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Midcentury Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Raleigh Hills - Fireplace Hearth
Raleigh Hills - Fireplace Hearth
Coulee Concrete DesignCoulee Concrete Design
Outdoor floating concrete hearth / bench.
Bronze Aluminum Posts & Inline Support for Deck in Arnold, MD
Bronze Aluminum Posts & Inline Support for Deck in Arnold, MD
Cable Railing DirectCable Railing Direct
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Fireplace
John F. Heltzel AIA, PC ArchitectsJohn F. Heltzel AIA, PC Architects
Greg Hadley Photography
Mid Century Modern Deck and Landscape
Mid Century Modern Deck and Landscape
Landis Garden DesignLandis Garden Design
Leah Roberts
1973 A. Quincy Jones, Holmby Hills
1973 A. Quincy Jones, Holmby Hills
UserUser
1973 Holmby Hills home designed by midcentury architect A. Quincy Jones. Interiors furnished by Linea president, Guy Cnop, using pieces from Ligne Roset, Baleri Italia, Driade, Serralunga and more. (Available at the Los Angeles showroom)
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
UserUser
Retractable Shade, Toronto
Retractable Shade, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
Desiring additional protection for mingling guests, ShadeFX mounted a 16’x10’ motorized retractable canopy. The innovative solution, and dark grey waterproof fabric paired perfectly with the inviting and neutral colours of this backyard design design.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The steel and willow roofed pergola creates a shady dining "room" and some respite from the sun.
mid-century modern with big city views
mid-century modern with big city views
Marianne Ritter, Realtor in Portland, Ore.Marianne Ritter, Realtor in Portland, Ore.
Come hang out by the fire pit
Come hang out by the fire pit
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Marcia Prentice
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A chic outdoor home bar adds luxury to this deck space.
Pool Deck - Northeast View
Pool Deck - Northeast View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
Bridle Trails Remodel
Bridle Trails Remodel
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
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.
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.
Ranch 31 - Mid-Century Modern Ranch in the Catskill Mountains
Ranch 31 - Mid-Century Modern Ranch in the Catskill Mountains
Charles Petersheim, BuilderCharles Petersheim, Builder
Generously sized deck outside the great room of Ranch 31, a fantastic example of mid-century modern country. Located in the Catskill Mountains, this vacation home showcases danish modern interiors with sleek modern fixtures, blonde wood and white walls.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Jesse Smith
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.
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Parson ArchitectureParson Architecture
Photos by Michael McNamara, Shooting LA

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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