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Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Banzai House
Banzai House
Create ArchitectureCreate Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Sydney with a roof extension.
姶良の家Ⅲ
姶良の家Ⅲ
(有)千匠設計(有)千匠設計
This is an example of a small world-inspired back terrace in Other with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
Ballard Cut
Ballard Cut
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Alex Hayden
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle 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.
Beaumaris Project
Beaumaris Project
Apex Landscapes & PoolsApex Landscapes & Pools
Tim Turner
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Melbourne with no cover and a bar area.
Sapphire Eco Cabin
Sapphire Eco Cabin
Rusafova Markulis ArchitectsRusafova Markulis Architects
Ryan Theede
Inspiration for a small scandinavian back terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Oakhill - Ocean View Home
Oakhill - Ocean View Home
Corrine McKendrick, Pacific Home DesignCorrine McKendrick, Pacific Home Design
John Terry Photography
Medium sized coastal back terrace in Other.
Stealth
Stealth
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
a large wood deck provides ample visiting space on the steep mountain side
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Vancouver with no cover.
Dennis Bayview Cape
Dennis Bayview Cape
REEF Cape Cod's Home BuilderREEF Cape Cod's Home Builder
Photo of a medium sized nautical back terrace in Boston with a roof extension.
BASEMENT NEW LIFE
BASEMENT NEW LIFE
Carlo CarossioCarlo Carossio
studio http://www.elipsdesign.com/portfolio/4ms
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in London with a living wall and no cover.
Maxwell House
Maxwell House
Kaleidoscope Design Build, LLCKaleidoscope Design Build, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Houston with no cover and a bbq area.
Fire pit - Water feature - Pergola - Paver courtyard
Fire pit - Water feature - Pergola - Paver courtyard
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Great landscape for the kids, the memories throughout their childhoods - times with family and friends around the fire pit - investigating the water feature come spring and watching it get icy in the winter - trying to stay out of the pond - year round!
Outdoor Room
Outdoor Room
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
Make room for kids and grown-ups. A unique design like the combo bench and table shown here can provide a perch for adults sipping wine just as easily as it can play host to toddler tea parties.
Gary Hutton Lagoon House
Gary Hutton Lagoon House
Gary Hutton DesignGary Hutton Design
photos by Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a beach style back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Modern Terrasse
Modern Terrasse
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Frankfurt with no cover.
Modern Urban Deck
Modern Urban Deck
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
Photography by Open Homes Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Under the Tuscan Shade
Under the Tuscan Shade
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Spacecrafting
This is an example of a rustic back terrace in Minneapolis.
Contemporain Terrasse Et Balcon
Contemporain Terrasse Et Balcon
T design architectureT design architecture
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Paris with no cover.
Cove House
Cove House
Justin Humphrey ArchitectJustin Humphrey Architect
Andy MacPherson Studio
Contemporary back terrace in Gold Coast - Tweed with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Diagonal House
Diagonal House
Simon Whibley ArchitectureSimon Whibley Architecture
Peter Bennetts
This is an example of a 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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