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Small First Floor Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Idlewylde
Idlewylde
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Lobster Boat Residence
Lobster Boat Residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The modern Roof Deck designed by chadbourne + doss architects takes advantage of water views. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Sophisticated Simplicity - Spiced Teak Composite Decking & A210 Aluminum Railing
Sophisticated Simplicity - Spiced Teak Composite Decking & A210 Aluminum Railing
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Spiced Teak from our Distinction Collection and the deck railing is A210 Steel Railing.
Pinto Project
Pinto Project
SpaceTurtle ConstructionSpaceTurtle Construction
Dachterrasse
Dachterrasse
Hübner Gärtner von EdenHübner Gärtner von Eden
Natur pur
Garage Addition with Primary Suite
Garage Addition with Primary Suite
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
This gem on Minnehaha Parkway in Minneapolis features a seamless addition to a classic Tudor home. The scope of work included expanding a one-car garage into a two-car with plenty of storage, creating a primary bedroom above the garage and converting an existing bedroom into a primary bath to complete the suite. Architect: Brian Falk of Brickhouse Architects, Minneapolis. Photos by Greg Schmidt.
Custom Built Deck/Patio
Custom Built Deck/Patio
SANBURY CONSTRUCTIONSANBURY CONSTRUCTION
Pewter Gray Deck Planks Accent Trim
Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel
Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel
Rexford DesignRexford Design
Upper Level Screen Room Addition
Upper Level Screen Room Addition
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
An upper level screen room addition with a door leading from the kitchen. A screen room is the perfect place to enjoy your evenings without worrying about mosquitoes and bugs.
New Hampshire Lakehouse
New Hampshire Lakehouse
Tuscher Design GroupTuscher Design Group
Finish detail of lakeside deck
Completed Upper & Lower Deck
Completed Upper & Lower Deck
Sivesind ConstructionSivesind Construction
Cedar decking on both upper & lower decks. We included metal corrugated roofing to catch rainwater, so owners could utilize the lower deck during rainy weather. The owners now have a safe, usable deck that provides them with additional outdoor living space.
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The boxy forms of the existing exterior are balanced with the new deck extension. Builder: Meadowlark Design+Build. Architecture: PLY+. Photography: Sean Carter
2BR ADU Bedroom Deck
2BR ADU Bedroom Deck
Snap ADUSnap ADU
A balcony attached to the master bedroom allows the occupant to admire the scenery around them.
Cedar wood deck with metal railings
Cedar wood deck with metal railings
JL ConstructionJL Construction
Custom designed and installed Cedar deck in Nanaimo. Whether your budget is big or small, our home improvement contractors specialize in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and other carpentry projects that will make the outside of your home a pleasing place to relax.
Chicago Residence 3
Chicago Residence 3
Foster Dale Architects, Inc.Foster Dale Architects, Inc.
Anthony May Photography
Honorable Mention - Dec 2021 - Sleek Railing for Tiny Backyard
Honorable Mention - Dec 2021 - Sleek Railing for Tiny Backyard
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Residential deck with DesignRail® provides more living space for a tiny backyard. Fascia mounted posts, DesignRail® aluminum railing with CableRail infill.
Mountain Modern Lake House
Mountain Modern Lake House
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The boxy forms of the existing exterior are balanced with the new deck extension. Builder: Meadowlark Design+Build. Architecture: PLY+. Photography: Sean Carter
Screen Room Deck with Corner Fireplace
Screen Room Deck with Corner Fireplace
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
This project includes a new covered deck and Heartlands Custom Screen System. The project features a beautiful corner wood burning fireplace, cedar ceilings, and Infratech heaters. A unique feature to this project is a custom stair lift, as pictured.

Small First Floor 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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