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Midcentury Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Mid Century Portland
Mid Century Portland
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Lincoln Barbour
Oh What A Ceiling!
Oh What A Ceiling!
Green Sheep CollectiveGreen Sheep Collective
‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.
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!
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The boxy forms of the existing exterior are balanced with the new deck extension. Builder: Meadowlark Design+Build. Architecture: PLY+. Photography: Sean Carter
Magnolia Outdoor Living
Magnolia Outdoor Living
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Dorchester Remodel
Dorchester Remodel
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2010 Misha Bruk. All Rights Reserved.
Mangaris Deck with vegetable garden view
Mangaris Deck with vegetable garden view
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Katrina L. Coombs Vibrant pillow accents the rich honey-hued Mangaris deck.
Shaded Pool Lounge - North View
Shaded Pool Lounge - North View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
Deck and outdoor dining/kitchen Built Photo
The Grove Round Rock Deck (TimberTech)
The Grove Round Rock Deck (TimberTech)
TimberTownTimberTown
An expansive multi-level TimberTech deck at a new venue in Round Rock, TX. Built by Jim Kelton of Kelton Deck.
Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival
Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival
Heath CarpentryHeath Carpentry
Horizontal fencing,clear redwood deck and gate. Galvanized frame with coded and keyed security door lock.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Shushan
Amesbury Residence
Amesbury Residence
Julie Maigret DesignJulie Maigret Design
Rachel Thurston
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A luxe outdoor deck area with plush outdoor chaise lounges, Japanese maple trees, and chic lanterns.
High Garden
High Garden
H3K DesignH3K Design
Patrick Ketchum
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Mount Royal Bungalow
Mount Royal Bungalow
Maillot HomesMaillot Homes
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Zach Savage Homes, LLCZach Savage Homes, LLC
Amy Johnston Harper
Raleigh Hills - Fireplace Hearth
Raleigh Hills - Fireplace Hearth
Coulee Concrete DesignCoulee Concrete Design
Outdoor floating concrete hearth / bench.

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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