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Outdoor Living and Dining
Outdoor Living and Dining
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Shaded Auburn from the Distinction Collection.
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Modern: McKinney Avenue
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Classic Sherwood Kitchendeck
Classic Sherwood Kitchendeck
Northland Construction Inc.Northland Construction Inc.
Our Work
Our Work
Genesis Group LLCGenesis Group LLC
Johnson Residence
Johnson Residence
Shamburger Architectural Group, PLLCShamburger Architectural Group, PLLC
Eastern White Pine
Eastern White Pine
Hancock Lumber Kitchen Design ShowroomHancock Lumber Kitchen Design Showroom
Decks
Decks
Colorado Deck Drain ExpertsColorado Deck Drain Experts
Penthouse
Penthouse
Fatima McNellFatima McNell
Philadelphia Roof Deck with Kitchen
Philadelphia Roof Deck with Kitchen
Match RemodelingMatch Remodeling
Fully functional grill station and prep kitchen features hot and cold running water, electrical outlets, a repurposed granite countertop and permanent outdoor refrigerator. The storage cabinets were custom-milled out of a felled cedar on our lead carpenter's farm.
Decking
Decking
Sunkey - Indipendenza energeticaSunkey - Indipendenza energetica
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Rooftop Pergolas
Rooftop Pergolas
Trellis Structures, IncTrellis Structures, Inc
Large Rooftop Pergola and Planters- An opportunity to collaborate with a garden designer and an architect resulted in this rooftop respite in Manhattan. The pergola, stabilized by the planters, provides an open yet intimate enclosure amongst the neighboring city buildings. The planters will soon host an array of greenery that will surround the terrace. The planters also help to support the slat wall that provides an element of privacy and a trellis for the vines. The slat wall motif was carried to the back wall and used to create a large outdoor storage closet. Multiple challenges were met in designing this outdoor living space, including designing the sections to fit in an elevator in this New York City apartment building.
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
4-Season Roof Garden
4-Season Roof Garden
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Outdoor kitchen complete with grill, refrigerators, sink, and ceiling heaters. Wood soffits add to a warm feel. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography
JD Garden, Hillsborough
JD Garden, Hillsborough
Steve Masley Consulting and DesignSteve Masley Consulting and Design
The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
RITA - Renovation
RITA - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Terasse
Terasse
FRIDA plantFRIDA plant
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta

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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