Scandinavian Terrace with an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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This is an example of a scandinavian terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Glenelg

Urban Habitats

Colindale Design/ CR3 Studio
Inspiration for a small scandi back terrace in Adelaide with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Arvingerne

Add a Room

Add a Room
Scandinavian side terrace in Stockholm with an outdoor kitchen.

Havehygge

MetteMaje Sofia Skøtt

Camilla Skøtt
Scandinavian terrace in Copenhagen with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Attico in città - un bilocale affacciato su Roma

Cecilia Simonetti

La terrazza è stata ristrutturata in chiave contemporanea utilizzando il cemento cerato sia per il pavimento che come rivestimento del bancone della cucina esterna. La tettoia a lamelle orientabili permette di utilizzare gli spazi esterni tutto l'anno senza togliere luce agli spazi interni.

Architecturally Renovated Terrace House in Annandale

Pilcher Residential

Solid timber Blackbutt & American Oak decking & woodworks Built in kitchen system with Super White marble benchtop under pergola
This is an example of a scandi back ground level terrace in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

緑につつまれたプライベートガーデン空間

株式会社ボックスウッド

This is an example of a scandinavian side terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen.

Дом в Подмосковье - 2

Александр Кривицкий

This is an example of a scandi terrace in Moscow with an outdoor kitchen.

TAHI様邸

株式会社モリハウジング

外観漆喰とカラマツのコンビネーションがとても美しい
Inspiration for a scandi side terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Walton Residence

nana

Chicago custom addition to craftsman house, designed by Collective Office & Jeff Klymson.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian back terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Stoneleigh - Moncrieff

McDonald Jones Homes

Alfresco Cabana Grande - Stoneleigh - Moncrieff - Display Home
Design ideas for a large scandinavian side terrace in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Nordterrasse

MAUHAUS

Mauhaus har hjulpet bygherre med en moderne murstens-villa, der er tilpasset bygherres ønsker og grundens potentiale. Boligen er beliggende som den førstkommende bolig i området Emiliedalen i Vejle Øst. Boligen har udsigt over marker og bygningens ydre form skaber forskellige rum, som tilvejebringer dejlige, udendørs opholdsområder i løbet af dagen. Boligens køkken-alrum er designet ud fra ønsket om en høj grad af kontakt til omgivelserne. Den høje rumhøjde markerer køkken-alrummet som boligens hovedrum og det fungerer som bindeled mellem husets øvrige dele.

緑につつまれたプライベートガーデン空間

株式会社ボックスウッド

This is an example of a scandi side terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen.

Walton Residence

nana

Chicago custom addition to craftsman house, designed by Collective Office & Jeff Klymson.
This is an example of a small scandinavian back terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

デッキ

國本建築堂株式会社

Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian back ground level metal railing terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen.

Attico in città - un bilocale affacciato su Roma

Cecilia Simonetti

Walton Residence

nana

Chicago custom addition to craftsman house, designed by Collective Office & Jeff Klymson.
Photo of a small scandi back terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

リビングからお庭へ出たくなるウッドデッキ空間

株式会社ボックスウッド

Inspiration for a scandinavian side terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

リビングからお庭へ出たくなるウッドデッキ空間

株式会社ボックスウッド

Design ideas for a scandinavian side terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

リビングからお庭へ出たくなるウッドデッキ空間

株式会社ボックスウッド

Scandinavian side terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Scandinavian Terrace with an Outdoor Kitchen 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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