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Midcentury Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
On this project, the client was looking to build a backyard parking pad to ease frustration over the endless search for city-parking spaces. Our team built an eclectic red brick 1.5 car garage with a rooftop deck featuring custom IPE deck tiles and a metal railing. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cup of coffee every morning, a rooftop deck is a necessity for city living.
Renovation of a 60's bungalow
Renovation of a 60's bungalow
Yvonne Svensson Architectural ServicesYvonne Svensson Architectural Services
Expansive decking connected to kitchen and dine area to create a large entertaining area and adjacent to pool.
Cedar Poolside Deck in Zilker Park
Cedar Poolside Deck in Zilker Park
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The deck we designed for these clients is elevated but not high enough to require railings. In the areas where a step down was needed, we created a wide, deep step running the length or width of the deck. These wide steps can even provide a convenient place to sit!
Oakland Modern
Oakland Modern
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Deck Surrounded by Nature
#Ross_Haus
#Ross_Haus
25:8 Research + Design25:8 Research + Design
The outdoor dining area provides a place to gather.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Robin O'Donnell Architects LtdRobin O'Donnell Architects Ltd
Mountview
Mountview
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
Photographer: Mitchell Fong
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Magnolia Outdoor Living
Magnolia Outdoor Living
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
This beautiful fire bowl lands on a bluestone plinth set into an ipe deck
Descanso
Descanso
Ober-ScapesOber-Scapes
Gas Fireplace, Ipe Deck, Redwood Pergola, Outdoor Furniture, Low Volt Lighting, Low Water Use Plants
Midcentury Garden
Midcentury Garden
Green Thumbs Up Inc.Green Thumbs Up Inc.
Emerald Street Residence
Emerald Street Residence
studioWTAstudioWTA
Neil Alexander
S&PB Renovation/Addition
S&PB Renovation/Addition
Studio Durham ArchitectsStudio Durham Architects
View of deck with tree passing through. Original configuration and guardrail were maintained.
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Mid Century Modern in Mountain View
Mid Century Modern in Mountain View
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Laser cut panels in mid century modern style with interwoven bamboo provides peaceful seating and hot tub from this Eicher with newly added La Cantina Doors to merge the interiors and exterior garden.
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Assured Accuracy, LLCAssured Accuracy, LLC
This remodel was needed in order to take a 1950's style concrete upper slab into the present day, making it a true indoor-outdoor living space, but still utilizing all of the Midcentury design aesthetics. In the 1990's someone tried to update the space by covering the concrete ledge with pavers, as well as a portion of the area that the current deck is over. Once all the pavers were removed, the black tile was placed over the old concrete ledge and then the deck was added on, to create additional usable sq footage. The old landscaping was removed and a more minimalist, midcentury aesthetic was used for the new landscaping installation.

Midcentury Back 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 midcentury 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 midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury 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 midcentury 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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