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Rhode Island Street Residence
Rhode Island Street Residence
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
This house addition on a typical San Francisco lot doubles the size of the existing non-descript 1954 "Contractor's Special". Our strategy carves out a series of strongly contained, yet open, outdoor rooms that carefully balance between engaging the site's expansive urban views and maintaining a distinctly private domestic realm. The initial move is to carve a new small internal outdoor courtyard and entry out of one of the existing bedrooms, bringing light into the center of the new scheme. The rear façade and third floor roof decks build on this strategy of carving voids out of a solid mass—perhaps an apt image of the way many urbanites create their private homes within the density of the city. Photography: Matthew Millman
Concrete and Ipe Bench
Concrete and Ipe Bench
info@stonecoldconcrete.cominfo@stonecoldconcrete.com
Concrete and Ipe patio bench. The bench seat was custom made to match the clients front patio deck also made of Ipe wood. The two planter bases were white D-FRC concrete. The planters were filled with Scottish Moss.
Custom Composite Deck with Jacuzzi
Custom Composite Deck with Jacuzzi
Ion Builders IncIon Builders Inc
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A garden to entice you.
A garden to entice you.
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Designed to fill the senses and draw you outside with the bees and butterflies.
Custom Design - Sky Deck - Vegas Modern 001
Custom Design - Sky Deck - Vegas Modern 001
Blue HeronBlue Heron
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. Providing a long-lasting deck board that’s free of mold, mildew, and moisture damage for years to come!
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Vandeck BuildersVandeck Builders
A great addition to a small Bay Ridge yard. We created a custom built-in seating area with usable storage space on top of Trex decking. Also in this project, we installed Smart LED Deck Lights.
Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds - Lyra Fire Bowl
Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds - Lyra Fire Bowl
Eldorado StoneEldorado Stone
Lyra exudes a modern linear design with a gently sloped fire feature. Sharp 90 degree inset walls add to this unique monolithic concrete design. The ideal application for any residential or commercial outdoor living space. Dimensions: 42″ L x 24″ W x 15″ H or 60″ L x 24″ W x 15″ H Approximate Weight: 360 lbs. or 440 lbs. Shop Lyra: https://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/lyra
Red Rocks
Red Rocks
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Roehner + Ryan
Cole
Cole
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood
Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
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Exterior Glass Railings
Exterior Glass Railings
Marquis Railing Contracting Ltd.Marquis Railing Contracting Ltd.
Custom decks by Hickory Dickory Decks using Veka decking.
Custom decks by Hickory Dickory Decks using Veka decking.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
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
Grant Place Project
Grant Place Project
Stuart OsmanStuart Osman
Casa San Lazzaro C+T
Casa San Lazzaro C+T
Simone CappellettiSimone Cappelletti
Magnolia TX
Magnolia TX
Equinox Louvered RoofEquinox Louvered Roof
Wood Grain Powder Coated Aluminum Equinox Louvered Roof System Timber Posts Remote controlled Drains House roof Fully adjustable Keeps out all the rain when closed
Rear Patio
Rear Patio
Ware Architecture StudioWare Architecture Studio
PVC deck with Glass and Aluminium Railings
PVC deck with Glass and Aluminium Railings
M.E ContractingM.E Contracting
Another project by M.E. Contracting - Modern gray pvc 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.
BENT railing design on a custom outdoor deck
BENT railing design on a custom outdoor deck
UserUser
Here is our latest BENT railing on a custom deck. The steel is finished in a midnight black powder coat to ensure they will last a long time in the outdoors. The client had the deck built and then ordered the railings and installed them easily by attaching to pre-fab wood posts.
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