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The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
Luxury Brisbane Home - Japanese Inspired Outdoor Privacy Screens
Luxury Brisbane Home - Japanese Inspired Outdoor Privacy Screens
URBAN METALURBAN METAL
deborah bauer
Decks
Decks
American Deck & Sunroom Co.American Deck & Sunroom Co.
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Beverly Hills Estate
Beverly Hills Estate
Woodson & Rummerfield's House of DesignWoodson & Rummerfield's House of Design
Outdoor custom made cabana with fully contained electrical, heating, fountain and A/V.
Steele Residence
Steele Residence
WhiteSpace ArchitectsWhiteSpace Architects
Ein Garten mit Pool und japanischen Elementen
Ein Garten mit Pool und japanischen Elementen
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Kontraste aus Beton und Grünpflanzen liegen dieses Jahr im Trend. Ergänzt durch Wasser im Garten, strahlt die Terrasse eine beruhigende und einladende Wirkung aus. Die Pflanzen sind im japanischen Stil geschnitten und geben der Terrasse ihren ganz besonderen Stil.
Outdoor Entertaining using Indoor Furnishings
Outdoor Entertaining using Indoor Furnishings
Faulkner House Interior RedesignFaulkner House Interior Redesign
Pam Faulkner, Faulkner House Interior Redesign, LLC
Asiatisch Terrasse
Asiatisch Terrasse
Outdoor
Outdoor
Laura Morton DesignLaura Morton Design
A generously sized natural wood slab table is right at home in this space. Tall timber bamboo and translucent plexi provide screening without bulk
Chinese Tea House, Boston, MA
Chinese Tea House, Boston, MA
Metal Roof NetworkMetal Roof Network
Custom copper diamond shingles top an ornate Chinese tea house on a roof-top oasis in Boston, MA.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Build this low deck for entertaining or relaxing in your yard. Attatch a pergola and some white outdoor curtains for a truly Zen experience.
複数の中庭に囲まれた平屋の家
複数の中庭に囲まれた平屋の家
岸本和彦　acaa岸本和彦　acaa
複数の中庭に囲まれた平屋の家　　Photo:上田宏
古城ヶ丘の家
古城ヶ丘の家
HEARTH ARCHITECTSHEARTH ARCHITECTS
古城が丘の家　HEARTH　ARCHITECTS 本計画は、クライアントの「ひとつ屋根の下」というキーワードからスタートした計画です。敷地は間口が広く南西角地で敷地の広さにも余裕のある好立地な条件。 そこでその立地条件をいかし南北に大きな屋根をかけ、外部から内縁側、内部、そして二階へとその大きな屋根がひと続きで繋がり、仕切りを最小限にすることで「ひとつ屋根の下」で「家族がひとつになれる」住まいを目指した。将来性を考え子供室以外を一階に配置した、開放的な外構と軒の深いどっしりとした平屋のような佇まいは、この地域でのひとつの象徴となる建物となった。
Balcony
Balcony
有限会社ハートランド有限会社ハートランド
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space
Annie Santulli DesignsAnnie Santulli Designs
Penthouse rooftop in Jupiter Island. Outdoor furniture matching the view! Venitian style mixed with Palm Beach views create a warm open space with outdoor kitchen and spa. The ocean is as much a part of the design as the fabric and tile options, chosen to accent the rich blue color. Robert Brantley Photography
Malibu Mediterranean
Malibu Mediterranean
Barbara Grushow Designs Inc.Barbara Grushow Designs Inc.
John Hildebrand Photography
SERRA RETREAT
SERRA RETREAT
Saffron Case HomesSaffron Case Homes
A garden painted in Brassica No.271 by Farrow & Ball
A garden painted in Brassica No.271 by Farrow & Ball
Farrow & BallFarrow & Ball
This garden seating has been painted in Brassica No.271 Exterior Eggshell, the side of the raised planter has been painted in Calke Green No.34 Exterior Eggshell.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
margaret scholleymargaret scholley

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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.
The Zen Deck
The Zen Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Zen Deck".
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