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Large Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Deck Cable Railing System - East Hampton, NY
Deck Cable Railing System - East Hampton, NY
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Beach house with expansive outdoor living spaces and cable railings custom made by Keuka studios for the deck, rooftop deck stairs, and crows nest. Cable Railing - Keuka Studios Ithaca Style made of aluminum and powder coated. www.Keuka-Studios.com Builder - Perello Design Build
Hermosa Beach Custom
Hermosa Beach Custom
Hudson HomeHudson Home
Design ideas for a large beach style roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
This is an example of a large nautical back terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
Retractable Shade, Cape Cod
ShadeFXShadeFX
Cape Associates, Inc. completed this backyard bliss by covering an attached pergola with a 12’ x 16’ retractable shade. Rope driven, the homeowners can extend the Sunbrella Taupe fabric without knocking fresh lobster rolls off the table.
Whale Rock
Whale Rock
SR Fine Home BuildersSR Fine Home Builders
Architect: Andreozzi Architecture / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography
Photo of a large beach style back terrace in Providence.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Bromley Caldari Architects PCBromley Caldari Architects PC
Design ideas for a large nautical back terrace in New York with no cover.
Waterfront Dream
Waterfront Dream
Heather Garrett DesignHeather Garrett Design
The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler
Little Balboa Island
Little Balboa Island
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Mark Lohman Photography
This is an example of a large beach style roof terrace in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Rear deck - night
Rear deck - night
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a large coastal back terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Rooftop Outdoor Kitchen
Rooftop Outdoor Kitchen
Smart Shade StructuresSmart Shade Structures
This private outdoor rooftop deck was made complete with its summer kitchen under a Aerolux pergola. This remote control operated louvered pergola retracts and also tilts and rotates at your demand. This pergola was also customized with aluminum slat screens at the back.
Topaz, Balboa Island
Topaz, Balboa Island
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Builder: JENKINS construction Photography: Mol Goodman Architect: William Guidero
Photo of a large coastal roof terrace in Orange County with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Stainless Steel Cable Railing
Stainless Steel Cable Railing
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Design ideas for a large beach style roof terrace in Tampa with no cover.
Avalon Bayfront
Avalon Bayfront
Elizabeth AllsteadtElizabeth Allsteadt
3rd floor deck with firepit and hot tub
Inspiration for a large beach style roof terrace in Philadelphia with a fire feature.
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Massive entertaining space complete with lounge areas, dining areas and outdoor kitchen lead into top floor family area complete with home bar upstairs to take in the beautiful unobstructed ocean view. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar. DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com. Photography by Joel Silva
Shinnecock Hills
Shinnecock Hills
Pamela Glazer ArchitectPamela Glazer Architect
Pull up a chair and enjoy your friends & family while enjoying this fab view. On the right, you can see the barn doors which can close and protect diners from the elements while seated under heated lamps. Lovely!
Seattle - Overlooking Puget Sound
Seattle - Overlooking Puget Sound
Neu Construction, IncNeu Construction, Inc
Dane Meyer
Photo of a large beach style back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
La vigie du Sacré-Coeur
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace pergola offre un peu d'ombrage aux banquettes sur mesure
Photo of a large coastal roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Azek Decking and railing
Azek Decking and railing
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Beach house Deck and railing AZEK Benches and glass railing system by Azek
Inspiration for a large nautical back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Morgan Creek Estate
Morgan Creek Estate
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
This is an example of a large beach style side ground level terrace in Charleston with a fire feature and no cover.
Topaz, Balboa Island
Topaz, Balboa Island
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Builder: JENKINS construction Photography: Mol Goodman Architect: William Guidero
This is an example of a large beach style roof terrace in Orange County with a fireplace and a roof extension.

Large Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a coastal 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 coastal 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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