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Traditional Ground Level Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Snowden Covered Porch
Snowden Covered Porch
Comfort Zones By Design LLCComfort Zones By Design LLC
Afresco Gas Grill & Pizza Oven
Afresco Gas Grill & Pizza Oven
All Things BarbecueAll Things Barbecue
Our client can enjoy barbecue meals and homemade pizza from the comfort of the patio with a beautiful red brick outdoor kitchen. Emerging seamlessly from the back of the house along one side of the deck, this custom-built linear kitchen can manage meals for a crowd despite its small footprint.
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.
New Braunfels - Deck
New Braunfels - Deck
Cut-Out ConstructionCut-Out Construction
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the addition of a new patio, garden, shed, and fence, sourced from treated wood. This project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle. Deck - small craftsman backyard ground level privacy deck idea in Toronto - Houzz
Deck
Deck
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Arch Studio, Inc. designed a 730 square foot ADU for an artistic couple in Willow Glen, CA. This new small home was designed to nestle under the Oak Tree in the back yard of the main residence.
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This balcony deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Gunstock from our Ridge Premium Collection and the deck railing is A210 Aluminum Railing.
New York State New Deck Scape
New York State New Deck Scape
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
Dock Remodel / Outdoor Kitchen
Dock Remodel / Outdoor Kitchen
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Dock that was remodeled with Trex Decking, White PVC trim, and an Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Spaces - Decks & Porches
Outdoor Spaces - Decks & Porches
Rossmore Construction LLCRossmore Construction LLC
Timbertech Vintage Mahogany Composite Decking. Minimal railings. Continuous wrap around steps. Needham Massachusetts
Chapman
Chapman
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
Deck with Buildt in Benches & Planter Boxes
Deck with Buildt in Benches & Planter Boxes
Rosa Home Improvement, LLCRosa Home Improvement, LLC
Deck 25' wide by 20' Deep, Trex Transcend Rope Swing as main decking and Trex Transcend Vintage Lantern as the Boarder
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
L'objectif de ce projet était d'apporter de l'intimité et de la polyvalence à une cour arrière en duplex avec l'installation d'un nouveau patio, d'un jardin, d'un cabanon et d'une clôture en bois traité. Le projet comprenait l'enlèvement du sol existant, l'aménagement paysager, l'installation de clôtures, la construction d'un patio et d'un cabanon. Le client en a également profité pour installer une borne de recharge pour son véhicule électrique. __________ The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the installation of a new patio, garden, shed, and fencing sourced from treated woods. The project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle.
La Jolla Patio Deck
La Jolla Patio Deck
Design Appruv, Inc.Design Appruv, Inc.
Southside VA - ADA Home Remodel
Southside VA - ADA Home Remodel
T. Morgan Construction, Inc.T. Morgan Construction, Inc.
This deck was build in order for our client to be able to have easy access to the outdoors. The ramp is ADA compliant, making it easy to get up and down.
Star Vista deck
Star Vista deck
Stone Ridge DeckingStone Ridge Decking
Deck - Erie, CO
Deck - Erie, CO
Christie's Design Build RemodelingChristie's Design Build Remodeling
This deck was falling apart, and the wood was rotting and becoming dangerous; it was important to fix this issue. Our client’s dream was to easily serve meals from the kitchen in an enjoyable outdoor eating space. It was a MUST to have enough deck support for the hot tub so that our clients could happily use it daily. They wanted to add a window that opens to the covered deck and a beautiful serving counter, it made it much easier for our client to serve her guests while enjoying the beautiful weather and having a space to entertain.
Transitional Outdoor Kitchen
Transitional Outdoor Kitchen
Svelte KitchensSvelte Kitchens
A brand new outdoor kitchen for this client turned out a dream. A built in BBQ, marble integrated sink and flush cabinetry came together perfectly.
Savage Deck
Savage Deck
Designer Spaces IncDesigner Spaces Inc
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Balcony Deck - Ridge Premium Gunstock and A210 Steel Railing
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This balcony deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Gunstock from our Ridge Premium Collection and the deck railing is A210 Aluminum Railing.

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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