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Brown Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Amersham Entertaining Garden
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
Under a fully automated bio-climatic pergola, a dining area and outdoor kitchen have been created on a raised composite deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with SubZero Wolf appliances, outdoor pizza oven, warming drawer, barbecue and sink, with a granite worktop. Heaters and screens help to keep the party going into the evening, as well as lights incorporated into the pergola, whose slats can open and close electronically. A decorative screen creates an enhanced backdrop and ties into the pattern on the 'decorative rug' around the firebowl.
Idlewylde
Idlewylde
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Small farmhouse back first floor wood railing terrace in Other with a pergola and fencing.
Inside Outside
Inside Outside
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
The old feather-board fence was renovated, clad with vertical battens and painted, making a smart backdrop for the plants. The vertical stripes and colour scheme reflect elements from within the house, to create a cohesive environment both inside and out. © Deb Cass
Contemporary Decks
Contemporary Decks
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Elegant multi-level Ipe Deck features simple lines, built-in benches with an unobstructed view of terraced gardens and pool. (c) Decks by Kiefer ~ New jersey
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Cat Mountain
Cat Mountain
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
Strong modern lines lead visitors toward the front door in a visual invitation to enter, and lush, sprawling foliage spills into the clean contours of concrete and steel, creating a striking juxtaposition between natural and built elements. This photo was taken by Ryann Ford.
Rustic Urban Design Makes a Splash
Rustic Urban Design Makes a Splash
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
Even before the pool was installed the backyard was already a gourmet retreat. The premium Delta Heat built-in barbecue kitchen complete with sink, TV and hi-boy serving bar is positioned conveniently next to the pergola lounge area.
Timber Ridge deck
Timber Ridge deck
Stone Ridge DeckingStone Ridge Decking
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back first floor metal railing terrace in Sacramento with a pergola.
Custom Estate Home in St Charles County, MO
Custom Estate Home in St Charles County, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The expansive, screened in deck off the great room in this custom estate home features a stacked stone fireplace. A door from the deck leads to the homeowner's stocked fishing pond.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
The outdoor dining, sundeck and living room were added to the home, creating fantastic 3 season indoor-outdoor living spaces. The dining room and living room areas are roofed and screened with the sun deck left open.
Project (27) Smyrna
Project (27) Smyrna
Character CraftsmenCharacter Craftsmen
Large contemporary back first floor wood railing terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Deck | Upper Black Eddy, PA
Deck | Upper Black Eddy, PA
Fascella ConstructionFascella Construction
Photo of a large contemporary back ground level metal railing terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.
The Boat House
The Boat House
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Boat themed home in Waterford, CT, with Feeney DesignRail® aluminum railing, with CableRail infill & LED lighting. Credit: Nat Rea Photography Builder: Laschever Building Company LLC
Hot Tub with Protection & Privacy
Hot Tub with Protection & Privacy
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
We reused the existing hot tub shell recessing it to a height of 18" above the deck for easy and safe transfer in and out to the tub. The privacy screening is a combination of our powder coated aluminum railing for the frame and the inserts are cedar panels that match the siding detail on the beach cabin. The free standing patio cover overhead is bronze colored powder coated aluminum with bronze tint acrylic panels. The decking is Wolf PVC which was also used to build a new tub surround. All the products used for this project can very easily be kept clean with soap and water.
Cedar Deck with a Lattice Privacy Fence and Mini Arbor - San Antonio, TX
Cedar Deck with a Lattice Privacy Fence and Mini Arbor - San Antonio, TX
Diamond DecksDiamond Decks
Small classic back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Ocean Front Custom Home
Ocean Front Custom Home
Bunting Construction Co.Bunting Construction Co.
Photo of a large classic back terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Custom Composite Deck
Custom Composite Deck
LandArtLandArt
Custom composite deck with landscape lighting.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Olana Drive
Olana Drive
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Large contemporary back terrace in San Francisco.
Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.
Telegraph Hill Cottage
Telegraph Hill Cottage
GS Custom DesignGS Custom Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola and fencing.

Brown 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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