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Small Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Mountain Modern Lake House
Mountain Modern Lake House
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
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.
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.
La terrasse aux agapanthes
La terrasse aux agapanthes
MAXIME ARNOUX - Paysagiste-ConcepteurMAXIME ARNOUX - Paysagiste-Concepteur
La terrasse installée une marche en dessous du niveau général, se détache pour s'isoler et offrir un lieu de convivialité très apprécié pour les soirées au bord de l'eau.
VIVIENDA MUNTANER
VIVIENDA MUNTANER
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Deck 5
Deck 5
Deck Armor LLCDeck Armor LLC
Le Nouveau 49
Le Nouveau 49
Le Sable Indigo InteriorsLe Sable Indigo Interiors
Le Sable Indigo Interiors
Ashton Street
Ashton Street
Allegro Construction, LLCAllegro Construction, LLC
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
The Urban Gardener LLCThe Urban Gardener LLC
Boxleaf Honeysuckle and Black Sweet Potato Vine.
Champagne Theme Shed
Champagne Theme Shed
Design MACSDesign MACS
This is shed turned living space. The owners wanted to be able to entertain many guests while the inside of their shed was small. We accomplished this by building a big wraparound deck with a TV, sofas, hammock, and bar.
Dorset Ridge Deck makeover
Dorset Ridge Deck makeover
Re-Modern Homes Inc/All Aspects Tile and CarpentryRe-Modern Homes Inc/All Aspects Tile and Carpentry
The basic Deck was existing but was small with a poor railing system and had become out of level. We leveled it off added the wrap around stair system, replaced the old decking with DuraLife "golden teak" decking, some LED step lighting and Feeny brand aluminum railing with stainless steel cables. All will be maintenance free.
DC ROOF DECK
DC ROOF DECK
ARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLCARCHI-TEXTUAL, PLLC
www.Bryanapito.com
Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
North Ranch IPE deck
North Ranch IPE deck
Beyond Decks, Inc.Beyond Decks, Inc.
IPE planters
Blue Cantilevered Umbrella Modern Small Yard
Blue Cantilevered Umbrella Modern Small Yard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Screened Porches: Bring the Outside In
Screened Porches: Bring the Outside In
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Low voltage lighting on this TimberTech deck create an ambient glow in the evening while safely lighting the stairs. ~Archadeck of Chicagoland http://chicagoland.archadeck.com/
leng
leng
Sage and Stone LLCSage and Stone LLC
Chicago Roof Decks & Landscaping
Chicago Roof Decks & Landscaping
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
These are projects we have completed into the Chicago Area
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.

Small 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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