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Traditional Terrace with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Stately Historic Seattle Home
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OGELSBY
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Culver City- Trex Deck & Pergola
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Semi-Circle Retaining Wall
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Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
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LeisureScape Outdoor Living
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Bonavista Garden Oasis
Kayu Canada Inc.Kayu Canada Inc.
Dark Red Meranti hardwood was used in a variety of different application for this project. Decking, Railing, Privacy Screen, Stairs, and a custom table with a fire pit.
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Traditional Deck
Clearwater Bay | Lake of the Woods | 2
Clearwater Bay | Lake of the Woods | 2
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Samantha Hawkins Photography
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Fiberon Decking
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Custom First Floor Master | Kings Bridge Plainfield, IL
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DJK Custom Homes
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Charleswood Charm
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From Drab to Fab this NW Calgary family home showcases the finest in design and craftsmanship. The large outdoor deck wraps the south and west facades of the home. Allowing the homeowners plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and lounging. The abundant use of outdoor lighting ensures that the party can continue long after mother nature goes to bed for the night. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes
Dock Lighting - Midlothian VA
Dock Lighting - Midlothian VA
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of RichmondOutdoor Lighting Perspectives of Richmond
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives illuminated this lakeside dock to provide sure footing and increased safety and beauty. Traditional deck lights were places on the dock railing posts to light the space below. Trees lights illuminate the bordering crepe and myrtles to create a beautiful entry to the backyard.
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Photo Gallery
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Basking Ridge Ipe and Cedar Deck with Hot Tub
Basking Ridge Ipe and Cedar Deck with Hot Tub
Deck ProsDeck Pros
This expansive multilevel Ipe and Cedar deck is located in Basking Ridge, NJ. It features a built in spa/hot tub, cedar privacy walls and cedar lattice. The steps to the spa do double duty as a cover for the spa access area.
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Bridge
Headings Brothers, IncHeadings Brothers, Inc
Azek Pool Deck Londonderry, NH
Azek Pool Deck Londonderry, NH
Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLCLenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC
Azek Decking and Fiberon Mission White Railings WE WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK FOR 5 YEARS!
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Decks & Patios
TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.
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Sun Patio
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
West Orange, NJ Deck
West Orange, NJ Deck
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
West Orange, NJ: Deck off of living room with sunken hot tub with concealed outdoor storage cabinets.

Traditional Terrace with a Water Feature 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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