Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

Dorado Interior Design

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INTERIOR DESIGN SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO DORADO PUERTO RICO
Inspiration for a coastal terrace in Other with no cover.

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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.

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Margaux Ceada

Design ideas for a coastal terrace in Other with a fire feature.

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Photo of a nautical back terrace in Charleston with a roof extension.

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This is an example of a medium sized beach style roof terrace in Philadelphia with a pergola.

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This is an example of a medium sized beach style roof rooftop terrace in Orange County with no cover.

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Fiberon Decking

Fiberon composite decking completes this stunning, poolside oasis in Lookout Mountain, TN. For the look of real wood, without the maintenance and hassle, choose Fiberon composites, shown here, Horizon Decking in Ipe with Tudor Brown accents. Built by Chattanooga Exteriors of Tennessee

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Beach style back terrace in Geelong with an outdoor shower and no cover.

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Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back terrace in New York with a dock and no cover.

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Photo of a large beach style roof terrace in Miami with no cover.

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Coastal roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with no cover.

Naples Kenny

Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC

Design ideas for a large coastal back terrace in Miami with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.

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Richard Mandelkorn
Photo of a small coastal roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.

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This is an example of a beach style terrace in Other.

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This is an example of a large coastal back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.

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Dana Beligan
This is an example of a coastal terrace in Melbourne.

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Donna Christensen
Photo of a coastal back terrace in Bridgeport with a potted garden and no cover.

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Summerhill Landscape Inc

Planters with chrysanthemums (mums)
Beach style terrace in New York.

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Boardwalk Builders

Ipe decking with views of the Marsh photo: Carolyn Watson Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Other 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.

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Sunshine Coast Home Design

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This is an example of a beach style terrace in Vancouver with a pergola.

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