Terrace with Skirting and a Pergola Ideas and Designs

Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Arash

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Ipe wood decking with good neighbor fencing, stone capped veneer and landscaped edges. Modern table on top of Ipe wooden decking. Metal pergola with hanging bench swing.

Holmdel, NJ Ipe and Azek Deck with Cedar Pergola

Deck Pros

This large deck was built in Holmdel, NJ. The flooring is Ipe hardwood. The rail is Azek brand synthetic railing system. The pergola is clear cedar that has been primed and painted. The columns are 10" square Permacast brand. The high underside of the deck is covered with solid Ipe skirting. This blocks the view of the deck under-structure from people enjoying the lower paver patio. Low voltage lights were added to the rail posts, in the pergola and in the stair risers. These lights add a nice ambiance to the deck, as well as safety.

New

Tejas Decks

Backyard spa enclosure utilizing a smaller space

Mahogany and Dark hickory with red cedar pergolas

Final Touch Decks & Fences

Terrazzo C

Marta Bonesu | That Short Architect

Luxury Deck in Wayne, PA

Spring Creek Design

Stone stairs lead to the deck. Pete Cooper/Spring Creek Design

Celebrity IOU Deck Featuring Rustic Walnut and A310 Aluminum Railing

Envision Outdoor Living Products

This backyard deck was featured on Celebrity IOU and features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Rustic Walnut from our Distinction Collection. The deck railing is Matte White A310 Aluminum Railing with Horizontal Cable infill.

Superior, CO Deck, Pergola, & Patio Combination Backyard UPGRADE

Archadeck of the Foothills

This upgraded deck gives this family a kitchen, dining area, and living space to enjoy the beautiful weather in Colorado. Decking and stairs are made of composite decking by TimberTech Legacy in Tigerwood color. The picture frame color (boarder) is Expresso color.

妙法寺の家

一級建築士事務所福田建築工房

開放的なデッキテラスへフラットに出ることができる、一体空間。

Celebrity IOU Deck Featuring Rustic Walnut and A310 Aluminum Railing

Envision Outdoor Living Products

LGB7 | Valencia, Spain

CALMA estudio de arquitectura

spa enclosure with pergola and bar

Tejas Decks

helped client utilize minmal area for entertainmaent

Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Terrazzo C

Marta Bonesu | That Short Architect

Celebrity IOU Deck Featuring Rustic Walnut and A310 Aluminum Railing

Envision Outdoor Living Products

Terrazzo C

Marta Bonesu | That Short Architect

Mahogany and Dark hickory with red cedar pergolas

Final Touch Decks & Fences

Mahogany and Dark hickory with red cedar pergolas

Final Touch Decks & Fences

Terrace with Skirting and a Pergola 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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