Eclectic Terrace Ideas and Designs

This deck creates an easy flow from the kitchen, outdoors to the deck then the patio, then the garden. Without a railing, it feels like a "raft" floating above the patio and lush greenery of this terraced yard. Made from locally sourced black locust wood and cedar, with steps of granite curb stones salvaged from a New Hampshire highway. The shelves were designed to create open screening from a neighbors yard and driveway and house a changing collection of small plants, artifacts, and stones.

Parker Remodel

Ward+Blake Architects

Paul Warchol
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian back terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.

Grove City, OH, Timbertech Deck

Archadeck - Columbus

This stunning multi-level deck in Grove City, OH, was built using Timbertech decking in Silver Maple with a complimentary picture frame border, parting boards and fascia trim in Brown Oak. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Columbus.

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Aristo Sapphire - 650 Sq.ft

INC Design Studio

Freedom in design is every designer’s fantasy, especially if that is the brief from the client. This was our kick start with this huge private terrace; rare in Mumbai suburbs and yet our clients were fortunate enough to own this beautiful space. The very first proposed layout was executed and zoned with a sheltered wooden deck to enjoy the outdoors on drizzly days. The pinstriped awning was cleverly installed to camouflage spikes used to keep pigeons at bay. A faux rustic window sourced from an antique wood mart in ChorBazar was refurbished and incorporated with solid bird cages and hand-painted trees and birds to form a serene perspective. This nearly neutral mix forms a contrasting background to dark rattan cane furniture with block-coloured cushions in ‘Sunbrella Fabrics’ accompanying various hues. Lights are a great way to add that dramatic touch to your space and provide the option to create multiple ambiences. The soft ambient lighting delivers the perfect atmosphere for cozy barbeques. Customized artwork and creative arrangements make this outdoor as warm and comfortable as their plush interiors. A carefully zoned terrace garden is incomplete without plantations which were well thought of considering the humid climate and maintenance aspect for convenience. Low maintenance plants like Bougainvillea, Ivy, White Champa, Adeniums and Ferns were highly recommended by our in-house landscaping expert. This vibrant rooftop is an ideal cocoon in Mumbai’s active hustle!

North Bondi Designer Home

Rebecca Lu Photography

Rebecca Lu
Bohemian back terrace in Sydney.

Centreville De Deck

Sweetwater Design

The deck offers a blend of mid-century, new, antique and re-purposed furnishings. A variety of finishes and textures create an eclectic and timeless look. Enjoy morning coffee on the deep seating pieces, sun worship on the sleek concrete chaise, napping on the hammock, cocktails at the butcher block bar and fine dining under the sail all while embracing nature.

Bloor West Village Backyard Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian back terrace in Toronto.

After

TDS Custom Construction

Custom railing on refurbished deck
Bohemian terrace in Other.

Decks with a view

Feeney Inc.

DesignRail® aluminum railings with CableRail infill. Photo courtesy of Bob Kody, Envision Homes
Inspiration for a bohemian terrace in San Francisco.

Scarsdale Deck

LDAW Landscape Architecture, PC

New composite deck with cable rails and a complete landscape
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back terrace in New York with an awning.

Hoboken Fire House Residence

Wills Design Associates

Medium sized eclectic back terrace in New York with a fire feature and no cover.

Screened Deck Barboursville

Everman Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a bohemian terrace in Huntington.

Westerville, OH, TimberTech Deck Addition

Archadeck - Columbus

This custom deck called for low-maintenance decking from TimberTech’s Legacy collection, in rich Mocha. Homeowners are seeing the many benefits of using low-maintenance materials these days. This TimberTech deck will resist sun fading and other sorts of damage from high traffic and impact. Unlike its wood counterparts, the deck will not require annual maintenance in sanding, staining, sealing, or painting, and it will remain beautiful for many years to come. For a more polished aesthetic, we utilized a perpendicular parting board, where regular seams would have existed. These are the sorts of custom touches you can expect when working with Archadeck of Columbus!

Kensington Roof Terrace

The London Gardener Ltd

Soft and wild planting using a mix of herbs combined with a hot colour pallet. A mix of elements was used to give a boho look and relaxed feel to this small terrace. Every leaf and petal had to earn their place as the space was seen through large glass doors leading from a home office. Black trailing Suffinia were mixed with orange and red Begonias, Sage, Thyme and Rosemary. Tall Olive trees gave a little height and interest to the design.

Warren Street Deck in Tribeca

Lena Lalvani, Custom Closet Designer

Lena Lalvani
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof terrace in New York with no cover.

Caisson Studios– Interior Designer Los Angeles

Caisson Studios

Design ideas for a large bohemian roof terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.

VILLA APPIA ANTICA 2/2

MOHAMED KEILANI

Photo of an eclectic terrace in Other.

Loft Paris - 70m2

User

Eclectic terrace in Paris.

My Houzz: A Treehouse-Like Dwelling in Los Angeles

Carolyn Reyes

Eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design an eclectic 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 eclectic 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.

Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover.

United Kingdom

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