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Midcentury Terrace with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Oh What A Ceiling!
Oh What A Ceiling!
Green Sheep CollectiveGreen Sheep Collective
‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.
Koplinhagen
Koplinhagen
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
View Terrace. Photo by Jeff Freeman.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Sacramento with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Cable Railing Madison WI
Cable Railing Madison WI
Quigley DecksQuigley Decks
First floor main entrance stairway with cable railing & 2nd floor balcony with cable railing Quigley Decks is a Madison, WI-based home improvement contractor specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and carpentry projects that make the outside of your home a more pleasing place to relax. We are pleased to service much of greater Wisconsin including Cottage Grove, De Forest, Fitchburg, Janesville, Lake Mills, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, the Dells area and more. We believe in solid workmanship and take great care in hand-selecting quality materials including Western Red Cedar, Ipe hardwoods and Trex, TimberTech and AZEK composites from select, southern Wisconsin vendors. Our goals are building quality and customer satisfaction. We ensure that no matter what the size of the job, it will be done right the first time and built to last.
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Billinkoff Architecture PLLCBillinkoff Architecture PLLC
Photo:Peter Murdock
This is an example of a large midcentury back terrace in New York with a roof extension.
Ratio House
Ratio House
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
Large midcentury terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Midcenturey Modern Deck Addition
Karen Beam Architect LLCKaren Beam Architect LLC
Photo of a large midcentury back terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
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.
Large midcentury back terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
Photo By: Jacob Elliot
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in San Francisco with an awning.
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.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Boulder Modern Ranch
Boulder Modern Ranch
re:architecturere:architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized retro terrace in Denver 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.
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.
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.
Descanso
Descanso
Ober-ScapesOber-Scapes
Gas Fireplace, Ipe Deck, Redwood Pergola, Outdoor Furniture, Low Volt Lighting, Low Water Use Plants
Retro back terrace in Santa Barbara with a fireplace and a pergola.
Koser I
Koser I
Neumann Monson ArchitectsNeumann Monson Architects
Photo: Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio
Small retro back terrace in Cedar Rapids with a roof extension.
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.
Composite Deck with Glass Railing
Composite Deck with Glass Railing
PK Construction Inc.PK Construction Inc.
PK Construction fully demolished and rebuilt this family’s 3 story deck. The team safely removed the existing deck, lowering it 3 stories and hauling the debis away. New 20 foot posts and peers were installed using strict safety procedures. A stunning glass railing was installed to maximize the beautiful hillside view of Mill Valley.
West Roy Condo
West Roy Condo
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.
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.

Midcentury Terrace with All Types of Cover 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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