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Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach Residence
DB BuildDB Build
This is an example of a retro terrace in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Albany Addition
Albany Addition
Cameron C. Habel Construction, Inc.Cameron C. Habel Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco.
Madison Park Ranch House
Madison Park Ranch House
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Photo credit: Rafael Soldi
Design ideas for a midcentury terrace in Seattle with no cover.
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Emerald Street Residence
Emerald Street Residence
studioWTAstudioWTA
Neil Alexander
Design ideas for a midcentury back terrace in New Orleans.
Bronze Aluminum Posts & Inline Support for Deck in Arnold, MD
Bronze Aluminum Posts & Inline Support for Deck in Arnold, MD
Cable Railing DirectCable Railing Direct
Photo of a medium sized retro back terrace in Seattle.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Charming Custom Mid-Century Style Home with Art Deco Flair
Charming Custom Mid-Century Style Home with Art Deco Flair
Structure Building CompanyStructure Building Company
Inspiration for a retro terrace in Atlanta.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
Photo of a small retro back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Large retro back terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Outdoor living room (deck)
Outdoor living room (deck)
Juneroko InteriorsJuneroko Interiors
Designed by Juneroko Interiors. Created outdoor living room including wood screen, built-in benches, bar table, grill prep table and planter boxes.
Photo of a midcentury terrace in New York.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
Andrew FeldonAndrew Feldon
Andrew Feldon
Photo of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco.
Aluminum Windows Enhance a Modern Home
Aluminum Windows Enhance a Modern Home
Milgard Windows & DoorsMilgard Windows & Doors
“We used Thermally Improved Aluminum windows, in Bronze,” said Kristyn Bartley, homeowner. “The windows really helped incorporate a more modern look. We had a bay window that jetted out into the porch in the dining room originally and we replaced that with a thin profile, Aluminum window, which make the space seem so much larger than before. Plus, it increased our porch size! It was also important to us that our windows could go all the way to the floor.”
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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This is an example of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco.
Lipkind House
Lipkind House
Jason SnyderJason Snyder
Photo: Jason Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a retro terrace in Other.
Deck | Custom Composite Deck With Covering | Santa Fe, TN
Deck | Custom Composite Deck With Covering | Santa Fe, TN
Troys Outdoor ServicesTroys Outdoor Services
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back ground level mixed railing terrace in Nashville with a roof extension.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Large retro back terrace in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover.

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.
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
Deck Built Photo
Large retro back terrace in Portland with no cover.
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