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Modern Terrace
Modern Terrace
Trex rocky harbor with coastal bluff picture frame
Trex rocky harbor with coastal bluff picture frame
MG Exterior Contracting LLCMG Exterior Contracting LLC
Trex Rocky Harbor deck with coastal bluff picture frame. Trex aluminum signature handrai.
Timber Creek Deck Project
Timber Creek Deck Project
Reliable Quality Construction Inc.Reliable Quality Construction Inc.
14'x'14 Trex Enhanced composite deck in the Foggy Wharf color
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pool with wood deck!
pool with wood deck!
Kyra ConstructionKyra Construction
Bucktown Rooftop Living
Bucktown Rooftop Living
PITCH ConceptsPITCH Concepts
An intimate park-like setting with low-maintenance materials replaced an aging wooden rooftop deck at this Bucktown home. Three distinct spaces create a full outdoor experience, starting with a landscaped dining area surrounded by large trees and greenery. The illusion is that of a secret garden rather than an urban rooftop deck. A sprawling green area is the perfect spot to soak in the summer sun or play an outdoor game. In the front is the main entertainment area, fully outfitted with a louvered roof, fire table, and built-in seating. The space maintains the atmosphere of a garden with shrubbery and flowers. It’s the ideal place to host friends and family with a custom kitchen that is complete with a Big Green Egg and an outdoor television.
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
New Providence deck. Select decking, Reveal railings
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
DesignRail® + CableRail by Feeney
DesignRail® + CableRail by Feeney
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Rubenstein Deck DesignRail® with 45º Post Photo courtesy of K. Rubenstein Location: Littleton, CO Aluminum Railing Systems Offering Exceptional Performance, Design-Versatility and Beauty. DesignRail® by Feeney, pre-engineered, component based, aluminum railing frame systems combine the durability of aluminum with the innovative design details that assure structural integrity while drastically reducing long term maintenance expenses. Our systems are easy-to-install, attractive and cost effective and are available in a wide range of standard and custom powder coat finishes with a variety of cap rail design options as well as picket, glass or cable infill options. Stainless Cable Assemblies that Enhance Any Railing and Any View! Slender CableRail cable assemblies are the perfect railing infill option for settings with a view. Made from beautiful yet weather-tough type 316 stainless steel with an assortment of attachment hardware options.
Custom Pergola
Custom Pergola
Nomad Remodeling & OutdoorsNomad Remodeling & Outdoors
Viewrail
Viewrail
ViewrailViewrail
TimberTech
TimberTech
TimberTechTimberTech
Obsidian House
Obsidian House
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
West Hollywood Backyard Project
West Hollywood Backyard Project
Lonestar Builders CALonestar Builders CA
Pool Builder in Los Angeles
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
Deck
Deck
West Coast WindowsWest Coast Windows
Edwardian Full House Renovation
Edwardian Full House Renovation
Blue Diamond Building and ConstructionBlue Diamond Building and Construction
Mountain Modern Lake House
Mountain Modern Lake House
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Foothills Deck
Foothills Deck
Home Service ProsHome Service Pros
This composite deck comes with a custom made bench and specialty cable railing. Overlooking the Boise Foothills, this is a spot that can't be beat!
Deck and Soake Pool
Deck and Soake Pool
Nashua Video Tours | Photography & VideographyNashua Video Tours | Photography & Videography
Remake of exterior deck incorporating a plunge pool.
Ipe Deck with Curved Bench
Ipe Deck with Curved Bench
Tight Knot Design Build LLCTight Knot Design Build LLC
Built-in planters. This upper bench is also at table-height for the lower deck.

Modern 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.
Wrap Around
Wrap Around
Pacific Northwest DecksPacific Northwest Decks
Wrap around deck with composite facia.
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