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The Colony House
The Colony House
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
Leland Gebhardt
Photo of a large back terrace in Phoenix with a fire feature and no cover.
El Camino Condo
El Camino Condo
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photography
Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola and a bar area.
Trex Composite Decking.
Trex Composite Decking.
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Built in Winchester, VA for the Trex Company. Low level deck allows for alternate design elements such as wide cascading steps, planter boxes, and custom benches. Notice use of mutiple material colors.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
This is an example of a large modern roof rooftop terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Seaside Deck
Seaside Deck
Peter McDonald ArchitectPeter McDonald Architect
Large nautical terrace in Boston.
Montauk Residence
Montauk Residence
Abelow Sherman Architects LLCAbelow Sherman Architects LLC
Photo of a large coastal terrace in New York.
The Wade
The Wade
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Design ideas for a large classic roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Raleigh with a potted garden and no cover.
Composite Deck, Covered Outdoor Kitchen Oasis with Vertical Aluminum Railing
Composite Deck, Covered Outdoor Kitchen Oasis with Vertical Aluminum Railing
River City RemodelingRiver City Remodeling
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Boscastle Road
Boscastle Road
Finkernagel Ross GmbHFinkernagel Ross GmbH
This is an example of a large contemporary back terrace in London.
Nautical-Greenwood
Nautical-Greenwood
Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.
The dock out on the lake with plenty of room for everyone.
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Atlanta with a dock and an awning.
Viola E
Viola E
Prodigy Homes Inc.Prodigy Homes Inc.
Karen Jackson Photography
Large contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Wave House
Wave House
Mark Dziewulski ArchitectMark Dziewulski Architect
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a water feature and a roof extension.
E 49th St, Midtown East, NYC
E 49th St, Midtown East, NYC
New York DecksNew York Decks
This is an example of a large modern roof terrace in New York with no cover.
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The Third Floor Balcony is Accessed from the Master Bedroom and Overlooks the Pool Below. Perfect for Watching the South Florida Sunrise.
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof terrace in Miami with a roof extension.
Composite Decking - Guildford, Surrey
Composite Decking - Guildford, Surrey
EnviroBuildEnviroBuild
Hyperion Pioneer decking in Walnut
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in London with no cover.
Custom two-level composite deck
Custom two-level composite deck
Sacco Remodeling & PropertiesSacco Remodeling & Properties
24 x 20 two level deck with integrated seating.
This is an example of a large classic back terrace in Other.
Viola E
Viola E
Prodigy Homes Inc.Prodigy Homes Inc.
Karen Jackson Photography
Photo of a large contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Aspen Lakes Ranch
Aspen Lakes Ranch
Aspen Design RoomAspen Design Room
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in Denver with a dock and no cover.
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Contemporain Terrasse En Bois Et Balcon
Design ideas for a large contemporary back terrace in Grenoble with a potted garden and a roof extension.

Large Blue 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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