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Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Shushan
Medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
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.
Leslie
Leslie
Axiom Design BuildAxiom Design Build
Will Austin Photgraphy
This is an example of a midcentury wire cable railing terrace in Seattle with a bar area.
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Mid Century Chic
Mid Century Chic
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Created a multi-level outdoor living space to match the mid-century modern style of the home with upper deck and lower patio. Porcelain pavers create a clean pattern to offset the modern furniture, which is neutral in color and simple in shape to balance with the bold-colored accents.
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.
Dublin City Architects Home
Dublin City Architects Home
Ruth MariaRuth Maria
Ruth Maria Murphy
Design ideas for a retro terrace in Dublin.
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
This space is perfect for entertaining! When the owners originally moved in, this deck was not here. There were several steps down from the kitchen door, and the stone slabs were a toe-stubbing minefield. We added the deck and designed it perfectly for entertaining. Since we had several large pine trees removed from the property, we increased sun exposure creating a need for more shade. We had this awning custom made by PJ Canvas in Santa Rosa, CA. The awning tucks neatly under the roof of the house during the rainy months.
Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel
Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
The owners of this property had been away from the Bay Area for many years, and looked forward to returning to an elegant mid-century modern house. The one they bought was anything but that. Faced with a “remuddled” kitchen from one decade, a haphazard bedroom / family room addition from another, and an otherwise disjointed and generally run-down mid-century modern house, the owners asked Klopf Architecture and Envision Landscape Studio to re-imagine this house and property as a unified, flowing, sophisticated, warm, modern indoor / outdoor living space for a family of five. Opening up the spaces internally and from inside to out was the first order of business. The formerly disjointed eat-in kitchen with 7 foot high ceilings were opened up to the living room, re-oriented, and replaced with a spacious cook's kitchen complete with a row of skylights bringing light into the space. Adjacent the living room wall was completely opened up with La Cantina folding door system, connecting the interior living space to a new wood deck that acts as a continuation of the wood floor. People can flow from kitchen to the living / dining room and the deck seamlessly, making the main entertainment space feel at once unified and complete, and at the same time open and limitless. Klopf opened up the bedroom with a large sliding panel, and turned what was once a large walk-in closet into an office area, again with a large sliding panel. The master bathroom has high windows all along one wall to bring in light, and a large wet room area for the shower and tub. The dark, solid roof structure over the patio was replaced with an open trellis that allows plenty of light, brightening the new deck area as well as the interior of the house. All the materials of the house were replaced, apart from the framing and the ceiling boards. This allowed Klopf to unify the materials from space to space, running the same wood flooring throughout, using the same paint colors, and generally creating a consistent look from room to room. Located in Lafayette, CA this remodeled single-family house is 3,363 square foot, 4 bedroom, and 3.5 bathroom. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Jackie Detamore, and Jeffrey Prose Landscape Design: Envision Landscape Studio Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Kasten Builders Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Staging: The Design Shop Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2014
Carmel Mid-Century LEED
Carmel Mid-Century LEED
Studio SchicketanzStudio Schicketanz
Robert Canfield Photography
Photo of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Outdoor BBQ
Outdoor BBQ
Peninsula Building MaterialsPeninsula Building Materials
Ammirato Construction's use of K2's Pacific Ashlar thin veneer, is beautifully displayed on many of the walls of this property.
Photo of a large retro back terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Oh What A Ceiling!
Oh What A Ceiling!
Green Sheep CollectiveGreen Sheep Collective
The deck flows seamlessly into the indoor living spaces. A perforated metal eave adds texture and allows dappled light through.
Medium sized midcentury back ground level mixed railing terrace in Melbourne with a roof extension.
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.
makai
makai
OTO DesignOTO Design
Modern design and time-honored techniques meld seamlessly in the Makai House, a 3000-square-foot custom home designed to strategically fit on an existing footprint, located a stone’s throw from the Fauntleroy ferry dock in West Seattle. A courtyard in the rear of the house, a covered patio, and the front beach are all physically and visually connected, creating dynamic indoor-outdoor living, constantly changing with the seasons and the times of the day. Project Team | Lindal Home Architectural Designer | OTO Design Landscape Design | Board & Vellum General Contractor | Schaefer Construction Photography | Kevin Scott
KTM Architect - Mid-Century Modern Deck in Hastings-on Hudson
KTM Architect - Mid-Century Modern Deck in Hastings-on Hudson
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
This mid-century home's clean lines and architectural angles are accentuated by the sleek, industrial CableRail system by Feeney. The elegant components of the Feeney rail systems pairs well with the Azek Cypress Decking and allows for maximum viewing of the lush gardens that surround this home.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Created a multi-level outdoor living space to match the mid-century modern style of the home with upper deck and lower patio. Porcelain pavers create a clean pattern to offset the modern furniture, which is neutral in color and simple in shape to balance with the bold-colored accents.
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Photo of a large midcentury terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
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Inspiration for a small retro back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Mid-century modern backyard remodel
Mid-century modern backyard remodel
lrayseattlelrayseattle
Laura Ray
Photo of a midcentury terrace in Seattle.

Midcentury 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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This is an example of a midcentury terrace in Seattle.
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