Coastal White Terrace Ideas and Designs

Newly constructed Custom home. Bayshore Drive, Newport beach Ca.
Design ideas for a coastal roof rooftop terrace in Orange County with no cover.

Angara Maximus in Encinitas

ibbq, Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style roof terrace in San Diego with a fire feature and a roof extension.

The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home

Delpino Custom Homes

Inspiration for a beach style terrace in Charleston.

Beachfront Residence

Taylor'd DISTINCTION

Design ideas for a coastal terrace in Sunshine Coast.

Newport Beach Yacht

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Small coastal terrace in Orange County with a dock and no cover.

Residential: Elegant Rooftop Pergola Perched High Above Downtown Miami

Azenco Outdoor

The owners of a penthouse wanted something special to protect them from Miami's hot sun and strong winds. They wanted a solution that kept the beautiful view of downtown and the ocean, but was also strong enough for hurricanes. They found Azenco R-Blade: a motorized retractable pergola with louvered roof. It will work all day, no matter the wind or weather! To create a consistently usable space, the customer outfitted their area with motorized retractable screens. The Azenco R-Blade was an ideal choice for this, as it offers incomparable versatility - from louvered roof that can be opened and closed at will to its full suite of features.

La Jolla Whole House Remodel

Classic Home Improvements

This sliding panel door is revolutionary in deck remodels. Photos by Preview First
This is an example of a medium sized coastal roof terrace in San Diego with no cover.

Beach Cottage, Westhampton NY

Sylvain Cote Photo

Sylvain Cote
This is an example of a coastal terrace in New York.

Springbank Acreage Home

Marre Design Group

Inspiration for a beach style terrace in Calgary with a roof extension and a bbq area.

Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca

Bondian Living Store

Beach style terrace in Other.

LA TERRASSE SUR LE TOIT

GARDEN PARTY

DAMIEN AURY PAYSAGISTE
Design ideas for a beach style roof terrace in Montpellier.

SEAWASHED-interior design by carde reimerdes

carde reimerdes

paulina arcklin
This is an example of a coastal terrace in Hamburg.

Outdoor Fliesen

FHM Fliesenhaus München GmbH

2 cm starke Terrassenplatten auf Stelzlager
Medium sized coastal ground level terrace in Munich with a potted garden and no cover.

Lido House

Erica Bryen Design

Lido House, Autograph Collection Photographer: Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a coastal roof rooftop terrace in Orange County with no cover and a bbq area.

Modern Farmhouse

Tosti Design

Nixon Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized beach style terrace in San Diego.

Port Fairy

Keystone Construction & Design

Coastal terrace in Geelong.

Exterior Painting

Five Star Painting Loudoun

This enclosed porch is got a fresh coat to brighten its breezy feel.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back terrace in DC Metro with a roof extension.

Villa Palmier - St Barth

Atmosphère d'Ailleurs

Le salon est un grand espace ouvert qui donne sur la terrasse en bois. Photo Kate Holstein
Inspiration for a coastal terrace in Paris.

Chefs Dream

the essential detail

Photo of a nautical terrace in Central Coast.

Harbor Restoration

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back terrace in Boston with a roof extension.

Coastal White 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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