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Medium Sized Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk
Deck & Pergola w/ Privacy Wall for Hot Tub: Marion, TX
Deck & Pergola w/ Privacy Wall for Hot Tub: Marion, TX
Diamond DecksDiamond Decks
Diamond Decks can make your backyard dream a reality! It was an absolute pleasure working with our client to bring their ideas to life. Our goal was to design and develop a custom deck, pergola, and privacy wall that would offer the customer more privacy and shade while enjoying their hot tub. Our customer is now enjoying their backyard as well as their privacy!
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Moving through the kitchenette to the back seating area of the rooftop, a classic lodge-style hot tub is a pleasant surprise. Enclosed around the back three sides, the patio gains some privacy thanks to faux hedge fencing. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz
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.
Philadelphia Roof Deck with Kitchen
Philadelphia Roof Deck with Kitchen
Match RemodelingMatch Remodeling
Floating bench ties together railing-height planters.
Medium sized classic roof terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Deck louvers
Deck louvers
Thommoknockers Custom DecksThommoknockers Custom Decks
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Radius deck
Radius deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Perth with a pergola.
Indoor-Outdoor Living - Santa Cruz Deck Addition
Indoor-Outdoor Living - Santa Cruz Deck Addition
Shannon DemmaShannon Demma
Beautiful deck & trellis project that connects to the kitchen and dining room for an amazing indoor - outdoor connection.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Greenwood, Mar Vista
Greenwood, Mar Vista
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Medium sized bohemian side ground level metal railing terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
The Music Box, Union Street, London SE1
Glazing VisionGlazing Vision
Architect Trevor Morris was keen to “reference the music” in the aesthetics of the project build, as well as bring as much natural daylight into the building as possible to create a feeling of openness throughout.
Julius Street New Build
Julius Street New Build
BANDD DESIGNBANDD DESIGN
Our Austin studio chose mid-century modern furniture, bold colors, and unique textures to give this home a young, fresh look: --- Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/mid-century-modern-home-austin/
Chicago Rooftop
Chicago Rooftop
TimberTechTimberTech
Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and an awning.
Cambria Deck
Cambria Deck
Estero Builders, Inc.Estero Builders, Inc.
Sandprints Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature and no cover.
Cala Woods Residence and Studio
Cala Woods Residence and Studio
Johnson Squared Architecture + PlanningJohnson Squared Architecture + Planning
Alex Hayden
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back terrace in Seattle with no cover and feature lighting.
Landscape
Landscape
GCSF Pavers and LandscapeGCSF Pavers and Landscape
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Chicago north side deck
Chicago north side deck
Punch ConstructionPunch Construction
A city garage rooftop makes the perfect space for a new cedar deck, accented with garden planters and custom pergola. Punch Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
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.
Goleta Ranch Remodel
Goleta Ranch Remodel
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
Kristin Renee Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary terrace in Santa Barbara.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with no cover and fencing.

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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