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Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Pool view of whole house exterior remodel
Photo of a large midcentury ground level metal railing terrace in San Diego with feature lighting.
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.
San Francisco III
San Francisco III
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Photo of a midcentury terrace in San Francisco.
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Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Stanton Deck & Patio Remodel
Assured Accuracy, LLCAssured Accuracy, LLC
This remodel was needed in order to take a 1950's style concrete upper slab into the present day, making it a true indoor-outdoor living space, but still utilizing all of the Midcentury design aesthetics. In the 1990's someone tried to update the space by covering the concrete ledge with pavers, as well as a portion of the area that the current deck is over. Once all the pavers were removed, the black tile was placed over the old concrete ledge and then the deck was added on, to create additional usable sq footage.
Woods Cove
Woods Cove
Jen Samson DesignJen Samson Design
This is an example of a midcentury terrace in Orange County.
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.
Belvidere place
Belvidere place
Portland building and remodelingPortland building and remodeling
Outdoor deck off the dining/kitchen area
Expansive midcentury back wire cable railing terrace in Portland.
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.
Mid Century Chic
Mid Century Chic
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature.
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.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Inspiration for a large retro back terrace in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover.
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Cadence Design StudioCadence Design Studio
Photo by JC Buck
Photo of a medium sized midcentury terrace in Denver 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.
Bainbridge Island Classic Rambler Patio Cover for Outdoor Living Space
Bainbridge Island Classic Rambler Patio Cover for Outdoor Living Space
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
A white powder coated aluminum frame with Solar White impact resistant acrylic panels bring maximum light into this classic rambler and provide covered outdoor living space.
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.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Redwood / Cable railing Pacific palisades wood deck.
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Shushan
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
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
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Seattle.
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.
modern ipe and stainless deck
modern ipe and stainless deck
Becker Architects LimitedBecker Architects Limited
Design ideas for a midcentury 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.
Midcentury Deck
Midcentury Deck
Small retro terrace in Portland.
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