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Rustic Terrace Ideas and Designs

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The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Northern Woodworking, Inc.Northern Woodworking, Inc.
It takes a special design to enjoy an outdoor space in Pittsburgh for all four seasons, and this project nailed it! This covered deck is directly off the kitchen, framing the picturesque rolling hills. This design was fully loaded with built-in heaters, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a custom built-in grill, and one of a kind live edge cherry drink ledges.
Rustic Private Lodge
Rustic Private Lodge
Hamish Anderson Custom HomesHamish Anderson Custom Homes
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
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New Garage, and Deck
New Garage, and Deck
Your Space Designs, LLCYour Space Designs, LLC
Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay
Wright DesignWright Design
Influenced by English Cotswold and French country architecture, this eclectic European lake home showcases a predominantly stone exterior paired with a cedar shingle roof. Interior features like wide-plank oak floors, plaster walls, custom iron windows in the kitchen and great room and a custom limestone fireplace create old world charm. An open floor plan and generous use of glass allow for views from nearly every space and create a connection to the gardens and abundant outdoor living space. Kevin Meechan / Meechan Architectural Photography
Davos ski chalet
Davos ski chalet
Alison Hammond PhotographyAlison Hammond Photography
Alison Hammond
Two tier deck with stone fireplace
Two tier deck with stone fireplace
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Open roof over AZEK deck allows for breezy outdoor experience.
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Staprans DesignStaprans Design
Rustic Deck
Rustic Deck
Eclectic retrospective
Eclectic retrospective
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
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Luxury Log Home
Luxury Log Home
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Lake Hawea House
Lake Hawea House
Condon Scott Architects LtdCondon Scott Architects Ltd
Michigan Lake House
Michigan Lake House
John Butterworth Architect, PLLCJohn Butterworth Architect, PLLC
Yellowstone Club Retreat Big Sky Montana
Yellowstone Club Retreat Big Sky Montana
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Loop View: Craftsman Mountain Home
Loop View: Craftsman Mountain Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This lovely Craftsman mountain home features a neutral color palette. large windows and deck overlooking a beautiful view, and a vaulted ceiling on the main level.
Lake Cavanaugh Log Home
Lake Cavanaugh Log Home
Kaplan Homes Unlimited, LLCKaplan Homes Unlimited, LLC
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
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Earlysville Timberframe
Earlysville Timberframe
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Wes Ellis
Authentic Rocky Mountain Log Cabin
Authentic Rocky Mountain Log Cabin
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Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a rustic 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 rustic 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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