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World-Inspired Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Rohini
Rohini
Technoarchitecture IncTechnoarchitecture Inc
Ipe deck with built in hot tub
Ipe deck with built in hot tub
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Casa C. a Mondello
Casa C. a Mondello
Studio Agnello & AssociatiStudio Agnello & Associati
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Rochedale 01/QLD
Rochedale 01/QLD
BLADE Landscape DesignBLADE Landscape Design
Thatched Hut and Ipe Decking for Island Dock
Thatched Hut and Ipe Decking for Island Dock
The Tiki Hut CompanyThe Tiki Hut Company
Ipe decking & synthetic thatched hut on dock
Exterior
Exterior
Bliss Home and DesignBliss Home and Design
Southaven 1 rooftop garden
Southaven 1 rooftop garden
Passionscape Pte LtdPassionscape Pte Ltd
和モダンな平屋
和モダンな平屋
株式会社コーヨーテック株式会社コーヨーテック
守谷の家
守谷の家
R+houseR+house
HIRAYA － 平屋 －
HIRAYA － 平屋 －
北山建築北山建築
シンプルなつくりの中に こだわりの素材が活きる家 濃いグレーの塗り壁、ガルバの片流れの屋根、 素材にこだわったシンプルなつくり、 広いウッドデッキを囲むようにL字に建つ家。 ウッドデッキも庭もひとつの空間。 LDKも仕切らずに「空間を広く感じたい」そんな想いが込められています。
Queen Anne Upper Deck
Queen Anne Upper Deck
UserUser
Trio of matching containers in a tropical design.
Villa DC
Villa DC
Arnaud GallouArnaud Gallou
Thomas Dupaigne
Asian-Inspired in Wayzata
Asian-Inspired in Wayzata
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Interior Design: Jennifer Hedberg of Exquisite Interiors | Photography: Jim Kruger of Landmark Photography
Florida Keys Island House
Florida Keys Island House
Progressive Construction, Inc.Progressive Construction, Inc.
Progressive Construction, Inc.
Music Box Dock
Music Box Dock
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Thank you to D'Asign Source for providing images of their Music Box Dock Project using Coastal Source lighting. Odd Duck Art Photography 2013
Sundowner Terrace
Sundowner Terrace
Puru- Home EnsemblePuru- Home Ensemble
Grabbing Immediate attention with our new eclectic space. The style infuses the terrace with energy and a fun vibe; a mix and match of trends, decor styles and colours. A vibrant Indian terrace with some bold, some subtle yet eye-catching. Changing the tiles of the terrace with an offset of the beige and red rug. A distressed bench with a playful and selectively curated collection of cushions. An intriguing eclectic wooden wall mirror that helps turn the accent wall into something more than the sum of its portions. A serene panoramic view of hills. The eclectic mix of colours, decor and lush plants all come together to make this space astonishingly beautiful and uplift it from its neighbours. Imagine sitting on your terrace and looking at the sunset in the evening, the sun giving such colourful flairs of light. We created this space keeping in mind both entertainment and utility. Lush yet elegant was my brief and it came out all perfectly with the blend of colours through our decor and furnishings.
Sky Garden
Sky Garden
Jannat Vasi Interior DesignJannat Vasi Interior Design
Penthouse Terrace
Penthouse Terrace
Studio EarthboxStudio Earthbox
Rohini
Rohini
Technoarchitecture IncTechnoarchitecture Inc

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.
Open up that kitchen!
Open up that kitchen!
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