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Medium Sized Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Medium sized modern terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
Round Hill, Virginia
Round Hill, Virginia
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Trex Select railing in Classic White and Pebble Grey cocktail rail. This deck also features Square LED Post Cap Lights and Stair Riser Lights from the Trex Deck Lighting collection.
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
AcreAcre
Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell
14th & McDonald Renovation
14th & McDonald Renovation
Wismer & Mathieson Projects Ltd.Wismer & Mathieson Projects Ltd.
Exterior update with porcelain tile decking finish, clear cedar soffit, black trim, heritage rock-dash stucco, and custom privacy screen.
Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Vancouver with no cover.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Rossmore Construction LLCRossmore Construction LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Hayfield Covered Patio & Pool
Hayfield Covered Patio & Pool
Gasper Landscape Design and ConstructionGasper Landscape Design and Construction
Rob Cardillo
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Philadelphia with a roof extension and a bar area.
Cable Railing Rooftop Deck
Cable Railing Rooftop Deck
San Diego Cable RailingsSan Diego Cable Railings
SDCR Ultra Slim intermediate stair post
Photo of a medium sized modern roof terrace in San Diego with a fire feature and a pergola.
After the rain!
After the rain!
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Medium sized retro back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Trex Transcend Deck with Pizza Oven and Pergola, Lighting
Trex Transcend Deck with Pizza Oven and Pergola, Lighting
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross This spacious deck north of Des Moines in Ames features low-maintenance, Trex Transcend decking. Stairs wrap around the full front edge of the bayed deck, with a Belgard Urbana hardscaped landing easing the transition to the backyard. A cedar pergola sits over a portion of the deck and Belgard Tandem Wall columns and a planter box define the ares of the deck nicely. A Belgard Pizza Oven is the cooking centerpiece of this space. We integrated Belgard’s Tandem Wall stone into the pergola columns to provide more countertop space for this outdoor kitchen area. Lots of outdoor lighting on this space make it great for evening pizza parties.
Modern Country Charm
Modern Country Charm
VisionScapesVisionScapes
This transitional residence for a busy family of 6 demanded simplicity and thoughtful design details in a relatively small space. With a sense of throwback country charm the inviting front yard landscape and custom designed address post ensures this yard stands out from it's peers. The backyard consists of a large concrete patio and custom built cedar deck complete with privacy screens, a sunken hot tub, custom outdoor kitchen with two raised specimen apple trees in enormous planters provide a park like setting for the homeowners. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes
House 153
House 153
Rodriguez Studio Architecture PCRodriguez Studio Architecture PC
David Joseph
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in New York with no cover.
Barnes Garden
Barnes Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in London with a bbq area.
BBQ Deck Project
BBQ Deck Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Medium sized traditional back terrace in Kansas City with a pergola and a bbq area.
Covered Deck
Covered Deck
TJ Bush Enterprises, IncTJ Bush Enterprises, Inc
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Fences
Fences
UserUser
Medium sized traditional back terrace in DC Metro with a potted garden and no cover.
Modern Pergola Outdoor Living
Modern Pergola Outdoor Living
Alair Homes OrilliaAlair Homes Orillia
This modern deck includes a solid wood pergola, privacy screen, sleek tiled outdoor fireplace, glass railings, in-step lighting, and minimalist landscaping.
Our Work
Our Work
Squareroot ConstructionSquareroot Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Denver with no cover.
Hanging Out In The Trees
Hanging Out In The Trees
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
dimmable LED lighting • bio fuel fireplace • ipe • redwood • glulam • cedar to match existing • granite bar • photography by Tre Dunham
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Austin with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Fort Greene Brownstone - Full gut
Fort Greene Brownstone - Full gut
DBe - Design Build EnterprisesDBe - Design Build Enterprises
This is an example of a medium sized urban roof terrace in New York with a pergola.
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Rooftop Garden with Pergola and Fencing for Outdoor Seating Area
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper East Side features an ipe pergola and fencing that provides both shade and privacy to a seating area. Plantings include spiral junipers and boxwoods in terra cotta and Corten steel planters. Wisteria vines grow up custom-built lattices. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Medium Sized 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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