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Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Caco Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension.
8240 SE 31st St
8240 SE 31st St
Michele Schuler | Realogics Sotheby's Int'l RealtyMichele Schuler | Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Clarity NW- Matthew Gallant
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Orange County with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Fiberon Composite Decking
Fiberon Composite Decking
Fiberon DeckingFiberon Decking
Blending into its natural surroundings while setting itself apart- Fiberon Horizon Composite Decking in Ipe. The home owners wished to have a deck installed with very little maintenance without compromising their rustic vision. Horizon decking is known for its dramatic color and streaking that emulate wood which was the perfect choice for this project.
Deck and Landscape
Deck and Landscape
AK Deck SolutionsAK Deck Solutions
Medium sized modern back terrace in Other.
Mandeville
Mandeville
Patricia Benner Landscape DesignPatricia Benner Landscape Design
Inspiration for a traditional back terrace with no cover.
Change the view---bench and screen wall
Change the view---bench and screen wall
Attila Simon HandydeckingAttila Simon Handydecking
Attila Simon Handydecking
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Melbourne with a living wall.
Scott Project
Scott Project
Maverick Landscaping, Porch and PatioMaverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Kansas City with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
A New Deck with Stone Landings
A New Deck with Stone Landings
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
This new composite deck replaced an old wooden deck. The stone landings and stone retaining walls unify the deck with the ground level.
Large modern back terrace in Detroit with no cover.
Deck/Railing
Deck/Railing
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Hardwood decks are proven to be dependable, durable and a great value. Ideal for inclement weather in the Seattle area because of it’s superior strength and decay resistance. Upgrade your existing deck or add a new backyard deck to your home. Contact Seattle’s best deck builders to get started.
Wyuna Avenue, Freshwater
Wyuna Avenue, Freshwater
Sydney Beach HomesSydney Beach Homes
Webntime Photography Let Me List Your Air BNB
This is an example of a medium sized scandi back terrace in Sydney with a pergola.
Cedar Wood Deck & Arbor, Grapevine Lake, Grapevine
Cedar Wood Deck & Arbor, Grapevine Lake, Grapevine
UserUser
A semi-transparent stain was used for the cedar wood rail and arbor. Solid stain was used for the pine-made deck & stairs.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Dallas with a pergola.
Eagan - Deck Build - Trex Decking/Trex Handrail
Eagan - Deck Build - Trex Decking/Trex Handrail
Stumpy's Deck Restoration, Inc.Stumpy's Deck Restoration, Inc.
Eagan - Trex Composite Deck Build
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Eco House Extension Northcote
Eco House Extension Northcote
Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back terrace in Melbourne with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Columns
Columns
PCF Construction GroupPCF Construction Group
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Azek "Kona" Deck
Azek "Kona" Deck
KNK Construction, LLCKNK Construction, LLC
BrandonCPhoto
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
Outdoor Pavilion with Aluminum Shutters
Outdoor Pavilion with Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
The owners of the pavilion needed protection from the weather on one side so used folding aluminum shutters with operable louvers in white.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northwest View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northwest View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Gazebo's
Gazebo's
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Toronto.
Eclectic Whitefish Bay Backyard
Eclectic Whitefish Bay Backyard
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Tia Brindel of Little Giant Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic back terrace in Milwaukee with no cover.

Back 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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