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Budget Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Brunswick Deck Revive
Brunswick Deck Revive
Textbook PaintingTextbook Painting
Photo of a small traditional back terrace in Cleveland with an awning.
Sunrooms
Sunrooms
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
Sunroom projects
Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Grand Rapids with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Chestnut Hill - Acworth, GA 30102
Chestnut Hill - Acworth, GA 30102
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Heather Cooper Photography
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Pergola with shade awning, deck, and barbecue area
Pergola with shade awning, deck, and barbecue area
Benchmark Building Services Inc.Benchmark Building Services Inc.
Medium sized classic back terrace in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Addies Way
Addies Way
Solid Rock BuildersSolid Rock Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.
Small deck with wide stairs
Small deck with wide stairs
BluStar ConstructionBluStar Construction
with closed risers
This is an example of a small classic back terrace in New York.
Large Open Louvered Deck
Large Open Louvered Deck
FlexfenceFlexfence
Beautiful Large Louvered Deck for Extra Privacy when needed.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Other.
Exterior - Iron Balustrades
Exterior - Iron Balustrades
Titan Stairs, Utah!Titan Stairs, Utah!
Exterior iron railing
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Salt Lake City with a roof extension.
Screen in patio below deck
Screen in patio below deck
DecksouthDecksouth
This KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treatment) pressure treated deck features a watertight system with T&G ceiling. The low maintenance painted handrail with pvc fascia and wrapped columns will mean there won't be weekends lost due to staining handrail in the future. The lower area features a screened in area leading out to the pool area.
Decks
Decks
Butler Interiors & ExteriorsButler Interiors & Exteriors
Lawrence Butler
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Kansas City with no cover.
Arbor
Arbor
UserUser
Inspiration for a small classic back terrace in Austin with a pergola.
Backyard Revamp
Backyard Revamp
UserUser
Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
Small classic side terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Pergolas, Gazebos, and Patio Covers
Pergolas, Gazebos, and Patio Covers
Central Kentucky Home ImprovementsCentral Kentucky Home Improvements
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Louisville with a pergola.
Exterior House Painting
Exterior House Painting
CertaPro Painters - East TennesseeCertaPro Painters - East Tennessee
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Picket Railing
Picket Railing
Best Price RailingBest Price Railing
Design ideas for a small traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.
Trex Deck and Cedar Pergola After
Trex Deck and Cedar Pergola After
Ralston ExteriorsRalston Exteriors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Deck addition Durham, NC
Deck addition Durham, NC
Archadeck of Raleigh-DurhamArchadeck of Raleigh-Durham
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Raleigh with no cover.
Cotto da vivere - Progettazione terrazzo Genova
Cotto da vivere - Progettazione terrazzo Genova
Progettare Spazi VerdiProgettare Spazi Verdi
Un contesto classico arricchito con elementi moderni: le fioriere modulari regalano favolose fioriture durante tutto l'anno.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional terrace in Other with a potted garden and a pergola.
The Martin Deck Stairs
The Martin Deck Stairs
Petit Construction, Inc.Petit Construction, Inc.
I removed the original white lattice used for hide the storage area under the sun porch and installed new grey lattice after the new stairs were replaced.
Denmark Backyard
Denmark Backyard
Design by Christina MarieDesign by Christina Marie
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Wichita with a pergola.

Budget Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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