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Shabby-Chic Style Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Shabby-chic Style Deck
Shabby-chic Style Deck
Photo of a vintage terrace in Boston.
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
La terrasse de Victor Hugo
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style roof private and rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with no cover.
Brand Styling
Brand Styling
Style the Clutter - Interiors by Leoma HarperStyle the Clutter - Interiors by Leoma Harper
Brand: Morso Styling and photography: Leoma at Style the Clutter
Romantic terrace in Surrey.
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Ristrutturazione completa
Ristrutturazione completa
Violaine Abric HomestylistViolaine Abric Homestylist
Photo of a large vintage side terrace in Other with a potted garden and an awning.
M Project New House, TSUKUBA
M Project New House, TSUKUBA
Authentic CollectionAuthentic Collection
フレンチスタイルの家
Vintage side terrace in Tokyo Suburbs with no cover.
Piso antiguo en El Escorial
Piso antiguo en El Escorial
Lowy & KantorLowy & Kantor
Romantic terrace in Madrid.
MAC Building Solutions - Beira St
MAC Building Solutions - Beira St
MAC Building Solutions LtdMAC Building Solutions Ltd
Nathalie Priem
This is an example of a shabby-chic style terrace in London.
Candido interno milanese
Candido interno milanese
Ilaria PagnanIlaria Pagnan
Ilaria Pagnan © 2015 Houzz
Vintage side terrace in Venice with a pergola.
Casa Blanca Marbella
Casa Blanca Marbella
Heloisa MalagaHeloisa Malaga
Inspiration for a vintage terrace in Other.
South West
South West
Compagnie DCompagnie D
Catherine Matthys
This is an example of a small romantic courtyard terrace in Perth.
projet flora
projet flora
COACHE LACAILLECOACHE LACAILLE
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style terrace in Nantes.
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Medium sized romantic back terrace in San Francisco with no cover and a potted garden.
Interior PHotography
Interior PHotography
Lua Williams PhotographyLua Williams Photography
Photos by Lua Williams Photography.
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style terrace in Calgary.
My Houzz: Chic Boho Style for a Hawaii Apartment
My Houzz: Chic Boho Style for a Hawaii Apartment
Ashley Camper PhotographyAshley Camper Photography
Photo: Ashley Camper © 2013 Houzz
Romantic terrace in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Nolita NYC-Terrace Makeover
Garden Goddess By The Sea, LLCGarden Goddess By The Sea, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized romantic roof terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.
Office Suites 20 Harcourt Street
Office Suites 20 Harcourt Street
Lotus Landscape DesignLotus Landscape Design
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style terrace in Dublin.
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Depuis l'intérieur, la terrasse apparaît comme un tableau végétal sans cesse en mouvement
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Renovation Currumbin Valley
Renovation Currumbin Valley
ARCO DesignsARCO Designs
Medium sized shabby-chic style back terrace in Gold Coast - Tweed with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Terrasse aus Holz
Terrasse aus Holz
grasgrau - GARTENDESIGNgrasgrau - GARTENDESIGN
Eine Sitzbank als Fassung vermittelt Sicherheit und der Benutzer fühlt sich geborgen.
Shabby-chic style terrace in Berlin.

Shabby-Chic Style 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.
Gardens and Terrace
Gardens and Terrace
Amy JesaitisAmy Jesaitis
Planting Table
Vintage terrace in New York.
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