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Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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2012 Tidewater Builder Association "Best of Show' Award Winner
2012 Tidewater Builder Association "Best of Show' Award Winner
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Donna Alexander, East Beach Realty, Norfolk, VA - Photos, Sales Seaside Homes, Norfolk, VA - Builder Exotic Home, Norfolk, VA - Interiors Allison Ramsey Architects, Beaufort, SC
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porch
Robert Young ArchitectsRobert Young Architects
Photo of a coastal terrace in New York with a roof extension.
Seattle - Overlooking Puget Sound
Seattle - Overlooking Puget Sound
Neu Construction, IncNeu Construction, Inc
Dane Meyer
Photo of a large beach style back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
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Bennett Street No. 2
Bennett Street No. 2
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Inspiration for a coastal terrace in Charleston.
Morningside Queenslander
Morningside Queenslander
Connors & Co.Connors & Co.
Inspiration for a nautical terrace in Brisbane with fencing.
Ashgrove
Ashgrove
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Beach style terrace in Brisbane.
Australian Dream
Australian Dream
Meraki Home DesignMeraki Home Design
Inspiration for a nautical terrace in Sunshine Coast.
Hopkins
Hopkins
Dyphor New YorkDyphor New York
Photo of a nautical roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with no cover and a bbq area.
Schmidt Project
Schmidt Project
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
multiple decks, one that wraps around the upper level. One one of the middle level and one on the floor level. cable railing with stairs. Composite decking by Timbertech. Job built by Masterdecks.
Point Dume, Malibu
Point Dume, Malibu
Creative BuildersCreative Builders
Photo of a nautical side terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Claremont
Claremont
ColleenRoachColleenRoach
Design ideas for a beach style terrace in Other with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Oyster Bay Estates
Oyster Bay Estates
DSDG ArchitectsDSDG Architects
Photo of a beach style terrace in Tampa with a roof extension and a bar area.
115 Via De La Valle
115 Via De La Valle
Decor ElevenDecor Eleven
Design ideas for a nautical roof rooftop terrace in San Diego with no cover and feature lighting.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach
The Designer and The DecoratorThe Designer and The Decorator
This is an example of a nautical terrace in Cambridgeshire with a pergola.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Photo of a large coastal roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
14 Clifton Residence
14 Clifton Residence
EmeritusEmeritus
Tom Olcott
This is an example of a nautical back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Exterior Deck
Exterior Deck
Royer ArchitectsRoyer Architects
This is an example of a coastal back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Azek Decking and railing
Azek Decking and railing
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Beach house Deck and railing AZEK Benches and glass railing system by Azek
Inspiration for a large nautical back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Outside Showers
Outside Showers
Konrady & Son Construction, LLCKonrady & Son Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a coastal terrace in Other with an outdoor shower.

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.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
Richard Skinner & Associates ArchitectsRichard Skinner & Associates Architects
Photo of a coastal terrace in Jacksonville.
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