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Green Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Design ideas for a small modern side terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Gartengestaltung nach Feng Shui 2
Gartengestaltung nach Feng Shui 2
FENG SHUI & LIVINGFENG SHUI & LIVING
Kadri Reichard für FENG SHUI & LIVING
Photo of a large world-inspired side terrace in Hamburg.
Casa Abierta
Casa Abierta
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
From KUBE Architecture: "They [owners] wanted a house of openness and light, where their children could be free to explore and play independently, still within view of their parents. The solution was to create a courtyard house, with large sliding glass doors to bring the inside out and outside in." Greg Powers Photography Contractor: Housecraft
Greenwood, Mar Vista
Greenwood, Mar Vista
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Medium sized bohemian side ground level metal railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
English High Bank Waterfront. Camano Island WA
English High Bank Waterfront. Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Deck off of main level study. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Black Aluminum Cable Deck Railing Vancouver, WA
Black Aluminum Cable Deck Railing Vancouver, WA
Cable Railing DirectCable Railing Direct
To make the most of a small yard, this homeowner laid down a long wood deck, perfectly accented by a bronze aluminum cable railing system.
This is an example of a medium sized classic side terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Candido interno milanese
Candido interno milanese
Ilaria PagnanIlaria Pagnan
Ilaria Pagnan © 2015 Houzz
Vintage side terrace in Venice with a pergola.
Noe Valley Custom Carpentry
Noe Valley Custom Carpentry
The Urban BuilderThe Urban Builder
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Sitzecke
Sitzecke
Wind und Wasser - Feng Shui BeratungWind und Wasser - Feng Shui Beratung
Eine gemütliche Sitzecke mit Decken, Kissen und Pflanzen im Außenbereich wurde geschaffen, um den goldenen Herbst in vollen Zügen genießen zu können.
SJW FuturePOD
SJW FuturePOD
St James WhittingSt James Whitting
Marian Riabic
This is an example of a small contemporary side terrace in Sydney with a potted garden and no cover.
Living Walls
Living Walls
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Design ideas for a small modern side terrace in Miami with a living wall and a pergola.
Seaside Modern
Seaside Modern
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
Nestled amongst the sandy dunes of Cape Cod, Seaside Modern is a custom home that proudly showcases a modern beach house style. This new construction home draws inspiration from the classic architectural characteristics of the area, but with a contemporary house design, creating a custom built home that seamlessly blends the beauty of New England house styles with the function and efficiency of modern house design.
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in Other with a pergola.
Faircloth Backyard & Patio
Faircloth Backyard & Patio
TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.
Medium sized classic side terrace in San Diego with no cover.
A place to sit in the sun
A place to sit in the sun
UserUser
Afternoon tea on a lovely decked terrace, Dartmouth, South Devon. Photo Styling Jan Cadle, Colin Cadle Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse side terrace in Devon with a pergola.
Umbau eines alten Hühnerstalls in eine Wohnung
Umbau eines alten Hühnerstalls in eine Wohnung
buerobaumann ARCHITEKTURbuerobaumann ARCHITEKTUR
Gartenansicht der Wohnung nach dem Umbau
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse side terrace in Cologne with a water feature and no cover.
Robust Porch / Deck Railing in Cleveland Heights, OH
Robust Porch / Deck Railing in Cleveland Heights, OH
American Porch, LLCAmerican Porch, LLC
This bold balustrade system is used on the deck, stairs, entry, and over the covered entry on this beautiful Ohio home. The 6" class 4-piece Porch Rail System and 3 1/2 x 26" Revival Porch Spindles are some of our best-selling combinations. What do you think?
Victorian Farmhouse
Victorian Farmhouse
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized country side terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Leila Seppa PhotographyLeila Seppa Photography
Deck in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
Design ideas for a large rustic side terrace in San Francisco.
Rustic hot tub
Rustic hot tub
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
On the deck is a rustic redwood hot tub for a deep soak or invigorating spa - a glass of wine at twilight goes hand-in-glove with this tranquil setting.

Green Side 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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