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Shabby-Chic Style Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Inspiration for a romantic terrace in Marseille.
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Catherine Matthys
This is an example of a small romantic courtyard terrace in Perth.
CASADECOR 2017 - EL SALÓN DEL LECTOR
CASADECOR 2017 - EL SALÓN DEL LECTOR
ASUN ANTOASUN ANTO
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic terrace in Barcelona with a potted garden and an awning.
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La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les plantations protègent du vis à vis du bâtiment d'en face sans trop enfermer l'espace
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Candido interno milanese
Candido interno milanese
Ilaria PagnanIlaria Pagnan
Ilaria Pagnan © 2015 Houzz
Vintage side terrace in Venice with a pergola.
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.
Upwey, backyard
Upwey, backyard
Melbourne DeckingMelbourne Decking
I handmade this door from an inspirational trip to India. I then installed the door and constructed the landscape around the door, fun project to do.
Inspiration for a romantic courtyard terrace in Melbourne.
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Jardín romántico con pequeña fachada simulada
Jardín romántico con pequeña fachada simulada
Coblonal InteriorismoCoblonal Interiorismo
Gaspar Ruiz Lindberg
Photo of a romantic terrace in Barcelona.
Floating Deck & Hot-tub Pad
Floating Deck & Hot-tub Pad
CORE Landscape ProductsCORE Landscape Products
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style terrace in Vancouver.
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Wine Barrel Wood Deck
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage back terrace in San Francisco with no cover and a potted garden.
La Maison de KiKi
La Maison de KiKi
Franck Minieri, PhotographerFranck Minieri, Photographer
Franck Minieri © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a shabby-chic style terrace in Nice.
Station5 København
Station5 København
Arkitektfirmaet Andreas RavnArkitektfirmaet Andreas Ravn
Photo of a shabby-chic style roof rooftop terrace in Esbjerg with 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.
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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.
Floral Heritage - Primavera Verano 2017
Floral Heritage - Primavera Verano 2017
Laura Ashley DecoraciónLaura Ashley Decoración
Laura Ashley - Tu terraza más cómoda con el sofá Mortimer para exterior tapizado en tejido Saunton
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style terrace in Other.
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.
Shabby-chic Style Deck
Shabby-chic Style Deck
Photo of a vintage terrace in Boston.

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.
Office Suites 20 Harcourt Street
Office Suites 20 Harcourt Street
Lotus Landscape DesignLotus Landscape Design
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style terrace in Dublin.
1418 Shelby
1418 Shelby
Green HomeGreen Home
This is an example of a vintage terrace in Nashville.
Piso antiguo en El Escorial
Piso antiguo en El Escorial
Lowy & KantorLowy & Kantor
Romantic terrace in Madrid.
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