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Medium Sized World-Inspired Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Costa Rican Tree House
Contemporary Costa Rican Tree House
Landscapes by Shawna KennyLandscapes by Shawna Kenny
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in San Diego with an awning.
Split Level Travertine Patio and Ipe Deck with Cable Railing
Split Level Travertine Patio and Ipe Deck with Cable Railing
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Raised pool Aerial View
Raised pool Aerial View
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Pagoda Inspired Pergola, Deck and Sunroom in Sterling, VA
Pagoda Inspired Pergola, Deck and Sunroom in Sterling, VA
TYL Restoration and RemodelingTYL Restoration and Remodeling
Medium sized world-inspired back ground level wood railing terrace in DC Metro with an awning.
West Coast Zen
West Coast Zen
CCI RenovationsCCI Renovations
CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos- Derek Lepper Photography. This home featured an entry walkway that went through the carport, no defined exterior living spaces and overgrown and disorganized plantings. Using clues from the simple West Coast Japanese look of the home a simple Japanese style garden with new fencing and custom screen design ensured an instant feeling of privacy and relaxation. A busy roadway intruded on the limited yard space. The garden area was redefined with fencing. The river-like walkway moves the visitor through an odd number of vistas of simple features of rock and moss and strategically placed trees and plants – features critical to a true Japanese garden. The single front driveway and yard was overrun by vegetation, roots and large gangly trees. Stamped concrete, simple block walls and small garden beds provided much needed parking and created interest in the streetscape. Large cedars with tall trunks and heavily topped umbrellas were removed to provide light and to allow the construction of an outdoor living space that effectively double the living area. Strategically placed walking stones, minimalist plantings and low maintenance yard eliminated the need for heavy watering while providing an oasis for its visitors.
Un Lujo deTerraza
Un Lujo deTerraza
Fernando Pozuelo Landscaping CollectionFernando Pozuelo Landscaping Collection
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired roof terrace in Madrid with a roof extension.
Beauty Point
Beauty Point
FLOW interiors and stylingFLOW interiors and styling
The owners wanted this outdoor area to extend seamlessly from the kitchen. This area is used multiple times a week.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Casa Apestegui
Casa Apestegui
Andrés Morales ArquitectosAndrés Morales Arquitectos
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Other with a pergola and a bbq area.
Above Ground Pool Deck
Above Ground Pool Deck
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
Installing a deck around your above ground pool is a fairly straightforward way to make your pool more accessible and more enjoyable. The extra space will give you and your guests a place to sunbathe and hang out at water level. Plus, guests who enter via a deck don’t have to walk right in from the (possibly muddy) lawn, which means your pool will stay cleaner and your sanitizer and filtration system won’t have to work as hard. For this customer, we built a composite deck with TimberTech Edge Prime + in Coconut Husk finished off with aluminum railing in Clay. The soft colours give the deck a beach vibe, add a few tiki torches and you've got your own private oasis!
Mid-Century Backyard
Mid-Century Backyard
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
While these homeowners' 1966 Asian-inspired rancher was built for entertaining, the backyard wasn't living up to its potential. A combination of crumbling composite and wood decks wasn't functional and had become an eyesore, so they were replaced with an expanded single-level PVC deck. A new paver patio features a sunken fire pit and inset bench rocks, providing further space for entertaining. Additionally, a paver path wraps around the existing retaining wall and ramps up to the deck, providing a barrier-free entry to the house that will enable the homeowners to age in place.
Calm sanctuary
Calm sanctuary
Gardening By DesignGardening By Design
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Ottawa with a fire feature and no cover.
Yaletown Penthouse
Yaletown Penthouse
Inside Out - Design & BuildInside Out - Design & Build
Photographer: Andrea Sirois
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired roof terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature.
Hôtel Mandarin Oriental Paris
Hôtel Mandarin Oriental Paris
Hugo Hebrard photographe d'architectureHugo Hebrard photographe d'architecture
© Hugo Hébrard photographe d'architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Tea House
Tea House
Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)
Sustainable home renovations are not only about the house, but about the property as a whole. This harmonious backyard design was featured in The Ottawa Citizen Style Magazine, Homes. Click the link below to check out what the design community in Ottawa is saying about this oasis. http://www.ottawacitizenstyle.com/category/homes/a-place-to-nourish-the-soul/
The Vanberstarren
The Vanberstarren
So Green Canada (landscape design /build)So Green Canada (landscape design /build)
Bridge floating over a 48 linear feet long pond connecting main entrance to driveway
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Toronto with a water feature and a pergola.
Arlington Joglo
Arlington Joglo
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired back terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
Features
Features
PURE BASE LIVINGPURE BASE LIVING
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Perth.
Split Level Travertine Patio and Ipe Deck with Cable Railing
Split Level Travertine Patio and Ipe Deck with Cable Railing
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
Medium sized world-inspired back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Asian Garden gets Zen Treatment with Japanese Influence
Asian Garden gets Zen Treatment with Japanese Influence
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
We love the night and day transformation this garden took on when our client requested a zen garden for her backyard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It’s always fun to be asked to design a garden with so many charming creative elements. Our re-design included brown bamboo fencing to cover a very bright white vinyl fence, a fountain, loose grey stones, dark brown deck tiles, contemporary furnishings, a stone Japanese lantern statue, and white fiberglass planters. The plantings include cherry laurels, bamboo, a red weeping maple, moss, grasses, and variegated euonymus. Overhead globe lights add a cheerful nighttime touch. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
The Hammock Deck
The Hammock Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Hammock Deck".
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Toronto with a potted garden and no cover.

Medium Sized World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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