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Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Beach Shack - Burleigh Heads
Beach Shack - Burleigh Heads
The Design VillaThe Design Villa
Louise Roche - @villastyling
Nautical terrace in Brisbane with an awning.
Private Residence - Portsmouth, NH
Private Residence - Portsmouth, NH
A T Franco & AssociatesA T Franco & Associates
Photo of a medium sized beach style back terrace in Boston with a roof extension.
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.
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Renovation at the Chop
Renovation at the Chop
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Front Porch
Photo of a nautical terrace in Boston.
海が見える家リノベーション
海が見える家リノベーション
株式会社濱田建築事務所 一級建築士事務所株式会社濱田建築事務所 一級建築士事務所
Photo of a coastal side terrace in Other with an awning.
Outside In • South Oregon Inlet • Nags Head
Outside In • South Oregon Inlet • Nags Head
SAGA Realty & ConstructionSAGA Realty & Construction
Medium sized coastal back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Villa Albisano
Villa Albisano
Meraner & Hauser - Photography Postproduktion CGIMeraner & Hauser - Photography Postproduktion CGI
Coastal terrace in Venice.
Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs
Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs
Vani Sayeed StudiosVani Sayeed Studios
Interior Design by Vani Sayeed Studios Photo Credits:- Jared Kuzia Photography
Photo of a nautical side terrace in Boston with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Inviting Beach Sanctuary
Inviting Beach Sanctuary
Tom Martin and Son, LLCTom Martin and Son, LLC
Photography by Patrick Brickman
Design ideas for a beach style back terrace in Charleston with no cover.
非日常を楽しむアメリカンスタイルのビーチハウス
非日常を楽しむアメリカンスタイルのビーチハウス
株式会社 アット・ピース・アーキテクツ株式会社 アット・ピース・アーキテクツ
Coastal terrace in Other with an awning.
Patio Design
Patio Design
Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.
Photo of a coastal back terrace in Boston.
Mornington Addition
Mornington Addition
Sketch Building DesignSketch Building Design
Dana Beligan
Inspiration for a large nautical back terrace in Melbourne with a bar area.
Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage
Gary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern ArchitectsGary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Peter Aaron
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in New York with an outdoor shower and a pergola.
Perfect Family Boathouse
Perfect Family Boathouse
HillTop Interiors Inc.HillTop Interiors Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Contemporary Decks
Contemporary Decks
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Area under this raised Deck was transformed it into a shaded, outdoor kitchen with a serving bar, stone piers, azek raised panel columns and arches over the girder...giving it the feeling of an outdoor cafe, the kind of place you'd like to linger for awhile. Outdoor Kitchen below raised Deck. Design and Construction by Decks by Kiefer, Martinsville, NJ USA. (Frank Gensheimer Photography)
The Meridian Project
The Meridian Project
ARCHIA HOMESARCHIA HOMES
Roof Deck
Photo of a nautical roof rooftop terrace in Boston with a fire feature.
Charming Cottage Makeover
Charming Cottage Makeover
T.R. Builder, Inc.T.R. Builder, Inc.
ARC Imaging
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in Other.
Grand Queenslander
Grand Queenslander
Highgate HouseHighgate House
This is an example of a medium sized nautical terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension.
North Oaks - Traditional Remodel
North Oaks - Traditional Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photography: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style back terrace in Minneapolis.

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.
Hills Beach Cottage
Hills Beach Cottage
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a coastal terrace in Portland Maine.
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