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Traditional Ground Level Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Bachelor View Bend Home Addition
Bachelor View Bend Home Addition
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
Adding on to this modern mountain home was complex and rewarding. The nature-loving Bend homeowners wanted to create an outdoor space to better enjoy their spectacular river view. They also wanted to Provide direct access to a covered outdoor space, create a sense of connection between the interior and exterior, add gear storage for outdoor activities, and provide additional bedroom and office space. The Neil Kelly team led by Paul Haigh created a covered deck extending off the living room, re-worked exterior walls, added large 8’ tall French doors for easy access and natural light, extended garage with 3rd bay, and added a bedroom addition above the garage that fits seamlessly into the existing structure.
Reforma integral de unifamiliar en Gipuzkoa
Reforma integral de unifamiliar en Gipuzkoa
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Biderbost Photo
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
COMPOSITE DECKS - 2020
COMPOSITE DECKS - 2020
Comfort Zones By Design LLCComfort Zones By Design LLC
Composite decking and aluminum handrail
Maplewood Interior Renovation
Maplewood Interior Renovation
Courtney Lowry ArchitectCourtney Lowry Architect
Healdsburg Residence
Healdsburg Residence
dhd damir hurdich designdhd damir hurdich design
Custom high-end outdoor living spaces by expert architectural landscape artist for large residential projects. Award winning designs for large budget custom residential landscape projects in Northern California.
Fresh Coat Painting and Deck Stain for Fairfax Craftsman Home
Fresh Coat Painting and Deck Stain for Fairfax Craftsman Home
Fresh Coat Painters Serving MarinFresh Coat Painters Serving Marin
Composite deck around hot tub
Composite deck around hot tub
Austex Fence & DeckAustex Fence & Deck
Deck built around hot tub with composite decking and wood skirting
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
3000 Saint Annes Ln
3000 Saint Annes Ln
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Under Deck Skirting Boardwalk
Under Deck Skirting Boardwalk
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Timbertech Composite Decking with Pecan and Mocha. Westbury Tuscany Railing with Drink Rail, Under Deck Skirting - PVC Boardwalk Design
Summit Interior Design for Living and Staging
Summit Interior Design for Living and Staging
Grace Paik DesignGrace Paik Design
Client wanted to build a deck in the back of their small townhouse. We built and designed it for easy maintenance, cleaning and entertainment.
Denny-Blaine Outdoor Revival
Denny-Blaine Outdoor Revival
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Careful planning brought together all the elements of an enjoyable outdoor living space: plenty of room for comfortable seating, a new roof overhang with built-in heaters for chilly nights, and plenty of access to the season’s greenery. Photo by Meghan Montgomery.
Snowden Covered Porch
Snowden Covered Porch
Comfort Zones By Design LLCComfort Zones By Design LLC
Deer Ridge deck
Deer Ridge deck
Stone Ridge DeckingStone Ridge Decking
Traditional Backyard Retreat - Jordan
Traditional Backyard Retreat - Jordan
LandArtLandArt
A unique way of accessing the back deck while maximizing the space for the rest of the landscaping. Cable railings provides a sleek finish. The white Versatex cladding makes for a statement against the warm cedar deck, pergola and top rail
Award-winning Multi-level Ipe Deck
Award-winning Multi-level Ipe Deck
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
A square deck doesn’t have to be boring – just tilt the squares on an angle. This client had a big wish list: A screen porch was created under an existing elevated room. A large upper deck for dining was waterproofed with EPDM roofing. This made for a large dry area on the lower deck furnished with couches, a television, spa, recessed lighting, and paddle fans. An outdoor shower is enclosed under the stairs. For code purposes, we call it a rinsing station. A small roof extension to the existing house provides covering and a spot for a hanging daybed. The design also includes a live edge slab installed as a bar top at which to enjoy a casual drink while watching the children in the yard. The lower deck leads down two more steps to the fire pit.
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
S & A ConstructionS & A Construction
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Green Advisor, Inc.Green Advisor, Inc.
The Hudoff
The Hudoff
HG Construction LLCHG Construction LLC
ground level deck with facia doen to ground

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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