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Medium Sized Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Black Aluminum Cable Deck Railing Vancouver, WA
Black Aluminum Cable Deck Railing Vancouver, WA
Cable Railing DirectCable Railing Direct
To make the most of a small yard, this homeowner laid down a long wood deck, perfectly accented by a bronze aluminum cable railing system.
This is an example of a medium sized classic side terrace in Seattle with no cover.
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les plantations protègent du vis à vis du bâtiment d'en face sans trop enfermer l'espace
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Michael McKinzie ConstructionMichael McKinzie Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Keystone Timber Frame
Keystone Timber Frame
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Woodhouse The Timber Frame Company custom Post & Bean Mortise and Tenon Home. 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath with covered decks, main floor master, lock-off caretaker unit over 2-car garage. Expansive views of Keystone Ski Area, Dillon Reservoir, and the Ten-Mile Range.
Squantum Point Custom Manufactured House
Squantum Point Custom Manufactured House
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Medium sized side first floor metal railing terrace in Boston with a roof extension.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Photo of a medium sized retro side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
Deck Staining
Deck Staining
My Three Sons Professional PaintingMy Three Sons Professional Painting
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side terrace in Louisville with a roof extension.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.
Waterfront Cottage
Waterfront Cottage
b Architecture Studiob Architecture Studio
waterfront outdoor dining
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Boston with a pergola and feature lighting.
Haus WH
Haus WH
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln
Medium sized contemporary side terrace in Dusseldorf with a roof extension.
Greensburg, PA: Black Aluminum Cable Railing & Cable Infill
Greensburg, PA: Black Aluminum Cable Railing & Cable Infill
Stainless Cable & Railing, LLCStainless Cable & Railing, LLC
This customer-supplied wood frame was filled in with our cable and fittings installed vertically
This is an example of a medium sized rustic side terrace in Seattle.
Vepera Balcony Railing
Vepera Balcony Railing
Ornamental Elegance by All WeatherOrnamental Elegance by All Weather
Photo of a medium sized classic side terrace in Salt Lake City with no cover.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
DeJesus IndustriesDeJesus Industries
This 5,500 square foot estate in Dover, Massachusetts received an ultra luxurious mahogany boarded, wire railed, pergola and deck built exclusively by DEJESUS.
Fitzroy Renovation
Fitzroy Renovation
DE atelier ArchitectsDE atelier Architects
deck connecting the main rooms to each other and the garden
Medium sized modern side ground level terrace in Geelong with a pergola.
HOUSE / O #2　ファサード / 外観
HOUSE / O #2　ファサード / 外観
Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィスPolite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス
（夫婦+子供1+犬1）4人家族のための新築住宅 photos by Katsumi Simada
Photo of a medium sized modern side terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Schwebender Sitzplatz unter dem vorhandenen Bergahorn
Schwebender Sitzplatz unter dem vorhandenen Bergahorn
Terramanus LandschaftsarchitekturTerramanus Landschaftsarchitektur
Fotograf: Manuel Sauer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Cologne with no cover.
Lot 6
Lot 6
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photography by Eirik Johnson
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.
上ノ原の家　ウッドデッキと庭
上ノ原の家　ウッドデッキと庭
菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office
軽井沢　上ノ原の家｜菊池ひろ建築設計室 撮影　辻岡利之
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired side terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Lake Washington Project
Lake Washington Project
Lakevue RenovationsLakevue Renovations
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Leaside Project
Leaside Project
Curbz Landscaping Inc.Curbz Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Toronto with no cover.

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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