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Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Key Biscayne Beach House
Key Biscayne Beach House
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
Project Feature in: Luxe Magazine & Luxury Living Brickell From skiing in the Swiss Alps to water sports in Key Biscayne, a relocation for a Chilean couple with three small children was a sea change. “They’re probably the most opposite places in the world,” says the husband about moving from Switzerland to Miami. The couple fell in love with a tropical modern house in Key Biscayne with architecture by Marta Zubillaga and Juan Jose Zubillaga of Zubillaga Design. The white-stucco home with horizontal planks of red cedar had them at hello due to the open interiors kept bright and airy with limestone and marble plus an abundance of windows. “The light,” the husband says, “is something we loved.” While in Miami on an overseas trip, the wife met with designer Maite Granda, whose style she had seen and liked online. For their interview, the homeowner brought along a photo book she created that essentially offered a roadmap to their family with profiles, likes, sports, and hobbies to navigate through the design. They immediately clicked, and Granda’s passion for designing children’s rooms was a value-added perk that the mother of three appreciated. “She painted a picture for me of each of the kids,” recalls Granda. “She said, ‘My boy is very creative—always building; he loves Legos. My oldest girl is very artistic— always dressing up in costumes, and she likes to sing. And the little one—we’re still discovering her personality.’” To read more visit: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LX_MIA11_HOM_Maite_12.compressed.pdf Rolando Diaz
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Melissa McLay InteriorsMelissa McLay Interiors
Photo of a medium sized coastal terrace in Baltimore with an outdoor shower.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit : Nat Rea
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Providence with no cover.
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Cozy Outdoor Living Room
Cozy Outdoor Living Room
Peters BilliardsPeters Billiards
The Club Woven by Summer Classics is the resin version of the aluminum Club Collection. Executed in durable woven wrought aluminum it is ideal for any outdoor space. Club Woven is hand woven in exclusive N-dura resin polyethylene in Oyster. French Linen, or Mahogany. The comfort of Club with the classic look and durability of resin will be perfect for any outdoor space.
Beach Road 1
Beach Road 1
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Photo of a beach style terrace in Orange County.
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.
East Hampton, NY - Reno
East Hampton, NY - Reno
FD Building CompanyFD Building Company
Photo of a beach style terrace in New York with a pergola.
Wando River Private Residence
Wando River Private Residence
DLB Custom Home DesignDLB Custom Home Design
Medium sized nautical back terrace in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
My Houzz: Iris Dankner
My Houzz: Iris Dankner
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a nautical terrace in New York.
Dorado Interior Design
Dorado Interior Design
MEDIOPUNTO ESTUDIO DE DISEÑOMEDIOPUNTO ESTUDIO DE DISEÑO
INTERIOR DESIGN SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO DORADO PUERTO RICO
Inspiration for a coastal terrace in Other with no cover.
Villa en Corse du sud
Villa en Corse du sud
JPDAJPDA
Terrasse côté terre / Anne-Claire Deriez Direction Artistique et Design / Photo ©Yann Deret
Inspiration for a nautical back ground level terrace in Other with a pergola and an outdoor kitchen.
PENON
PENON
Margaux CeadaMargaux Ceada
Design ideas for a coastal terrace in Other with a fire feature.
Residential: Covered Deck with Enchanted River View.
Residential: Covered Deck with Enchanted River View.
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
The owner of the charming family home wanted to cover the old pool deck converted into an outdoor patio to add a dried and shaded area outside the home. This newly covered deck should be resistant, functional, and large enough to accommodate friends or family gatherings without a pole blocking the splendid river view.
Best of Summer 2018
Best of Summer 2018
Charleston Home + Design MagCharleston Home + Design Mag
Photo of a nautical back terrace in Charleston with a roof extension.
Carmel Point Residence Renovation
Carmel Point Residence Renovation
UserUser
Inspiration for a coastal side terrace in Other with a fire feature and no cover.
Lagoon House
Lagoon House
CCS ARCHITECTURECCS ARCHITECTURE
Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a beach style back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
4396 Gordon Drive in Port Royal
4396 Gordon Drive in Port Royal
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
Design ideas for a coastal terrace in Miami.
North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Gambrel Charm
Gambrel Charm
Holliday ArchitectsHolliday Architects
This is an example of a medium sized beach style roof terrace in Philadelphia with a pergola.

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.
Maine Water Front Home
Maine Water Front Home
Savoir Faire HomeSavoir Faire Home
This unique outdoor shower takes the idea of upcycling and creates an incomparable outdoor shower from what other than a surfboard.
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in Boston with an outdoor shower.
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