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Wood Railing Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Irvington Deck + Patio
Irvington Deck + Patio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A cedar soaking tub provides year round soaking. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.
Idlewylde
Idlewylde
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Outdoor Deck Living Space
Outdoor Deck Living Space
Memmo InteriorsMemmo Interiors
Sea Hawk
Sea Hawk
Surfside Home Co.Surfside Home Co.
Deck with fire pit and teak furniture.
Treetop Retreat
Treetop Retreat
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
At the rear of the home, a two-level Redwood deck built around a dramatic oak tree as a focal point, provided a large and private space.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Outdoor entertaining kitchen. Stamped stained concrete, granite top, Stainless Steel grill, outdoor refrigerator, and storage.
Balmoral Renovation
Balmoral Renovation
MLDGMLDG
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Paul Thomas Designs, LLCPaul Thomas Designs, LLC
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Deck and Porch Installation in Natick
Deck and Porch Installation in Natick
M&M American Builders of NH, LLCM&M American Builders of NH, LLC
Santoro
Santoro
Paradise ConstructionParadise Construction
This beautiful Brazilian Cumaru picture-framed deck was built as a dry deck that sits over a closed-in workspace/shop for the homeowner. This project features aluminum balusters, low-voltage LED lighting featured around the perimeters and within the stairs, and also features a Chinese Statuette on the corner railing at the top of the stairs.
Custom Designed Deck - Vinyl Railings, Solar Post Caps & Stair Lights
Custom Designed Deck - Vinyl Railings, Solar Post Caps & Stair Lights
Miracle Contractors, LLCMiracle Contractors, LLC
White Vinyl Solar light caps on custom Trex stairs with vinyl railings to deck. LED lights on stairs.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.
Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse
Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Jackson Place Oasis Deck
Jackson Place Oasis Deck
UserUser
A view of the three-tiered, 700+ sqft deck from the center of the garden.
ECO 47 FIRE PIT
ECO 47 FIRE PIT
ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACESECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES
Round Ecofireplaces Fire Pit with ECO 35 burner in copper pot encasing. Expanded clay and volcanic stones finishing. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.
#Ross_Haus
#Ross_Haus
25:8 Research + Design25:8 Research + Design
The outdoor dining area provides a place to gather.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.
West Hollywood Backyard Project
West Hollywood Backyard Project
Lonestar Builders CALonestar Builders CA
Pool Builder in Los Angeles

Wood Railing Back 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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