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Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Hardwood deck and Floating Stairs
Hardwood deck and Floating Stairs
SD Independent ConstructionSD Independent Construction
Multi level deck and floating concrete steps. Mangaris hardwood, led lighting, and built in planter
This is an example of a beach style terrace in San Diego.
Deck Restoration
Deck Restoration
Northwest Home RenovationNorthwest Home Renovation
Completed deck. Here you can see the top of the patio is completely covered yet the sun shines through!
Design ideas for a large coastal back terrace in Portland with a pergola.
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.
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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.
Take Me To The Beach - Outdoor Space
Take Me To The Beach - Outdoor Space
Courtney Coy InteriorsCourtney Coy Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
My California Experiment
My California Experiment
Touch Interiors by Bronwyn PooleTouch Interiors by Bronwyn Poole
Coastal roof terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
The Boat House
The Boat House
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Boat themed home in Waterford, CT, with Feeney DesignRail® aluminum railing, with CableRail infill & LED lighting. Credit: Nat Rea Photography Builder: Laschever Building Company LLC
Major Renovation in Wellfleet, MA
Major Renovation in Wellfleet, MA
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
Inspiration for a nautical terrace in Boston.
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant
David A. Ewald DesignsDavid A. Ewald Designs
Design ideas for a coastal terrace in New York with an outdoor shower and an awning.
villa in portofino
villa in portofino
IB StudioIB Studio
ph. by Luca Miserocchi
Design ideas for a large coastal back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Eliot Residence
Eliot Residence
Harding Design & ConstructionHarding Design & Construction
Azek Stairs
Design ideas for a small beach style back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
The Contemporary Coastal
The Contemporary Coastal
Lawrence Builders Inc.Lawrence Builders Inc.
Photo of a medium sized nautical back terrace in Providence with a dock and no cover.
Flip Flop
Flip Flop
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
This quaint beach cottage is nestled on the coastal shores of Martha's Vineyard.
Photo of a medium sized beach style back terrace in Boston with a dock and no cover.
Riverside Retreat
Riverside Retreat
LORNA GROSS Interior DesignLORNA GROSS Interior Design
Angie Seckinger
Photo of a large coastal back terrace in DC Metro.
Wood Deck
Wood Deck
3 SQFT3 SQFT
3SQFT
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical back terrace in Miami with a pergola.
Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
McNelis ArchitectsMcNelis Architects
William Wright
Design ideas for a large coastal back terrace in Seattle with no cover and a potted garden.
Beach Style Deck
Beach Style Deck
Coastal terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Deck with Ocean View
Deck with Ocean View
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Brushed aluminum Railing with clear anodized finish. Made from CNC machined solid (not tubular or extrusions) 6061 T6 Aluminum were used with the Ipe top rail and decking. Cable Railing by Keuka Studios
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Coastal terrace in Miami 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.
Waterfront Retreat
Waterfront Retreat
Bruce Palmer Coastal DesignBruce Palmer Coastal Design
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in DC Metro.
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