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Back Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Columbus, NJ Deck
Columbus, NJ Deck
Creative Pavers, Inc.Creative Pavers, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Philadelphia with a living wall.
Inner city living - Tenerrife House
Inner city living - Tenerrife House
Dani Louis DesignDani Louis Design
A truly amazing space to relax by the pool. We added the furnishings and the faux plants cascading behind the lounge.
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
Raised Deck off back of house
Raised Deck off back of house
William D. Becker, Inc.William D. Becker, Inc.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back terrace in Miami with a living wall and no cover.
Carrer Calatrava
Carrer Calatrava
Be Wood. Parquets i Tarimes.Be Wood. Parquets i Tarimes.
Be Wood. Parquets i Tarimes.
Photo of a medium sized modern back terrace in Barcelona with a living wall.
PROYECTO GDM
PROYECTO GDM
Karím Chaman ArquitectosKarím Chaman Arquitectos
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Other with a living wall.
Custom Chicken Coop
Custom Chicken Coop
Jameson DesignJameson Design
This was the starting point, We removed all the existing panels, but left the structural beams
Medium sized country back terrace in New York with a living wall and a roof extension.
Ravenscar House
Ravenscar House
Pablo Segnini ArchitectPablo Segnini Architect
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Perth with a living wall.
Monash
Monash
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
Split level merbau deck with a fly over pergola pitched off the top plate of the house with an aqua check gyprock ceiling, complete with LED downlights and privacy screens that have provided a beautiful backdrop to a water feature & vertical garden.
Aluminium Teak Möbel für die Terrasse
Aluminium Teak Möbel für die Terrasse
LivareaLivarea
Oasiq Coco Stuhl Terassenmöbel
Large contemporary back terrace in Berlin with no cover and a living wall.
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING
JLL Painting & Home Improvements, Inc.JLL Painting & Home Improvements, Inc.
professional house painters
Modern back terrace with a living wall and a roof extension.
Deck
Deck
Frith Construction Inc.Frith Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back metal railing terrace in San Francisco with a living wall and no cover.
Eastern Townships
Eastern Townships
InflorescenceInflorescence
Waterfront pleasure!
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back terrace in Montreal with a living wall.
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.
Center Hall Cottage
Center Hall Cottage
Grace Kaynor DesignsGrace Kaynor Designs
Inspiration for a small back terrace in New Orleans with a living wall and a pergola.
Steep garden site where entertainment and relaxation is key
Steep garden site where entertainment and relaxation is key
Oliver Burgess Garden DesignOliver Burgess Garden Design
A living green wall flanks the entrance to the steps to bring more planting close to the house and covered a tumbled down wall that cannot be removed. The garden has been broken up into separate rooms allowing for secluded dining near the house, a second level for seating and relaxation and a final lawned area for lying on the grass in summer.
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Uncommon Ground LandscapesUncommon Ground Landscapes
Ryan Young Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Melbourne with a living wall.
Sierra de Cameros 3
Sierra de Cameros 3
AmezkuaAmezkua
Inspiration for a small contemporary back ground level glass railing terrace in Madrid with a living wall and no cover.
Coronado
Coronado
Mark Visocky General Contracting, Inc.Mark Visocky General Contracting, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in San Diego with a living wall and no cover.
PROYECTO GDM
PROYECTO GDM
Karím Chaman ArquitectosKarím Chaman Arquitectos
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Other with a living wall.
Carrer Calatrava
Carrer Calatrava
Be Wood. Parquets i Tarimes.Be Wood. Parquets i Tarimes.
Be Wood. Parquets i Tarimes.
Medium sized modern back terrace in Barcelona with a living wall.

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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