Country Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

Casa Los Arboles

Latitud 10 Arquitectura S.A.

This is an example of a small country courtyard ground level terrace in Other.

attico porta nuova milano

giancarlo conti architetto

Photo of a country terrace in Milan.

Familienidyll ohne Vorstadt-Klischee: Houzzbesuch bei Familie Fuchs

Claudia Vallentin Fotografie

Photo of a medium sized rural terrace in Berlin with a roof extension.

Терраса и дом

ПАЛЕКС дома из клееного бруса

Терраса дома из клееного бруса РАССВЕТ Архитектор Александр Петунин Строительство ПАЛЕКС дома из клееного бруса
Inspiration for a medium sized country courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Moscow with a roof extension.

Barnstable Contemporary Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Design ideas for a large country back terrace in Burlington with a potted garden.

Deck and Outdoor Kitchen in Bryn Mawr, PA

Stump's Decks and Porches

Design ideas for a large farmhouse back first floor metal railing terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Armidale Farm House

Baxter & Jacobson Architects

The design form of this sustainable home was inspired by the clients’ interest in gliders with the central kitchen/dining “cockpit” commanding views across the broad rolling paddocks. Curved and layered roofs peel off to either side and the northern aspect opens to winter sun in this cool temperate climate. The dark basalt stones collected from the site provide an excellent heat sink for the Trombé walls used to warm the living rooms in winter. Solar panels and slow combustion fuel stoves augment space heating and provide hot water. Stringybark timber framing and weatherboards were milled from trees on the site and non-toxic/low VOC Bio and Livos paints were used.

Winslade Manor

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A beautifully restored and imaginatively extended manor house set amidst the glorious South Devon Countryside. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle

79th Dream Modern Farmhouse

Alison White Homes

Photo of a rural terrace in Los Angeles with a bbq area.

Memorial Farmhouse

Brickmoon Design

Photo of a medium sized rural side terrace in Houston with no cover.

Water's Edge, Lake Chatuge - Lakeview

Timberlake Custom Homes

Kurtis Miller - KM Pics
Rural terrace in Atlanta.

Patio Covers Create Year Round Outdoor Living Space

Decks & Patio Covers

Bring Light In, Keep Rain Out, the Ultimate in UV protection. This cover is 24' x 16' and added 384 square feet of year round usable outdoor living space to this home. Doug Woodside

Second Chapter

Fergus Garber Architects

Farmhouse terrace in San Francisco with feature lighting.

Modern Farmhouse

Timber Trails Development Company

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Design ideas for a medium sized rural back terrace in Chicago with a roof extension.

Beautiful Horse Farm in Central Oregon

The Hidden Touch

Outdoor entertainment area with pergola and string lights
Inspiration for a large rural back terrace in Other with a pergola and feature lighting.

Coastal Modern Farmhouse with Black Metal Roof and Wraparound Porch

CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOMES and RI MODULAR HOMES

Coastal modern farmhouse with wrap around porch, great room, first floor master bedroom suite, cross gable roof, standing seam metal roof
Inspiration for a country terrace in Bridgeport.

Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner

The Association of Professional Landscapers

Photo of a country terrace in Berkshire with fencing.

Cala Woods Residence and Studio

Johnson Squared Architecture + Planning

Alex Hayden
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back terrace in Seattle with no cover and feature lighting.

Kingston Addition

Falcon Development

Completed a design build of this 400 Sq. ft. addition to the rear of an existing residence. Added large multi-level deck, custom wrapped beams, new siding, roof, and gutters.

Extension bois d'une longère en pierres

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Messia G
This is an example of a country terrace in Rennes.

Country Green 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 country 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 country design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a country 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 country 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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