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Large Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Mesa Residence & ADU
Contemporary Mesa Residence & ADU
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
The original house was demolished to make way for a two-story house on the sloping lot, with an accessory dwelling unit below. The upper level of the house, at street level, has three bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. The “great room” opens onto an ocean-view deck through two large pocket doors. The master bedroom can look through the living room to the same view. The owners, acting as their own interior designers, incorporated lots of color with wallpaper accent walls in each bedroom, and brilliant tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace. Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer
Pergola and Stamped Concrete Patio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Pergola and Stamped Concrete Patio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Large beach style back ground level mixed railing terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
Bay Head Beauty
Bay Head Beauty
Baine Contracting, Inc.Baine Contracting, Inc.
Beautiful Bay Head New Jersey Home remodeled by Baine Contracting. Photography by Osprey Perspectives.
This is an example of a large beach style terrace in New York with an outdoor shower and 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.
New Buffalo Lake House Exterior Deck and Outdoor Shower
New Buffalo Lake House Exterior Deck and Outdoor Shower
Belzowski Woodwork & DesignBelzowski Woodwork & Design
Inspiration for a large nautical back terrace in Chicago.
Mornington Addition
Mornington Addition
Sketch Building DesignSketch Building Design
Dana Beligan
Inspiration for a large nautical back terrace in Melbourne with a bar area.
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
North Oaks - Traditional Remodel
North Oaks - Traditional Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photography: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style back terrace in Minneapolis.
Provincetown Beach House
Provincetown Beach House
Peter McDonald ArchitectPeter McDonald Architect
Photos by Brian VanderBrink
Design ideas for a large coastal back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Railing - Beach Style
Railing - Beach Style
Mullet's Aluminum ProductsMullet's Aluminum Products
Photo of a large beach style roof terrace in Miami with no cover.
Naples Kenny
Naples Kenny
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCHerscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
Design ideas for a large coastal back terrace in Miami with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
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
This is an example of a large coastal back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
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.
To Infinity and Beyond
To Infinity and Beyond
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a large beach style back terrace in Minneapolis with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Montauk Residence
Montauk Residence
Abelow Sherman Architects LLCAbelow Sherman Architects LLC
Photo of a large coastal terrace in New York.
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.
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!
Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola
Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Photo of a large coastal back terrace in Birmingham with a roof extension.
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.
The Hamptons, New York
The Hamptons, New York
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Large coastal back terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen.

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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