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The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a private and luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, with the front shutters really authenticating the appearance of a true outdoor room.The outlook was able to be controlled with the moveable blades.
Mid-Century Backyard
Mid-Century Backyard
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
While these homeowners' 1966 Asian-inspired rancher was built for entertaining, the backyard wasn't living up to its potential. A combination of crumbling composite and wood decks wasn't functional and had become an eyesore, so they were replaced with an expanded single-level PVC deck. A new paver patio features a sunken fire pit and inset bench rocks, providing further space for entertaining. Additionally, a paver path wraps around the existing retaining wall and ramps up to the deck, providing a barrier-free entry to the house that will enable the homeowners to age in place.
Jacksonville Low Voltage Deck Lights
Jacksonville Low Voltage Deck Lights
NiteLites of Jacksonville Outdoor LightingNiteLites of Jacksonville Outdoor Lighting
Jacksonville Low Voltage Deck and Patio Lights by NiteLites
Large world-inspired back terrace in Jacksonville with a dock and no cover.
Villa DC
Villa DC
Arnaud GallouArnaud Gallou
Thomas Dupaigne
This is an example of a large world-inspired back terrace in Bordeaux with a potted garden and no cover.
Comme une oasis
Comme une oasis
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L'espace est marqué par l'alternance de bacs en bois peints et de poteries vernissées
Photo of a large world-inspired side rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
2 Story Deck
2 Story Deck
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Orlando with a dock and no cover.
Asian Garden gets Zen Treatment with Japanese Influence
Asian Garden gets Zen Treatment with Japanese Influence
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
We love the night and day transformation this garden took on when our client requested a zen garden for her backyard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It’s always fun to be asked to design a garden with so many charming creative elements. Our re-design included brown bamboo fencing to cover a very bright white vinyl fence, a fountain, loose grey stones, dark brown deck tiles, contemporary furnishings, a stone Japanese lantern statue, and white fiberglass planters. The plantings include cherry laurels, bamboo, a red weeping maple, moss, grasses, and variegated euonymus. Overhead globe lights add a cheerful nighttime touch. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
UserUser
Brad Peebles
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired terrace in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Planung eines Gartenteiches
Planung eines Gartenteiches
UserUser
Small world-inspired back terrace in Hanover with a water feature and no cover.
Backyard Resort San Juan Capistrano
Backyard Resort San Juan Capistrano
RKC Builders IncRKC Builders Inc
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Orange County with no cover.
Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
Outdoor Kitchen BBQ
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Outdoor Kitchen build in BBQ by patio and koi pond
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Hidden Valley Tropical Oaisis
Hidden Valley Tropical Oaisis
Design Studio WestDesign Studio West
Imagine stepping into your and being greeted by a haven that seamlessly blends the built and natural worlds. Sunlight filters through verdant leaves overhead, dappling a red wood deck that envelopes the trunk of a magnificent tree. This is not just an outdoor space; it's an oasis, a sanctuary where the lines between indoors and outdoors blur, and the presence of nature takes center stage. At the heart of this oasis lies the existing tree, not merely an obstacle but the focal point, the star around which the entire design revolves. Built specifically to accommodate its presence, the cabinetry forms a sculptural embrace, wrapping around the base like a protective shroud. Crafted from weather resistant materials that echoes the tree's own earthy tones, the cabinetry blends seamlessly into the landscape. Design vision by Kristen Galli Interior Design. Cabinetry product and Execution by Design Studio West
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a private and luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, with the front shutters really authenticating the appearance of a true outdoor room.The outlook was able to be controlled with the moveable blades.
RockHouse
RockHouse
[STRANG] Architecture[STRANG] Architecture
Photography © Claudio Manzoni
Inspiration for a large world-inspired terrace in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Queenslander - Sunshine Coast
Queenslander - Sunshine Coast
Box Clever InteriorsBox Clever Interiors
This is an example of a large world-inspired back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Jardin exotique à Paris
Jardin exotique à Paris
Hugo Hebrard photographe d'architectureHugo Hebrard photographe d'architecture
Aménagement paysager Agence Christophe Gautrand - http://christophe-gautrand.com/ photographie : © Hugo Hébrard photographe - www.hugohebrard.com
haus-flow/地域のオアシスとしての平屋中庭付き住宅
haus-flow/地域のオアシスとしての平屋中庭付き住宅
一級建築士事務所haus一級建築士事務所haus
haus-flow　Photo by 森本大助
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired courtyard terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Tambourine - Custom Framed Privacy Screens
Tambourine - Custom Framed Privacy Screens
URBAN METALURBAN METAL
Beautiful Oriental privacy screens which allow for maximum security whilst also allowing the light and breezes to naturally flow through. Low maintenance design. Japanese-inspired Australian garden
Apartment E - reforma de un ático en San Gervasi
Apartment E - reforma de un ático en San Gervasi
Elena Poropat - Arquitectura e InteriorismoElena Poropat - Arquitectura e Interiorismo
Elena Poropat
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired roof first floor terrace in Barcelona with a potted garden and no cover.

Premium World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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