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Large and Small Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 4
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 4
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Idlewylde
Idlewylde
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
Green House
Green House
nimtim Architectsnimtim Architects
Megan Taylor
Cedar Deck
Cedar Deck
Artistic Concrete SurfacesArtistic Concrete Surfaces
Lindsey Denny
winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.
Sophisticated Mid-City Residence
Sophisticated Mid-City Residence
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A Trex deck was on the top of their list for the backyard with a decorative screen on the sides of the pergola for privacy. Asymmetrical steps up to the deck add a little playfulness to the deck which despite its generous size, doesn’t overwhelm the small yard. A constrained color palette of black, white and gray in the hardscape give the landscape a crisp and sophisticated appearance but the colorful drought-tolerant plant palette softens the look
Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.
Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.
Southern SupplySouthern Supply
Duralife Siesta Decking, Golden Teak
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Deck and Fence Painting
Deck and Fence Painting
Bear Mountain Custom PaintingBear Mountain Custom Painting
Fiberon
Fiberon
Fiberon DeckingFiberon Decking
This wooded deck retreat features composite decking material by Fiberon, shown here in the Horizon line in 'Ipe'. The Ipe color reflects the beauty of natural and exotic hardwoods, complete with subtle streaking and varied wood grain patterns. Fiberon hidden fasteners were also used to create a polished, seamless deck surface.
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Outdoor/ Indoor bathroom in the Hollywood Hills
Spazio LASpazio LA
The outdoor area features wooden deck floors and accent shower wall, combined with concrete look Bottega Acero tiles from Spazio LA Tile Gallery. The hanging planters with succulents complete the "urban jungle" look.
Un patio de ville
Un patio de ville
UserUser
Un projet de patio urbain en pein centre de Nantes. Un petit havre de paix désormais, élégant et dans le soucis du détail. Du bois et de la pierre comme matériaux principaux. Un éclairage différencié mettant en valeur les végétaux est mis en place.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
AZEK Caribbean Redwood Deck
AZEK Caribbean Redwood Deck
Curtiss ConstructionCurtiss Construction
Cable Rail Balustrade
Cable Rail Balustrade
Lake Shore Stair CompanyLake Shore Stair Company
French Country Renovation
French Country Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
ilumus, llc.ilumus, llc.
Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.
Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole
Zoske ConstructionZoske Construction
Karl Neumann Photography

Large and Small 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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