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Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Morgan Creek Estate
Morgan Creek Estate
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
This is an example of a large beach style side ground level terrace in Charleston with a fire feature and no cover.
Loft Puteaux 155m2
Loft Puteaux 155m2
blackStonesblackStones
Medium sized classic side terrace in Paris with no cover.
Montecito Remodel
Montecito Remodel
Barber BuildersBarber Builders
Medium sized farmhouse side terrace in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and no cover.
3800 T St NW
3800 T St NW
Red House StagingRed House Staging
Inspiration for a classic side terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Millwood
Millwood
Home 21Home 21
Design ideas for a small contemporary side terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Elegant Hillside Home
Elegant Hillside Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean side terrace in Santa Barbara with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Deck Staining
Deck Staining
My Three Sons Professional PaintingMy Three Sons Professional Painting
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side terrace in Louisville with a roof extension.
Stunning stencil
Stunning stencil
Jonathan Dade Photo VideoJonathan Dade Photo Video
Jonathan Dade
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired side terrace in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Ipe deck with horizontal stainless steel cable
Ipe deck with horizontal stainless steel cable
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Portland with no cover.
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
West Des Moines Deck and Pergola Project, 2011
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in Other with a pergola.
Cedar Hide away
Cedar Hide away
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
This stunning multi-level cedar deck in Rockaway, NJ is all about privacy. Full privacy wall with pergola and glass accent panels creates a cozy, private lounging area. Two steps down and an additional wall, is a large dining area with built in planters and a custom blue stone cocktail table. This custom designed deck provided the homeowners with the private hideaway they always long for.
Casa Abierta
Casa Abierta
Western Window SystemsWestern Window Systems
From KUBE Architecture: "They [owners] wanted a house of openness and light, where their children could be free to explore and play independently, still within view of their parents. The solution was to create a courtyard house, with large sliding glass doors to bring the inside out and outside in." Greg Powers Photography Contractor: Housecraft
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
Private Residence Bull Mountain
Private Residence Bull Mountain
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection
Design ideas for a small classic side first floor glass railing terrace in Portland with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Rustic, natural, and built to last generations
Rustic, natural, and built to last generations
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
Inspiration for a large rustic side ground level terrace in Auckland with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Cannon Beck
Cannon Beck
Vitor & Co LandscapesVitor & Co Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side terrace in London with no cover.
和モダンの家
和モダンの家
梶浦博昭環境建築設計事務所梶浦博昭環境建築設計事務所
和モダンの家
World-inspired side terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Mill Cottage
Mill Cottage
UserUser
Mike Dinsdale / Midi Photography
Design ideas for a beach style side terrace in Manchester with a potted garden and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Total Build, Inc.Total Build, Inc.
Medium sized classic side terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Tranby Garden
Tranby Garden
PLANT Architect Inc.PLANT Architect Inc.
Photo by Chris Pommer
Photo of a contemporary side terrace in Toronto with no cover.

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

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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