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World-Inspired Terrace with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Japanese Garden Deck
Japanese Garden Deck
SD Independent ConstructionSD Independent Construction
Ipe hardwood deck and potting bench; Photo-Mark Edgar
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 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
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Spacecrafting
Open up that kitchen!
Open up that kitchen!
MN BuildersMN Builders
Photography by: Paul Dyer
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.
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Aaron Leitz
Planung eines Gartenteiches
Planung eines Gartenteiches
UserUser
Chaithanya Sharan
Chaithanya Sharan
Archana Vikram PhotographyArchana Vikram Photography
Archana Vikram
La Divina
La Divina
Pedro Ojeda, ArquitectoPedro Ojeda, Arquitecto
Rooftop Garden with swimming pool and deck
Natural Waterfall & Tropical Gardens
Natural Waterfall & Tropical Gardens
Coastal Gardens Landscape Services, Inc.Coastal Gardens Landscape Services, Inc.
dassoXTR Deck in TaC studios
dassoXTR Deck in TaC studios
dassoXTRdassoXTR
200 Sq. meters dassoXTR deck used near the swimming pool. Finished in 2013.
The Vanberstarren
The Vanberstarren
So Green Canada (landscape design /build)So Green Canada (landscape design /build)
Bridge floating over a 48 linear feet long pond connecting main entrance to driveway
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Decking
Decking
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
TimberTech Evolutions Rail Contemporary
Sorrento Balinese Inspired Retreat
Sorrento Balinese Inspired Retreat
Wessels Design StudioWessels Design Studio
Cloudhouz Photography
Terrasse de caractère
Terrasse de caractère
In-Vivo PaysageIn-Vivo Paysage
Terrasse de caractère
Terrasse de caractère
In-Vivo PaysageIn-Vivo Paysage
7th Avenue House
7th Avenue House
Chalmers and Co DesignChalmers and Co Design
The children's bedroom wing on the first floor, with it's connecting lanai space, has louvred doors which can help to control the internal building temperature. The lower floor houses guest suite and Japanese inspired dining room which doubles as a studio. This is clad in timber panelling to provide warmth against the steel and concrete elements.
Serene Luxury | Kukio Phase 3, South 7
Serene Luxury | Kukio Phase 3, South 7
Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 DirectorCarrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director

World-Inspired 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 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.
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