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Green Ground Level 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
Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk
ThermoWood Iroko Hardwood Cladding
ThermoWood Iroko Hardwood Cladding
QTD Ltd - The Timber SpecialistsQTD Ltd - The Timber Specialists
Contemporary ground level terrace in Berkshire.
Swing French Patio Doors Lead to Custom Ground-level Deck
Swing French Patio Doors Lead to Custom Ground-level Deck
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back ground level terrace in Sacramento with no cover.
Bruce
Bruce
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
This outdoor space celebrates all of the attributes of our client’s beautiful, landscaped garden. Featuring Millboard decking boards, a product which is hand-moulded from original timber, then hand-coloured to recreate the warm authentic look of timber. The insulated Solarspan pergola compliments the space with its contemporary design embracing a sense of enclosure and keeping the space cool in the warmer months.
Grey Porch & Hot Tub in Oak Isle, NC
Grey Porch & Hot Tub in Oak Isle, NC
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Design ideas for a coastal back ground level all railing terrace in Wilmington with no cover.
La Tourne - Terrasse Bois
La Tourne - Terrasse Bois
CréaTerrasseCréaTerrasse
- Terrasse de 17m2 réalisée en lames de pin US en double structure, posée sur plots réglables.
Photo of a small modern back ground level terrace in Bordeaux with no cover.
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Outdoor kitchen complete with grill, refrigerators, sink, and ceiling heaters. Wood soffits add to a warm feel. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Front entry deck creating an outdoor room for the main living area. The exterior siding is natural cedar and the roof is a standing seam metal roofing system with custom design integral gutters.
Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back private and ground level glass railing terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Lafayette
Lafayette
HALLETT & Co.HALLETT & Co.
Custom sliding doors provide direct access from the home's main living areas to the additional seating and dining area on the deck. The bamboo wall provides a textural visual barrier to the residential street and is in a planter designed to match an original one found at the front of the house. | Photography by Atlantic Archives
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Backyard Deck Design
Medium sized contemporary back ground level glass railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
La Jolla Patio Deck
La Jolla Patio Deck
Design Appruv, Inc.Design Appruv, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back ground level terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Pergola and Stamped Concrete Patio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Pergola and Stamped Concrete Patio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Large beach style back ground level mixed railing terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Rustic Modern Pod Home
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Boat House
This is an example of a rustic back ground level terrace with a dock and a pergola.
Maison V Villennes sur seine
Maison V Villennes sur seine
Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & LuberonOlivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon
Olivier Chabaud
Medium sized rural back ground level terrace in Paris with a fire feature and no cover.
Education Hill Addition Deck
Education Hill Addition Deck
ArchiUS Architecture + DesignArchiUS Architecture + Design
The covered, composite deck with ceiling heaters and gas connection, provides year-round outdoor living.
Design ideas for a traditional back private and ground level terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Timbertech Reserve Driftwood and Soffit Lights
Timbertech Reserve Driftwood and Soffit Lights
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
This was a complete tear off and rebuild of this new deck. Timbertech came out with a new series and new colors for 2020 this February. The homeowners wanted a maintenance free deck and chose the new stuff! The decking color they picked with their blue house was Timbertech’s Reserve Collection in the Driftwood Color. We then decided to add white railing from Westbury Tuscany Series to match the trim color on the house. We built this deck next to the hot tub with a removable panel so there is room to access the mechanical of the hot tub when needed. One thing they asked for which took some research is a low voltage light that could be installed on the side of the deck’s fascia that would aim into the yard for the dog in the night. We then added post cap lights from Westbury and Timbertech Riser lights for the stairs. The complete Deck Lighting looks great and is a great touch. The deck had Freedom Privacy Panels installed below the deck to the ground with the Boardwalk Style in the White color. The complete deck turned out great and this new decking is amazing. Perfect deck for this house and family. The homeowners will love it for many years.
Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021
Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Trex is once again excited to sponsor HGTV® Smart Home Giveaway 2021. This year's home is located in the vibrant coastal community of Naples, Florida. Designed to inspire a life well-lived, HGTV Smart Home showcases Trex at its best. The home's innovative outdoor space features our premium Transcend® decking in Havana Gold, a beautiful blend of caramel and honey hues; Signature® Rod Rail railing in Charcoal Black; Trex® Deck Lighting™ recessed lights; cabinetry in the stunning color of Tardis Blue from Trex® Outdoor Kitchens™; and our new Trex® Pergola™ Shadow model with a custom designed canopy.
Loveland Pergola
Loveland Pergola
TruFinishTruFinish
beautiful painted pergola with custom railing
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back ground level wood railing terrace in Denver with a pergola.
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.

Green Ground Level 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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