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Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
Andrew FeldonAndrew Feldon
Andrew Feldon
Photo of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco.
Mid-Century Deck
Mid-Century Deck
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
Open Homes Photography
Photo of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco.
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2010 Misha Bruk. All Rights Reserved.
Inspiration for a small retro back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
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Mangaris Deck with vegetable garden view
Mangaris Deck with vegetable garden view
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Katrina L. Coombs Vibrant pillow accents the rich honey-hued Mangaris deck.
This is an example of a large retro back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
Devonwood Remodel Altadena
Devonwood Remodel Altadena
Willisland Design WorksWillisland Design Works
Inspiration for a midcentury terrace in Los Angeles.
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.
Shaded Pool Lounge - North View
Shaded Pool Lounge - North View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Ralph Anderson MCM I Clyde Hill, Washington
Ralph Anderson MCM I Clyde Hill, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Andrew Webb
Photo of a retro terrace in Seattle.
1027 Duncan Street
1027 Duncan Street
lapnog architecturelapnog architecture
Open Homes Photography
Retro side terrace in San Francisco.
115 Brookside Court, Libertyville
115 Brookside Court, Libertyville
@properties@properties
Design ideas for a retro terrace in Chicago.
Paul Hatgill, Designer: Hatgil Residence
Paul Hatgill, Designer: Hatgil Residence
The Value Of ArchitectureThe Value Of Architecture
Andrea Calo
Retro terrace in Austin.
Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park
Seattle Home EnhancementSeattle Home Enhancement
Tucker English
Inspiration for a midcentury terrace in Seattle.
Ranch Conversion Portland Oregon
Ranch Conversion Portland Oregon
Encircle Design and BuildEncircle Design and Build
22 pages photography
This is an example of a midcentury terrace in Portland.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Inspiration for a large midcentury back terrace in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
Mid Century Portland
Mid Century Portland
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Lincoln Barbour
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Portland with a fire feature and a roof extension.
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.
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
Deck and outdoor dining/kitchen Built Photo
This is an example of a large retro back terrace in Portland with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
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.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury back terrace in Austin with an awning.
modern ipe and stainless deck
modern ipe and stainless deck
Becker Architects LimitedBecker Architects Limited
Inspiration for a retro terrace in Chicago.

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.
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.
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