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Medium Sized Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Minchew and CompanyMinchew and Company
Whole exterior renovation! Stucco to wood paneling siding, screened porch and deck!
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Sunrooms
Archadeck of Nova ScotiaArchadeck of Nova Scotia
Viradia Deck
Viradia Deck
My Deck, LLCMy Deck, LLC
Redmond custom clear cedar deck
Redmond custom clear cedar deck
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Sundance Landscapes
Sundance Landscapes
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Tudor Revival
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This stunning, tiered, composite deck was installed to complement the modern Tudor style home. It is complete with cable railings, an entertaining space, a stacked stone retaining wall, a raised planting bed, built in planters and a bluestone paver patio and walkway.
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Decks
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Screened in porch and deck combo
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Covered Deck
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Decks
Decks
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Curved composite deck located in Monrovia MD includes a PVC railing, curved breakfast bar, LED low voltage lighting, and paver patio.
Expansive Cape Home
Expansive Cape Home
Michael Hally Design, IncMichael Hally Design, Inc
Michael Hally
Hayfield Covered Patio & Pool
Hayfield Covered Patio & Pool
Gasper Landscape Design and ConstructionGasper Landscape Design and Construction
Rob Cardillo
Deck Steps and Landings
Deck Steps and Landings
Elite Decks & Home RemodelingElite Decks & Home Remodeling
Hills!
Deck Pergola, Charleston South Carolina
Deck Pergola, Charleston South Carolina
Canter ConstructionCanter Construction
Client had an existing deck and pergola off of the back of their home that was not properly built in the original construction. This caused sagging of some of the support beams and overall an unsafe structure. In order to give this a thicker and better look, we used 6X6 beams (instead of 4x4's) and properly bolted all members so that the structure did not move.
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Brooks Project
Brooks Project
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
Fiberon deck with steps down to custom paver patio in Point of Rocks, MD
Fiberon deck with steps down to custom paver patio in Point of Rocks, MD
Cedarbrook Outdoor Design/BuildCedarbrook Outdoor Design/Build
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!
Redmond,WA deck
Redmond,WA deck
Lakevue RenovationsLakevue Renovations
Azek deck with Azek trim and Azek benches, planters, railing, stair treads, Redmond, Sammamish, Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell Mrs Cole
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Archadeck of Central Iowa
Leech Lake 2 Exterior
Leech Lake 2 Exterior
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders

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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