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Affordable Contemporary Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Murren
Murren
Sharmark - Las Vegas, Inc. dba Trademark StudioSharmark - Las Vegas, Inc. dba Trademark Studio
Ipe spa / shower deck and bench over Stainless steel frame
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard terrace in Las Vegas.
Cedar Pergola and Wood Deck
Cedar Pergola and Wood Deck
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 3
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 3
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The culmination of the route up from the ground floor is a sunny roof terrace. This provides some good-quality amenity space, far more enjoyable than the original dank back yard which was infilled as part of the project. Photographer: Bruce Hemming
New Back Deck | Monmouth County
New Back Deck | Monmouth County
CnS Contracting LLCCnS Contracting LLC
Deck staircase in Monmouth County, NJ
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in New York with a pergola.
Rangitopuni Residence
Rangitopuni Residence
Creative ArchCreative Arch
This new home in Riverhead sits on the bank of the Rangitopuni Stream, looking out over the water and native riparian bush. The client’s brief was to build a new three bedroom home on a vacant site, featuring a living wing with a focus on the views across the stream and indoor/outdoor living. A single storied ‘H’ shaped floor plan was developed around a central courtyard. This provides ample opportunity to capture views and light from various internal spaces, while maintaining complete privacy between neighbours. Photography by Mark Scowen
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
Baizdon Road, Blackheath
Baizdon Road, Blackheath
Troake and Rowsell ArchitectsTroake and Rowsell Architects
Adam Scott www.adamscottimages.com
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in London with no cover.
Gazebo's
Gazebo's
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Toronto.
Harrison Street Property
Harrison Street Property
Dawson & ClintonDawson & Clinton
3119 Harrison Street consists of two contemporary, 3,000 square foot homes near San Francisco’s Mission District. The project involved excavating the lot 12 feet below ground level to make room for a shared six car underground garage, and two subterranean residences. The town homes were designed with a modern and clean approach, utilizing light wood tones and a minimalistic style. Both homes were thoughtfully designed to maximize space efficiency, allowing residents to live comfortably in an urban setting where space is always at a premium. To make the most of the residence's outdoor space courtyards and rooftop decks were also created as a space for entertaining.
Terrazzo vista mare con fioriere nere: semplicità ed eleganza
Terrazzo vista mare con fioriere nere: semplicità ed eleganza
Basketliving Outdoor d'eccellenzaBasketliving Outdoor d'eccellenza
Un terrazzo contemporaneo interpretato con fioriere di Bloss di colore nero, molto eleganti che contrastano con il vetro. La selezione delle piante mediterranee con un bell'ulivo nell'angolo, hanno completato l'allestimento!
Freshwater
Freshwater
mm+j architectsmm+j architects
Medium sized contemporary back ground level terrace in Sydney with a pergola.
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
Private Ipe Roofdeck and Garden Midtown East Manhattan, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Private balcony Hudson Yards utilizing ipe planters, ipe benches, ipe decking, and ipe pergola.
Design ideas for a small contemporary terrace in New York with a potted garden and a pergola.
FORT GREENE ROOF GARDEN
FORT GREENE ROOF GARDEN
BROOK LANDSCAPEBROOK LANDSCAPE
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in New York with a potted garden.
AZEK Deck, Patio and Basement Addition at a Rockville Country Club
AZEK Deck, Patio and Basement Addition at a Rockville Country Club
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
A sandstone patio, AZEK-covered deck, cedar pergola, and hot tub were added to make this Montgomery County home stand out. The basement was also renovated and given a stone fireplace.
Deck and White Picket Railing
Deck and White Picket Railing
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
portland deck patio cover harscapes patio
portland deck patio cover harscapes patio
Nw Outdoor Living and Renovation LLCNw Outdoor Living and Renovation LLC
Fiberon deck with an acrylic Patio cover and hardscape patio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary terrace in Portland.
Lincoln lounge park
Lincoln lounge park
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
This once was a small cluttered space so we decided to open the floor plan up and give this space a bit of contemporary flare. We created small rooms with soft plantings within the surrounding perimeter walls. porcelain tiles in the Kitchen area. repainted existing doors to add a splash of color. Designed built and installed firetable. Ipe Planters and our custom lasercut aluminum trellis which gives this a nice private area Donald Maldonado
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back first floor wood railing terrace in Toronto with skirting and a pergola.
Stylish Central Cambridge Extension
Stylish Central Cambridge Extension
IDSystemsIDSystems
From the outside the seamless connection between home and garden is clear, with the choice of pocket slider rather than traditional back door creating a consistency of design across the rear elevation. Architects: MOOi Architecture Photographer: Matthew Smith

Affordable Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a contemporary 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 contemporary 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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