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Terrace Ideas and Designs

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FFG Timber Frame Deck Cover
FFG Timber Frame Deck Cover
Sunset BuildersSunset Builders
Our customer had a large, uncovered deck, almost the length of the home. They wanted to add a partial covering to have some shade and protection from the elements. While the house has vinyl siding, they opted to go for the upgraded timber frame roof. The ceiling of the deck cover is tongue and groove pine. The timbers are pine as well. This rustic cover made a wonderful addition to their home, complimenting the existing character of the deck.
Shore Penthouse - 1000 Ocean
Shore Penthouse - 1000 Ocean
Alonso & Associates, Inc.Alonso & Associates, Inc.
Brantley Photography
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Don Larkin, Architect, AIA, PLLCDon Larkin, Architect, AIA, PLLC
Front exterior walkway with large overhang for rain protection. Natural landscaping.
VIVIENDA ALCASSER
VIVIENDA ALCASSER
DOBLEESE Space&BrandingDOBLEESE Space&Branding
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09
bünck ARCHITEKTURbünck ARCHITEKTUR
Vancouver Laneway House.
Vancouver Laneway House.
derek lepper photographyderek lepper photography
For EJM Group. © 2013 Derek Lepper, All Rights Reserved.
Cala Woods Residence and Studio
Cala Woods Residence and Studio
Johnson Squared Architecture + PlanningJohnson Squared Architecture + Planning
Alex Hayden
China Camp Rd, Truckee, California
China Camp Rd, Truckee, California
K. DonavanK. Donavan
Historic Red Brick Road - Lodge Home
Historic Red Brick Road - Lodge Home
KCD Staging Inc.KCD Staging Inc.
Outdoor Living Space
Two tier deck with stone fireplace
Two tier deck with stone fireplace
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Deck skirting is great but even better with a door which allows access to underside of deck.
Luxury Ski Home
Luxury Ski Home
The Decor BriefThe Decor Brief
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
All the Above
All the Above
Botanical Concepts ChicagoBotanical Concepts Chicago
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Chapel Hill Governor's Club Screen Porch
Chapel Hill Governor's Club Screen Porch
CQC HomeCQC Home
Kenneth Combs, Michael Hayes
DDB DESIGN Exteriors & Pools
DDB DESIGN Exteriors & Pools
DDB Design Development & BuildingDDB Design Development & Building
Exteriors of DDB Design Development & Building Houses, Landscape Design by COS Designs Creative Outdoor Solutions photography by Urban Angles.
Alcorn St
Alcorn St
Surface SocietySurface Society
La Sombra - Deck Detail
La Sombra - Deck Detail
Hush HouseHush House
Detail of the ipe wood deck panels meeting the stainless "edging", black gravel, and stucco wall. Being a remodel, we had to make accommodations for maintenance, so the ipe wood panels were built as removable panels.
North Hollow
North Hollow
Shelsi Lindquist PhotographyShelsi Lindquist Photography
Rooftop Entertaining
Rooftop Entertaining
Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
Photo Credit: Tom Crane

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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