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Brown Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Full Backyard Pool Deck
Full Backyard Pool Deck
Vandeck BuildersVandeck Builders
This is an example of a large classic back ground level mixed railing terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Highland View Deck
Highland View Deck
Home Service ProsHome Service Pros
This recently completed Trex deck features custom bench seating, sunken in hot tub design and custom railing. These homeowners will be enjoying their new outdoor space for many years to come!
1217 Water View
1217 Water View
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Design ideas for a modern back wire cable railing terrace in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Two Tier Deck
Two Tier Deck
Vision ConstructionVision Construction
Because of the steep backyard on this home in Batavia, we built a large two tier deck with an integrated hot tub, grill space, and seating area to entertain friends and family.
In Plane Sight - The Bridge
In Plane Sight - The Bridge
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
With nearly 14,000 square feet of transparent planar architecture, In Plane Sight, encapsulates — by a horizontal bridge-like architectural form — 180 degree views of Paradise Valley, iconic Camelback Mountain, the city of Phoenix, and its surrounding mountain ranges. Large format wall cladding, wood ceilings, and an enviable glazing package produce an elegant, modernist hillside composition. The challenges of this 1.25 acre site were few: a site elevation change exceeding 45 feet and an existing older home which was demolished. The client program was straightforward: modern and view-capturing with equal parts indoor and outdoor living spaces. Though largely open, the architecture has a remarkable sense of spatial arrival and autonomy. A glass entry door provides a glimpse of a private bridge connecting master suite to outdoor living, highlights the vista beyond, and creates a sense of hovering above a descending landscape. Indoor living spaces enveloped by pocketing glass doors open to outdoor paradise. The raised peninsula pool, which seemingly levitates above the ground floor plane, becomes a centerpiece for the inspiring outdoor living environment and the connection point between lower level entertainment spaces (home theater and bar) and upper outdoor spaces. Project Details: In Plane Sight Architecture: Drewett Works Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Design: Est Est and client Photography: Werner Segarra Awards Room of the Year, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Platinum Award – Outdoor Room, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom Home or Spec 6,001 – 8,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards 2019
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Jimmy White Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Asian Contemporary | 2017 Street of Dreams
Asian Contemporary | 2017 Street of Dreams
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
2,000square foot deck at a lodge
2,000square foot deck at a lodge
Moss ConstructionMoss Construction
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.
Pacific Street
Pacific Street
Dion City Landscapes, IncDion City Landscapes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Custom Mountain Home with Timber Framing
Custom Mountain Home with Timber Framing
River Birch BuildersRiver Birch Builders
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Covered deck and kitchen
Covered deck and kitchen
Weddington Custom HomesWeddington Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Louisville with a roof extension.
Ipe Decking Spicer, MN
Ipe Decking Spicer, MN
Trinity Construction Services, LLCTrinity Construction Services, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Railing
Railing
PCF Construction GroupPCF Construction Group
Inspiration for a large modern back terrace in Seattle.
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Wydeven Architects LLCWydeven Architects LLC
Edmund Studios Photography. A view of the outdoor shower on the wrap around deck.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back terrace in Milwaukee with a pergola and an outdoor shower.
Watertight deck with custom kitchen
Watertight deck with custom kitchen
DecksouthDecksouth
Watertight deck with arbor and flagstone patio. Features a custom kitchen with built in grill and green egg. Stone work on the bottom of the columns and kitchen.
Silver Leaves
Silver Leaves
Beaumont ConceptsBeaumont Concepts
Warren Reed Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Melbourne.
The Twisp Cabin ~ Orcas Island
The Twisp Cabin ~ Orcas Island
The Green Construction CompanyThe Green Construction Company
Chris Dahl
This is an example of a small modern back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Outdoor Great Room with Awesome Covered Structure in Sparta, NJ
Outdoor Great Room with Awesome Covered Structure in Sparta, NJ
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Outdoor great room in Sparta, NJ with an awesome tiger wood covered structure. Stone based ipe columns. Two-tiered deck that step down to a custom designed paver patio with built in fire feature and a 20ft. retaining wall. Stunning stacked stone planter extends the rustic look of this beautiful outdoor living space.
Flex Model
Flex Model
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Photo of a medium sized urban back terrace in Seattle with an awning.
Romantic Hill Country Dream
Romantic Hill Country Dream
Schmidt Custom HomesSchmidt Custom Homes
Photo by Casey Fry Another look at this cozy and quaint sitting area.
Expansive rural back terrace in Austin with a fire feature and a roof extension.

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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