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Small Courtyard Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Hampstead modernist house
Hampstead modernist house
Samantha Watkins McRaeSamantha Watkins McRae
Small contemporary courtyard first floor glass railing terrace in London with a living wall and no cover.
美しく流れるような曲線のウッドデッキ
美しく流れるような曲線のウッドデッキ
株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー
デッキ材の最高峰デッキ材の最高峰「イペ材」を使ったウッデッキです。 緩やかな曲線が退屈になりがちなウッドデッキに表情をもたらせています。 この角度だと大きくラウンドしたデザインが引き立ちます。
Photo of a small modern courtyard terrace in Tokyo.
Orange County - Yorba Linda, CA -02
Orange County - Yorba Linda, CA -02
GCLA Landscape DesignGCLA Landscape Design
Small contemporary courtyard terrace in Orange County with a water feature.
C3Prefab: v1.0
C3Prefab: v1.0
Square Root Architecture + Design, Ltd.Square Root Architecture + Design, Ltd.
© Mike Schwartz Photography
Small modern courtyard terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and no cover.
West Mt. Airy Philadelphia Twin - Front Yard Patio Garden
West Mt. Airy Philadelphia Twin - Front Yard Patio Garden
Flower PoweredFlower Powered
Flower Powered completely redesigned and installed a new front yard garden for this West Mt. Airy Twin. The garden wrapped around the front porch where the Homeowner and her dog meet and greet neighbors on this charming street. Although the garden was small, we broke it down into three distinctive areas for added interest and functionality. 1) An irregular flagstone patio and walkway made of Colonial Steppers and creeping thyme gaps. 2) A side rock garden. and 3) A border garden along the front sidewalk. Hydrangeas, a Japanese Maple, and evergreen shrubs add structure, variety and interest. During the transition, we met so many friendly neighbors. Now this is one of the most popular spots on the street.
Gartenterrasse in Weinheim: vom kargen Ort zur Wohlfühloase - Terrassendielen
Gartenterrasse in Weinheim: vom kargen Ort zur Wohlfühloase - Terrassendielen
CedralCedral
Mit farblich abgestimmten Kissen wird die Farbigkeit der Terrasse nochmal hervorgehoben.
Photo of a small scandinavian courtyard first floor mixed railing terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Small Garden Terrace
Small Garden Terrace
Heatport LtdHeatport Ltd
Small terrace area 4m2, client wished to create an elegant ceiling with heating to create a useable outdoor space. Specified: 2 x 3.4kw Bromic Platinum Heaters in Black, dimmer control to create a warm and inviting ambience.
Container House
Container House
Fico Creative StudioFico Creative Studio
Design ideas for a small country courtyard ground level terrace in Other with an outdoor shower and no cover.
Gladesville Courtyard
Gladesville Courtyard
inovasis designinovasis design
Kev Quelch
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard terrace in Sydney.
Deck and Garden
Deck and Garden
Top Deck MelbourneTop Deck Melbourne
Millboard decking (copper oak ) Seating applied with storage along with plant boxes Water fountain display
Photo of a small traditional courtyard terrace in Melbourne with a water feature.
Decks & Patios
Decks & Patios
Lozano ConstructionLozano Construction
This is an example of a small courtyard terrace in Los Angeles.
Ranch Style Remodel
Ranch Style Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This is an example of a small courtyard private and ground level terrace in San Francisco.
Millboard composite (copper oak)
Millboard composite (copper oak)
Top Deck MelbourneTop Deck Melbourne
Beautiful outdoorLiving area where farmhouse meets French Design style
Photo of a small farmhouse courtyard terrace in Melbourne.
Coldwater Studio
Coldwater Studio
Casey Hughes ArchitectsCasey Hughes Architects
Photography: Nicole Katz
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard terrace in Los Angeles.
Bowwood Drive
Bowwood Drive
Kim Williams DesignKim Williams Design
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard ground level mixed railing terrace in Other with a living wall and no cover.
Couleurs dans marseille
Couleurs dans marseille
Elle JardineElle Jardine
Résultat final de l'aménagement. Au sol : Mise en place de copeaux de bois non résineux. Au mur : passiflore, vigne et jasmin. Au sol, fleurs et plantes aromatiques en tous genres.
Eaton Terrace
Eaton Terrace
IMKOIMKO
Terrace with formal planting and outdoor seating areas
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard rooftop terrace in London with a potted garden.
Toulouse terrasse MELEZE
Toulouse terrasse MELEZE
Wood Deck Les Terrasses du MidiWood Deck Les Terrasses du Midi
Terrasse en MELEZE avec coffre de rangement Projet Terrasse et banquette coffre de rangement ⚒ ?- Toulouse centre ville - ▶️Création d'une structure avec lambourde ▶️Pose des lames en meleze ▶️ Création de rangement sous l'escalier et banquette coffre ?- Bois meleze autoclave classe 4-
BALWYN NORTH_2
BALWYN NORTH_2
Whyte GardensWhyte Gardens
The smaller rear garden became a secluded private courtyard, where water was the main feature surrounding a small merbau deck.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard ground level terrace in Melbourne with no cover.
Granny Flat - Mt Barker
Granny Flat - Mt Barker
Master Constructions AustraliaMaster Constructions Australia
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard ground level wood railing terrace in Adelaide with a roof extension.

Small Courtyard 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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