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Small Coastal Terrace Ideas and Designs

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North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Pleasant Bay
Pleasant Bay
Nicholaeff Architecture + DesignNicholaeff Architecture + Design
Richard Mandelkorn
Photo of a small coastal roof rooftop terrace in Boston with no cover.
Higgins Beach Cottage Duo
Higgins Beach Cottage Duo
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Jonathan Reece
Photo of a small beach style back terrace in Portland Maine with no cover.
Oasis Tiny Home Outdoor Bar
Oasis Tiny Home Outdoor Bar
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
The awning windows in the kitchen blend the inside with the outside; a welcome feature where it sits in Hawaii. An awning/pass-through kitchen window leads out to an attached outdoor mango wood bar with seating on the deck. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.
ADA ramp with Wolf PVC Decking
ADA ramp with Wolf PVC Decking
Decks & Patio CoversDecks & Patio Covers
This small ADA ramp with a powder coated aluminum hand rail provides elderly parents easy and safe access to this beachfront get away. The ramp is built with Wolf Rosewood colored PVC decking. The decking is a non-slip surface. Doug Woodside
Northern Beaches Seaside Home
Northern Beaches Seaside Home
The HomeThe Home
Lisa Zhu
This is an example of a small beach style terrace in Sydney.
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
Alan D Holt ASLA Landscape Architect This rear deck is tucked into the Native Vegetation.
Small coastal back terrace in Miami with a potted garden and no cover.
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach
Lanai DoorsLanai Doors
A great alternative to sliding glass doors! Lanai Doors provides folding glass doors that are custom made to your liking. The entire door opens the full length of the wall, expanding the interior and exterior space!
Eclectic Coastal Remodel
Eclectic Coastal Remodel
Charleston Luxury InteriorsCharleston Luxury Interiors
www.photographybyanne.com
Small nautical back terrace in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Small beach style back terrace in Providence with a water feature and no cover.
Sunshine Beach Cottage
Sunshine Beach Cottage
CT DesignCT Design
An open deck off the living and dining offers spectacular views of the Coral Sea. A round dining table encourages conversation and works well in this space.
Cedral in Pergola
Cedral in Pergola
CedralCedral
Weiße Cedral Stülpschalung in Pergola Foto: Etex Group
Photo of a small nautical terrace in Other with a pergola.
Apartamento alquiler vacacional en Blanes
Apartamento alquiler vacacional en Blanes
Quatre Coses, Home StagingQuatre Coses, Home Staging
Sandra Aguilera
Inspiration for a small nautical roof terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Gullibles Roost
Gullibles Roost
Spencer & CompanySpencer & Company
Design ideas for a small nautical roof terrace in Boston.
Christine House
Christine House
Justin Humphrey ArchitectJustin Humphrey Architect
Andy MacPherson Studio
Photo of a small nautical back terrace in Gold Coast - Tweed with a roof extension.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Loon Architects, LLCLoon Architects, LLC
Small nautical back terrace in Minneapolis.
Cozy California Bohemian at the Beach
Cozy California Bohemian at the Beach
InterMix InteriorsInterMix Interiors
Design ideas for a small beach style terrace in San Diego.
Teeter Farms Estate
Teeter Farms Estate
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Design ideas for a small beach style back terrace in Charlotte with a dock and no cover.
Orleans Waterfront Home Overlooking the Namequoit River
Orleans Waterfront Home Overlooking the Namequoit River
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
Dan Cutrona
Photo of a small beach style terrace in Boston with no cover.
Houzz Feature: 'Calm and Organized in a Brooklyn Brownstone'
Houzz Feature: 'Calm and Organized in a Brooklyn Brownstone'
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
Colorful and so happy...room for 5 people outside on this small terrace right off the dining room and adjacent kitchen, even room for an outdoor grill.

Small Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a coastal 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 coastal 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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