Traditional Mixed Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

The Fox family wanted to have plenty of entertainment space in their backyard retreat. We also were able to continue using the landscape lighting to help the steps be visible at night and also give a elegant and modern look to the space.

Stratford - Marietta, GA 30067

Outback Deck, Inc.

Heather Cooper Photography

The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota

Mom's Design Build

Brooklyn Heights Townhouse

Lucy Harris Studio

Notable decor elements include: Marbella modular sofa from Restoration Hardware, Franco Albini ottoman by Sika, Cast concrete cylinder from Restoration Hardware, Hills fabric pillows by Rebecca Atwood

Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage

Orange County Deck Co.

Blue Ridge View Home

Board & Vellum

Photo by Andrew Giammarco Photography.

Contemporary Edwardian Residence

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

In the process of renovating this house for a multi-generational family, we restored the original Shingle Style façade with a flared lower edge that covers window bays and added a brick cladding to the lower story. On the interior, we introduced a continuous stairway that runs from the first to the fourth floors. The stairs surround a steel and glass elevator that is centered below a skylight and invites natural light down to each level. The home’s traditionally proportioned formal rooms flow naturally into more contemporary adjacent spaces that are unified through consistency of materials and trim details.

Screen Porch, Deck and Storage

KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.

Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design

ilumus, llc.

Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.

Great Falls Addition

Rendon Remodeling & Design, LLC

New sun deck with Fiberon Concordia Composite Deck Surface in diagonal pattern (Burnt Umber color) and new Wolf vinyl railing system with aluminum round balusters and deck board cocktail rail cap

One Love Ramp and Deck Refurbish Project

HFDH, LLC Decks & Outdoors

The Ramp and second Story Deck were both in need of repair. The ADA Ramp and second story Deck were both rebuilt to code. Trex EnHanced Costal Bluff Decking was used as decking. RDI Finyl Line T-Top Railing with Black Ballusters. Vinyl white sleeves. Wolfe PVC White Fascia

Azek Deck - Geneva, IL

Carpentry with Integrity, Inc.

This no-maintenance deck made from Azek composite materials sure turned out great! These homeowners are happy and will certainly enjoy their new space.

The Hudoff

HG Construction LLC

ground level deck with facia doen to ground

Plymouth MN Deck

Precision Decks LLC

This lower level deck features Trex Lava Rock decking and Trex Trandscend guardrails. Our Homeowner wanted the deck to flow to the backyard with this expansive wrap around stair case which allows access onto the deck from almost anywhere. The we used Palram PVC for the riser material to create a durable low maintenance stair case. We finished the stairs off with Trex low voltage lighting. Our framing and Helical Pier application on this job allows for the installation of a future hot tub, and the Cedar pergola offers the privacy our Homeowners were looking for.

Screened in porch built on existing deck

Northern Craft Constructions

The finished Sunroom, we were able to build it over the existing deck.

Forest Cove: Craftsman Mountain Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This welcoming Craftsman style home features an angled garage, statement fireplace, open floor plan, and a partly finished basement.

Deck Addition

Turn Key Remodel

Example of a deck made with composite treated wood and a white railing installed with led lights.

Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage

Orange County Deck Co.

Deck Renovation - Hopewell Junction

Built Better Construction

Deck Renovation with Trex Decking and Railing for a beautiful Low Maintenance Outdoor Living space

Full Backyard Pool Deck

Vandeck Builders

Traditional Mixed Railing 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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