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Purple First Floor Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Redwood Deck
Redwood Deck
MarionLandscapingMarionLandscaping
Los Feliz Hilltop
Los Feliz Hilltop
Linda Brettler ArchitectLinda Brettler Architect
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
Modern Eco Residence
Modern Eco Residence
HELTHELT
This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.
Family Lakeside Home
Family Lakeside Home
Shrock Premier Custom ConstructionShrock Premier Custom Construction
Deck Tiles that Match All Home Styles
Deck Tiles that Match All Home Styles
DekTek TileDekTek Tile
DekTek’s beautiful concrete tile decks are extremely versatile in the style of homes they complement. We offer stunning colors for every style, just depending on what vibe you’re looking for. This custom home in the Tucson desert has a southwestern feel with the terracotta-colored deck tile that features a glass railing for better cacti and mountain views.
Decking Kennedy bush
Decking Kennedy bush
Sc Harris buildersSc Harris builders
Kwila Deck kennedy bush
Room With A View
Room With A View
Blueprint StudioBlueprint Studio
Steel Framing Tile Deck
Steel Framing Tile Deck
DekTek TileDekTek Tile
This Kansas City, Missouri tile deck was built using DekTek Tile's beautiful and highly durable deck tiles in the color Adobe from the Elevate Collection. The deck was built by DekTek PRO - Graber Outdoors out of Missouri. The staircase is made from Trex composite decking in the color Lava Rock & the black metal deck railing is also by Trex. This deck has a steel framing system by Fortress building products. The steel framing and the DekTek Tile decking tiles make the bulk of this deck noncombustible and firesafe.
Steel Framing Tile Deck
Steel Framing Tile Deck
DekTek TileDekTek Tile
This Kansas City, Missouri tile deck was built using DekTek Tile's beautiful and highly durable deck tiles in the color Adobe from the Elevate Collection. The deck was built by DekTek PRO - Graber Outdoors out of Missouri. The staircase is made from Trex composite decking in the color Lava Rock & the black metal deck railing is also by Trex. This deck has a steel framing system by Fortress building products. The steel framing and the DekTek Tile decking tiles make the bulk of this deck noncombustible and firesafe.
Redwood Deck
Redwood Deck
MarionLandscapingMarionLandscaping
Steel Framing Tile Deck
Steel Framing Tile Deck
DekTek TileDekTek Tile
This Kansas City, Missouri tile deck was built using DekTek Tile's beautiful and highly durable deck tiles in the color Adobe from the Elevate Collection. The deck was built by DekTek PRO - Graber Outdoors out of Missouri. The staircase is made from Trex composite decking in the color Lava Rock & the black metal deck railing is also by Trex. This deck has a steel framing system by Fortress building products. The steel framing and the DekTek Tile decking tiles make the bulk of this deck noncombustible and firesafe.

Purple 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 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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