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Small Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Tuck + Tuck Architects
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Fillinger Waterfront
B. Gallant Homes Ltd.B. Gallant Homes Ltd.
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Ranch Redux
Ranch Redux
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.
Hampton's Hideaway- Cowes, Isle of Wight Project
Hampton's Hideaway- Cowes, Isle of Wight Project
Wooldridge InteriorsWooldridge Interiors
Nestled in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, this gorgeous Hampton's style cottage proves that good things, do indeed, come in 'small packages'! Small spaces packed with BIG designs and even larger solutions, this cottage may be small, but it's certainly mighty, ensuring that storage is not forgotten about, alongside practical amenities.
Newport Beach Yacht
Newport Beach Yacht
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Ryan Garvin
LBI - Sustainable Shore House
LBI - Sustainable Shore House
Cheryl RichardsCheryl Richards
Barb & Brent's Deck
Barb & Brent's Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
This deck with a nautical-themed touch perfectly captures the homeowners' passion for boating and sailing. Designed and built by Paul Lafrance Design.
Cegelski Residence Remodel
Cegelski Residence Remodel
Studio 2G ArchitectsStudio 2G Architects
A roof deck and fire pit were added by cutting into the existing roof area to give the owner an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Photo Credit: Chris Leschinsky
Entry Deck Built Around the Garden
Entry Deck Built Around the Garden
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
The walkway extension provides easy access to the garden shed. The use of continuous Wolf PVC decking planks provides a clean look. Doug Woodside
Wolf PVC Decking
Wolf PVC Decking
ROBERTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLCROBERTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
New WOLF PVC Decking installation.
Tiny House en bois de 30m2 - Lacanau
Tiny House en bois de 30m2 - Lacanau
LoftNetsLoftNets
Très belle réalisation d'une Tiny House sur Lacanau fait par l’entreprise Ideal Tiny. A la demande du client, le logement a été aménagé avec plusieurs filets LoftNets afin de rentabiliser l’espace, sécuriser l’étage et créer un espace de relaxation suspendu permettant de converser un maximum de luminosité dans la pièce. Références : 2 filets d'habitation noirs en mailles tressées 15 mm pour la mezzanine et le garde-corps à l’étage et un filet d'habitation beige en mailles tressées 45 mm pour la terrasse extérieure.
The Cottages
The Cottages
Buck Custom HomesBuck Custom Homes
Curl Curl Beachside Home
Curl Curl Beachside Home
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New glazing to the east & new roof lights make the outdoor room brighter & useful in all weather. Photo Pic Andrews
Soft Grey Addition
Soft Grey Addition
alsoCAN ArchitectsalsoCAN Architects
Corner of living room opens up to deck. Existing spa built into a pergola, hiding a shed behind it.
Beach Style Deck
Beach Style Deck
Cozy Deck in Newcastle
Cozy Deck in Newcastle
Paradisaic Building Group Inc.Paradisaic Building Group Inc.
Custom built Cedar gazebo with ceiling fan. Designed by Benjamin Shelley
Manly Coastal Cabana
Manly Coastal Cabana
Cote InteriorsCote Interiors
We created a monochromatic scheme in the backyard to pop against the lush greenery.
Maison en bois moderne
Maison en bois moderne
KontioKontio

Small Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a coastal 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 coastal 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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