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Shabby-Chic Style Black Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Shabby-chic Style Deck
Shabby-chic Style Deck
Vintage terrace in Boston with a bar area.
Trex Composite Decks
Trex Composite Decks
All-Craft Decks & SunroomsAll-Craft Decks & Sunrooms
This outdoor living space was built using Trex Pebble Grey for decking and picture framed in with Trex Winchester Grey. A glass Regal Railing system was used, using black to tie the trim of the gazebo in with the grey decking. This outdoor living space was designed with a unique gazebo, using vinyl sliders to allow air flow during the hot days but also keeping the rain out for those rainy days.
Loftus Street
Loftus Street
Proper PhotographyProper Photography
Proper Photography
Photo of a romantic roof rooftop terrace in Perth with no cover.
Gallowgate
Gallowgate
The Home ArchitectThe Home Architect
Photo of a romantic terrace in Other.
John's Creek Residence
John's Creek Residence
Catherine Wilson InteriorsCatherine Wilson Interiors
Photo of a shabby-chic style terrace in Atlanta.
Le salon d'été - Travaux réalisés
Le salon d'été - Travaux réalisés
Ty DesignTy Design
Medium sized romantic courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Other with a pergola.
Terrasse BW
Terrasse BW
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Vue en enfilade de la terrasse
This is an example of a medium sized romantic roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Landidylle für Romantiker
Landidylle für Romantiker
Conway's Recycle ArtConway's Recycle Art
Die weißen Gartenstühle sind praktisch für einen kleinen Mittags-Brunch.
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style back terrace in Munich with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Champagne Theme Shed
Champagne Theme Shed
Design MACSDesign MACS
This is shed turned living space. The owners wanted to be able to entertain many guests while the inside of their shed was small. We accomplished this by building a big wraparound deck with a TV, sofas, hammock, and bar.
Dachgarten
Dachgarten
Julia SchoppeJulia Schoppe
Julia Schoppe © 2016 Houzz
This is an example of a romantic terrace in Berlin.
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Garden Goddess By The Sea, LLCGarden Goddess By The Sea, LLC
Design ideas for a vintage terrace in Philadelphia.
Swedish Cottage - Custom Home
Swedish Cottage - Custom Home
Gatz Construction Inc.Gatz Construction Inc.
This is an example of a vintage terrace in Other.
South Yarra
South Yarra
Acoustic Landscape DesignsAcoustic Landscape Designs
Design ideas for a small vintage terrace in Melbourne.
Calore di casa
Calore di casa
FEELatHOME home staging & interior designFEELatHOME home staging & interior design
Elena Confortini
Photo of a shabby-chic style terrace in Other.
Champagne Theme Shed
Champagne Theme Shed
Design MACSDesign MACS
This is shed turned living space. The owners wanted to be able to entertain many guests while the inside of their shed was small. We accomplished this by building a big wraparound deck with a TV, sofas, hammock, and bar.
Swedish Cottage - Custom Home
Swedish Cottage - Custom Home
Gatz Construction Inc.Gatz Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style terrace in Other.
Terrasse BW
Terrasse BW
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les graminées sous le figuier apportent de la lumière à l'espace
Photo of a medium sized vintage roof terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Fun Room - with trex deck, fireplace and hidden room
Fun Room - with trex deck, fireplace and hidden room
K Squared Builders - Dale KramerK Squared Builders - Dale Kramer
As you leave the "Funroom" you step down 2 steps onto the Trex deck which aligns with the above ground pool. There is a 2 board Lava Rock border and Tiki Torch decking, risers and skirting. Trex cap and riser lighting provide accent and stair safety lighting. Three custom Trex benches and one planter adorn the deck.
O'Land Estate
O'Land Estate
UserUser
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style terrace in Bengaluru.
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Garden Goddess By The Sea, LLCGarden Goddess By The Sea, LLC
Inspiration for a vintage terrace in Philadelphia.

Shabby-Chic Style Black 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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