Scandinavian Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

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ЩИ дизайн - студия

This is an example of a scandi back terrace in Stockholm.

Luksusfunkis ved vandet

INSITU ARKITEKTER ApS

Medium sized scandi back terrace in Wiltshire.

House Extension Northcote

Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)

Contemporary Rear Extension to Heritage Dwelling, by Melbourne Design Studios (MDS). Photography : Peter Clarke.
This is an example of a medium sized scandi back terrace in Melbourne with a roof extension.

Terrassen in Kebony

Zimmerermeister Heiko Durchdenwald

Design ideas for a small scandi back terrace in Berlin with no cover.

Decks

Montell Construction

deck projects
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi back terrace in Grand Rapids with no cover.

Instalación en Boadilla.

Ventux Exclusive

Design ideas for a large scandinavian back terrace in Madrid with a potted garden and an awning.

Wood storage

Pride Road Manchester South

Inspiration for a scandi back terrace in Manchester with a fire feature.

Styling villa

Pernillas Homestyling & Inredning

Andreas
Inspiration for a scandinavian back terrace in Stockholm with an awning.

Decking in Grat Missenden

Mari's House And Garden

Adam Dworak
Inspiration for a large scandi back terrace in Buckinghamshire.

Luksusfunkis ved vandet

INSITU ARKITEKTER ApS

This is an example of a scandi back terrace in Wiltshire with no cover.

VIVIENDA PASSIVHAUS EN ÁVILA

Álvaro Viera | FOTOGRAFÍA DE ARQUITECTURA

ALVARO VIERA
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi back terrace in Other with a roof extension.

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オーダーキッチンを中心にした、太陽と自然素材に溢れるシックな空間　photo by Hitomi Mese
Design ideas for a scandi back terrace in Other.

Außengestaltung verglaster Loungebereich

Susanne Kissaun - sk Interior Design

Large scandinavian back terrace in Dresden with a potted garden and a roof extension.

Queensdale Avenue

The Graces - ReMax Hallmark Realty

Inspiration for a medium sized scandi back terrace in Toronto.

Maison B

R2K Architecte

Sandrine Rivière
Inspiration for a large scandi back terrace in Grenoble with a roof extension.

Planering, inköp och homestyling inför försäljning

Lidmårhome

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi back terrace in Other with no cover.

DÚPLEX LESSEPS

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Large scandi back terrace in Other with a potted garden and a pergola.

Coleridge

Diego Pacheco Design Practice

Rear façade; using reused ipe decking from original deck
This is an example of a scandi back terrace in San Francisco with a roof extension.

Jill

Eldridge Company Design | Build

This is an example of a large scandi back terrace in Louisville with a roof extension.

Lyall

Homegirl Renovation Management + Design

Dave Rempel
Large scandi back terrace in Toronto with a roof extension.

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

How do I decorate or design a Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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