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Tracy Project
Tracy Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.
Red Rocks
Red Rocks
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a modern terrace in Phoenix with a roof extension.
Jonina 16
Jonina 16
ValgreenValgreen
Antoine Khidichian
Medium sized modern terrace in Barcelona.
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Aspen Metals Exterior Metal Railing
Aspen Metals Exterior Metal Railing
Aspen MetalsAspen Metals
Inspiration for a modern terrace in Salt Lake City.
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Project Outdoor Sauna + Outdoor Shower
Alpha Wellness SensationsAlpha Wellness Sensations
Alpha Wellness Sensations is the world's leading manufacturer of custom saunas, luxury infrared cabins, professional steam rooms, immersive salt caves, built-in ice chambers and experience showers for residential and commercial clients. Our company is the dominating custom wellness provider in Europe for more than 35 years. All of our products are fabricated in Europe, 100% hand-crafted and fully compliant with EU’s rigorous product safety standards. We use only certified wood suppliers and have our own research & engineering facility where we developed our proprietary heating mediums. We keep our wood organically clean and never use in production any glues, polishers, pesticides, sealers or preservatives.
Deck With a View
Deck With a View
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
Modern Azek deck with cable railing and Ipe handrails, low-voltage lighting, built-in seating and gas fire pit. Photos by Joslyn Amato
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in San Luis Obispo.
LEED-Certified Greenwich Modern
LEED-Certified Greenwich Modern
HOBBS INCHOBBS INC
Architect: Amanda Martocchio Architecture & Design Photography: Michael Moran Project Year:2016 This LEED-certified project was a substantial rebuild of a 1960's home, preserving the original foundation to the extent possible, with a small amount of new area, a reconfigured floor plan, and newly envisioned massing. The design is simple and modern, with floor to ceiling glazing along the rear, connecting the interior living spaces to the landscape. The design process was informed by building science best practices, including solar orientation, triple glazing, rain-screen exterior cladding, and a thermal envelope that far exceeds code requirements.
Pacific Street
Pacific Street
Dion City Landscapes, IncDion City Landscapes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized modern back terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Alvarado Street Victorian
Alvarado Street Victorian
Eisenmann ArchitectureEisenmann Architecture
Mark Compton
Modern back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola.
Jungle House
Jungle House
Accoya WoodAccoya Wood
Accoya was used for all the superior decking and facades throughout the ‘Jungle House’ on Guarujá Beach. Accoya wood was also used for some of the interior paneling and room furniture as well as for unique MUXARABI joineries. This is a special type of joinery used by architects to enhance the aestetic design of a project as the joinery acts as a light filter providing varying projections of light throughout the day. The architect chose not to apply any colour, leaving Accoya in its natural grey state therefore complimenting the beautiful surroundings of the project. Accoya was also chosen due to its incredible durability to withstand Brazil’s intense heat and humidity. Credits as follows: Architectural Project – Studio mk27 (marcio kogan + samanta cafardo), Interior design – studio mk27 (márcio kogan + diana radomysler), Photos – fernando guerra (Photographer).
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
Expansive modern back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a pergola.
Williamstown Addition & Whole-House Remodel
Williamstown Addition & Whole-House Remodel
Jack Miller ContractorsJack Miller Contractors
Wit McKay
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back terrace in Boston with no cover.
Ground level transcend deck with built in seating
Ground level transcend deck with built in seating
Deck GuardianDeck Guardian
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back terrace in New York with no cover.
Mangaris Custom Deck, Lounge Bed, and Fire Pit Seating
Mangaris Custom Deck, Lounge Bed, and Fire Pit Seating
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Contemporary custom Mangaris wood "wave deck" with built in cement fire pit. Blue fire glass as water symbol. Formed round pavers to match beach wave motif. Mangaris wood skids over cement seat and connecting Mangaris wood lounge bed add warmth. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Corten Steel Planters Roof Deck Portland
Corten Steel Planters Roof Deck Portland
Nice PlanterNice Planter
For this project we manufactured custom length corten steel planters to fit specific perimeter dimensions of the roof deck. The planters are 36 inches high by 24 inches wide and approximately 44 inches long. The planters sit directly on the wood decking. Also the planters are raised of the decking by one inch to allow for irrigation tubing to be routed under the metal planter box. Photography by Shawn Records
Custom decks by Hickory Dickory Decks using Veka decking.
Custom decks by Hickory Dickory Decks using Veka decking.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
Photo of a large modern back terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Backyard Deck
Backyard Deck
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
This is an example of a modern back terrace in Austin.
REALIZZAZIONI ATTICO - MARE
REALIZZAZIONI ATTICO - MARE
Attico InterniAttico Interni
Design ideas for a modern terrace in Venice.
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
Clearview® Cable Railing - Build Coastal
AGS Stainless, Inc.AGS Stainless, Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern back terrace with no cover.

Modern 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 modern 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 modern design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a modern 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 modern 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.
Spacious Garage Deck Retreat
Spacious Garage Deck Retreat
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Medium sized modern roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
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