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Large Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Photo of a large retro back terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
1973 A. Quincy Jones, Holmby Hills
1973 A. Quincy Jones, Holmby Hills
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1973 Holmby Hills home designed by midcentury architect A. Quincy Jones. Interiors furnished by Linea president, Guy Cnop, using pieces from Ligne Roset, Baleri Italia, Driade, Serralunga and more. (Available at the Los Angeles showroom)
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Created a multi-level outdoor living space to match the mid-century modern style of the home with upper deck and lower patio. Porcelain pavers create a clean pattern to offset the modern furniture, which is neutral in color and simple in shape to balance with the bold-colored accents.
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
Lacy Keller InteriorsLacy Keller Interiors
HomeStar Video Tours
Photo of a large retro back terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Zach Savage Homes, LLCZach Savage Homes, LLC
Amy Johnston Harper
Inspiration for a large midcentury back terrace in Austin with a roof extension.
Bridle Trails Remodel
Bridle Trails Remodel
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
This is an example of a large retro back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
Continuing through plantings of lavender and thyme, bluestone pavers lead to a generous, cantilevered deck. The fire bowl itself perches on a bluestone plinth.
Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Pool view of whole house exterior remodel
Photo of a large midcentury ground level metal railing terrace in San Diego with feature lighting.
Outdoor BBQ
Outdoor BBQ
Peninsula Building MaterialsPeninsula Building Materials
Ammirato Construction Pacific Ashlar Metamorphic Slate goes perfectly with the bark in the area behind the bbq.
Large retro back terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Indoor-outdoor courtyard, living room in mid-century-modern home. Living room with expansive views of the San Francisco Bay, with wood ceilings and floor to ceiling sliding doors. Courtyard with round dining table and wicker patio chairs, orange lounge chair and wood side table. Large potted plants on teak deck tiles in the Berkeley hills, California.
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Inspiration for a large midcentury back terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
Deck Built Photo
Large retro back terrace in Portland with no cover.
Total Home Rehabilitation of , Denver, CO
Total Home Rehabilitation of , Denver, CO
KE Interiors, Inc.KE Interiors, Inc.
A sleek front door and new courtyard fence add some much needed privacy and style to this mid century home. The horizontal lines of the fence and front door windows echo the horizontal lines used throughout the house. Photo by Adrian Kinney
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
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Large midcentury back ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Ratio House
Ratio House
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
Large midcentury terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Design ideas for a large retro back terrace in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover.
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A cozy and luxury outdoor fireplace area.
Design ideas for a large retro back ground level terrace in San Francisco with a fireplace.
Mangaris Deck with vegetable garden view
Mangaris Deck with vegetable garden view
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Katrina L. Coombs Vibrant pillow accents the rich honey-hued Mangaris deck.
This is an example of a large retro back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
East Bay Home
East Bay Home
Workroom CWorkroom C
Pool deck off of main house overlooking a canyon in the East Bay. Photos by Eric Zepeda Studio
Large midcentury side terrace in San Francisco with a water feature and no cover.
Shaded Pool Lounge - North View
Shaded Pool Lounge - North View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.

Large Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury 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 midcentury 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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