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Midcentury Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Pool view of whole house exterior remodel
Photo of a large midcentury ground level metal railing terrace in San Diego with feature lighting.
Spotted Gum House Renovation
Spotted Gum House Renovation
Jon Lowe ArchitectJon Lowe Architect
Retro terrace in Adelaide with fencing.
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover and a fire feature.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Shushan
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence
Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence
Kristy Kropat Design GmbHKristy Kropat Design GmbH
Mark Lohman
Design ideas for a retro terrace in Other with no cover.
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
Photo By: Jacob Elliot
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in San Francisco with an awning.
MId-Century Modern Backyard Forest
MId-Century Modern Backyard Forest
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Photo of a retro terrace in San Francisco.
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.
Calle Del Mar
Calle Del Mar
VIDA BUILDING SYSTEMSVIDA BUILDING SYSTEMS
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Medium sized retro back terrace in Seattle.
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
Continuing through plantings of lavender and thyme, bluestone pavers lead to a generous, cantilevered deck. The fire bowl itself perches on a bluestone plinth.
Harmonische Farbkombination im Garten
Harmonische Farbkombination im Garten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Ein gelungenes Ambiente - Haus und Terrasse passen perfekt zusammen. Eine einheitliche Farbkombination durch graue Terrassenplatten, graue Gartenmöbel und Sitzblöcke in grau.
115 Brookside Court, Libertyville
115 Brookside Court, Libertyville
@properties@properties
Retro terrace in Chicago.
MCM Renovation Mt Pleasant
MCM Renovation Mt Pleasant
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Ken Dahlin
This is an example of a midcentury terrace in Milwaukee.
Mid Century Modern Deck and Landscape
Mid Century Modern Deck and Landscape
Landis Garden DesignLandis Garden Design
Leah Roberts
This is an example of a medium sized retro back terrace in DC Metro with no cover and a fire feature.
Blue Ridge Deck
Blue Ridge Deck
Harjo ConstructionHarjo Construction
M Romney Photography
Design ideas for a large retro back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
The Grove Round Rock Deck (TimberTech)
The Grove Round Rock Deck (TimberTech)
TimberTownTimberTown
An expansive multi-level TimberTech deck at a new venue in Round Rock, TX. Built by Jim Kelton of Kelton Deck.
Photo of an expansive retro back terrace in Austin with an awning.
Aa House Deck and Courtyard
Aa House Deck and Courtyard
Surfside Projects LLCSurfside Projects LLC
This is an example of a retro terrace in San Diego.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized retro side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a roof extension and a living wall.
Lipkind House
Lipkind House
Jason SnyderJason Snyder
Photo: Jason Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a retro terrace in Other.

Midcentury Green 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 midcentury 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 midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury 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 midcentury 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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