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Private Terrace with a Dock Ideas and Designs

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Elevated Entertaining
Elevated Entertaining
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This ipe deck is complete with a modern tiled fireplace wall, a wood accent privacy wall, a beer fridge with a keg tap, cable railings, a louvered roof pergola, outdoor heaters and stunning outdoor lighting. The perfect space to entertain a party or relax and watch TV with the family.
Winter Park Dock Construction
Winter Park Dock Construction
UserUser
White Boat Dock with Walkway.
Large Party Deck - Blalock Lakes Custom Home by Winans Homes
Large Party Deck - Blalock Lakes Custom Home by Winans Homes
Winans HomesWinans Homes
Large party deck perfect for entertaining and relaxing on the lake. Azek decking, cable handrail, rustic modern design.
Jolly Roger | Boathouse
Jolly Roger | Boathouse
Seaside Construction - Custom Home BuilderSeaside Construction - Custom Home Builder
Walkway to upper deck
Nautical-Greenwood
Nautical-Greenwood
Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.
The dock out on the lake with plenty of room for everyone.
Elegant Neo French Revival
Elegant Neo French Revival
Bontrager Builders Group, Inc.Bontrager Builders Group, Inc.
Phillips Ranch Dock (TimberTech)
Phillips Ranch Dock (TimberTech)
TimberTownTimberTown
A beautiful deck/dock and boat slip along Lake Austin using gray composite decking by TimberTech. Built by Johnson Powers Construction.
Meet the Angles
Meet the Angles
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Angled Louvre roof
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
With the screens down everyone is protected, with relaxing views still in sight
With the screens down everyone is protected, with relaxing views still in sight
Douglas | Outdoor & Textile InnovationDouglas | Outdoor & Textile Innovation
2 x Ziptrak® mesh screens for shade and shelter Customer was after a shade solution for western side, low setting sun in summer, and prevailing wind, with the ability to open it right up and let the outdoors in.
Sun deck.
Sun deck.
BREWSTER Design / Build LLCBREWSTER Design / Build LLC
Azek Premiere deck
Azek Premiere deck
Machado Custom Projects inc.Machado Custom Projects inc.
Lakehouse Lux
Lakehouse Lux
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
Our Work
Our Work
Lawrence Builders Inc.Lawrence Builders Inc.
Aspen Lakes Ranch
Aspen Lakes Ranch
Aspen Design RoomAspen Design Room
Boathouse Deck
Boathouse Deck
Beardsley Architects + EngineersBeardsley Architects + Engineers
Rooftop avec potager
Rooftop avec potager
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
McCracken Point: Craftsman Lake Home
McCracken Point: Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This Craftsman lake view home is a perfectly peaceful retreat. It features a two story deck, board and batten accents inside and out, and rustic stone details.
Nature's View
Nature's View
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
The home's exterior is designed to be a quiet oasis to overlook the in-ground pool and lake. There are covered porches and balconies that extend across the home's exterior. There is an outdoor kitchen, and tranquil seating areas surrounding the pool on the lower porch. A screened in porch has an outdoor fireplace and comfortable seating. Built by Phillip Vlahos of Destin Custom Home Builders. It was designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and decorated by Allyson Runnels.
Phillips Ranch Dock (TimberTech)
Phillips Ranch Dock (TimberTech)
TimberTownTimberTown
A beautiful deck/dock and boat slip along Lake Austin using gray composite decking by TimberTech. Built by Johnson Powers Construction.

Private Terrace with a Dock 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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