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Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Naples House | Renovation
Naples House | Renovation
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Photo of a coastal terrace in Miami with feature lighting.
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Wydeven Architects LLCWydeven Architects LLC
Edmund Studios Photography. A pass-through window makes serving from the kitchen to the deck easy.
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in Milwaukee with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Alvarado Transitional
Alvarado Transitional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a beach style terrace in Orange County.
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Annapolis Waterfront Home
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Melissa McLay InteriorsMelissa McLay Interiors
Photo of a medium sized coastal terrace in Baltimore with an outdoor shower.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive coastal back first floor wire cable railing terrace in Charleston with a roof extension.
Peach's Point - Marblehead, MA
Peach's Point - Marblehead, MA
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
Soapstone sink original to the propery was repurposed.
This is an example of a coastal terrace.
Pica
Pica
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Inspiration for a coastal terrace in Los Angeles.
Mare Bella Key
Mare Bella Key
Austin Follos PhotographyAustin Follos Photography
Inspiration for a beach style terrace in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Beach Front 30A
Beach Front 30A
Coastal Elements ConstructionCoastal Elements Construction
Photo of a large nautical side terrace in Miami with a roof extension.
Side Yard Maximized
Side Yard Maximized
Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.StudioFair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio
Inspiration for a nautical terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and no cover.
New Buffalo Lake House Exterior Deck and Outdoor Shower
New Buffalo Lake House Exterior Deck and Outdoor Shower
Belzowski Woodwork & DesignBelzowski Woodwork & Design
Inspiration for a large nautical back terrace in Chicago.
Wood Deck
Wood Deck
3 SQFT3 SQFT
3SQFT
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical back terrace in Miami with a pergola.
Curved Walkway
Curved Walkway
SD Independent ConstructionSD Independent Construction
Curved mangaris walkway with custom tapered planks; Photo-Margaret Lopatriello
Nautical terrace in San Diego with a water feature.
PACIFIC BEACH HOUSE
PACIFIC BEACH HOUSE
ATELIER ALWILLATELIER ALWILL
This is an example of a coastal terrace in Sydney with feature lighting.
Coastal Retreat, Warrington, Coastal Otago
Coastal Retreat, Warrington, Coastal Otago
Mason & Wales ArchitectsMason & Wales Architects
Image by Graham Warman
Inspiration for a nautical terrace in Dunedin.
Grey Porch & Hot Tub in Oak Isle, NC
Grey Porch & Hot Tub in Oak Isle, NC
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Inspiration for a nautical back ground level all railing terrace in Wilmington with no cover.
Grey Porch & Hot Tub in Oak Isle, NC
Grey Porch & Hot Tub in Oak Isle, NC
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Design ideas for a coastal back ground level all railing terrace in Wilmington with no cover.
- Poinsettia -
- Poinsettia -
Wendi Young DesignWendi Young Design
Photo of a nautical terrace in Orange County.
Channel Place Midcentury Modern
Channel Place Midcentury Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in Orange County with a bar area.

Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a coastal 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 coastal 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.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Outdoor dining and living rooms accessed from the central sundeck. Retractable screens were installed on both of the living room openings so the space can be fully connected to the sundeck when they are opened.
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