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Traditional Brown Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk
Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Aflux DesignsAflux Designs
Boston rooftop garden
Boston rooftop garden
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Genevieve de Manio 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
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
Trex Transcend
Trex Transcend
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Spiced Rum – a warm, earthy umber featuring subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense, tropical hues that will retain its lush looks for decades and Vintage Lantern – a deep-burnished bronze with Old World elegance. Additional Trex products featured include Trex Transcend railing, Trex Pergola, Trex Elevations and Trex Outdoor Lighting.
NW Backyard Blues # 1
NW Backyard Blues # 1
EB Architecture + DesignEB Architecture + Design
the finished new deck and outdoor space.
Walkout Basement Grilling Paradise
Walkout Basement Grilling Paradise
Premier Outdoor SpacePremier Outdoor Space
Aluminum stairs
Historic Inspiration
Historic Inspiration
Welsh Construction, Inc.Welsh Construction, Inc.
Sammamish Backyard Retreat
Sammamish Backyard Retreat
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Traditional pressure treated deck with steps down to pool provides space for dining, too. A covered, open porch adds to the outdoor living space — and opportunities to relax or entertain.
Jaffa House Exterior Metal Railing and Top Caps
Jaffa House Exterior Metal Railing and Top Caps
Aspen MetalsAspen Metals
AZEK Caribbean Redwood Deck
AZEK Caribbean Redwood Deck
Curtiss ConstructionCurtiss Construction
North York Swim Spa
North York Swim Spa
BonaVista LeisureScapesBonaVista LeisureScapes
Additional Projects
Additional Projects
Affordable Views By RJB Construction INC.Affordable Views By RJB Construction INC.
Monroe Trex decking with vinyl railings and LED lightning
Monroe Trex decking with vinyl railings and LED lightning
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
Decks
Decks
C&G GroupC&G Group

Traditional Brown 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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