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Medium Sized Terrace with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Out Door Decks Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back terrace in Providence with a water feature and no cover.
Townhouse - Primrose Hill
Townhouse - Primrose Hill
UserUser
Cedar batten fencing tops paint and render blockwork walls to the perimeter of the Central London garden oasis. A perimeter rill and cascading water feature circles the composite timber deck whilst a compact english country garden adds a splash of colour to the foot of a mature silver birch tree. Photography By Pawel Regdosz © SigmaLondon
Wolfeboro Custom Home
Wolfeboro Custom Home
Kenwood BuildersKenwood Builders
HomeListingPhotography.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with a water feature and a pergola.
Fiberon Composite Pool Deck Salem, NH
Fiberon Composite Pool Deck Salem, NH
Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLCLenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC
Fiberon Horizon Decking "IPE" and Fiberon Mission White Railings WE WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK FOR 5 YEARS!
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with a water feature and no cover.
Liquid Light Timbertech deck & Hardscape w custom waterfall privacy wall
Liquid Light Timbertech deck & Hardscape w custom waterfall privacy wall
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
The water fall turns this privacy wall from a necessity that increases privacy into a visual and audible focal point of the living space detracting from the neighboring houses and the traffic in front of the house. Both the vase and the water fall are lit to give the illusion of liquid light with stunning effect
Upper East Side Semi-Formal
Upper East Side Semi-Formal
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized modern back ground level mixed railing terrace in New York with a water feature and a pergola.
Sunnyvale Contemporary
Sunnyvale Contemporary
Chateau Construction CompanyChateau Construction Company
Spencer Kent
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a water feature and a roof extension.
Spa with Deck Surround
Spa with Deck Surround
OC Deck & PatioOC Deck & Patio
Ground level deck surrounding above ground hot tub. Full perimeter step. Picture frame border. Hidden fastening used for PVC decking. Access panel built in to deck for spa maintenance. Bench seating around fire pit.
Wohnraum im Freien
Wohnraum im Freien
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Abwechslungsreiche Gestaltung auf der Terrasse mit vielen Möglichkeiten - Eine Sitzecke, ein Quellsteinbrunnen und ein Essbereich mit Grill. Eine moderne, schlichte Gestaltung durch Grautöne und gerade Formsprache.
Hydropool Self Cleaning Swim Spas
Hydropool Self Cleaning Swim Spas
The Hot Tub PeopleThe Hot Tub People
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in Toronto with a water feature and no cover.
West Orange, NJ Deck
West Orange, NJ Deck
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
West Orange, NJ: Deck off of living room with sunken hot tub with concealed outdoor storage cabinets.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Newark with a water feature.
CHULA VISTA SPA AND DECK
CHULA VISTA SPA AND DECK
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
zack Benson photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in San Diego with a water feature.
Pacific Project
Pacific Project
Studio J ArchitectureStudio J Architecture
http://bartedson.photoshelter.com/portfolio
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in San Francisco with a water feature.
Water Features
Water Features
Denver LandscapesDenver Landscapes
reflecting pool with floating steps and cored granite boulder disappearing fountain. Redwood deck and pergola with lattice.
Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Denver with a water feature and no cover.
South Miami Townhouse
South Miami Townhouse
Touzet StudioTouzet Studio
Claudia Uribe Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Miami with a water feature.
McSwain Pergola
McSwain Pergola
Bennett Construction CompanyBennett Construction Company
Robyn Smith
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Other with a water feature and a pergola.
Spanish Point
Spanish Point
Low Voltage LightingLow Voltage Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back terrace in Los Angeles with a water feature and a roof extension.
Rowe House
Rowe House
Peter Cohan ArchitectPeter Cohan Architect
Peter Cohan
Medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a water feature and a roof extension.
Larchmont, NY- Floating Deck
Larchmont, NY- Floating Deck
De La Paz MasonryDe La Paz Masonry
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in New York with no cover and a water feature.
Decks & Patios
Decks & Patios
PCF Construction GroupPCF Construction Group
Medium sized modern back terrace in Seattle with a water feature and no cover.

Medium Sized Terrace with a Water Feature 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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