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Medium Sized Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Batu decking
This is an example of a medium sized classic side terrace in San Francisco.
MILAN
MILAN
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : Romain Ricard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side ground level metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Jamestown Deck Project
Jamestown Deck Project
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A beautiful bluestone patio and IPE deck in Jamestown, RI. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild
Photo of a medium sized traditional side ground level wood railing terrace in Providence with a roof extension.
Key Biscayne Beach House
Key Biscayne Beach House
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
A lot of creativity to bring this kitchen - bbq area outside without being seen from the living room area and minimum space. Custom made counter to accommodate all appliances, white hard ceramic for outdoor, custom made bench with storage for outdoor pillows and umbrellas. Wood partition for spices and pergola with white aluminum frame. Rolando Diaz Photographer
Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized country side terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
ShoootinShoootin
Robert Ferdinand
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Scottfield Balcony Railing
Scottfield Balcony Railing
Ornamental Elegance by All WeatherOrnamental Elegance by All Weather
Photo of a medium sized traditional side terrace in Salt Lake City with no cover.
Raffia
Raffia
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style side terrace in Cornwall with no cover.
Ipe deck with horizontal stainless steel cable
Ipe deck with horizontal stainless steel cable
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Portland with no cover.
Clovelly House
Clovelly House
Bawtree Design | Architecture + InteriorsBawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
Camilla Quiddington
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Sydney with an awning and a bbq area.
Well Traveled Modern Asheville
Well Traveled Modern Asheville
UserUser
This addition of a cypress and polycarbonite covered deck add 6 months to outdoor entertaining.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro side terrace in Other with a pergola and a potted garden.
Traditional Villa gets glammed up!
Traditional Villa gets glammed up!
Alpha 1 BuildersAlpha 1 Builders
This part of the extension creates the all-important indoor-outdoor living from the kitchen out to the entertainer's deck. what a lovely place to sit and enjoy a wine with friends whilst waiting for the bbq to grill.
Campbell
Campbell
Canberra DecksCanberra Decks
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Leaside Project
Leaside Project
Curbz Landscaping Inc.Curbz Landscaping Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Toronto with a fire feature and no cover.
Privatterrasse in Bad Homburg - Terrassendielen
Privatterrasse in Bad Homburg - Terrassendielen
CedralCedral
Gemütlichen Sommerabenden steht nichts mehr im Wege.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with no cover and feature lighting.
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in Other with a pergola.
Srinivas Property
Srinivas Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Photography: Bill Burk, bill@beburk.com
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side terrace in Portland with no cover.
Tinson Residence
Tinson Residence
Urbanleaf LandscapesUrbanleaf Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in San Francisco with a pergola.
Before and After Photos
Before and After Photos
Gildehaus Construction LLCGildehaus Construction LLC
Home Entrance Back View - After Photos taken by Gildehaus Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side terrace in St Louis with no cover.
Hillside Contemporary Home Outdoor Entertainment
Hillside Contemporary Home Outdoor Entertainment
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Ipe decking; outdoor kitchen; and comfortable seating around a firepit create a perfect outdoor area for entertaining. Jim Bartsch Photography; Wade Davis Architecture; Interiors and material design choices by owner.

Medium Sized Side 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 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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