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Affordable Small Terrace Ideas and Designs

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DECK IS TIGO
DECK IS TIGO
Tigo Builders Inc.Tigo Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional back ground level terrace in Boston.
Pinto Project
Pinto Project
SpaceTurtle ConstructionSpaceTurtle Construction
This is an example of a small traditional back first floor metal railing terrace in Minneapolis with skirting and no cover.
Eclectic Coastal Remodel
Eclectic Coastal Remodel
Charleston Luxury InteriorsCharleston Luxury Interiors
www.photographybyanne.com
Small nautical back terrace in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Extension toute en hauteur
Extension toute en hauteur
Extensions ExtenboisExtensions Extenbois
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in Brest with no cover and a potted garden.
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.
Decks
Decks
Structurally SpeakingStructurally Speaking
Design ideas for a small classic back terrace in Raleigh with no cover.
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
YourDeckBuilder.comYourDeckBuilder.com
Small classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
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.
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.
Cheung Residence
Cheung Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Projects like this don’t happen overnight, nor do they happen single-handedly. And knowing all the hours spent planning & executing the build with pride & detail makes the “Wow Factor” even greater for us. We were able to transform this backyard into a grand expanse of lovely, usable, and inviting space; from the outdoor kitchen & bar on the upper deck to the warm fireplace and comfy couches in the porch, there is plenty of room to kick back and enjoy the day. Using a combination of materials and timeless colors, it creates the feeling that this new addition has been here since the beginning & aged perfectly. Not shown but included in the design; a storage room under the full length of the porch, a stamped concrete walkway leading to the driveway, and a private pitch & putt green to practice the perfect swing.
Center Valley, PA
Center Valley, PA
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Under-the-deck storage space.
Small contemporary back terrace in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style roof private and rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with no cover.
Modern San Francisco backyard
Modern San Francisco backyard
DPG Pavers and DesignDPG Pavers and Design
Paver patio and Ipe Wood deck and seating area with fire table
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Natural Deck
Natural Deck
Final Cut CreationsFinal Cut Creations
Ground level deck built completely with brown pressure treated lumber. Natural stone retaining wall leads you to the upper level grass area.
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Calgary.
Warren Street Deck in Tribeca
Warren Street Deck in Tribeca
Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet DesignerLena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer
Lena Lalvani
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof terrace in New York with no cover.
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.
Carisbrooke, North Vancouver
Carisbrooke, North Vancouver
Kingdom BuildersKingdom Builders
Photo of a small contemporary terrace in Vancouver with an awning.
Olympic Manor
Olympic Manor
Tristan Gary DesignsTristan Gary Designs
A perfect spot to sit and enjoy the PNW views of the puget sound.
This is an example of a small retro back first floor metal railing terrace in Seattle.
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
L'objectif de ce projet était d'apporter de l'intimité et de la polyvalence à une cour arrière en duplex avec l'installation d'un nouveau patio, d'un jardin, d'un cabanon et d'une clôture en bois traité. Le projet comprenait l'enlèvement du sol existant, l'aménagement paysager, l'installation de clôtures, la construction d'un patio et d'un cabanon. Le client en a également profité pour installer une borne de recharge pour son véhicule électrique. __________ The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the installation of a new patio, garden, shed, and fencing sourced from treated woods. The project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle.
Intimate City Backyard
Intimate City Backyard
Braitman Design StudioBraitman Design Studio
A narrow deck with full -wrap surround provides an interface between indoors and outdoors. The Enclosure provides just enough privacy without feeling intrusive. The enclosure is powder-coated aluminum with cedar slats. Photo Credit: Felicia Evans

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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