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Small Grey Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Idlewylde
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Inside Outside
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
The old feather-board fence was renovated, clad with vertical battens and painted, making a smart backdrop for the plants. The vertical stripes and colour scheme reflect elements from within the house, to create a cohesive environment both inside and out. © Deb Cass
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Tony Woods
Ático en el centro de Madrid
Ático en el centro de Madrid
arkhe paisajismoarkhe paisajismo
ARKHÉ PAISAJISMO
Telegraph Hill Cottage
Telegraph Hill Cottage
GS Custom DesignGS Custom Design
DC Roof Deck & Hot Tub
DC Roof Deck & Hot Tub
ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLCARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC
http://www.architextual.com/built-work#/2013-11/ A view of the hot tub with stairs and exterior lighting. Photography: michael k. wilkinson
Dachterasse
Dachterasse
Schmidt Holzinger InnenarchitektenSchmidt Holzinger Innenarchitekten
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
Simple Composite Deck
Simple Composite Deck
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
While we often tackle large, complex projects, we also build small projects as well.
Deck - Prova Cable railing system
Deck - Prova Cable railing system
Dolle USADolle USA
This is an exterior Prova Railing 42" top mount post with aluminum handrail and stainless steel tube infill
Azek Deck - Geneva, IL
Azek Deck - Geneva, IL
Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.
This no-maintenance deck made from Azek composite materials sure turned out great! These homeowners are happy and will certainly enjoy their new space.
North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Pleasant Bay
Pleasant Bay
Nicholaeff Architecture + DesignNicholaeff Architecture + Design
Richard Mandelkorn
Dulwich Hill House
Dulwich Hill House
Studio 74 architectsStudio 74 architects
Douglas Frost
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Outdoor Stone Fireplace
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Stone Outdoor Fireplace Kit
2nd Street | 3rd Floor Addition
2nd Street | 3rd Floor Addition
Studio CrowleyHall, pllcStudio CrowleyHall, pllc
Michael K. Wilkinson
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Vandeck BuildersVandeck Builders
A great addition to a small Bay Ridge yard. We created a custom built-in seating area with usable storage space on top of Trex decking. Also in this project, we installed Smart LED Deck Lights.
Before & After
Before & After
Candella's Superior Painting, LLCCandella's Superior Painting, LLC

Small Grey 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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