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Traditional Blue Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Trex Deck and Pergola
Trex Deck and Pergola
Hughes LandscapingHughes Landscaping
Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Terrasse rooftop - "La belle vie!"
Terrasse rooftop - "La belle vie!"
Erell et Rozanne - Jardins essentielsErell et Rozanne - Jardins essentiels
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
French Country Renovation
French Country Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
ilumus, llc.ilumus, llc.
Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.
Trex Fascia
Trex Fascia
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Give your deck the edge with beautiful, durable and low maintenance of high-performance Trex Fascia. It’s now available to match each Trex decking and railing collection, including an all-white that complements practically any outdoor living element.
1962 Rambler Remodel
1962 Rambler Remodel
Building Arts Sustainable ArchitectureBuilding Arts Sustainable Architecture
The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
LAKEVIEW [reno]
LAKEVIEW [reno]
Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
© Greg Riegler
Boston rooftop garden
Boston rooftop garden
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Genevieve de Manio Photography
Roof top deck
Roof top deck
MB Design & BuildMB Design & Build
deck and patio design
Trex Composite Decking.
Trex Composite Decking.
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Built in Winchester, VA for the Trex Company. Low level deck allows for alternate design elements such as wide cascading steps, planter boxes, and custom benches. Notice use of mutiple material colors.
Edina Whole House Remodel
Edina Whole House Remodel
College City Design BuildCollege City Design Build
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
Back Bay Terrace with Park Views
Back Bay Terrace with Park Views
BSA ConstructionBSA Construction
Penthouse terrace with stunning park views, glass and steel doors and windows.
Mountain Outdoor Kitchen
Mountain Outdoor Kitchen
Artisan Outdoor KitchensArtisan Outdoor Kitchens
Stainless Steel Outdoor Kitchens - Powder Coat Finish
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Traditional Blue 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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