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Deck Addition
Deck Addition
Turn Key RemodelTurn Key Remodel
Example of a deck made with composite treated wood and a white railing installed with led lights.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back private and first floor mixed railing terrace in Orange County with no cover.
HideAway Edge
HideAway Edge
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Trex Toasted Sand Deck with HideAway Screens (Dash Design) and Westbury Railing with Drink Rail
Photo of a medium sized back private and ground level metal railing terrace in Other with no cover.
Retractable Canopy, Cincinnati
Retractable Canopy, Cincinnati
ShadeFXShadeFX
ShadeFX customized a 10’ x 16’ shade structure and manual retractable canopy for a rooftop terrace in Cincinnati. The sleek black frame matches seamlessly with the renovation while protecting the homeowners from the afternoon sun.
Terasse
Terasse
FRIDA plantFRIDA plant
Design ideas for a contemporary private metal railing terrace in Stuttgart.
Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel
Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel
Rexford DesignRexford Design
Small contemporary back private and first floor wire cable railing terrace in San Francisco.
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.
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
Waterfront Rear Porch Deck
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Small beach style back private and first floor wood railing terrace in Other with a roof extension.
WASHINGTON WAY
WASHINGTON WAY
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Residential: Covered Deck with Enchanted River View.
Residential: Covered Deck with Enchanted River View.
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
The owner of the charming family home wanted to cover the old pool deck converted into an outdoor patio to add a dried and shaded area outside the home. This newly covered deck should be resistant, functional, and large enough to accommodate friends or family gatherings without a pole blocking the splendid river view.
Under Construction: Laguna Beach Deck Remodel
Under Construction: Laguna Beach Deck Remodel
Way Of Life ConstructionWay Of Life Construction
Under construction in Laguna Beach: a 1,300 sqft deck remodel. Our clients have added projects on top of the original scope of work, and we can’t blame them! This build is going to look awesome once completed. Building a deck out of Ipe is not easy. Not only do we have create the grooves for the clips, but each cut and routed groove needs sealer before it’s installed. Our clients wanted to use 6-inch boards. In order for us to not have any cupping on the ends, we did not want to a groove to go all the way through, so instead we put our grooves only where the clips will go in. Why Ipe? It's an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay, is 8 times harder than California Redwood, and is guaranteed for 20 years without preservatives. It's also one of the most flame-resistant decking materials.
Luxury Penthouse
Luxury Penthouse
Nicolás FotografíaNicolás Fotografía
www.nicolasfotografia.com
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof private terrace in Barcelona.
Bespoke Privacy Screen in Melbourne
Bespoke Privacy Screen in Melbourne
Halex ConstructionHalex Construction
Medium sized contemporary back private and ground level terrace in Melbourne with no cover.
Lantern Studio
Lantern Studio
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Set in the garden beside a traditional Dutch Colonial home in Wellesley, Flavin conceived this boldly modern retreat, built of steel, wood and concrete. The building is designed to engage the client’s passions for gardening, entertaining and restoring vintage Vespa scooters. The Vespa repair shop and garage are on the first floor. The second floor houses a home office and veranda. On top is a roof deck with space for lounging and outdoor dining, surrounded by a vegetable garden in raised planters. The structural steel frame of the building is left exposed; and the side facing the public side is draped with a mahogany screen that creates privacy in the building and diffuses the dappled light filtered through the trees. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
Azek Premiere deck
Azek Premiere deck
Machado Custom Projects inc.Machado Custom Projects inc.
Small modern back private terrace in Boston with no cover.
Scullion Residence
Scullion Residence
AMD ArchitectureAMD Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with no cover.
BALWYN NORTH_2
BALWYN NORTH_2
Whyte GardensWhyte Gardens
A row of waterhousias were placed along the boundary to create privacy. The design included a space for outdoor dining, a fireplace and an bar.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard private and ground level terrace in Melbourne with an awning.
HideAway Edge
HideAway Edge
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
New Trex Toasted Sand Deck with HideAway Screens (Dash Design) and Westbury Railing with Drink Rail
Inspiration for a medium sized back private and ground level metal railing terrace in Other with no cover.
Main Family Room Deck
Main Family Room Deck
Blueprint StudioBlueprint Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
A Covered Trex Composite Deck with Universal Motions Retractable Privacy Screens. Custom made railing, provided by the customer, and a unique mid-century fireplace to tie it together. The ceiling is finished with cedar tongue and groove and the project is topped with a metal standing seam roof. The project also includes Infratech header mounted heaters.
East Austin ADA Remodel For Disabled Veteran
East Austin ADA Remodel For Disabled Veteran
T-Square CompanyT-Square Company
The emergency deck showing steps and vertical platform in the down position.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back private terrace in Austin.

Grey 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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