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Modern First Floor Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home
Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home
Newport RenewablesNewport Renewables
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
Bob JungBob Jung
Upper-level deck furniture. Tommy Bahama furniture with fireplace and outdoor TV.
Cliffside Farmhouse
Cliffside Farmhouse
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Mountain Modern Lake House
Mountain Modern Lake House
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Kinney Linear Gas Fire Pit Table
Kinney Linear Gas Fire Pit Table
The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyThe Outdoor GreatRoom Company
The Kinney Gas Fire Pit Table features an ultra-modern design that is perfect for entertaining and relaxing in the backyard. The modern low-profile base compliments the contemporary Ultracompact surface top. Enjoy the warm glow of the 12x24" Black Crystal Fire® Plus Burner while you use the extra table top space for easy outdoor entertaining.
420 Sqft. Elevated No Maintenance Deck
420 Sqft. Elevated No Maintenance Deck
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
An elevated 420 Sqft. maintenance free deck finished with aluminum railing was the first one of the season for us, and boy was it a pleasure to build. Just in time for the start of summer, this deck will be sure to impress! Pressure treated lumber framing, with all structural connectors from Simpson Strong-Tie. TimberTech AZEK Vintage Collection decking in the colours Coastline and Dark Hickory. Black aluminum railing supplied by Imperial Kool Ray. All of this sitting on helical piles installed by Techno Metal Post for a strong foundation. All material provided by and delivered on time from Richmond BMR.
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Cambridge Modern Townhouse
Reverse ArchitectureReverse Architecture
When the door is folded away the ipe deck feels like an extension of the living room. The end wall screen was added to allow more light onto the deck while retaining privacy.
Fairfax Deck
Fairfax Deck
Ready 2 RemodelReady 2 Remodel
Modern Deck we designed and built. White rails and black balusters that include Custom cocktail rails that surround the deck and stairs. Weathered Teak decking boards by Azek. 30 degrees cooler than the competition.
Rooftop Spa Deck with outdoor sauna, large fiberglass pots, RH Modern double lou
Rooftop Spa Deck with outdoor sauna, large fiberglass pots, RH Modern double lou
Sloan Polish DesignSloan Polish Design
Rooftop deck transformed into modern, zen oasis with outdoor shower and infrared sauna
2 Level Deck
2 Level Deck
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Spacious 2 level deck with composite lumber. Designed and built by Atlanta Decking.
Outdoor kitchen in Winchester, Hampshire
Outdoor kitchen in Winchester, Hampshire
Grillo Outdoor KitchensGrillo Outdoor Kitchens
Situated in Winchester, Hampshire, this Grillo Outdoor Kitchen features the Gusto kamado-style barbeque and the Vantage Cabinet with a feature wall with an Iroko shelf. The combination of the Gusto Barbeque and the Vantage Cabinet is a popular one, because the ceramic barbeque is perfectly complemented by the additional preparation and storage space provided by the cabinet. This is a great addition to a small but well-designed and cosy outdoor living space.
Screen Under Deck with Phantom Sliding
Screen Under Deck with Phantom Sliding
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Composite Timbertech Deck with Westbury Glass Railing, Below is with Trex Rain Escape and Azek Beadboard Ceiling, Phantom Sliding Screen Door, ScreenEze Screens
MX3
MX3
SchaneliSchaneli
Design, Style, and High End Luxury, are some of the attributes of our Exclusive retractable awnings. Every customer is unique and receives the best custom made Luxury Retractable Awning along with its top notch German technology. In other words each of our awnings reflect the signature and personality of its owner. Welcome to the best retractable Awnings in the World. Dare to brake free from tradition.
The Larkspur
The Larkspur
NW Roots ConstructionNW Roots Construction
Deck cedar pine soffit
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Iroko Properties LLCIroko Properties LLC
Convert the existing deck to a new indoor / outdoor space with retractable EZ Breeze windows for full enclosure, cable railing system for minimal view obstruction and space saving spiral staircase, fireplace for ambiance and cooler nights with LVP floor for worry and bug free entertainment
Sky Lane - Brentwood
Sky Lane - Brentwood
Isabel Moritz DesignsIsabel Moritz Designs
Isabel Moritz Designs works with homeowners, Architects and developers in Los Angeles to create personalized Drought Tolerant, Fire Zone Landscapes, Modern Landscapes, Beach Landscapes, Gravel Gardens, Sculptural Gardens, Transitional Landscapes , Modern Traditional Landscapes, Luxe Landscapes, French Modern Landscapes, View Properties, Estate properties, Private Outdoor Living, High End Landscapes, Farmhouse Modern Landscapes, in Los Angeles, California USA. Working in Bel Air, Brentwood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, Hidden Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Westchester, Calabasas and Agoura Hills.
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
Bob JungBob Jung
2nd Floor deck with Douglas Fir timbers. 150 ft. wide.
Riverside Estate
Riverside Estate
Ward EnterprisesWard Enterprises
Situated in the elegant Olivette Agrihood of Asheville, NC, this breathtaking modern design has views of the French Broad River and Appalachian mountains beyond. With a minimum carbon footprint, this green home has everything you could want in a mountain dream home. - - Feeling like you are in the trees was a theme to this mountain home, and on this deck you can almost touch the limbs of the nearby towering oaks. With incredible winter time views of the French Broad River and year round views of the Appalachian mountains, this modern home has an amazing vibe.
Platform House
Platform House
studioplusthreestudioplusthree
Brett Boardman
Fortress handrail with cocktail top
Fortress handrail with cocktail top
Pacific Northwest DecksPacific Northwest Decks
Fortress handrail with cocktail top and Azek premium composite decking.

Modern First Floor 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 modern 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 modern design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a modern 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 modern 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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