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Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Terrasse Mozart
Terrasse Mozart
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les bacs plantés forment un foisonnement et isolent la terrasse du reste de la ville
Inspiration for a large contemporary side metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.
Hogar familiar de Rocio y Julio
Hogar familiar de Rocio y Julio
Leticia Yagüez EstudioLeticia Yagüez Estudio
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in Madrid.
Villa Praiano - Terrazza ingresso
Villa Praiano - Terrazza ingresso
David CasaDavid Casa
Terrazza d'ingresso | Entrance terrace
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean side terrace in Other with a potted garden.
Photography of Brook House Co Wicklow
Photography of Brook House Co Wicklow
Damien Kelly PhotographyDamien Kelly Photography
Damien Kelly Photography
This is an example of a rural side terrace in Other with no cover.
Aluminum Base Shoe Glass Railing
Aluminum Base Shoe Glass Railing
Demax Staircase&RailingDemax Staircase&Railing
aluminum base shoe anodized,1/2" glass(12mm) clear tempered glass, railing height 40"-42" based on project glass color option: clear, frosted,grey,
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side terrace with a potted garden and no cover.
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Twin Peaks Escape Pad
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Design ideas for a small modern side terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized country side terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Chicago, IL Exterior Remodel Window and Siding Replacement
Chicago, IL Exterior Remodel Window and Siding Replacement
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
James HardiePlank and HardiePanel Smooth finish Siding. Re-did front porch, replaced all Windows. Built deck, pergola, railings.
Medium sized traditional side terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
Loft
Loft
UserUser
Aniss Aoudia
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side terrace in Paris with a potted garden.
Trex Entry Walkway and Side Deck with Cable Rail
Trex Entry Walkway and Side Deck with Cable Rail
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
Picture framed Trex side deck with cable railing.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side terrace in Other with no cover.
Well Traveled Modern Asheville
Well Traveled Modern Asheville
UserUser
This addition of a cypress and polycarbonite covered deck add 6 months to outdoor entertaining.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro side terrace in Other with a pergola and a potted garden.
Inside Outside House
Inside Outside House
David Coleman / ArchitectureDavid Coleman / Architecture
Master Patio - Photo: Paul Warchol
This is an example of a contemporary side terrace in Seattle.
Gartengestaltung nach Feng Shui 2
Gartengestaltung nach Feng Shui 2
FENG SHUI & LIVINGFENG SHUI & LIVING
Kadri Reichard für FENG SHUI & LIVING
Photo of a large world-inspired side terrace in Hamburg.
Patio Ideas
Patio Ideas
Van Dyke's RestorersVan Dyke's Restorers
Contemporary side terrace in St Louis with a roof extension.
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Design ideas for a small contemporary side terrace in San Francisco with an awning.
Wood Deck with Metal Railing
Wood Deck with Metal Railing
Quigley DecksQuigley Decks
Quigleydecks.com Quigley Decks is a Madison, WI-based home improvement contractor specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and carpentry projects that make the outside of your home a more pleasing place to relax. We are pleased to service much of greater Wisconsin including Cottage Grove, De Forest, Fitchburg, Janesville, Lake Mills, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, the Dells area and more. We believe in solid workmanship and take great care in hand-selecting quality materials including Western Red Cedar, Ipe hardwoods and Trex, TimberTech and AZEK composites from select, southern Wisconsin vendors. Our goals are building quality and customer satisfaction. We ensure that no matter what the size of the job, it will be done right the first time and built to last.
Bondi House
Bondi House
Fearns StudioFearns Studio
Photography by Tom Ferguson
Photo of a modern side terrace in Sydney with no cover.
Boathouse
Boathouse
Scott W Bartholomew ArchitectureScott W Bartholomew Architecture
J Weiland
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side terrace in Other with a dock and a roof extension.
Jardin Perelada
Jardin Perelada
Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)
Inspiration for a large contemporary side terrace in Other with a pergola.
愛犬とお孫さんと過ごせるウッドデッキ
愛犬とお孫さんと過ごせるウッドデッキ
株式会社ボックスウッド株式会社ボックスウッド
This is an example of a modern side terrace in Other with an awning.

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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