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Affordable Modern Terrace Ideas and Designs

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San Antonio Custom Decks
San Antonio Custom Decks
Diamond DecksDiamond Decks
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Austin with no cover.
Deck and Fence Paint Jobs
Deck and Fence Paint Jobs
Two Day Painting LLCTwo Day Painting LLC
Garrett Martell
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back terrace in Milwaukee with no cover.
Ravine House
Ravine House
Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.Winn Wittman Architecture A.I.A.
Deck and floor to ceiling windows. Large overhangs on modern home.
Small modern side terrace in Austin with a roof extension.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Santa Monica Canyon Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Santa Monica Canyon Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
View from back deck
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
Waterloo Azek Deck and Hot tub
Waterloo Azek Deck and Hot tub
The Works Building ContractorsThe Works Building Contractors
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Toronto with a pergola.
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.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Limestone Trail Co. Inc.Limestone Trail Co. Inc.
All of Limestone's pergolas are square in shape and constructed of western red cedar. These free-standing structures have upper horizontal transoms supported by 6x6" posts with hardware suitable for surface mounting to a concrete pad or deck. Size can be adjusted to fit your existing space requirements. Privacy lattice available.
McDonald Street Trex deck
McDonald Street Trex deck
Castlegate Home ImprovementsCastlegate Home Improvements
A decked path looks amazing when bordered with a garden bed. Not only is it practical, but it long lasting and very low maintenance
Inspiration for a small modern side first floor terrace in Perth.
Reforma de dúplex en Arturo Soria
Reforma de dúplex en Arturo Soria
Estudio Jaén ArquitectosEstudio Jaén Arquitectos
Jardín vertical
Inspiration for a medium sized modern roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Madrid with a living wall.
Reforma de piso "Passeig de la Zona Franca"
Reforma de piso "Passeig de la Zona Franca"
SincroSincro
Design ideas for a medium sized modern roof rooftop metal railing terrace in Barcelona with a living wall and an awning.
Project 9
Project 9
Character CraftsmenCharacter Craftsmen
Under Decking Project
This is an example of a medium sized modern back ground level terrace in Atlanta.
Mod House
Mod House
Worth Design Build, Inc.Worth Design Build, Inc.
Studio Laguna
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Modern
Modern
Top Deck MelbourneTop Deck Melbourne
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Melbourne with a living wall and a pergola.
Indoor / outdoor living
Indoor / outdoor living
Green Sheep CollectiveGreen Sheep Collective
Sustainable Terrace brings a unique home to a challenging Brunswick West site by creating beautiful indoor spaces with great flexibility of function and meaningful connection to the outdoors. The home features beautiful, naturally lit spaces, a courtyard, open plan living, and a series of north facing clerestory windows that naturally light and heat the home in winter, while acting as thermal chimneys in summer, drawing the heat up and out of the house.
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.
Bird House
Bird House
Gardiner ArchitectsGardiner Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.
Midcentury Modern Deck
Midcentury Modern Deck
exactly.exactly.
CJ South
Medium sized modern back terrace in Detroit with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Waterloo Azek Deck and Hot tub
Waterloo Azek Deck and Hot tub
The Works Building ContractorsThe Works Building Contractors
Medium sized modern back terrace in Toronto with a pergola.
Outdoorküche aus Holz
Outdoorküche aus Holz
grillMODULgrillMODUL
Wo genießt man besser als gemütlich zu Hause im eigenen Garten oder auf der Terrasse? Richtig nirgends! Zeit mit der Familie und den Freunden zu verbringen ist wohl das Wertvollste was es gibt. Um so schöner ist es, wenn du draußen bei deinen Gästen sein kannst, statt drinnen das Essen zu kochen oder die Drinks zu mixen. Sei künftig mitten im Geschehen dabei und verpasse keinen Witz mehr. Was unsere modularen und mobilen Module so einzigartig macht? ✌️Wir fertigen in Bayern ✌️Wir fertigen in Handarbeit ✌️Wir verwenden echtes Holz ✌️Wir nehmen dich mit in die Produktion deiner eigenen Küche
Outside
Outside
Sara Bates Interior DesignSara Bates Interior Design
A hanging outdoor pendant defines this dining space and adds a indoor feel.
Inspiration for a large modern roof terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.

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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