Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

Custom composite deck with landscape lighting.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Toronto with no cover.

Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD

Design Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.

Full Home Remodel

Pearl Remodeling

This house was only 1,100 SF with 2 bedrooms and one bath. In this project we added 600SF making it 4+3 and remodeled the entire house. The house now has amazing polished concrete floors, modern kitchen with a huge island and many contemporary features all throughout.

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Custom Home Specialties Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional back terrace in San Diego with a pergola.

Jackson

Landmark Landscaping

Medium sized traditional back terrace in San Diego with a pergola.

NADRA First Place Winner-Alternative Deck

My Deck, LLC

Design ideas for a large classic back terrace in New York with a fire feature and no cover.

Parade of Homes Columbus OH

The Stairway Shop

This is an example of a large traditional roof terrace in San Diego with no cover.

Mt. Baker Addition and Remodel

Lee Edwards - residential design

Situated on the west slope of Mt. Baker Ridge, this remodel takes a contemporary view on traditional elements to maximize space, lightness and spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. We were approached by Vertical Construction Group to help a client bring their 1906 craftsman into the 21st century. The original home had many redeeming qualities that were unfortunately compromised by an early 2000’s renovation. This left the new homeowners with awkward and unusable spaces. After studying numerous space plans and roofline modifications, we were able to create quality interior and exterior spaces that reflected our client’s needs and design sensibilities. The resulting master suite, living space, roof deck(s) and re-invented kitchen are great examples of a successful collaboration between homeowner and design and build teams.

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Paul McGillivray Homes ltd

Large traditional back terrace in Vancouver with a dock and no cover.

Oakton Outdoor Living

A.HICKMAN Design

Curved rail deck & staircase. Zuri decking, Trex rails & posts. Built-in charcoal grill with Cambria countertop. Hidden gate to pool equipment. Design: Andrea Hickman of A.HICKMAN Design; Construction: Greg Deans of Decks with Style; Photography: Andrea Hickman

porches and decks

Apple Creek Remodeling LLC

This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Baltimore with no cover.

Sunrooms/ Screened Rooms

American Deck & Sunroom Co.

Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Louisville with a roof extension.

TimberTech

Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Chicago with a roof extension.

Porches and Decks

Brothers Services Company

This deck addition has indoor/ outdoor features that gives you the best of both worlds. A screened in area with large windows and an upper and lower level duradeck, outside.

Custom Deck

ODD FELLOWS CONTRACTING

Jim Schuon Photographer
Medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.

DRY-B-LO (deck drainage) Concealed Systems

Colorado Deck Drain Experts

Classic terrace in Denver.

Barlow Project

Utah Landscaping

Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and no cover.

Cable Railing & Cable Rail Systems

RailPro of Oregon, Inc.

Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Portland with no cover.

Traditional Terrace & Balcony

Traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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.

Covered Outdoor Living Fireplace

Worthington Design & Remodeling

A fireplace was added to allow the space to be enjoyed on cool evenings or winter months. New outdoor furniture, wood ceiling, and a TV above the fireplace finished the look and created a very homey feel.

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