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White and Tall Screened Porch
White and Tall Screened Porch
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
The Porch Company designed and built this porch adding our Barnwood Bedswing, All Season Curtains, Branches Railings and Barnwood mantel. Swing available at porchco.com/products/bed-swings/ Railings available at porchco.com/products/railings/ Photo by J. Paul Moore Photography
Eclectic Retrospective of PEROGLAS
Eclectic Retrospective of PEROGLAS
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
The following many photos are a representative sampling of our past work.
Inspiration for a small rustic back terrace in Minneapolis with a pergola.
Modern Cabin
Modern Cabin
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
This is an example of a small rustic back private and ground level terrace in Portland.
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Culinary-Inspired Home, Brixton, London
Culinary-Inspired Home, Brixton, London
Yoko Kloeden DesignYoko Kloeden Design
This is an example of a rustic terrace in London.
Multi-Level Deck in Leander, TX
Multi-Level Deck in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
This deck was constructed with premium TimberTech AZEK® Vintage Collection decking. The fascia, stair risers, bench face, and picture framing were created with Dark Hickory decking, while the deck infill, stair treads, and benchtop were created using English Walnut. AZEK Vintage Collection is a capped polymer decking, which comes with a standard 50-year limited fade and stain warranty.
Western Red Cedar Hot Tub
Western Red Cedar Hot Tub
Roberts Hot TubsRoberts Hot Tubs
Wooden Hot Tub installed by Riviera Hot Tubs. This is an extra thick, timber, Western Red Cedar tub, sized 6'x4'. This property has 3 tubs installed, each with its own systems to be controlled individually.
Rustic Deck
Rustic Deck
Rustic terrace in Salt Lake City with a fireplace and a roof extension.
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Backyard Spa Privacy Wall
Backyard Spa Privacy Wall
HideAway ScreensHideAway Screens
The homeowner wanted to create an enclosure around their built-in hot tub to add some privacy. The contractor, Husker Decks, designed a privacy wall with alternating materials. The aluminum privacy screen in 'River Rock' mixed with a horizontal wood wall in a rich stain blend to create a privacy wall that blends perfectly into the homeowner's backyard space and style.
Casey Residence
Casey Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
From the lovely elevated deck to the spacious ground level patio, this project perfectly displays a great combination of defined hardscaping and elegant decking. We absolutely love the feel this project gives off, open and clean, yet articulate and defined. With unprotected space to lounge underneath the open sky, and a fireplace as well as a built-in fire-pit to sit by, this project is ready for a gathering. The sheltered area underneath the deck is a great little spot to hide from the elements while still enjoying the outdoors! Up top, the deck is equipped with a grill, storage shelving, and pull out trash can, perfect to host a family dinner.
Grand Mountain Lodge
Grand Mountain Lodge
Kettle River Timberworks Ltd.Kettle River Timberworks Ltd.
Our clients for this grand mountain lodge wanted the warmth and solidness of timber to contrast many of the contemporary steel, glass and stone architecture more prevalent in the area recently. A desire for timberwork with ‘GRRRR’ equipped to handle the massive snowloads in this location, ensured that the timbers were fit to scale this awe-inspiring 8700sq ft residence. Working with Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc., we came up with unique designs for the timberwork to be highlighted throughout the entire home. The Kettle River crew worked for 2.5 years designing and erecting the timber frame as well as the 2 feature staircases and complex heavy timber mouldings and mantle in the great room. We also coordinated and installed the direct set glazing on the timberwork and the unique Unison lift and slide doors that integrate seamlessly with the timberwork. Huge credit should also be given to the very talented builder on this project - MacDougall Construction & Renovations, it was a pleasure to partner with your team on this project.
Walter
Walter
Oakbridge TimberframingOakbridge Timberframing
Oakbridge Timber Framing/Kris Miller Photographer
This is an example of a rustic back terrace in Cleveland with a pergola.
Custom Designed Multi Level Deck with Outdoor Covered Grilling Area and Screen I
Custom Designed Multi Level Deck with Outdoor Covered Grilling Area and Screen I
Miles Bradley Building and RemodelingMiles Bradley Building and Remodeling
Here is the cooking/grill area that is covered with roof pavilion. This outdoor kitchen area has easy access to the upper lounge space and a set custom fitted stairs. This deck was made with pressure treated decking, cedar railing, and features fascia trim. Here are a few products used on that job: Underdeck Oasis water diversion system Deckorator Estate balusters Aurora deck railing lights
Evans
Evans
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Codee Allen
Design ideas for a rustic terrace in Seattle.
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The Beacon - Garden Kitchen
The Beacon - Garden Kitchen
Farlam & ChandlerFarlam & Chandler
Harriet Farlam & Ben Chandler
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic terrace in Kent.
Open Porch and Deck Combination in Lemont, IL
Open Porch and Deck Combination in Lemont, IL
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
What a stunning backyard retreat! This open porch and deck combination creates plenty of room for enjoying the outdoors; whether the home owners use the space for lounging, dining, or entertaining. The open porch features a high vaulted ceiling and gable roof and has a very unique design and shape. The Timber Tech low maintenance decking in Silver maple is very spacious and creates a very inviting feel to the space. The cable rails open up the beautiful view for the home owners. This open porch and Timber Tech deck was custom designed and built by Lemont, IL deck and porch builder, Archadeck of Chicagoland.
Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole
Zoske ConstructionZoske Construction
Karl Neumann Photography
Large rustic back terrace in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
Coyote Camp Sonoma
Coyote Camp Sonoma
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
David Wakely
Inspiration for a small rustic terrace in San Francisco with no cover.

Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a rustic 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 rustic 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.
In the Mountains
In the Mountains
M.N'TeriorsM.N'Teriors
Large rustic back terrace in Little Rock with a roof extension.
Washington DC Landscape and Backyard Play Project
Washington DC Landscape and Backyard Play Project
Molior ConstructionMolior Construction
Brian Landis Commercial Photography
Rustic back terrace in DC Metro with a fire feature.
Elegant floating deck built into garden.
Elegant floating deck built into garden.
De La Paz MasonryDe La Paz Masonry
This is an example of a large rustic back terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
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