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Rustic Terrace with a Dock Ideas and Designs

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Dock with Boathouse phased project
Dock with Boathouse phased project
The Dock DoctorsThe Dock Doctors
Phased dock / boathouse project with permanent pile dock being installed first, then the boathouse added 6 years later.
Contemporary Backyard with Pool
Contemporary Backyard with Pool
Suncrest GardensSuncrest Gardens
A cantilevered composite ‘fishing’ dock is accessed from backyard via Maryland Flagstone slab steps. Lighting for the dock is supplied with subtle hidden bar lights installed beneath the pier caps.
Boathouse
Boathouse
Beardsley Architects + EngineersBeardsley Architects + Engineers
Pattison Lake home
Pattison Lake home
Brent Loe PhotographyBrent Loe Photography
Photo Credit: https://warealestatephotos.com/
Floating Docks
Floating Docks
Landmark Horticultural ManagementLandmark Horticultural Management
Lake Front Escape
Lake Front Escape
Katie O'Neill DesignKatie O'Neill Design
Jon M Photography
Kelly Lake Docks (Ipe)
Kelly Lake Docks (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
Ipe Hardwood docks on a private lake in Woodstock, GA. Built by Atlanta Design & Build.
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Boat House
Lake of the Woods - Boat house
Lake of the Woods - Boat house
Kenora Design GroupKenora Design Group
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.
Whitefish Residence - Furniture, Design & Home Staging
Whitefish Residence - Furniture, Design & Home Staging
Beckman 'sBeckman 's
High Country Rustic
High Country Rustic
Studio Ridge ResidentialStudio Ridge Residential
Klassen Photography
Boathouse Deck
Boathouse Deck
Beardsley Architects + EngineersBeardsley Architects + Engineers
Cross Lake Pier
Cross Lake Pier
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
Hemlock Point Road
Hemlock Point Road
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Modern, luxury, custom cottage designed by Tamarack North Ltd. for the entire family to enjoy. This unique build entails a combination of our favourite components of the traditional Muskoka style cottage as well as a modern take on landscape design. With a spectacular view of Lake Joseph and a beautiful open concept design, this home will ensure a space where memories can be made for generations. Tamarack North prides their company off of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.
Kelly Lake Docks (Ipe)
Kelly Lake Docks (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
Ipe Hardwood docks on a private lake in Woodstock, GA. Built by Atlanta Design & Build.
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.
Camp Spirit Lake
Camp Spirit Lake
Vetter ArchitectsVetter Architects
Lake living at its best. Our Northwoods retreat.⁠ Home and boathouse designed by Vetter Architects. Completed Spring 2020⁠⠀ Size: 3 bed 4 1/2 bath Completion Date : 2020 Our Services: Architecture Interior Design: Amy Carmin Photography: Ryan Hainey
FOR SALE 48 Little Rd, Meredith, NH | 6 beds 7 baths 8,894 sqft | $4,700,000
FOR SALE 48 Little Rd, Meredith, NH | 6 beds 7 baths 8,894 sqft | $4,700,000
Brie Stephens - Lake Life RealtyBrie Stephens - Lake Life Realty
Floating Docks
Floating Docks
Landmark Horticultural ManagementLandmark Horticultural Management

Rustic 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 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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