaker white and navy cabinetry, quartz counter tops, subway backsplash, and engineered wood flooring. Custom accordion window to backyard for the perfect entertaining setup.
TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection Decking in English Walnut
TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection Decking in English Walnut
TimberTechTimberTech
TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection - English Walnut
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IMG_4173.PNG
DeRo ReNovationsDeRo ReNovations
Ground Level Deck with Bench Seating
Ground Level Deck with Bench Seating
Hillcrest ConstructionHillcrest Construction
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Batu decking
Foxcroft Home & Deck
Foxcroft Home & Deck
Gutterman Services IncGutterman Services Inc
Award Winning Outdoor Living Space
Award Winning Outdoor Living Space
Daniels Design & RemodelingDaniels Design & Remodeling
The homeowners had a very large and beautiful meadow-like backyard, surrounded by full grown trees and unfortunately mosquitoes. To minimize mosquito exposure for them and their baby, they needed a screened porch to be able to enjoy meals and relax in the beautiful outdoors. They also wanted a large deck/patio area for outdoor family and friends entertaining. We constructed an amazing detached oasis: an enclosed screened porch structure with all stone masonry fireplace, an integrated composite deck surface, large flagstone patio, and 2 flagstone walkways, which is also outfitted with a TV, gas fireplace, ceiling fan, recessed and accent lighting.
Lake Lure Renovation + Addition
Lake Lure Renovation + Addition
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Interior Design: Allard + Roberts Interior Design Construction: K Enterprises Photography: David Dietrich Photography
Rustic Grey & Wood Decking
Rustic Grey & Wood Decking
Deck CityDeck City
Round Hill, Virginia
Round Hill, Virginia
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Trex Select composite decking in the shade Pebble Grey with Trex Select railing in Classic White with a Pebble Grey cocktail rail.
Deck refinish
Deck refinish
Purple PaintersPurple Painters
Suburban Outdoor Oasis
Suburban Outdoor Oasis
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
John Cole
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Outdoor Living by Heartland Home Improvements
Outdoor Living by Heartland Home Improvements
Heartland Home ImprovementsHeartland Home Improvements
Our Work
Our Work
Squareroot ConstructionSquareroot Construction
Bermon
Bermon
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
We completed this exterior renovation just in time for our clients to enjoy the last days of summer. In order to bring new life to this backyard, we built a multi-level deck using Trex composite decking. The home-owner wanted a bit of overhead protection for the upper deck so we had a local glass company install a frameless lami-glass canopy, which we supported with fir beams. They completed the design for the upper deck with side-mounted glass guard rails for a cleaner look.
Sussex Drive Outdoor Lighting Collection
Sussex Drive Outdoor Lighting Collection
ARTCRAFT LightingARTCRAFT Lighting
The "Sussex Drive" collection features a thick water glass encased by a linear cast aluminum frame, which is illuminated by a bright LED source. The LED is located in the roof of the fixture (LED is 3000K with CRI 80). Shown in black and also available in oil rubbed bronze. (Warranty on Exteriors lighting is 5 years on premature paint defects and 25 years against corrosion and we use corrosion resistant copper screws).

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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