Grey Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

Under a fully automated bio-climatic pergola, a dining area and outdoor kitchen have been created on a raised composite deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with SubZero Wolf appliances, outdoor pizza oven, warming drawer, barbecue and sink, with a granite worktop. Heaters and screens help to keep the party going into the evening, as well as lights incorporated into the pergola, whose slats can open and close electronically. A decorative screen creates an enhanced backdrop and ties into the pattern on the 'decorative rug' around the firebowl.

Idlewylde

Unique Homestays

Small farmhouse back first floor wood railing terrace in Other with a pergola and fencing.

Inside Outside

Bright Green Garden

The old feather-board fence was renovated, clad with vertical battens and painted, making a smart backdrop for the plants. The vertical stripes and colour scheme reflect elements from within the house, to create a cohesive environment both inside and out. © Deb Cass

Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta

Boyce Design + Build

The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and a custom decorative metal railing that connects to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.

Sonoma in the City

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

Tony Soluri Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Chicago with a bbq area.

STYLING (for Three Birds Renovation + Tuabmans)

Studio 1 Interiors

Tim Robinson
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in Sydney with no cover and a bar area.

Decks

American Deck and Patio

Craig Westerman
Large classic back mixed railing terrace in Baltimore.

Cat Mountain

austin outdoor design

Strong modern lines lead visitors toward the front door in a visual invitation to enter, and lush, sprawling foliage spills into the clean contours of concrete and steel, creating a striking juxtaposition between natural and built elements. This photo was taken by Ryann Ford.

Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living

Collaborative Interior Design

The outdoor dining, sundeck and living room were added to the home, creating fantastic 3 season indoor-outdoor living spaces. The dining room and living room areas are roofed and screened with the sun deck left open.

Sammamish Outdoor Living and Backyard Makeover

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

Jimmy White Photography
Large traditional back terrace in Seattle with a bbq area.

LAKEVIEW [reno]

Omega Construction and Design, Inc.

Authentic Rocky Mountain Log Cabin

Chillcoots

Design ideas for a large rustic back terrace in Denver with a roof extension.

Sammamish Outdoor Entertaining

Sublime Garden Design, LLC

Sublime Garden Design
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.

Olana Drive

Hills & Grant

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Large contemporary back terrace in San Francisco.

Our Work

Paul McGillivray Homes ltd

Large traditional back terrace in Vancouver with a dock and no cover.

Spicewood Multi-Level Deck (TimberTech)

TimberTown

This deck and balcony uses a high-quality composite decking called TimberTech with a beautiful wood soffit and Cedar siding. Built by Caleb Wheeler at Centex Decks

The Courtyard

OneAbode Landscape Design

Small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with fencing.

Cable Railing & Cable Rail Systems

RailPro of Oregon, Inc.

Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Portland with no cover.

Telegraph Hill Cottage

GS Custom Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola and fencing.

Kiawah Island

Beth Webb Interiors

Emily Followill
This is an example of a traditional back terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension and feature lighting.

Grey Back 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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