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Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Inspiration for a contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
TCM, Grand Highlands
TCM, Grand Highlands
Aspen BuildersAspen Builders
Red Angle Photography
Design ideas for a country back terrace in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Byrds Eye ContractingByrds Eye Contracting
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Toronto with a pergola.
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Contemporary Backyard Retreat
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking and provide the perfect backdrop for the floating wooden bench.
Deck Addition
Deck Addition
SM Architecture StudioSM Architecture Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in New York with a fire feature.
Sunset Idea House
Sunset Idea House
TimberTechTimberTech
William Short Photography For a third year in a row, AZEK® Building Products is proud to partner with Sunset magazine on its inspirational 2018 Silicon Valley Idea House, located in the beautiful town of Los Gatos, California. The design team utilized Weathered Teak™ from AZEK® Deck's Vintage Collection® to enhance the indoor-outdoor theme of this year's home. It's featured in three locations on the home including the front porch, back deck and lower-level patio. De Mattei Construction also used AZEK's Evolutions Rail® Contemporary and Bronze Riser lights to complete the stunning backyard entertainment area.
My Houzz: A Burst of Happy Colors in a Lakeside Missouri Home
My Houzz: A Burst of Happy Colors in a Lakeside Missouri Home
Jessica CainJessica Cain
Photo: Jessica Cain © 2018 Houzz
Medium sized bohemian back terrace in Kansas City with no cover.
Jason - Custom
Jason - Custom
Alair | Cason Graye HomesAlair | Cason Graye Homes
Photo of a classic back terrace in Houston with a fireplace and a roof extension.
RE-ROOFING WITH THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS
RE-ROOFING WITH THREE BIRDS RENOVATIONS
Monier RoofingMonier Roofing
Some renovations don’t need a whole new roof – it can often be just a case of freshening up an existing roof with a modern colour scheme. This is particularly relevant when talking about tiled roofs – concrete or terracotta – because they last for decades. The only thing that might change over time is favoured colour schemes. Enter renovating experts, the Three Birds Renovations, who have just completed their ninth house renovation – a super-fast, super-stylish renovation project.
Maylands, SA
Maylands, SA
WAX Design Pty LtdWAX Design Pty Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Adelaide with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
2018 Cavalcade Home Tour "Farmstead"
2018 Cavalcade Home Tour "Farmstead"
CL Design-Build, Inc.CL Design-Build, Inc.
Covered deck for CL Design-Build Cavalcade Home "Farmstead".
Design ideas for a country back terrace in Chicago with a roof extension.
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and a custom decorative metal railing that connects to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
Chatswood Design & Construct
Chatswood Design & Construct
Fifth Season LandscapesFifth Season Landscapes
Built-in bbq with polished concrete bench top and sides, timber batten base. In channel glass pool fence. Tiled pool surrounds with Timber decking. Covered with a mechanical louvred shade structure. Large format stepping stones as access through lawn area. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay
Decks
Decks
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
This is an example of a large classic back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Tracy Project
Tracy Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.
Torch Lake Timber Remodel
Torch Lake Timber Remodel
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
We were hired to add space to their cottage while still maintaining the current architectural style. We enlarged the home's living area, created a larger mudroom off the garage entry, enlarged the screen porch and created a covered porch off the dining room and the existing deck was also enlarged. On the second level, we added an additional bunk room, bathroom, and new access to the bonus room above the garage. The exterior was also embellished with timber beams and brackets as well as a stunning new balcony off the master bedroom. Trim details and new staining completed the look. - Jacqueline Southby Photography
Entertainment Size | Heavy-Duty Deck Remodel w/Pergola Cover
Entertainment Size | Heavy-Duty Deck Remodel w/Pergola Cover
Western Timber FrameWestern Timber Frame
Deck with pergola cover. All the joints interlock together in old-world mortise and tenon connections without the use of unsightly hardware.
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Salt Lake City with a pergola.
Iverson Deck
Iverson Deck
Ultimate Living SpacesUltimate Living Spaces
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Minneapolis with a pergola.
Solarium
Solarium
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Photo by Casey Woods
Photo of a small back terrace in Austin with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Projet à Arès
Projet à Arès
Arnaud Bertrande I Photographe en ArchitectureArnaud Bertrande I Photographe en Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Bordeaux 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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