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Back Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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DUPLEX EN MURCIA
DUPLEX EN MURCIA
Alberto García Diseño InteriorAlberto García Diseño Interior
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with a living wall and an awning.
Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ
Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Gorgeous multilevel Ipe hardwood deck with stone inlay in sunken lounge area for fire bowl, Custom Ipe rails with Deckorator balusters, Our signature plinth block profile fascias. Our own privacy wall with faux pergola over eating area. Built in Ipe planters transition from upper to lower decks and bring a burst of color. The skirting around the base of the deck is all done in mahogany lattice and trimmed with Ipe. The lighting is all Timbertech. Give us a call today @ 973.729.2125 to discuss your project Sean McAleer
Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
The Triangle Deck
The Triangle Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Triangle Deck".
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Toronto with a living wall and no cover.
Petite terrasse avec piscine
Petite terrasse avec piscine
SlowgardenSlowgarden
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Other with a living wall.
Custom Trellis Railing
Custom Trellis Railing
Ancora Construction & Remodeling, LLCAncora Construction & Remodeling, LLC
Inspiration for a back terrace in Seattle with a living wall and no cover.
Churton Park
Churton Park
HomescapesHomescapes
This is an example of a large contemporary back ground level terrace in Wellington with a living wall and no cover.
Change the view---bench and screen wall
Change the view---bench and screen wall
Attila Simon HandydeckingAttila Simon Handydecking
Attila Simon Handydecking
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Melbourne with a living wall.
Einfamilienhaus
Einfamilienhaus
heider pannen-vulpi architektenheider pannen-vulpi architekten
Fotografie René Kersting
Inspiration for a small rural back terrace in Dusseldorf with a living wall and a roof extension.
Modern Pergola / Pergola moderne
Modern Pergola / Pergola moderne
Imagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & CloturesImagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & Clotures
Photo of a small modern back terrace in Montreal with a living wall and a pergola.
Une extension d’architecte à Nantes
Une extension d’architecte à Nantes
a2 ARCHITECTURE | Architecte DPLGa2 ARCHITECTURE | Architecte DPLG
A2 ARCHITECTURE
Inspiration for a large modern back terrace in Nantes with a living wall and a pergola.
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.
Freestanding Home in Quiet Family Street in Lilyfield
Freestanding Home in Quiet Family Street in Lilyfield
Pilcher ResidentialPilcher Residential
Pilcher Residential
Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in Sydney with a living wall.
Suburban Country
Suburban Country
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
This entertaining deck open directly from the kitchen/family setting area. The containers are attractive throughout the year and combined with the furniture and wall mirror the expanse of brick wall is softened. The plant colors echo the brick and house colors and are repeated throughout the gardens. The sideboard and wire hanging containers are from Home and Garden Art in Seattle. The large red pot is from AW Pottery Northwest.
Row Home Full Home Renovation and Addition
Row Home Full Home Renovation and Addition
James McCoy Carpentry LLCJames McCoy Carpentry LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Philadelphia with a living wall and no cover.
Cole Valley deck
Cole Valley deck
GM ConstructionGM Construction
Gabriel Mena
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a living wall.
Our Work
Our Work
ABG Outdoor SolutionsABG Outdoor Solutions
Inspiration for a small back terrace in New York with a living wall and no cover.
Cole Valley deck
Cole Valley deck
GM ConstructionGM Construction
Gabriel Mena
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a living wall.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a living wall and no cover.
Jardin terrasse, Colombes
Jardin terrasse, Colombes
Paris TerrasseParis Terrasse
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in Paris with a living wall and no cover.

Back Terrace with a Living Wall 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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