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VVIP Villa Pool
VVIP Villa Pool
nse designnse design
How do you create a family outdoor terrace experience? The solution was to build next to the pool a family retreat where shade and cooling winds would interact with the subtle planting, within easy touch of the furniture areas and where lazy days could be dreamed away.
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back private and first floor mixed railing terrace in Minneapolis with a pergola.
Trex Beach Dune Composite Deck with Cedar Pergola
Trex Beach Dune Composite Deck with Cedar Pergola
Groupe UboraGroupe Ubora
Western Red Cedar deck with Cedar wood pergola and privacy wall. Trex Enhance Basics Beach Dune decking and Cedar wood framed railings with black aluminium spindles.
Cranston #8
Cranston #8
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Great curb appeal, low maintenance, and cost effective was our marching orders on this project. We designed a nice and clean looking yard that has lots of Wow! factor and is easy to maintain. Our client wanted a secure walkway from front to back but one that is easy on the wallet. Utilizing man-made stone steps and retaining systems we were easily able to build that for them. We also added a cedar privacy screen under the walkout deck that is louvered so they can open or close it depending on the circumstances.
BALWYN NORTH_2
BALWYN NORTH_2
Whyte GardensWhyte Gardens
A row of waterhousias were placed along the boundary to create privacy. The design included a space for outdoor dining, a fireplace and an bar.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard private and ground level terrace in Melbourne with an awning.
Cozy Indoor to Outdoor Rooftop Lounge
Cozy Indoor to Outdoor Rooftop Lounge
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
It is our passion to design and build truly glamorous extensions of any living space and harmoniously merge the indoor and outdoor environments. Rooftopia enjoys offering all of our clients a turnkey solution for luxury outdoor living and appreciates the rewards of planning and overseeing each outdoor room transformation from start to finish. This cozy outdoor lounge and kitchen is accessible and visible year round from the primary living areas of the residence, so it was very important for our team to develop and create a cohesive design that looks amazing even when the space is not in use, as it is an immediate extension of the home. The evening mood is relaxed and magical. The deck is primarily used for outdoor grilling, entertaining, and includes a cozy seating and dining area. The high end outdoor kitchen features a gas grill, an integrated vent hood, marine grade aluminum cabinets, custom concrete countertops and an outdoor TV. The pergola and privacy screens are a mix of cedar and steel and the flooring tiles are porcelain. Creating shade and privacy around much of the space, automatically limits access to natural light, a key part of the design was a well crafted lighting plan. While offering functionality and safety the lighting in this outdoor lounge also provides cohesion and a warm elegant ambience. Lighting fixtures include several up-down wall lights and a series of integrated LEDs in the pergola that reflect light from the decorative ceiling materials and structural I-beams.
Screen Room and Open Deck
Screen Room and Open Deck
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
Heartlands Screen Room system on a covered deck with open decks on both sides. To allow an ease of flow, there are Gerkin Screen Swinging doors leading to both open decks. Screen rooms allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors worry free from bugs and pests!
Main Family Room Deck
Main Family Room Deck
Blueprint StudioBlueprint Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
Screen rooms
Screen rooms
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
A covered three season sunroom with Tufdek vinyl decking
Medium sized rustic back private terrace in Calgary with a pergola.
Timbertech Legacy Privacy Wall
Timbertech Legacy Privacy Wall
Deck & Drive SolutionsDeck & Drive Solutions
We built this new Timbertech in 2018 and a few years later, these homeowners got a new Hot Tub under the deck and was looking for privacy. We then built a horizontal decking privacy wall to match the decking. We also wrapped the footing posts and beams to complete their backyard deck project. Wall looks great and really completes the final look of the whole project. With this stay-at-home pandemic – the homeowners have much more time to enjoy the privacy in their new hot tub.
Pagewood Deck
Pagewood Deck
Blue water Carpentry & ConstructionBlue water Carpentry & Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Sydney with a roof extension.
Terrassen Styling
Terrassen Styling
Linterio RaumgestaltungLinterio Raumgestaltung
Design ideas for a large scandinavian private and ground level terrace in Stuttgart with a roof extension.
Modern urban roof terrace
Modern urban roof terrace
Nordland LandscapesNordland Landscapes
Modern urban roof terrace and contemporary courtyard renovation.
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof private terrace in London with an awning.
Retractable Canopies, Columbus
Retractable Canopies, Columbus
ShadeFXShadeFX
Nicholson Builders partnered with ShadeFX for a backyard renovation in Columbus, Ohio. The Nicholson team built a large pergola for the homeowner’s poolside lounge area and ShadeFX customized two manual 14′ x 10′ retractable canopies in Sunbrella Cocoa to fit the structure.
Deck with Pergola
Deck with Pergola
Bella Vita BuildersBella Vita Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic side private and ground level wood railing terrace in Denver with a pergola.
The Louis
The Louis
Willix Developments Ltd.Willix Developments Ltd.
Large entertainment patio off of the third floor bonus room.
Inspiration for a contemporary roof private terrace in Calgary with a pergola.
Maroubra Beachside House Extension
Maroubra Beachside House Extension
McGarry Constructions Pty LimitedMcGarry Constructions Pty Limited
Photo of a medium sized beach style back private terrace in Sydney with a roof extension.
Soft Grey Addition
Soft Grey Addition
alsoCAN ArchitectsalsoCAN Architects
Corner of living room opens up to deck. Existing spa built into a pergola, hiding a shed behind it.
Photo of a small coastal back private terrace in Melbourne with a pergola.
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
A Covered Trex Composite Deck with Universal Motions Retractable Privacy Screens. Custom made railing, provided by the customer, and a unique mid-century fireplace to tie it together. The ceiling is finished with cedar tongue and groove and the project is topped with a metal standing seam roof. The project also includes Infratech header mounted heaters.
Saunders Village 1907
Saunders Village 1907
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
This is an example of a small farmhouse back private and ground level terrace in Portland with a roof extension.

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

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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