Country Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

GreenWorks Landscaping designed and installed all of the landscaping and stonework for Fleetwood Farm Winery. From expansive walkways to stone arches, pergolas, and beautiful gardens of flowers. Fleetwood Farm Winery is a gorgeous example of their landscaping and hardscaping work.

Terrassenplatten aus Feinsteinzeug im Holzdesign-Style

apart-fliesenstudio Inh. Bernd Fabbri e.K.

Edle Holzdesignplatten im Format 20x120x2cm. Perfekt durch unseren Partnerbetrieb im Aussenbereich auf Stelzlager verlegt.
Photo of a large rural side terrace in Stuttgart with no cover.

Naturnahe Dachterrasse in der Kölner City

aussenraeume // Christian Pelz

Inspiration for a rural terrace in Cologne.

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 rural courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Moscow with a roof extension.

Rooftop à Vaugirard

Swandy Wenker - Paysagiste

Coline A. Wenker @surlaroute_
Design ideas for a large rural roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.

Farmhouse

william green architecture

Farmhouse terrace in New York.

Terrazzo Torino

Marta Carraro | Architetto Paesaggista

Progetto di Elena Carmagnani Studio 999 e Marta Carraro | Fotografie: Fabrizio Esposito
Inspiration for a farmhouse terrace in Turin.

Houston Heights- 12th Street

BuildTech

Huge deck with see through/ indoor/outdoor fireplace with massive marble fireplace surround. 25' vaulted pine tongue & groove ceiling with 3 fabulous French doors off both living room & breakfast area. An Entertainers dream home!

Avant / Après terrasse en bois thermochauffé

Jardins et Clôtures d'Armor

Phase 1 : 2 premiers niveaux de terrasse
This is an example of a rural terrace in Other.

Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL

M House Development

This is an example of a rural terrace in Chicago.

Villa in legno ecosostenibile - 200 mq

Woodbau Srl

Arch. Mariagrazia Martinelli Corrado Piccoli
Inspiration for a medium sized country terrace in Other with an awning.

Großzügige Gartenanlage mit modernem Sonnendeck

bruckmann & franzen GmbH

Country terrace in Dortmund.

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.

Terrasse T à seysses

Toul'Bois

Photo of a country terrace in Toulouse.

Roof Top Gardens

Amy's Garden Design

Beautiful roof top patio adorned with color and texture. A hot and sunny location with plants that LOVE these conditions--low maintenance!
Farmhouse terrace in Baltimore.

Our Work

Backyard Barns

Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back terrace in Other with no cover.

2015 Spring Parade

City Homes, LLC

This is an example of a small rural back terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.

Ewing Avenue Remodel

White Oak Architectural Designs

This is an example of a medium sized country back terrace in Other with no cover.

Country Farmhouse

ENVISION HOMES

This is an example of a large farmhouse back terrace in Boston with no cover.

Trabuco Farmhouse

Darlene Halaby Photography

Photo of a farmhouse terrace in Los Angeles with feature lighting.

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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