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Midcentury Metal Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
On this project, the client was looking to build a backyard parking pad to ease frustration over the endless search for city-parking spaces. Our team built an eclectic red brick 1.5 car garage with a rooftop deck featuring custom IPE deck tiles and a metal railing. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cup of coffee every morning, a rooftop deck is a necessity for city living.
Modern Kirkland New Build
Modern Kirkland New Build
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Roofed deck with outdoor kitchen and seating area with parquet flooring.
Expansive midcentury metal railing terrace in Seattle with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
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.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The steel and willow roofed pergola creates a shady dining "room" and some respite from the sun.
Inspiration for a large midcentury back ground level metal railing terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
RT Residence
RT Residence
babienko ARCHITECTS pllcbabienko ARCHITECTS pllc
Rear deck with concrete floor material and custom metal guardrail.
This is an example of a retro back first floor metal railing terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Residential: Bespoke Mid-Century Home – Pergolas for Windy Areas.
Residential: Bespoke Mid-Century Home – Pergolas for Windy Areas.
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
Spring in Florida brings beautiful blue skies, bright sunny days, and a strong breeze. If your home has an outdoor space with a pool and entertainment area, you might want to shelter it and your guests from the overbearing Florida sun and stormy winds with hurricane-rated pergolas for windy areas.
Resting in Nature
Resting in Nature
Jones Pierce StudiosJones Pierce Studios
This extends life outdoors and encourages enjoyment of the urban forest.
Midcentury metal railing terrace in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Olympic Manor
Olympic Manor
Tristan Gary DesignsTristan Gary Designs
A perfect spot to sit and enjoy the PNW views of the puget sound.
This is an example of a small retro back first floor metal railing terrace in Seattle.
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
A Covered Trex Composite Deck with Universal Motions Retractable Privacy Screens. Custom made railing, provided by the customer, and a unique mid-century fireplace to tie it together. The ceiling is finished with cedar tongue and groove and the project is topped with a metal standing seam roof. The project also includes Infratech header mounted heaters.
Honorable Mention - 2022 - Second story remodel
Honorable Mention - 2022 - Second story remodel
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Complete second story deck remodel in Bonita Springs, FL with DesignRail®, CableRail infill and LED Rail Lighting.
Midcentury metal railing terrace in Tampa.
Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Floating concrete deck and steps create a rooftop garden where initially there was only a parapet roof. This deck holds over 100 people at a time. Succulents provide color, texture and year-around interest. Low water low maintenance, high impact entertaining garden.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
Rain collected by the butterfly roof runs down a rain chain and into a board formed concrete basin. It then spills over a small waterfall and into a small stream leading to the "alpine pool."
Neal's Centuria, WI Maintenance-Free Decking Project
Neal's Centuria, WI Maintenance-Free Decking Project
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
Decking used on this project TimberTech AZEK in Vintage Mahogany. Antique bronze maintenance-free railing is from Fortress Building Products.
Photo of a medium sized retro back ground level metal railing terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
八ヶ岳が一望の週末住宅｜蓼科高原の家
八ヶ岳が一望の週末住宅｜蓼科高原の家
中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所
早朝の山々。 室内から見るた際に、視界を遮るものが一切なくなるよう、デッキ先端を階段状にしました。
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury courtyard ground level metal railing terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
A Covered Trex Composite Deck with Universal Motions Retractable Privacy Screens. Custom made railing, provided by the customer, and a unique mid-century fireplace to tie it together. The ceiling is finished with cedar tongue and groove and the project is topped with a metal standing seam roof. The project also includes Infratech header mounted heaters.
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
Federal Hill Rooftop Deck
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
On this project, the client was looking to build a backyard parking pad to ease frustration over the endless search for city-parking spaces. Our team built an eclectic red brick 1.5 car garage with a rooftop deck featuring custom IPE deck tiles and a metal railing. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cup of coffee every morning, a rooftop deck is a necessity for city living.
La TERRAZA - Antes
La TERRAZA - Antes
Inspiracion al Cuadrado SLInspiracion al Cuadrado SL
ANTES: Como avanzamos, la terraza estaba descuidada y desconectada del resto de la casa. La terraza de este piso en Madrid era un espacio anodino.
Photo of a small retro side first floor metal railing terrace in Madrid with feature lighting and a roof extension.
Morningside Hillside Reno
Morningside Hillside Reno
Julie Evans Architecture & DesignJulie Evans Architecture & Design
three story sunroom and dining room 'tower' addition
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back first floor metal railing terrace in New York with no cover.
Wright Ski Ranch Boat House
Wright Ski Ranch Boat House
Krofchek Quality Construction LLCKrofchek Quality Construction LLC
Sunset views in Buckeye AZ.
Photo of a small midcentury ground level metal railing terrace in Phoenix with no cover.
2nd Place Winner - 2022 - Mount Tamalpais overlook
2nd Place Winner - 2022 - Mount Tamalpais overlook
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Residential deck project in Ross, California with 2 decks overlooking Mount Tamalpais in Marin County using DesignRail® railing systems with CableRail, as to not obscure the views of the mountains.

Midcentury Metal Railing 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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