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Affordable Small Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.
Greenlake 2013
Greenlake 2013
Sound Painting Solutions, LLCSound Painting Solutions, LLC
Deck cleaning in Greenlake, Seattle, WA.
Small contemporary back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Deck
Deck
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Arch Studio, Inc. designed a 730 square foot ADU for an artistic couple in Willow Glen, CA. This new small home was designed to nestle under the Oak Tree in the back yard of the main residence.
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
Hopewell Outdoor Escape
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Inspiration for a small traditional back ground level metal railing terrace in Philadelphia with a fire feature and a pergola.
Composite Bench
Composite Bench
Pacific Northwest DecksPacific Northwest Decks
Composite Bench
Photo of a small modern back terrace in Other.
Garages and Docks
Garages and Docks
Pine Creek HomesPine Creek Homes
Timber frame covered dock.
This is an example of a small coastal terrace in Other.
Allen & Mimi Martinson Projects
Allen & Mimi Martinson Projects
Martinson's Garden WorksMartinson's Garden Works
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Jackson with no cover.
Sugar Mill Too
Sugar Mill Too
Nest Home InteriorsNest Home Interiors
Photo of a small back terrace in New Orleans.
Deck Restoration and Seal
Deck Restoration and Seal
Affinity PaintingAffinity Painting
This project was a badly sun damaged and dry deck. We restored the deck using special deck cleaning and rejuvenation products. After drying for two days two coats of Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Semi-Transparent seal was applied. The color selected was "Dragon's Breath." The finishing touch included a clear coat finish which prolongs the sealant life span. The clear coat can be touched up every year to keep everything looking new. Great project!
South West
South West
Compagnie DCompagnie D
Catherine Matthys
This is an example of a small romantic courtyard terrace in Perth.
More Patio Covers
More Patio Covers
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This cover was roof mounted to provide adequate height underneath. The glass rail with a low profile top cap keeps the view open. Photo by Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
This third-floor master bathroom opens out onto a treetop deck with views of the MInneapolis skyline. Photo by David J. Turner
This is an example of a small classic roof terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Deck 1
Deck 1
Deck Armor LLCDeck Armor LLC
This is an example of a small classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
The Garden Trellis CompanyThe Garden Trellis Company
The Garden Trellis Co.
Design ideas for a small classic roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Decks & Garden - Project Examples
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a small contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Glynallyn Terrace
Glynallyn Terrace
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Partial view of an eclectic rooftop terrace inspired by world travelers of the 19th century.
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Holzterrassen
Holzterrassen
FreiraumgestalterFreiraumgestalter
Small contemporary roof terrace in Frankfurt with no cover.
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
On this project, the client was looking to build a backyard parking pad to ease frustration over the endless search for city-parking spaces. Our team built an eclectic red brick 1.5 car garage with a rooftop deck featuring custom IPE deck tiles and a metal railing. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cup of coffee every morning, a rooftop deck is a necessity for city living.
Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été
Création d'une terrasse sur le toit avec cuisine d'été
ZOOM RENOVZOOM RENOV
Travaux sur le toit terrasse d'un immeuble parisien : - aménagement et habillage des mur - pose de cumaru au sol avec éclairage d'ambiance au sol - fabrication d'une cabane de rangement avec potager et petit coin cuisine pour les apéritifs dossier
Estudio mediterráneo con terraza al mar
Estudio mediterráneo con terraza al mar
Lolo MestanzaLolo Mestanza
Reportaje fotográfico realizado a un apartamento posterior a su reforma. Se caracteriza por su sencillez y luminosidad que ionvitan al relax. Su decoración sencilla con elementos decorativos de carácter mediterraneo. Mención especial, su pérgola realizada de forma artesanal.

Affordable Small 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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