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Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Decks
Contemporary Decks
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Elegant multi-level Ipe Deck features simple lines, built-in benches with an unobstructed view of terraced gardens and pool. (c) Decks by Kiefer ~ New jersey
Uncatena Residence
Uncatena Residence
EmeritusEmeritus
Thomas Olcott
Design ideas for a coastal back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a pergola.
Home Design - Larsson
Home Design - Larsson
Webb & Brown-NeavesWebb & Brown-Neaves
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Perth with a roof extension.
Traditional Terrace & Balcony
Traditional Terrace & Balcony
Traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.
Telegraph Hill Cottage
Telegraph Hill Cottage
GS Custom DesignGS Custom Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola and fencing.
Garden Design, Turney Road, Dulwich 7
Garden Design, Turney Road, Dulwich 7
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Marek Troszczynski
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in London with no cover.
AZEK Deck Acacia and AZEK Deck Kona
AZEK Deck Acacia and AZEK Deck Kona
TimberTechTimberTech
Low maintenance, stain- and scratch-resistant AZEK Deck carries a limited lifetime warranty and is designed to last beautifully. Available in 17 colors and several grain textures, AZEK Deck has a color to complement any housing exterior. Shown here is AZEK Deck in Acacia with AZEK Deck in Kona used as a border. Offering easy living at its finest, AZEK Deck lets you enhance your backyard experience. With superior workability, AZEK Deck is perfect to create complete outdoor spaces with built-in benches, planters, and even works great around hot tubs and pools.
Seagrass, Polzeath, Cornwall UK
Seagrass, Polzeath, Cornwall UK
The Bazeley PartnershipThe Bazeley Partnership
Seagrass, Polzeath Cornwall is a contemporary five-bedroom house overlooking Daymer Bay and Polzeath Beach. This extraordinary property features accommodation over three levels including a gym and cinema room with several defined living areas and spectacular views from the first floor bedrooms and balconies. The house responds to its coastal setting in both design and form, to create indoor and outdoor spaces that reflect a beachside lifestyle. Photographs: Bob Willingham/Perfect Stays Ltd
Residential Resort
Residential Resort
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in Dallas with a fire feature and a pergola.
Trex Composite Decking.
Trex Composite Decking.
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Built in Winchester, VA for the Trex Company. Low level deck allows for alternate design elements such as wide cascading steps, planter boxes, and custom benches. Notice use of mutiple material colors.
Midcentury Modern Outdoor Spaces
Midcentury Modern Outdoor Spaces
exactly.exactly.
CJ South
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Detroit with a fire feature and a pergola.
The Edge by David McCoy Homes
The Edge by David McCoy Homes
David McCoy HomesDavid McCoy Homes
THE EDGE is our new contemporary David McCoy Homes display home at Lot 220 Whipbird Drive, Canopy’s Edge. This home truly offers space and privacy, the moment you enter the property you will notice the amazing attention to detail. From the beautiful landscaping and decking to the generous porch with timber features this is just a taste of what is to come. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, activity room, and home theatre this home is truly designed for the family. The custom designed kitchen is incredible, an entertainer’s delight featuring generous central island bench with ample storage and impressive butler’s pantry, which compliments the kitchen perfectly. The main bedroom is separate from the other 3 bedrooms with more storage than you could believe. The rest of the family is catered for with the remaining 3 bedrooms having their own activity room and delightful bathroom. This home is truly a credit to David McCoy Homes and you are warmly invited to visit and discuss with our design team your personal requirements.
Courtyard & the Smaller Gardens
Courtyard & the Smaller Gardens
Laara Copley-Smith DesignLaara Copley-Smith Design
Laara Copley-Smith
Inspiration for a contemporary back terrace in Surrey.
Liquid Light Timbertech deck & Hardscape w custom waterfall privacy wall
Liquid Light Timbertech deck & Hardscape w custom waterfall privacy wall
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Multiple levels create different vignettes for family and guests to spread out into. It also creates lots of opportunities for decorating the space on this PVC deck with double picture frame border and surrounding hardscape patios and seat walls.
Cedar Deck with cable railing
Cedar Deck with cable railing
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
Photos by Greg Schmidt. Deck design: Ian McLellan, Associate AIA.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Serota Home (For South Bay Magazine HOME Edition
Serota Home (For South Bay Magazine HOME Edition
JDS OUTDOOR DESIGNSJDS OUTDOOR DESIGNS
Dominik Wroblewski
Photo of a contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a bar area.
Art Garden - Los Angeles
Art Garden - Los Angeles
Gregory Davis & AssociatesGregory Davis & Associates
Landscape Design and Installation by Gregory Davis & Associates, www.gdalandscape.com Abran Rubiner Photography
This is an example of a classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Patio
Patio
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in San Francisco.
Barn extension in South Gloucestershire
Barn extension in South Gloucestershire
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Federica Vasetti
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Other with no cover.
Smooth transitioning with mafi natural oak
Smooth transitioning with mafi natural oak
Mafi AustraliaMafi Australia
Nicholas Murray Architects
Contemporary back terrace in Melbourne with a potted garden and 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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