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Medium Sized Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Boulder Modern Ranch
Boulder Modern Ranch
re:architecturere:architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized retro terrace in Denver with a roof extension.
Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye
Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back first floor terrace in Los Angeles.
Modern Blend | Custom Home
Modern Blend | Custom Home
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Reuben Krabbe Photography
This is an example of a medium sized retro back terrace in Vancouver with a roof extension.
Oakland Modern
Oakland Modern
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized retro back terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and no cover.
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
Photo of a medium sized retro back private and first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
Calle Del Mar
Calle Del Mar
VIDA BUILDING SYSTEMSVIDA BUILDING SYSTEMS
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Mid Century Modern Remodeling Design
Mid Century Modern Remodeling Design
MOONES Home, INC.MOONES Home, INC.
MOONEShome - Karin Narodny
Medium sized midcentury side terrace in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The circular composite deck has a cutout filled with beach pebbles for the gas fire feature. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back ground level terrace in Milwaukee.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Cable Railing Madison WI
Cable Railing Madison WI
Quigley DecksQuigley Decks
Quigley DecksFirst floor main entrance stairway with cable railing & 2nd floor balcony with cable railing Quigley Decks is a Madison, WI-based home improvement contractor specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and carpentry projects that make the outside of your home a more pleasing place to relax. We are pleased to service much of greater Wisconsin including Cottage Grove, De Forest, Fitchburg, Janesville, Lake Mills, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, the Dells area and more. We believe in solid workmanship and take great care in hand-selecting quality materials including Western Red Cedar, Ipe hardwoods and Trex, TimberTech and AZEK composites from select, southern Wisconsin vendors. Our goals are building quality and customer satisfaction. We ensure that no matter what the size of the job, it will be done right the first time and built to last.
SJW
SJW
open modeopen mode
The exterior deck is built at the same level as the interior so as to provide an easy flow from interior to exterior. As well as as extension of the dining room. Interior Design by Amy Terranova
Narrabundah - Duplex Extension
Narrabundah - Duplex Extension
Plan It GreenPlan It Green
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Canberra - Queanbeyan with no cover.
Business in the front, Party in the back
Business in the front, Party in the back
Rogan Nash Architects LtdRogan Nash Architects Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back terrace in Auckland with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Canterbury
Canterbury
CCI RenovationsCCI Renovations
CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos - Ema Peter Featured on the cover of the June/July 2012 issue of Homes and Living magazine this interpretation of mid century modern architecture wow's you from every angle. The name of the home was coined "L'Orange" from the homeowners love of the colour orange and the ingenious ways it has been integrated into the design.
Modern - Sherman Lake view
Modern - Sherman Lake view
HSL Building Company, LLCHSL Building Company, LLC
Modern Lake House with expansive views and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the pristine location in Sherman Connecticut.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury terrace in New York with feature lighting.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized retro side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a roof extension and a living wall.
makai
makai
OTO DesignOTO Design
Modern design and time-honored techniques meld seamlessly in the Makai House, a 3000-square-foot custom home designed to strategically fit on an existing footprint, located a stone’s throw from the Fauntleroy ferry dock in West Seattle. A courtyard in the rear of the house, a covered patio, and the front beach are all physically and visually connected, creating dynamic indoor-outdoor living, constantly changing with the seasons and the times of the day. Project Team | Lindal Home Architectural Designer | OTO Design Landscape Design | Board & Vellum General Contractor | Schaefer Construction Photography | Kevin Scott
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover and a fire feature.
Residential: Bespoke Mid-Century Home – Pergolas for Windy Areas.
Residential: Bespoke Mid-Century Home – Pergolas for Windy Areas.
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
Spring in Florida brings beautiful blue skies, bright sunny days, and a strong breeze. If your home has an outdoor space with a pool and entertainment area, you might want to shelter it and your guests from the overbearing Florida sun and stormy winds with hurricane-rated pergolas for windy areas.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized retro back terrace in Brisbane with a fire feature and no cover.

Medium Sized 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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