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Small Grey Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Deck 5
Deck 5
Deck Armor LLCDeck Armor LLC
Photo of a small classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Westport Beach House-New Construction
Westport Beach House-New Construction
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
Design ideas for a small nautical back terrace in New York with no cover.
Duplex near Kazan Cathedral
Duplex near Kazan Cathedral
"m-ARS" Architectural Bureau"m-ARS" Architectural Bureau
Терраса с видом на Казанский собор. Photography by Fritz von der Schulenburg
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Saint Petersburg with a potted garden and a roof extension.
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature and no cover.
Log Cabin Deck with Pergola
Log Cabin Deck with Pergola
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
The owners of this lovely log cabin home requested an update to their existing unused and unsafe deck. Their vision was to create a "beer garden" atmosphere where they could sit and enjoy the natural views. An old lumber deck and railings were removed and replaced with Trex composite decking and aluminum railing. A gorgeous cedar pergola brings a rustic yet refined feel to the deck.
Front Porch, Steps
Front Porch, Steps
Exteriors of Long IslandExteriors of Long Island
We built this porch and staircase to complete a house elevation project
Inspiration for a small traditional terrace in New York.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Design ideas for a small traditional back terrace in Phoenix with a roof extension.
Lantern Studio
Lantern Studio
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Set in the garden beside a traditional Dutch Colonial home in Wellesley, Flavin conceived this boldly modern retreat, built of steel, wood and concrete. The building is designed to engage the client’s passions for gardening, entertaining and restoring vintage Vespa scooters. The Vespa repair shop and garage are on the first floor. The second floor houses a home office and veranda. On top is a roof deck with space for lounging and outdoor dining, surrounded by a vegetable garden in raised planters. The structural steel frame of the building is left exposed; and the side facing the public side is draped with a mahogany screen that creates privacy in the building and diffuses the dappled light filtered through the trees. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography
Rockwell PCH
Rockwell PCH
SUBU Design ArchitectureSUBU Design Architecture
Manolo Langis photographer
Small contemporary roof terrace in Los Angeles.
Balcony
Balcony
Custom Carolina ConstructionCustom Carolina Construction
Small side terrace in Charleston with a roof extension.
Narrow Awning with Long Projection
Narrow Awning with Long Projection
Canadian ShadeCanadian Shade
With very little space, this custom built awning can extend a full 13' with only a 10' width across.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Toronto with an awning.
Ultra-Cool Mod
Ultra-Cool Mod
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
Inspiration for a small modern terrace in Houston.
Traditional Cape expands outdoors
Traditional Cape expands outdoors
HC DesignHC Design
The deck & side entry addition created a nice sitting space outdoors as well as an indoor sitting room open to the new kitchen. Photography by Jack Foley
Azek Premiere deck
Azek Premiere deck
Machado Custom Projects inc.Machado Custom Projects inc.
Small modern back private terrace in Boston with no cover.
Duplex con terraza
Duplex con terraza
Etxarri ARQUITECTURAEtxarri ARQUITECTURA
Nerea Etxarri Villar, arquitecto
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof terrace in Bilbao.
Kenmore Patio and Deck Remodel
Kenmore Patio and Deck Remodel
Wight's Deck + DesignWight's Deck + Design
Inspiration for a small modern back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
BALWYN NORTH_2
BALWYN NORTH_2
Whyte GardensWhyte Gardens
A row of waterhousias were placed along the boundary to create privacy. The design included a space for outdoor dining, a fireplace and an bar.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard private and ground level terrace in Melbourne with an awning.
Deck and Patio
Deck and Patio
D.R. Contracting, LLCD.R. Contracting, LLC
Inspiration for a small classic back terrace in Other with no cover.
City Roof Deck
City Roof Deck
Lazor DesignLazor Design
Lazor Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
RRM Design GroupRRM Design Group
Smith Group
This is an example of a small contemporary roof terrace in Orange County with no cover.

Small Grey 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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