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Traditional Ground Level Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Hopewell Outdoor Escape
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Claustra et terrasse en bois
Claustra et terrasse en bois
Arbo PaysagesArbo Paysages
extension de la terrasse existante en pin marron et pose de claustra bois
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Green Advisor, Inc.Green Advisor, Inc.
Flatchar Residence
Flatchar Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
A Modern Mexican Leisure Oasis
A Modern Mexican Leisure Oasis
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
This pergola shelters a 13’ x 18’ porch at the side of the home. It features many of the same elements from composite planking to glass railings to artful décor. The rugged timbers lend a pleasing contrast to the home’s classic grey brick cladding and limestone sills.
Custom Trex Deck
Custom Trex Deck
Twenty4 Home ServicesTwenty4 Home Services
Beverley Crescent Residence
Beverley Crescent Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Retractable Blinds on Pergola
Retractable Blinds on Pergola
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Retractable Blinds on Pergola are great for days when you want the sun to shine through or days when you want to be shaded. Photos by VLG Photography
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Norman Park
Norman Park
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Decks
Decks
Al Reed Builders, LLCAl Reed Builders, LLC
Redwood Ground Deck
Redwood Ground Deck
Otis Creek ConstructionOtis Creek Construction
Ground level Redwood deck that was replaced due to the existing deck receiving hail damage. Structural modifications and updates were made prior to redwood decking installation.
Patio Deck & Pergola
Patio Deck & Pergola
R&R Backyard RemodelingR&R Backyard Remodeling
For this patio we went all new with a new elevated deck patio and pergola. We also added a matching fence & gate.
Greensboro Ipe Deck & Cedar Pergolas
Greensboro Ipe Deck & Cedar Pergolas
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This backyard pool area required refurbishing. Archadeck worked with the clients as they also coordinated with their pool resurfacing contractor to improve their pool area. We refurbished their deck by removing all the ipe hardwood decking, raising/re-building the deck structure where it was drooping, replacing some of the ipe decking boards, and re-installing the deck anew. In addition, we built three solid cedar pergolas throughout the pool area, including a trellis-style pergola and gate to create a defined entrance into the backyard.
Réaménagement total d'un jardin
Réaménagement total d'un jardin
AIMM StudioAIMM Studio
3000 Saint Annes Ln
3000 Saint Annes Ln
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Holiday Residence
Holiday Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Cottage House
Cottage House
Reilly DesignReilly Design
Outdoor living space with outdoor fireplace
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.
Cotswold Park Barns - Terrace
Cotswold Park Barns - Terrace
Brightbox Lighting LtdBrightbox Lighting Ltd
The outdoor terrace area as dusk sets in. Outdoor illuminations from the topiary to wall-mounted lighting to light the way throughout.

Traditional Ground Level 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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