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Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Unconventional Transformation
Unconventional Transformation
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
A view of the new deck looking into the new sunroom, accessible by glass doors.
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Crystal Pacific Bevelling LtdCrystal Pacific Bevelling Ltd
Outdoor deck Glass Railing and Staircase Railing- residential glass products & installation
Composite Decking By Durante
Composite Decking By Durante
Durante Home ExteriorsDurante Home Exteriors
your dream deck
your dream deck
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Make your house look special
Heard Project
Heard Project
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Second level cedar deck with aluminum railing and beautiful landscaping. This project has an under deck ceiling under a portion of the deck to keep it dry year-round. This project also includes a fire pit and hot tub.
Pavilions
Pavilions
American Landscape StructuresAmerican Landscape Structures
Perfectly Transitional
Perfectly Transitional
LDK Custom HomesLDK Custom Homes
What a view! This custom deck is the perfect space for entertaining, anytime of day! Step out onto the cover-less deck for some sun, and return into the screen porch for a cozy evening with a fireplace and no bugs!
Screened Porch and Deck in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch and Deck in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Venuti Project in Mason OH
Venuti Project in Mason OH
Dayton Patio and GardensDayton Patio and Gardens
Larkspur House
Larkspur House
Mara Passetti DesignMara Passetti Design
This deck was once a room. We re-moved the roof creating this lovely private deck off the master bedroom and office. The shingles and flooring are all redwood to go with the properties surrounding redwood trees.
Decks & Deck Covers
Decks & Deck Covers
J & J Construction, Inc.J & J Construction, Inc.
Hugh Davis
Mission Style Ipe deck with custom view privacy walls
Mission Style Ipe deck with custom view privacy walls
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
This classically inspired mission design built in Ipe with its privacy walls the picture frame the view over looking Beautiful Lake Mohawk won NADRA NJ Deck of the year 2010 was designed and built by Deck Remodelers.com 973.729.2125
Landscape carpentry, Decks and Patios
Landscape carpentry, Decks and Patios
Smitley Construction and ConsultingSmitley Construction and Consulting
Mark Smitley; patio cover photo shows the post and beam connection. The main beam shown with angle cut was notched so that the intersecting beam connection would be hidden. The beams were fastened using lag screws from the top of the beams. Both beams sit on top of post that was wrapped with cedar.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Broderick Builders LLCBroderick Builders LLC
Decks
Decks
Pizarro Construction and Home RemodelingPizarro Construction and Home Remodeling
Williams
Williams
Tailor Decks, Inc.Tailor Decks, Inc.
Deck lighting using low under railing LED lights
Deck lighting using low under railing LED lights
Moonlight Decks LLCMoonlight Decks LLC
Moonlight Decks
Pergolas in Kansas City
Pergolas in Kansas City
All Weather DecksAll Weather Decks
All Weather Decks
Wood Grained Under Deck Ceiling with Fan in Winston Salem NC
Wood Grained Under Deck Ceiling with Fan in Winston Salem NC
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Include a fan on your under deck wood ceiling.
Marvin Multi-Slide, Sliding French, Bi-Fold and Inswing French Doors
Marvin Multi-Slide, Sliding French, Bi-Fold and Inswing French Doors
KANSAS CITY MILLWORK CO.KANSAS CITY MILLWORK CO.

Traditional 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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