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Affordable Modern Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Progettazione terrazzo Milano
Progettazione terrazzo Milano
Progettare Spazi VerdiProgettare Spazi Verdi
In questo progetto abbiamo trasformato il terrazzo della cliente in un ambiente nuovo, completamente immerso nella vegetazione grazie a delle fioriere in acciaio su misura.
Outdoor Kitchen in Ft. Lauderdale
Outdoor Kitchen in Ft. Lauderdale
Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor LivingAllied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Modern IPE backyard - Santa Monica
Modern IPE backyard - Santa Monica
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
IPE deck to cover the backyard, old Spanish tiles all over the backyard was covered with new modern IPE deck and IPE railing
Photo of a large modern back terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
Cable Railings
Cable Railings
Pacific Circle, Inc.Pacific Circle, Inc.
Aluminum frame cable railing in Kentfield, CA.
Medium sized modern back terrace in San Francisco.
Kissing Trees Terrace
Kissing Trees Terrace
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized modern roof rooftop metal railing terrace in New York with a fire feature and no cover.
Kitchen Renovation and Addition
Kitchen Renovation and Addition
Built Tough Construction of North GeorgiaBuilt Tough Construction of North Georgia
Large modern back terrace in Atlanta with a potted garden and no cover.
Bringing the Outdoor In, East Greenwich, RI
Bringing the Outdoor In, East Greenwich, RI
Anjali Joshi Design LLCAnjali Joshi Design LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back terrace in Providence with no cover.
Cedar Privacy Screen Lattice Fence
Cedar Privacy Screen Lattice Fence
UserUser
Cedar Privacy Screen Lattice Fence
Inspiration for a small modern side terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Summer Projects !!! Composite Decks and Fences.
Summer Projects !!! Composite Decks and Fences.
Boston PRO BuildersBoston PRO Builders
Various Summer projects in different locations in New England.
Photo of a modern back terrace in Boston.
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Vandeck BuildersVandeck Builders
A great addition to a small Bay Ridge yard. We created a custom built-in seating area with usable storage space on top of Trex decking. Also in this project, we installed Smart LED Deck Lights.
Haus STS
Haus STS
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Photo of a large modern back terrace in Dusseldorf with no cover and a potted garden.
Out with the Mold
Out with the Mold
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
Now just to do the landscaping
This is an example of a large modern back mixed railing terrace in Other with no cover.
Westford, MA Trex Transcend Jasper Deck
Westford, MA Trex Transcend Jasper Deck
Deck ItDeck It
New deck alert in Westford, MA! ? Trex Transcend Lineage Jasper boards, sleek design, Trex Select railings, and more. Transform your space today! ☀️?
Large modern back ground level mixed railing terrace in Boston with no cover.
Custom wood deck around hot tub
Custom wood deck around hot tub
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
Check out this lovely deck we finished up the other day! We created a raised platform for BBQ'ing featuring pressure treated railing with Deckorators aluminum balusters. The large 12'x16' lower deck provides access to the hot tub and has plenty of room for entertaining! Coloured riverwash stone was used to eliminate the need for grass cutting in hard to reach areas.
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back terrace in San Diego with a potted garden and an awning.
Coolum Beach Project #2
Coolum Beach Project #2
Seachange BuildersSeachange Builders
Custom made outdoor shower.
Small modern back terrace in Sunshine Coast with an outdoor shower.
Evans
Evans
Bittoni ArchitectsBittoni Architects
As the clouds change color and are in constant motion along the coastline, the house and its materials were thought of as a canvas to be manipulated by the sky. The house is neutral while the exterior environment animates the interior spaces.
Winchendon Trex Enhance Naturals Foggy Wharf Swim Spa Deck
Winchendon Trex Enhance Naturals Foggy Wharf Swim Spa Deck
Deck ItDeck It
This week, we put the finishing touches on a backyard deck project in Winchendon, MA! ?✨ Featuring Trex Enhance Naturals Foggy Wharf deck boards and Trex Select white composite railings. Stay tuned for more project updates!
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in San Diego with a potted garden and an awning.
Walkout Deck
Walkout Deck
MN Fence + DeckMN Fence + Deck
This walkout deck features Trex Rocky Harbour decking with LP smart side trim. The underside is finished with aluminum soffit to give a clean, complete look. The deck is finished off with Fortress Aluminum Railing in white.

Affordable Modern 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 modern 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 modern design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a modern 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 modern 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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