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Courtyard Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Green wall and all plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking by Luxe Projects London | Nillo Grey/Taupe Outdoor rug from Benuta | Copa garden lounge furniture set & Sacha burnt orange garden stool, both from Made.com | 'Regent' raw copper wall lights & Fulbrook rectangular mirror from gardentrading.co.uk
Lewisham
Lewisham
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Small Project Big Impact award!
Photo of a contemporary courtyard terrace in London with feature lighting.
winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
Large rustic courtyard first floor metal railing terrace in Denver with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Scandinave Terrasse En Bois
Scandinave Terrasse En Bois
Design ideas for a scandi courtyard terrace in Paris with a potted garden.
回廊平家
回廊平家
アーキテクチャーリンクライフ株式会社アーキテクチャーリンクライフ株式会社
中庭、ウッドデッキ、平屋
Inspiration for a world-inspired courtyard ground level terrace in Kyoto with no cover and feature lighting.
House 2022
House 2022
House of OriginHouse of Origin
Outdoor living with repurposed timber privacy screen and chunky BBQ bench. Fiona Susanto
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
South West
South West
Compagnie DCompagnie D
Catherine Matthys
This is an example of a small romantic courtyard terrace in Perth.
Addition/Remodel of Historic House in Palo Alto
Addition/Remodel of Historic House in Palo Alto
Cathy Schwabe ArchitectureCathy Schwabe Architecture
View from the addition towards the library (former living room) with new courtyard with deck between. Cathy Schwabe Architecture Photo by David Wakely. Contractor: Young & Burton, Inc.
Mid Century Modern - Eichler Renovation
Mid Century Modern - Eichler Renovation
Urbanism DesignsUrbanism Designs
Atrium - AFTER
This is an example of a medium sized retro courtyard terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Villa "vis-à-vis"
Villa "vis-à-vis"
hdg Architekten BDAhdg Architekten BDA
Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with a water feature and a pergola.
Diesel's House
Diesel's House
SymbiosphereSymbiosphere
Diesel's House started with a very simple brief for a "U-shaped" house to provide privacy from neighbouring houses, bring the outdoors in, and have the informality, quirkiness and fun of a 1960's beach house. By wrapping the house around a courtyard on three sides and having a covered deck to the north, all rooms open onto a private outdoor green space. Views expand across the courtyard to the back yard and sky making spaces feel very generous. The house captures sea breezes in Summer and the sun in Winter; the occupants are comfortably connected to the time of day, the seasons and their environment. Passive solar design, natural ventilation supplemented by ceiling fans, solar energy and rainwater capture, and reuse of building materials all act to reduce environmental footprint. Diesel's house demonstrates that a suburban house in a subtropical climate does not have to be "heavy" on the environment.
Nihon-Inspired Contemporary
Nihon-Inspired Contemporary
Richard Salpietra Architect, Inc.Richard Salpietra Architect, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard ground level terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Терраса и дом
Терраса и дом
ПАЛЕКС дома из клееного брусаПАЛЕКС дома из клееного бруса
Терраса дома из клееного бруса АЛЯСКА Архитектор Александр Петунин Строительство ПАЛЕКС дома из клееного бруса Мебель интерьер - хозяева дома
Photo of a medium sized rural courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Moscow with a roof extension.
Brown Street, Newtown
Brown Street, Newtown
Create ConstructionCreate Construction
WINNER- NSW HIA Spec Home of the Year 2014 FINALIST- Australia HIA Spec Home of the Year 2014
This is an example of a small classic courtyard terrace in Sydney with no cover.
Patio
Patio
Pacific West BuildersPacific West Builders
Patio and outdoor living space
Photo of a medium sized modern courtyard ground level terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Albizia Perfection
Albizia Perfection
Union3Union3
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard terrace in Other with a living wall.
Grace of light
Grace of light
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
Inspiration for a large modern courtyard terrace in Valencia with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Grace of light
Grace of light
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
Photo of a large modern courtyard terrace in Valencia with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
A design with multiple personalities, Zen and religions
A design with multiple personalities, Zen and religions
Oliver Interior DesignOliver Interior Design
Oliver Chung, Ting Chung
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard terrace in Other with no cover.
Необычная веранда (и терраса) к Необычному Дому (проект "Фазенда-лайф")
Необычная веранда (и терраса) к Необычному Дому (проект "Фазенда-лайф")
Марк Чупров / CHM architectМарк Чупров / CHM architect
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic courtyard first floor wood railing terrace in Moscow with a pergola.

Courtyard 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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