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Purple Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Pavilion
Pavilion
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
A free-standing roof structure provides a shaded lounging area. This pavilion garnered a first-place award in the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) National Deck Competition. It has a meranti ceiling with a louvered cupola and paddle fan to keep cool. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer.)
Cat Mountain
Cat Mountain
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
This hidden front courtyard is nestled behind a small knoll, which protects the space from the street on one side and fosters a sense of openness on the other. The clients wanted plenty of places to sit and enjoy the landscape. This photo was taken by Ryann Ford.
Whale Deck
Whale Deck
Olympia Deck ProOlympia Deck Pro
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and a pergola.
Gas Fire Pit and Seating Wall
Gas Fire Pit and Seating Wall
Bella Giardino Landscape & Garden DesignBella Giardino Landscape & Garden Design
This gas stone fire pit goes perfectly with the matching courtyard seating wall to light up the night and keep everyone warm on the coldest nights
Large classic back terrace in Denver with a fire feature and no cover.
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Inspiration for a small rustic back terrace in Denver with a potted garden and no cover.
Curved Ipe Deck
Curved Ipe Deck
Custom Outdoor StructuresCustom Outdoor Structures
Ipe Curved deck with hidden fasteners and Stainless Steel Cable Railing...
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in Cincinnati.
Coldwater Backyard View
Coldwater Backyard View
Mirage Woodworks, IncMirage Woodworks, Inc
Michael Eisen
Inspiration for an expansive classic back terrace in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Redwood Deck
Redwood Deck
MarionLandscapingMarionLandscaping
Traditional back first floor wire cable railing terrace in San Francisco.
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a large contemporary back terrace in San Luis Obispo.
Fence
Fence
Wood RehabWood Rehab
John Caswell Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial back terrace in Denver.
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Architecture RepublicArchitecture Republic
The deck functions as an additional ‘outdoor room’, extending the living areas out into this beautiful Canberra garden. We designed the deck around existing deciduous trees, maintaining the canopy and protecting the windows and deck from hot summer sun.
Brooklyn Garden Design Backyard - Cedar Pergola, Fence, Artificial Turf, Grasses
Brooklyn Garden Design Backyard - Cedar Pergola, Fence, Artificial Turf, Grasses
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features an ipe deck, knotty cedar fencing, artificial turf, a cedar pergola with corrugated metal roof, stepping stones, and loose Mexican beach stones. The contemporary outdoor furniture is from Restoration Hardware. Plantings are a lush mix of grasses, cherry trees, bamboo, roses, trumpet vines, variegated irises, hydrangeas, and sky pencil hollies.
Curved Deck with Custom Iron Railings and LED Lighting
Curved Deck with Custom Iron Railings and LED Lighting
5280 Outdoor Designs5280 Outdoor Designs
Justin Lambrecht
Large contemporary back terrace in Denver.
Voladizo ecológico en oficinas con vistas al mar
Voladizo ecológico en oficinas con vistas al mar
DianaHome - La Eco-ReformaDianaHome - La Eco-Reforma
Photo of a large mediterranean back ground level terrace in Barcelona.
Custom built Home Bellflower Bothell
Custom built Home Bellflower Bothell
Genesis Home StagingGenesis Home Staging
Outdoor space
Design ideas for a contemporary back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Lesesne Street Daniel Island
Lesesne Street Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Expansive traditional back terrace in Charleston with a roof extension.
Modern Eco Residence
Modern Eco Residence
HELTHELT
This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.
Annapolis Eastport
Annapolis Eastport
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Deck 2
Deck 2
Deck Armor LLCDeck Armor LLC
Photo of a small classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Decks & Outdoor Enclosures
Decks & Outdoor Enclosures
Outdoor InnovatorsOutdoor Innovators
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in Detroit.

Purple Back 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 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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