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Traditional Terrace with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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The Willows
The Willows
Hittle Construction Inc.Hittle Construction Inc.
custom cedar pergola primed and painted.
Arbor
Arbor
UserUser
Contemporary Home Overlooking the Potomac River
Contemporary Home Overlooking the Potomac River
O'Grady's LandscapeO'Grady's Landscape
When we met with the owners of this home, they presented us with a book illustrating the work of Greene and Greene (architectural predecessors to Frank Lloyd Wright.) They told us that they wanted the work in that book to be the inspiration for their landscape. Excited about this new creative opportunity, we brought the book back to the office and pored over it. The Greene and Greene philosophy is captured in this quote: “The Style of the house should be as far as possible determined by four conditions: First, Climate; Second, Environment; Third, Kinds of materials available; Fourth, Habits and tastes—i.e., life of the owner” (C. S. Greene). We built the landscape with those elements in mind. The patios are proportional to the house and suitable for their intended use. We used an eclectic blend of reclaimed materials to create the elegantly simple outdoor living spaces that surround this home. When we installed the plant material, we re-used and transplanted as much of the existing plant material as possible. All the mature trees were left untouched. For new plants, we chose from native cultivars that would transition smoothly to the wooded space surrounding the home. The house sits on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River. Greene and Greene referred to such homes as ultimate bungalows. O'Grady's Landscape
Oak Park, IL Craftsman Style James Hardie Siding Remodel
Oak Park, IL Craftsman Style James Hardie Siding Remodel
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Craftsman Style House in Oak Park Exterior Remodel, IL. Siding & Windows Group installed James HardiePlank Select Cedarmill Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Colors Khaki Brown and HardieShingle StraightEdge Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Timber Bark for a beautiful mix. We installed HardieTrim Smooth Boards in ColorPlus Technology Color Countrylane Red. Also remodeled Front Entry Porch and Built the back Cedar Deck. Homeowners love their transformation.
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Deck and Pergola
Deck and Pergola
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Custom Trex Transcend deck, Somerset
Custom Trex Transcend deck, Somerset
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
Intimate City Backyard
Intimate City Backyard
Braitman Design StudioBraitman Design Studio
The geometry provides a nook for the grill, an eating nook, and a future fire bowl with seating. Fiber-Cement Board instead of the ubiquitous lattice creates a modern feel. Photo Credit: Felicia Evans
Multi-Level Deck with Hot Tub
Multi-Level Deck with Hot Tub
Back To Nature DecksBack To Nature Decks
Low-maintenance Trex Transcend deck with aluminum handrail
Low-maintenance Trex Transcend deck with aluminum handrail
DecksouthDecksouth
The angled decking and picture frame outlines the deck space and provides a unique feature to the deck.
Louvers Residential
Louvers Residential
Patio DesignersPatio Designers
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
YourDeckBuilder.comYourDeckBuilder.com
Leawood KS Screened Porch, Patio, Deck & Paver Patio
Leawood KS Screened Porch, Patio, Deck & Paver Patio
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
The corner pergola over this deck is the perfect cover for this outdoor cooking area.
Modern Decking
Modern Decking
Heath CarpentryHeath Carpentry
Trex decking with redwood bench
exterior
exterior
Elad GonenElad Gonen
project for roi hoftman . www.roiwood.co.il
Patio Door Ideas
Patio Door Ideas
1-800 HANSONS1-800 HANSONS
Grill, Smoker, Drawers, and Refrigerator
Grill, Smoker, Drawers, and Refrigerator
Hughes LandscapingHughes Landscaping
Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Casa Claudius Positano - Terrazzino
Casa Claudius Positano - Terrazzino
David CasaDavid Casa
Terrazzino | Terrace
Sandy Springs - Atlanta, GA
Sandy Springs - Atlanta, GA
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Treated Decking
Treated Decking
Brookside Lumber CompanyBrookside Lumber Company
Photo Credit: YellaWood

Traditional Terrace with a Pergola 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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