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Traditional Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Tudor Revival
Tudor Revival
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This stunning, tiered, composite deck was installed to complement the modern Tudor style home. It is complete with cable railings, an entertaining space, a stacked stone retaining wall, a raised planting bed, built in planters and a bluestone paver patio and walkway.
Patio Installation in Syracuse
Patio Installation in Syracuse
Team Hammer ConstructionTeam Hammer Construction
Flat 2 in Milan
Flat 2 in Milan
Chiara BellavitiChiara Bellaviti
Outdoor Living - Ipe Deck
Outdoor Living - Ipe Deck
T.R. Builder, Inc.T.R. Builder, Inc.
Craig Davenport, ARC Imaging
Nottely Cove: Craftsman Lake Home
Nottely Cove: Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous craftsman home features a main level and walk-out basement with an open floor plan, large covered deck, and custom cabinetry. Featured here is the side entry.
Jamestown Deck Project
Jamestown Deck Project
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A beautiful bluestone patio and IPE deck in Jamestown, RI. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild
Expansive Wood with Pergola
Expansive Wood with Pergola
BKH Development, LLCBKH Development, LLC
This is a large deck made of pressure treated wood with black aluminum spindles for easy staining and nice visibility. Pergola adds a small amount of shade from direct sunlight.
Deck Design and Construction
Deck Design and Construction
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
Design and construction by New Beginnings Landscape Inc. in Ohio.
3800 T St NW
3800 T St NW
Red House StagingRed House Staging
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Batu decking
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
ShoootinShoootin
Robert Ferdinand
Williams West Virginia
Williams West Virginia
Trout Design StudioTrout Design Studio
Clovelly House
Clovelly House
Bawtree Design | Architecture + InteriorsBawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
Camilla Quiddington
Deck Installation in Destin Florida
Deck Installation in Destin Florida
Albee ConstructionAlbee Construction
Deck with Pergola off Dining Room
Deck with Pergola off Dining Room
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The lower level retained the original vertical siding while the new upper floor was clad in vinyl shakes and trim. Colin Healy
Traditional Villa gets glammed up!
Traditional Villa gets glammed up!
Alpha 1 BuildersAlpha 1 Builders
This part of the extension creates the all-important indoor-outdoor living from the kitchen out to the entertainer's deck. what a lovely place to sit and enjoy a wine with friends whilst waiting for the bbq to grill.
Redwood Fence/Gate
Redwood Fence/Gate
Deck DoctorDeck Doctor
Hand picked T&G Redwood with Gate. Natural oil Finish.
Srinivas Property
Srinivas Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Photography: Bill Burk, bill@beburk.com
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Archadeck of Central Iowa
Before and After Photos
Before and After Photos
Gildehaus Construction LLCGildehaus Construction LLC
Home Entrance Back View - After Photos taken by Gildehaus Construction

Traditional Side 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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