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Small Private Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Lantern Studio
Lantern Studio
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Set in the garden beside a traditional Dutch Colonial home in Wellesley, Flavin conceived this boldly modern retreat, built of steel, wood and concrete. The building is designed to engage the client’s passions for gardening, entertaining and restoring vintage Vespa scooters. The Vespa repair shop and garage are on the first floor. The second floor houses a home office and veranda. On top is a roof deck with space for lounging and outdoor dining, surrounded by a vegetable garden in raised planters. The structural steel frame of the building is left exposed; and the side facing the public side is draped with a mahogany screen that creates privacy in the building and diffuses the dappled light filtered through the trees. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
Modern Cabin
Modern Cabin
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Commercial: Rooftop cabanas, Arlo Hotels Wynwood, Miami, FL
Commercial: Rooftop cabanas, Arlo Hotels Wynwood, Miami, FL
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
The team was challenged by the Arlo Hotel Wynwood to maximize the luxurious feel of its resort cabanas. To achieve this, each pool cabana was designed with a custom Azenco R-Shade fixed roof pergola. Azenco designers engineered a new style of privacy wall that opens and closes manually with added flexibility to the fixed-roof design. This innovation facilitates the tropical breeze when open and provides privacy when closed. These cabanas are perfect for architects and contractors seeking a professional yet luxurious atmosphere.
Gemütliche Sitzecke
Gemütliche Sitzecke
Wind und Wasser - Feng Shui BeratungWind und Wasser - Feng Shui Beratung
Eine gemütliche Sitzecke mit Decken, Kissen und Pflanzen im Außenbereich wurde geschaffen, um den goldenen Herbst in vollen Zügen genießen zu können.
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
A naturalistic planting scheme for a roof terrace in Notting Hill. The drought tolerant planting provides year round interest and is a fantastic source of food for pollinators.
Runnymede - In the Shade
Runnymede - In the Shade
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
L'objectif de ce projet était d'apporter de l'intimité et de la polyvalence à une cour arrière en duplex avec l'installation d'un nouveau patio, d'un jardin, d'un cabanon et d'une clôture en bois traité. Le projet comprenait l'enlèvement du sol existant, l'aménagement paysager, l'installation de clôtures, la construction d'un patio et d'un cabanon. Le client en a également profité pour installer une borne de recharge pour son véhicule électrique. __________ The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the installation of a new patio, garden, shed, and fencing sourced from treated woods. The project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle.
Azek Premiere deck
Azek Premiere deck
Machado Custom Projects inc.Machado Custom Projects inc.
Mid Century Modern in Mountain View
Mid Century Modern in Mountain View
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Laser cut panels in mid century modern style with interwoven bamboo provides peaceful seating and hot tub from this Eicher with newly added La Cantina Doors to merge the interiors and exterior garden.
Friends in the space are safely protected from the low sun and western winds
Friends in the space are safely protected from the low sun and western winds
Douglas | Outdoor & Textile InnovationDouglas | Outdoor & Textile Innovation
With the screens down, people in the space are safely protected from the low setting sun and western winds With the screens down everyone inside is protected, while still being able to see the space outside.
Railings
Railings
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
Stassney #1
Stassney #1
Forté Home & GardenForté Home & Garden
This backyard project started as a simple slope and, overall, an unusable space. This project was brought to life by FHG with the challenge of creating a usable, relaxing, zen space for our client who was blown away by the end result.
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.
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the addition of a new patio, garden, shed, and fence, sourced from treated wood. This project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle. Deck - small craftsman backyard ground level privacy deck idea in Toronto - Houzz
Azek Premiere deck
Azek Premiere deck
Machado Custom Projects inc.Machado Custom Projects inc.
Deck and Fence Installation Savannah, GA
Deck and Fence Installation Savannah, GA
Southern Home SolutionsSouthern Home Solutions
Deck and fence installation project in Savannah, GA. From design to installation, Southern Home Solutions provides quality work and service. Contact us for a free estimate! https://southernhomesolutions.net/contact-us/
Espace de vie de la terrasse
Espace de vie de la terrasse
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Small Private 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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