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Midcentury Wood Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

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The outdoor dining area provides a place to gather.
Photo of a medium sized retro back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Ottawa with a roof extension.
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back private and first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A luxe outdoor deck area with plush outdoor chaise lounges, Japanese maple trees, and chic lanterns.
This is an example of a large midcentury back ground level wood railing terrace in San Francisco.
Antler House Restoration
Antler House Restoration
Two Street StudioTwo Street Studio
Inspiration for a midcentury side first floor wood railing terrace in New York with no cover.
Outdoor living room (deck)
Outdoor living room (deck)
Juneroko InteriorsJuneroko Interiors
ipe wood deck design by Juneroko Interiors. Juneroko Interiors created outdoor living room space including partial walls, planter boxes, built in benches, bar table and grill prep table.
Sun deck.
Sun deck.
BREWSTER Design / Build LLCBREWSTER Design / Build LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back private and first floor wood railing terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Forest House.
Forest House.
Bayside ArchitectureBayside Architecture
Photo of an expansive midcentury courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
Custom Outdoor Cushions Sunbrella
Custom Outdoor Cushions Sunbrella
CFR Patio, Inc.CFR Patio, Inc.
Custom Made Cushions for Wooden Deck
Photo of a large midcentury back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Exteriors
Exteriors
DOC PAINTINGDOC PAINTING
By investing in exterior house painting and deck restoration services in Walpole, MA, you can greatly improve the curb appeal of your home and create an outdoor space that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. With the expertise of professional painters and restoration specialists, you can achieve exceptional results that enhance the beauty and value of your property.
#Ross_Haus
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25:8 Research + Design25:8 Research + Design
The rear of the house is very modern but uses traditional materials to keep the theme of the architecture.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Ottawa with a roof extension.
Forest House.
Forest House.
Bayside ArchitectureBayside Architecture
This is an example of an expansive retro courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
Summer Trees
Summer Trees
RT ArchitectsRT Architects
Photo of a retro side first floor wood railing terrace in Geelong with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
West Kildare Five
West Kildare Five
Van Hardimon HomesVan Hardimon Homes
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back ground level wood railing terrace in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Boca Raton - Rexford
Boca Raton - Rexford
dots Constructiondots Construction
This is an example of a large midcentury back ground level wood railing terrace in Miami with a living wall.
Jonah and Lila
Jonah and Lila
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized retro back ground level wood railing terrace in New York with a fireplace.
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
Photo of a medium sized retro back private and first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A luxe outdoor deck area with plush outdoor chaise lounges, Japanese maple trees, and chic lanterns.
Large midcentury back ground level wood railing terrace in San Francisco.
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
This is an example of a medium sized retro back private and first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
A chic outdoor home bar adds luxury to this deck space.
This is an example of a large midcentury back wood railing terrace in San Francisco with a bar area.
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space
Kathy Kuo Designs IncKathy Kuo Designs Inc
An expansive deck space featuring two levels.
Inspiration for a large midcentury back ground level wood railing terrace in San Francisco.

Midcentury Wood Railing 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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