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Back Terrace with a Dock Ideas and Designs

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McCracken Point: Craftsman Lake Home
McCracken Point: Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This Craftsman lake view home is a perfectly peaceful retreat. It features a two story deck, board and batten accents inside and out, and rustic stone details.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
The outdoor sundeck leads off of the indoor living room and is centered between the outdoor dining room and outdoor living room. The 3 distinct spaces all serve a purpose and flow together and from the inside. String lights hung over this space bring a fun and festive air to the back deck.
Menlo Park Connect 2
Menlo Park Connect 2
Connect HomesConnect Homes
Joe Fletcher
Contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a dock.
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian back terrace in Charleston with a dock.
suspension
suspension
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
camille freulet
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Paris with a dock and no cover.
Flip Flop
Flip Flop
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
This quaint beach cottage is nestled on the coastal shores of Martha's Vineyard.
Photo of a medium sized beach style back terrace in Boston with a dock and no cover.
Niangua 9 Lake Front
Niangua 9 Lake Front
Exquisite Homes By TXRExquisite Homes By TXR
Contemporary craftsman style lake front home
Design ideas for a large classic back terrace in Other with a dock and a roof extension.
Ski Ranch
Ski Ranch
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a back terrace in Phoenix with a dock and a roof extension.
Yacht Club Deck
Yacht Club Deck
Mabry Construction, Inc.Mabry Construction, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in San Francisco with a dock and no cover.
Viking 54" Ultra-Premium Gas Grill with TruSear™ Infrared Burner - VGIQ
Viking 54" Ultra-Premium Gas Grill with TruSear™ Infrared Burner - VGIQ
Kieffer's AppliancesKieffer's Appliances
Viking 54" Ultra-Premium Gas Grill with TruSear™ Infrared Burner - VGIQ
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in Philadelphia with a dock and a pergola.
Custom Deck and Dock of Ipe Wood & Open Cabled Railings
Custom Deck and Dock of Ipe Wood & Open Cabled Railings
Christensen ConstructionChristensen Construction
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a dock and no cover.
Balboa
Balboa
UserUser
Gorgeous transitional eclectic style home located on the Balboa Peninsula in the coastal community of Newport Beach. The blending of both traditional and contemporary styles, color, furnishings and finishes is complimented by waterfront views, stunning sunsets and year round tropical weather. Photos: Ryan Garvin
High Country Rustic
High Country Rustic
Studio Ridge ResidentialStudio Ridge Residential
Klassen Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back terrace in Jackson with a roof extension and a dock.
AFTER Sunny Dock Rebuild in Port Royal, VA
AFTER Sunny Dock Rebuild in Port Royal, VA
TYL REMODELING INCTYL REMODELING INC
Medium sized coastal back ground level wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a dock and no cover.
Nature Pointe, Gordon River Lane, Naples FL
Nature Pointe, Gordon River Lane, Naples FL
Provident Beach HousesProvident Beach Houses
Photo of a large nautical back terrace in Miami with a dock.
Lake House Living in Horseshoe Bay
Lake House Living in Horseshoe Bay
Natalie Howe DesignNatalie Howe Design
Lake house living in Horseshoe Bay.
Large nautical back terrace in Austin with a dock and no cover.
Briarcreek Farm, Varnville, South Carolina
Briarcreek Farm, Varnville, South Carolina
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
The dock at Briarcreek Farm received a First Place national design award from Custom Home Magazine. Photo credit: Rob Karosis
This is an example of a large industrial back terrace in Atlanta with a dock.
Williams Bentwater Home
Williams Bentwater Home
LaMay DesignsLaMay Designs
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Houston with a dock and no cover.
Lakehouse Docks (Ipe)
Lakehouse Docks (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
Ipe Hardwood docks on a private lake in Woodstock, GA. Built by Atlanta Design & Build. House with cedar Siding
Large back terrace in Austin with a dock and no cover.
Lakeside Deck
Lakeside Deck
Landmark Horticultural ManagementLandmark Horticultural Management
Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in New York with a dock and no cover.

Back Terrace with a Dock 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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