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Small Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Cozy Deck in Newcastle
Cozy Deck in Newcastle
Paradisaic Building Group Inc.Paradisaic Building Group Inc.
Trex deck in Island Mist built off house in side yard, cedar accents with Gazebo. LED lighting throughout. Designed by Benjamin Shelley
Apartment Puerto Andratx
Apartment Puerto Andratx
Knox DesignKnox Design
Beach Drive Home Remodel
Beach Drive Home Remodel
Seacliff Construction & DesignSeacliff Construction & Design
This beach home was originally built in 1936. It's a great property, just steps from the sand, but it needed a major overhaul from the foundation to a new copper roof. Inside, we designed and created an open concept living, kitchen and dining area, perfect for hosting or lounging. The result? A home remodel that surpassed the homeowner's dreams. Outside, adding a custom shower and quality materials like Trex decking added function and style to the exterior. And with panoramic views like these, you want to spend as much time outdoors as possible!
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Natasha Habermann StudioNatasha Habermann Studio
Outdoor dining area
Maison en longueur à Contis
Maison en longueur à Contis
Sauger ArchitectesSauger Architectes
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.
reportaje fotografico de un local
reportaje fotografico de un local
Lilia Koutsoukou fotografíaLilia Koutsoukou fotografía
Lilia Koutsoukou
Iluminación nocturna
Iluminación nocturna
PuracasaPuracasa
Siempre tenues y tonos cálidos
Beachfront Patio Cover Over Cedar Wood Frame
Beachfront Patio Cover Over Cedar Wood Frame
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
Clear cedar woodwork stained with a cape cod gray stain are protected with bronze tinted acrylic panels overhead. Doug Woodside
North Carolina Vacation Condo
North Carolina Vacation Condo
Lynda Bittner Home Interiors, LLCLynda Bittner Home Interiors, LLC
Cypress Street Residence in Shell Beach
Cypress Street Residence in Shell Beach
RRM Design GroupRRM Design Group
Curved glass railing takes full advantage of the ocean views, Comfortable whitewashed furniture with trex decking and outdoor rug. photo credit Trevor Povah
Newport Beach Yacht
Newport Beach Yacht
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Ryan Garvin
Updated Nautical Penthouse Deck
Updated Nautical Penthouse Deck
Susie Ralls DesignsSusie Ralls Designs
Natural sectional with dream cushions and reclaimed wood looking metal tables and chairs. Seats 12 Blue and pink accents and outdoor art named Beginning Rainbow all over blue and white stripe outdoor rug to reinforce nautical theme fun for entertaining Caroline Brantley Photography
Guest House
Guest House
EP Architecture & DesignEP Architecture & Design
Guest House
Guest House
EP Architecture & DesignEP Architecture & Design
Riverside Waterfont Home: Gameroom Overlooking Dock
Riverside Waterfont Home: Gameroom Overlooking Dock
HD Squared Architects, LLCHD Squared Architects, LLC
14’x24’ stone bunker (formerly a well house) is now a waterfront gameroom with storage. The 10’ wide movable NanaWall system of this true ‘Man Cave’ opens onto the dock, maximizing waterfront storage and providing an oasis on hot summer days. Photos by Kevin Wilson Photography
Beautiful on the Beach
Beautiful on the Beach
Marrokal Design & RemodelingMarrokal Design & Remodeling
Milan Kovacevic
Beach Haven at Seabright
Beach Haven at Seabright
Design Me By MahlahDesign Me By Mahlah
Beach tones inspired the exterior paint choices and decor.
Little Manly House
Little Manly House
The BuilderetteThe Builderette
Nautical retreat on the harbor
Nautical retreat on the harbor
Shor HomeShor Home
Photography by Eric Roth

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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