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Traditional Grey Terrace Ideas and Designs

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My Houzz: Clean and contemporary style for a renovated Montreal factory condo
My Houzz: Clean and contemporary style for a renovated Montreal factory condo
Laura GarnerLaura Garner
Photo: Laura Garner Design & Realty © 2016 Houzz
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
Park Ave Rooftop
Park Ave Rooftop
Hollander DesignHollander Design
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.
Weldon Drive Residence
Weldon Drive Residence
Coppercreek LandscapingCoppercreek Landscaping
Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge
Rezac ConstructionRezac Construction
Alan Jackson- Jackson Studios
Woolloowin Residence
Woolloowin Residence
Highgate HouseHighgate House
Roof top deck
Roof top deck
MB Design & BuildMB Design & Build
deck and patio design
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
Composite Projects
Composite Projects
Oronoque Home Improvement LLCOronoque Home Improvement LLC
all composite deck
HISTORIC HYDE PARK RENOVATION
HISTORIC HYDE PARK RENOVATION
Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.
The rear lanai was updated to include a custom outdoor kitchen, with granite countertops, encaustic tile backsplash, stainless steel grill & hood, mini fridge, undermount sink, and stainless steel storage doors. The lanai has ample room for dining and lounging seating areas and opens onto the open air pool and back yard. Perfect for Game Day entertaining by the pool.
Decks & Patios
Decks & Patios
All Inclusive ConstructionAll Inclusive Construction
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA
Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA
Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIAKenneth Lynch & Associates AIA
Portfolio
Portfolio
North Summit Builders LLCNorth Summit Builders LLC
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Gallery
Deck CrownDeck Crown
Our Home
Our Home
Rachael Honner StylingRachael Honner Styling
Our deck / My hubby is quite the handyman, he completed our deck extension all by himself. It's not quite finished just yet as we have some painting left to do but so proud of him! Photography and Styling Rachael Honner
Cat Mountain View (Composite Deck)
Cat Mountain View (Composite Deck)
TimberTownTimberTown
Enjoy a late dinner on this beautiful deck with custom wrap around LEDs and pathway lights. Designed & built by Jim Odom at Archadeck Austin. Photo Credit: Kristian Alveo & TimberTown
1929 N Cleveland
1929 N Cleveland
Ames Group ChicagoAmes Group Chicago

Traditional Grey 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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