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Midcentury Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized retro side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
National Award Winning Deck 2014! Franklin Lakes NJ Outdoor Living Space
National Award Winning Deck 2014! Franklin Lakes NJ Outdoor Living Space
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Franklin Lakes NJ. Outdoor Great room with covered structure. A granite topped wet bar under the tv on the mahogany paneled wall. This fantastic room with a tigerwood ceiling and Ipe columns has two built in heaters in the ceiling to take the chill off while watching football on a crisp fall afternoon or dining at night. In the first picture you can see the gas fire feature built into the round circular bluestone area of the deck. A perfect gathering place under the stars. This is so much more than a deck it is year round outdoor living.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a small midcentury side terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
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.
East Bay Home
East Bay Home
Workroom CWorkroom C
Pool deck off of main house overlooking a canyon in the East Bay. Photos by Eric Zepeda Studio
Large midcentury side terrace in San Francisco with a water feature and no cover.
1027 Duncan Street
1027 Duncan Street
lapnog architecturelapnog architecture
Open Homes Photography
Retro side terrace in San Francisco.
Custom Seattle Residence
Custom Seattle Residence
Wascha StudiosWascha Studios
Expansive deck with outdoor living room and dining room. Outdoor sofas surround the firepit. Steel trellis above and IPE deck below. The custom steel and glass deck rail was designed with the view in mind.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Inspiration for a large retro side terrace in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover.
Well Traveled Modern Asheville
Well Traveled Modern Asheville
UserUser
This addition of a cypress and polycarbonite covered deck add 6 months to outdoor entertaining.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro side terrace in Other with a pergola and a potted garden.
Mid Century Modern Remodeling Design
Mid Century Modern Remodeling Design
MOONES Home, INC.MOONES Home, INC.
MOONEShome - Karin Narodny
Medium sized midcentury side terrace in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Antler House Restoration
Antler House Restoration
Two Street StudioTwo Street Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury side first floor wood railing terrace in New York with no cover.
The Pasinetti House
The Pasinetti House
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
Newly restored deck of the Pasinetti House, Beverly Hills, 2008. Decking: Ipe. View to Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Photograph by Marc Angeles.
Medium sized retro side terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Whitacre Toasted Sand Deck
Whitacre Toasted Sand Deck
MG Exterior Contracting LLCMG Exterior Contracting LLC
Trex toasted sand decking with trex select handrail
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side ground level mixed railing terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Knollwood Cove
Knollwood Cove
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
This is an example of a large retro side terrace in Austin with a roof extension.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Photo of a medium sized midcentury side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a living wall and a pergola.
Maude Street
Maude Street
Murray Legge ArchitectureMurray Legge Architecture
Design ideas for a small retro side terrace in Austin with a roof extension.
Knollwood Cove
Knollwood Cove
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Design ideas for a large retro side terrace in Austin with a roof extension.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
Design ideas for a small midcentury side terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Mid- Century Marvel
Mid- Century Marvel
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized retro side terrace in Denver.
Auchenflower Courtyard House
Auchenflower Courtyard House
Kelder ArchitectsKelder Architects
Angus Martin
Photo of a midcentury side terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension.

Midcentury Side 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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