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MN BuildersMN Builders
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Lake Placid Asian Boat House
Lake Placid Asian Boat House
Andrew Chary Architect, PLLCAndrew Chary Architect, PLLC
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CTT FurnitureCTT Furniture
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Front Entrance Deck with Footbridge
Front Entrance Deck with Footbridge
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Ipe footbridge over pond leads to front entrance of home. The Asian-inspired landscape includes a natural stone walkway with steps, boulder-constructed retaining walls, and trellises with stainless steel cabling. This highly clever and attractive deck design garnered an award at the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) Deck Competition.
Vignettes
Vignettes
JW LANDSCAPES LLCJW LANDSCAPES LLC
Fullerton
Fullerton
AQUATECTURAL DESIGN INC.AQUATECTURAL DESIGN INC.
Creating A Rooftop Zen Deck
Creating A Rooftop Zen Deck
Grandma's GardenGrandma's Garden
Before photos showing the deck before construction. Our clients wanted, an outdoor space created to enjoy a peaceful setting in downtown Toronto. Once the back wall was replaced, for safety and overhead re-enforced for stability. The design, to build a outdoor space providing privacy and a Zen feeling Adding a water feature gave the soothing sounds of water. Bamboo was installed on the back and side walls for an Asian influence. A small area was constructed for storage The deck being a rooftop deck required shade, sailcloth was used to allow the client to extend during sunny days Emerald cedars were planted in stone urns for greenery
Bali Outdoor Living
Bali Outdoor Living
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client wanted a relaxing, Bali like feel to their backyard, a place where they can entertain their friends. Entrance walkway off driveway, with zen garden and water falls. Pavilion with outdoor kitchen, large fireplace with ample seating, multilevel deck with grill center, pergola, and fieldstone retaining walls.
Capitol Hill Row House
Capitol Hill Row House
CM GloverCM Glover
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Ipe deck with built in hot tub
Ipe deck with built in hot tub
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
松福荘
松福荘
マニエラ建築設計事務所マニエラ建築設計事務所
Chen Residence
Chen Residence
domusstudio architecturedomusstudio architecture
Jim Brady
Eclectic Southern
Eclectic Southern
Puru- Home EnsemblePuru- Home Ensemble
I saw the future of this room as soon as I entered it. This place is an exact reflection of the passion, and ambition of people living inside it. Puru vibed well with this fun-loving, easy-going, neophile south Indian family, who love their culture as much as they miss it. From a terrace with a view of Pashan hills to a courtyard filled with memories of a childhood in South India. Puru translated and transformed this place into desire. We always have a design for desire. A clever design converts vacant spaces into a meaningful environment. However, we had our work cut out, matching the feel with the perfect picture for this place. One of the walls that were already painted by our clients and their children gave us an opportunity to add some traditional elements in the best and the most soulful way. This design is a cohesive collection of exploring new horizons and protecting the old heritage. Eventually, the birds took shelter above the clouds and inside this paradise. The family took pride in celebrating their promised land. And we took care of building it all.
An Apartment, Surat
An Apartment, Surat
Aangan ArchitectsAangan Architects
Comme une oasis
Comme une oasis
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace est marqué par l'alternance de bacs en bois peints et de poteries vernissées
Tiki Bar/Hut
Tiki Bar/Hut
WSL IncWSL Inc
2 Story Deck
2 Story Deck
UserUser
Shivram Interior and Exterior Design
Shivram Interior and Exterior Design
Walls Asia Architects And EngineersWalls Asia Architects And Engineers
豊城・薪ストーブの家
豊城・薪ストーブの家
工作舎　一級建築士事務所工作舎　一級建築士事務所
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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.
Hamptons Holiday House 2016 by Carmiña Roth Interiors
Hamptons Holiday House 2016 by Carmiña Roth Interiors
IG Fine ArtIG Fine Art
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