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Modern Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Baltimore Fiberon deck
Baltimore Fiberon deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
愛犬とお孫さんと過ごせるウッドデッキ
愛犬とお孫さんと過ごせるウッドデッキ
株式会社ボックスウッド株式会社ボックスウッド
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
LCI DesignLCI Design
The large outdoor deck has a large barrel vault awning allowing for use all year round. The previous guardrails were all replaced with glass panels to allow for unobstructed views from the wrought iron lounge chairs.
IPE Ironwood decks
IPE Ironwood decks
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
IPE deck with pro plug decking
Stauffer Residence
Stauffer Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Completely custom outdoor living space built using TimberTech Ashwood Decking. The space features Custom Laser Cut lattice. This project also showcases a custom white vinyl corner pergola. Photography by Keystone Custom Decks
Pamet Ridge House
Pamet Ridge House
Hammer ArchitectsHammer Architects
Peter Vanderwarker
Casa Abierta
Casa Abierta
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
From KUBE Architecture: "They [owners] wanted a house of openness and light, where their children could be free to explore and play independently, still within view of their parents. The solution was to create a courtyard house, with large sliding glass doors to bring the inside out and outside in." Greg Powers Photography Contractor: Housecraft
Love Shack: Cabin Renovation
Love Shack: Cabin Renovation
Appalachian Builders CollectiveAppalachian Builders Collective
1954 birkemeier home - patio
1954 birkemeier home - patio
SBaird DesignSBaird Design
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Mom’s Design Build, Shakopee, Minnesota, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
Living Walls
Living Walls
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Loft
Loft
UserUser
Aniss Aoudia
Seaside Modern
Seaside Modern
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
Nestled amongst the sandy dunes of Cape Cod, Seaside Modern is a custom home that proudly showcases a modern beach house style. This new construction home draws inspiration from the classic architectural characteristics of the area, but with a contemporary house design, creating a custom built home that seamlessly blends the beauty of New England house styles with the function and efficiency of modern house design.
Cedar Privacy Screen Lattice Fence
Cedar Privacy Screen Lattice Fence
UserUser
Cedar Privacy Screen Lattice Fence
Solstice House
Solstice House
GriD architectsGriD architects
Palo Alto Connect 6
Palo Alto Connect 6
Connect HomesConnect Homes
Joe Fletcher
Privathaus Radebeul
Privathaus Radebeul
vierPLUS ArchitektenvierPLUS Architekten
Stauffer Residence
Stauffer Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Completely custom outdoor living space built using TimberTech Ashwood Decking. The space features Custom Laser Cut lattice. This project also showcases a custom white vinyl corner pergola. Photography by Keystone Custom Decks
11' x 14' Alcove Deck - Wood Frame with Composite Decking
11' x 14' Alcove Deck - Wood Frame with Composite Decking
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
This was an interesting location for a deck! Located at the side of the house is a little alcove, where our customers were looking to create an outdoor living area as an extension of their living room. We framed this 11' x 14' deck using pressure treated wood with a limestone and patio stone base. Dark brown TimberTech composite decking was chosen to provide a suitable floor, and the underside of the deck was closed off with 5/4" vertical wood deck boards as skirting. To finish it all off we closed in the space with charcoal grey aluminum railing. Thank you to our clients for providing the aerial shot!

Modern Side 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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