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Large Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Photo of a large retro back terrace in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Large retro back terrace in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover.
White Plains Deck Makeover
White Plains Deck Makeover
Austin Gray Design GroupAustin Gray Design Group
Large retro back terrace in New York with an awning.
Ratio House
Ratio House
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
Large midcentury terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Outdoor BBQ
Outdoor BBQ
Peninsula Building MaterialsPeninsula Building Materials
Ammirato Construction's use of K2's Pacific Ashlar thin veneer, is beautifully displayed on many of the walls of this property.
Photo of a large retro back terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Billinkoff Architecture PLLCBillinkoff Architecture PLLC
Photo:Peter Murdock
This is an example of a large midcentury back terrace in New York with a roof extension.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Deck and access to hillside at rear of property at sunrise. Photo by Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a large midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles.
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.
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
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.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Detached deck looking back towards house from rear yard. Photo by Clark Dugger
Large retro back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Large midcentury back terrace in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
Renovation of a 60's bungalow
Renovation of a 60's bungalow
Yvonne Svensson Architectural ServicesYvonne Svensson Architectural Services
Expansive decking connected to kitchen and dine area to create a large entertaining area and adjacent to pool.
This is an example of a large midcentury back ground level terrace in Adelaide.
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Photo of a large midcentury terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House
1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.
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.
Mountview
Mountview
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
Photographer: Mitchell Fong
This is an example of a large retro back terrace in Wollongong with an awning and a bar area.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
This is an example of a large midcentury back terrace in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover.
Bruce Carey Makeover Project
Bruce Carey Makeover Project
Stanley PhotoStanley Photo
Photo by Travis Stanley
Photo of a large retro terrace in Portland.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The steel and willow roofed pergola creates a shady dining "room" and some respite from the sun.
Inspiration for a large midcentury back ground level metal railing 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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