Country White Terrace Ideas and Designs

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a large farmhouse roof terrace in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Modern Belle

Colby Construction

This is an example of a farmhouse terrace in Milwaukee with a fireplace and a roof extension.

Southern Living Idea House 2020 Deck and Screened in Porch in Asheville, NC

Westlake Royal Building Products

Zuri Premium Decking in Weathered Gray
This is an example of a country back ground level terrace in Other.

Hogar de Marta

Leticia Yagüez Estudio

Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse side terrace in Madrid.

Ryde Project

Huntwood Constructions Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a farmhouse back terrace in Other with a roof extension.

Second Chapter

Fergus Garber Architects

Farmhouse terrace in San Francisco with feature lighting.

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

The Association of Professional Landscapers

Photo of a country terrace in Berkshire with fencing.

Custom Outdoor Dining Set

Rustic Trades Furniture

This screened-in porch is captivated by this Hartwell Outdoor Dining set. When asked about what inspired the space, Summer said, “This family of seven wanted a screened porch that would be an extension of their kitchen and dining room. They wanted a space to enjoy outdoor dining and to host extended family and friends. The space needed to be beautiful yet durable enough for an active family with little ones. That's why we customized a table from Rustic Trades.” The environment has three spaces to gather with the main area being the handcrafted Hartwell Outdoor Dining Table. This table sizes at 96"L by 36"W by 30"H comfortably seating around 8 individuals. It has a Slatted Outdoor top crafted out of Ipe Hardwoods with a Teak Color. The combination of Ipe Hardwoods, an Outdoor Monocoat finish, and a smooth slatted top provides the utmost durability to withstand humidity and outdoor temperature fluctuation.

Southern Living Idea House

Buchanan Construction

Country terrace in Other.

Courtyard Residence

Wang Architects

Country terrace in Austin with a bar area.

2018 Cavalcade Home Tour "Farmstead"

CL Design-Build, Inc.

Country terrace in Chicago.

Trabuco Canyon Farmhouse

Streamline Construction

Inspiration for a country terrace in Orange County with feature lighting.

appartamento firenze

Massimo Pisani architetto

Farmhouse terrace in Florence.

Agoura Hills back Deck

Cobblestone and Vines

Photo of a large farmhouse back first floor wire cable railing terrace in San Francisco.

Flower Streets

Blackband Design

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a large country roof terrace in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Agoura Hills back Deck

Cobblestone and Vines

Large rural back first floor wire cable railing terrace in San Francisco.

The Bark House

Schultz Building Inc

Custom fabricated cable railings with Ipe cap.
Inspiration for a rural terrace in Other.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Large rural back terrace in Indianapolis with no cover.

Victoria BC Farm House (In Progress)

Christin Gregersen Interior Design

Flagstone patio with creeping thyme and black adirondack chairs.
Large farmhouse back ground level wood railing terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.

Falmouth Farmhouse

Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber

Beautiful backyard deck. Featuring Marvin Ultimate Double Hung Windows.
Large country back terrace in Portland Maine with a roof extension.

Country 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 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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