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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.
Douglas fir deck
Douglas fir deck
Liberty HomesLiberty Homes
Design ideas for a large rustic back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Kitchen Renovation and Addition
Kitchen Renovation and Addition
Built Tough Construction of North GeorgiaBuilt Tough Construction of North Georgia
Large modern back terrace in Atlanta with a potted garden and no cover.
Kips Bay 2016
Kips Bay 2016
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Patio/Deck
Patio/Deck
JL Exterior Construction & RemodelingJL Exterior Construction & Remodeling
Photo of a large classic back terrace in Other with no cover.
44PL
44PL
Joeb Moore & PartnersJoeb Moore & Partners
© David Sundberg/Esto
Large contemporary terrace in New York with no cover.
Locavore Dinner in Sonoma
Locavore Dinner in Sonoma
Elsie Green House & HomeElsie Green House & Home
Farm style is all about the beauty of the everyday, and these French chocolate jars are a perfect way to create an outdoor dinner tablescape. Photo by Thomas Kuoh
Curved multi-level deck
Curved multi-level deck
Stump's Decks and PorchesStump's Decks and Porches
D & L Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.
PVC deck with Glass and Aluminium Railings
PVC deck with Glass and Aluminium Railings
M.E ContractingM.E Contracting
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Deck Scapes
Deck Scapes
Palette Pro Painting & RenovationPalette Pro Painting & Renovation
Photo of a large back terrace in New York with no cover.
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Large, award winning, raised deck with built-in seating, lighting, and a large fire pit. Design and Construction by Decks by Kiefer. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer)
Trex Composite Decking
Trex Composite Decking
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Trex composite decking
Design ideas for a large classic back terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
NYC Roof Garden: Terrace Composite Deck, Planter Boxes, Container Garden, Plants
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This wrap-around NYC roof garden design in the West Village features a custom-built planter 15'x30' made of red cedar and filled with a lush mix of evergreens, spiral junipers, and flowers. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Lewes Beach Residence
Lewes Beach Residence
Archology, LLCArchology, LLC
The view to the stairs, kind of looks like an endless deck or a very dangerous situation.
Inspiration for a large beach style roof terrace in Other with no cover.
Revelry at the penthouse
Revelry at the penthouse
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
Lounge at the bar area with a signature Kimera Fire table, Frosted glass for privacy.
Photo of a large contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and no cover.
Tuckahoe Tiered Deck and Patio
Tuckahoe Tiered Deck and Patio
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Large classic back metal railing terrace in Richmond with a fireplace and no cover.
Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage
Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
Inspiration for a large traditional back first floor mixed railing terrace in New York with no cover.
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.
Einfamilienhaus in NRW
Einfamilienhaus in NRW
FALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGNFALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGN
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Dortmund with a fireplace and no cover.
Oakview Encino
Oakview Encino
Audio Pro Direct IncAudio Pro Direct Inc
Home Theater
Large modern back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.

Large Terrace with No Cover 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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