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Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living Projects
Outdoor Living Projects
ACM DesignACM Design
Past completed projects featuring comfortable yet functional outdoor spaces suitable for living in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
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.
LISTINGS - 104 Copper Ridge Ct.
LISTINGS - 104 Copper Ridge Ct.
Jamie Seal, Realty ExecutivesJamie Seal, Realty Executives
Traditional back mixed railing terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Best of Texas 2015
Best of Texas 2015
Amoura ProductionsAmoura Productions
Amoura Productions
Classic back terrace in Austin with fencing.
House Duk
House Duk
Nico van der Meulen ArchitectsNico van der Meulen Architects
Photography by Barend Roberts and David Ross
Inspiration for a contemporary back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
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.
Palmer Residence
Palmer Residence
Hainline Construction LLCHainline Construction LLC
John Hainline
This is an example of a rustic back terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
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.
Brick Screen extension in Dulwich Village, SE21
Brick Screen extension in Dulwich Village, SE21
Variant Office Architecture & InteriorsVariant Office Architecture & Interiors
Variant Office
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in London with no cover.
Feinstein Residence
Feinstein Residence
RDM ArchitectureRDM Architecture
An extension of the kitchen and living room addition, the arching deck continues the lines of the kitchen and extends the living space into the back yard.
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
Large traditional back terrace in Hertfordshire with a water feature and no cover.
Recent Projects - Capitol Hill Residence
Recent Projects - Capitol Hill Residence
Folia Horticultural + DesignFolia Horticultural + Design
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a fire feature.
6 warri way eco home
6 warri way eco home
DJG Projects pty ltdDJG Projects pty ltd
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Gold Coast - Tweed with a living wall and a roof extension.
Wategos Project
Wategos Project
Zaher ArchitectsZaher Architects
Michael Nicholson
Small contemporary back terrace in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Home Design - Larsson
Home Design - Larsson
Webb & Brown-NeavesWebb & Brown-Neaves
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Perth with a roof extension.
Red Hill
Red Hill
Dankor ArchitectureDankor Architecture
Vincent Long
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Melbourne.
Landscape Photography
Landscape Photography
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
Design/Build by Earth Inc. http://www.earthinc.com/
Contemporary back terrace in Toronto with a roof extension and a potted garden.
Jesmond House
Jesmond House
Kreis Grennan ArchitectureKreis Grennan Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Sydney with no cover.
Kent Ln
Kent Ln
Zac Seewald PhotographyZac Seewald Photography
Zac Seewald - Photographer of Architecture and Design
Inspiration for a contemporary back terrace in Austin with a pergola.
Charnock 1
Charnock 1
Waconah ConstructionWaconah Construction
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles 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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