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Small Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Il mare di Roma
Il mare di Roma
Voglio Questa Casa! Arch. Chiara CirinnàVoglio Questa Casa! Arch. Chiara Cirinnà
Fotografie Chiara Cirinnà Architetto
Jerakis Residence
Jerakis Residence
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Richard Bubnowski Design LLC 2008 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award
Dan's Surf Shack
Dan's Surf Shack
Martin Architect, Inc.Martin Architect, Inc.
Deck and view down the cliff to water and rocks below..... breathtaking!
Renovations
Renovations
Keller/Eaton ArchitectsKeller/Eaton Architects
Pequeña barra
Pequeña barra
PuracasaPuracasa
Esta terraza dispone de varias zonas. Para poder tomar algo, empezamos con un aperitivo en la barra, realizada con palet al igual que la estantería.
WESTERN COASTLINE - BELHAVEN VILLAGE
WESTERN COASTLINE - BELHAVEN VILLAGE
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Belhaven is a new "walkable" village of charming beach houses located on the Oregon Coast. Its architecture is a simple, straightforward vernacular...using traditional elements and proportions to inspire beauty and compliment the natural habitat...Photography by Duncan McRoberts.
Corolla - Remodel and Addition
Corolla - Remodel and Addition
Outer Banks Cottage RenovationsOuter Banks Cottage Renovations
Beach Dr NE
Beach Dr NE
Bedside Retreat InteriorsBedside Retreat Interiors
Indoor/outdoor pillow by Elaine Smith - fabulous! They can take the heat and sun of St. Petersburg without fading. Machine washable and pet friendly!
Manly Coastal Cabana
Manly Coastal Cabana
Cote InteriorsCote Interiors
We styled the front porch with black and white bistro chairs - the perfect spot to have your morning coffee!
Summer Cottage
Summer Cottage
Natale Design/BuildNatale Design/Build
Brad Smith Photography
deck, pergola and sun-lounge
deck, pergola and sun-lounge
Landmark DesignsLandmark Designs
The spectacular view over the sea at the bottom of the garden.
Roof Deck Addition
Roof Deck Addition
Archology, LLCArchology, LLC
We had to remove a very 70's roof line and a falling apart addition and we replaced it with a new kitchen, roof deck, and a pergola over half.
Windmill Essex, CT
Windmill Essex, CT
Highpoint Home Decor LLCHighpoint Home Decor LLC
Peter Harron
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Cynthia Burns Landscape DesignCynthia Burns Landscape Design
Celeste Burns
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.
Cooke Newport Table
Cooke Newport Table
COOKECOOKE
The Cooke Newport table is perfect for your and patio outdoor living space. Designed and manufactured in California, we take the needs of oceanside residences seriously. This table features a corrosion resistant granite top and powder coated 304 stainless steel base. The clean lines and simple geometry of the Cooke Newport table compliment almost all outdoor spaces and furniture.
Home Staging Full #BLU
Home Staging Full #BLU
Eletta Home StagingEletta Home Staging
Sandy Bay Cottage
Sandy Bay Cottage
rebecca fullerton ARCHITECTrebecca fullerton ARCHITECT
rebecca fullerton ARCHITECT
Caza Banana Cantilever deck
Caza Banana Cantilever deck
Brindley ArchitectsBrindley Architects
The whole building is raised up above the ground. The timber floor and framing is supported on two steel beams on 8 concrete piers. The beams cantilever out over the land as it drops away. The timber deck sits within the tree canopy like a treehouse and provides stunning views to the mountains in the south.
Aragan Circuit
Aragan Circuit
Alex Urena Design StudioAlex Urena Design Studio
Alex Urena Design Studio

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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