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Midcentury Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
A Covered Trex Composite Deck with Universal Motions Retractable Privacy Screens. Custom made railing, provided by the customer, and a unique mid-century fireplace to tie it together. The ceiling is finished with cedar tongue and groove and the project is topped with a metal standing seam roof. The project also includes Infratech header mounted heaters.
Koser I
Koser I
Neumann Monson ArchitectsNeumann Monson Architects
Photo: Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio
River Road House
River Road House
Tom Hurt ArchitectureTom Hurt Architecture
A modern garden pavilion becomes a space for relaxation and retreat. Photo: Ryan Farnau
Menlo Park Eichler
Menlo Park Eichler
Edmonds + Lee ArchitectsEdmonds + Lee Architects
Bruce Damonte
Warson Outdoor Living Area
Warson Outdoor Living Area
Studio LarkStudio Lark
This new outdoor living area activated and refreshed the pool area of this residence designed by the office of William Bernoudy. The design offers multiple levels of outdoor living space while providing an outdoor kitchen, shaded seating areas, and views to the pool and wooded areas beyond. Natural materials and cantilevered beams rhyme with the palette and structure of the existing house.
Fire pit with lighting, bench, deck and new stucco wall
Fire pit with lighting, bench, deck and new stucco wall
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Smith Residence
Smith Residence
PINNELLA KAHNG architecture studio LLCPINNELLA KAHNG architecture studio LLC
Custom fire bench at raised deck.
White Plains Deck Makeover
White Plains Deck Makeover
Austin Gray Design GroupAustin Gray Design Group
Parian Ridge
Parian Ridge
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
New construction family home in the forest, low maintenance finishes, Ipe deck,
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Created a multi-level outdoor living space to match the mid-century modern style of the home with upper deck and lower patio. Porcelain pavers create a clean pattern to offset the modern furniture, which is neutral in color and simple in shape to balance with the bold-colored accents.
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.
Reviving the 70's
Reviving the 70's
Best Builders ltdBest Builders ltd
Ema Peter Photography
Cedar Poolside Deck in Zilker Park
Cedar Poolside Deck in Zilker Park
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
We used two types of wood for this custom deck project. The deck surface is made of beautiful cedar, and the substructure is made of pressure-treated pine. Each requires specific treatment to ensure the wood is protected from rot and other damage.
Stainless Steel Round Spa with partial skirt
Stainless Steel Round Spa with partial skirt
Diamond SpasDiamond Spas
Custom Stainless Steel Circular Spa with Partial front Skirt 84" x 84" x 42" Landscape Architect: Designscapes Colorado Photographer: Copyright Mark Woolcott Photography
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Major Midcentury Redux in Arden Hills
Major Midcentury Redux in Arden Hills
Constructive BuildersConstructive Builders
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Malone's Landscape Design | BuildMalone's Landscape Design | Build
IPE decking and cable railing emphasize the angled architecture of the midcentury house. Floor to ceiling windows run the entire back of the house with unobstructed views of the lake.
Stevens Residence
Stevens Residence
Vitus Mataré & Associates, Inc.Vitus Mataré & Associates, Inc.
Photo: Tom Hofer
Hammett
Hammett
Oivanki PhotographyOivanki Photography

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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