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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.
Open Deck with a Screen Room Below
Open Deck with a Screen Room Below
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
Adding a screen room under an open deck is the perfect use of space! This outdoor living space is the best of both worlds. Having an open deck leading from the main floor of a home makes it easy to enjoy throughout the day and year. This custom space includes a concrete patio under the footprint of the deck and includes Heartlands custom screen room system to prevent bugs and pests from being a bother!
Deck
Deck
Fascella ConstructionFascella Construction
Outdoor decking offers a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living, providing a functional and stylish extension of your home's footprint.
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style roof private and rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with no cover.
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Notting Hill Roof Terrace
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
A naturalistic planting scheme for a roof terrace in Notting Hill. The drought tolerant planting provides year round interest and is a fantastic source of food for pollinators.
Deuxième partie de la terrasse
Deuxième partie de la terrasse
Arbo PaysagesArbo Paysages
Deuxième partie d'une terrasse en pin marron avec création d'un massif en traverse de pin à gauche et plantation de plante basse,massif déjà existant à droite. Pose de la clôture en bois et du gazon de plaquage.
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
Photo of a medium sized traditional roof private terrace in Paris.
Irvington Garden
Irvington Garden
ReCraftReCraft
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back private terrace in Portland with no cover.
Terasse
Terasse
FRIDA plantFRIDA plant
Design ideas for a contemporary private metal railing terrace in Stuttgart.
Custom Privacy Wall Deck with Gazabo
Custom Privacy Wall Deck with Gazabo
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
This deck had many design details with this resurface. The homeowner's of this deck wanted to change out their wood decking to a maintenance free products. We installed New Timbertech PVC Capped Composite Decking (Terrain Series - Silver Maple) with a picture frame in the center for a custom design feel. The deck is the perfect height for the hot tub. We then installed new roofing on the existing gazebo along with new roofing and an Aluminum Soffit Ceiling which matched the Westbury Railing (Tuscany Series - Bronze in color). My favorite parts is the inside corner stairs and of course the custom privacy wall we designed out of Westbury Railing Posts and Timbertech Fascia & Risers. This complete deck project turned out great and the homeowners could not be any happier.
Salon d'extérieur de la terrasse
Salon d'extérieur de la terrasse
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Small contemporary roof private and rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with an awning.
Denny-Blaine Outdoor Revival
Denny-Blaine Outdoor Revival
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Careful planning brought together all the elements of an enjoyable outdoor living space: plenty of room for comfortable seating, a new roof overhang with built-in heaters for chilly nights, and plenty of access to the season’s greenery. Photo by Meghan Montgomery.
Highbury
Highbury
Nice PoziNice Pozi
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back private and first floor wood railing terrace in Wellington with no cover.
Elevated Entertaining
Elevated Entertaining
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This ipe deck is complete with a modern tiled fireplace wall, a wood accent privacy wall, a beer fridge with a keg tap, cable railings, a louvered roof pergola, outdoor heaters and stunning outdoor lighting. The perfect space to entertain a party or relax and watch TV with the family.
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back private and first floor glass railing terrace in Sydney with a pergola.
Terrasse Mathurins
Terrasse Mathurins
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Small contemporary side private and rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with no cover.
Back Deck Remodel/Rebuild
Back Deck Remodel/Rebuild
Sacco Remodeling & PropertiesSacco Remodeling & Properties
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back private and first floor terrace in Other.
Modifica di un terrazzo esistente
Modifica di un terrazzo esistente
Giardino su misuraGiardino su misura
Pianificazione della scelta piante adatte a terrazzo posto a sud est ma in ombra a causa di palazzi limitrofi. Dopo la scelta delle piante si è proceduto alla scelta delle fioriere e del loro aspetto, infatti, si voleva fossero in sintonia con i gusti dei clienti e fosse un tutt'uno con il design degli interni dell'appartamento. Il risultato è stato far posare un pavimento in legno e su questo porre fioriere in alluminio e vasi in ceramica invetriata. Tutto risulta semplice e naturale e di facile manutenzione per il cliente.
Harrison South Penthouse
Harrison South Penthouse
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photography by Andrew Giammarco. Interior design by Ralston+Saar Interiors.
Small contemporary roof private terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Shuffling The Decks
Shuffling The Decks
Jaffe Architecture + InteriorsJaffe Architecture + Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive classic roof private and rooftop terrace in Chicago with no cover.

Green Private 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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