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Yellow Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Idlewylde
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Olana Drive
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
RE-ROOFING WITH THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS
RE-ROOFING WITH THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS
Monier RoofingMonier Roofing
Some renovations don’t need a whole new roof – it can often be just a case of freshening up an existing roof with a modern colour scheme. This is particularly relevant when talking about tiled roofs – concrete or terracotta – because they last for decades. The only thing that might change over time is favoured colour schemes. Enter renovating experts, the Three Birds Renovations, who have just completed their ninth house renovation – a super-fast, super-stylish renovation project.
Deck with roof over and stone veneer
Deck with roof over and stone veneer
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
Deck with stone veneer storage area underneath. Roof over deck for shade.
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Award Winning Outdoor Living Space
Award Winning Outdoor Living Space
Daniels Design & RemodelingDaniels Design & Remodeling
The homeowners had a very large and beautiful meadow-like backyard, surrounded by full grown trees and unfortunately mosquitoes. To minimize mosquito exposure for them and their baby, they needed a screened porch to be able to enjoy meals and relax in the beautiful outdoors. They also wanted a large deck/patio area for outdoor family and friends entertaining. We constructed an amazing detached oasis: an enclosed screened porch structure with all stone masonry fireplace, an integrated composite deck surface, large flagstone patio, and 2 flagstone walkways, which is also outfitted with a TV, gas fireplace, ceiling fan, recessed and accent lighting.
Gathering Table
Gathering Table
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Mulberry Modern
Mulberry Modern
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Old Town Residence
Old Town Residence
STUDIO Villanueva Architecture, LLCSTUDIO Villanueva Architecture, LLC
Outdoor Living in Broadmoor Resort
Outdoor Living in Broadmoor Resort
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This deck utilizes Azek composite decking and includes a dry below decking system, which keeps the deck below nice and dry.
CASA PEDRALBES
CASA PEDRALBES
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Gardener's delight
Gardener's delight
Terralinda DesignTerralinda Design
©Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Alexander Valley View
Alexander Valley View
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
Chevy Chase Contemporary Deck and Pavilion
Chevy Chase Contemporary Deck and Pavilion
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Hoyo 15
Hoyo 15
O3 PhotographyO3 Photography
O3 Photography
Modern Lafayette Curved Deck with Stone Pillars
Modern Lafayette Curved Deck with Stone Pillars
O'Keefe BuiltO'Keefe Built
We installed gorgeous TimberTech composite decking with custom curved railing and a stamped concrete pad with detailed stone pillars to match the house. GORGEOUS!
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Blackstone Edge Photography
Briarwood
Briarwood
Robert Koch DesignsRobert Koch Designs

Yellow 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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