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Small Red Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.
Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design
Country House for Peek Architecture and Susanna Samson Design
Alex Maguire PhotographyAlex Maguire Photography
Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a small eclectic roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover.
Deck 2
Deck 2
Deck Armor LLCDeck Armor LLC
Inspiration for a small classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
superba avenue renovation VENICE
superba avenue renovation VENICE
mox construction incmox construction inc
Mox Meschler
Small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
North Idaho Mountain Retreat
North Idaho Mountain Retreat
UserUser
This corten fence topper was installed to help keep snow off the deck in winter at this Schweitzer Mountain Residence. The panel is a standard Revamp™ size and done in nest pattern Photo Credit: Hamilton Photography
Lake Front Escape
Lake Front Escape
Katie O'Neill DesignKatie O'Neill Design
Jon M Photography
Photo of a small rustic back terrace in San Francisco with a dock and no cover.
Lobster Boat Residence
Lobster Boat Residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The modern Roof Deck designed by chadbourne + doss architects takes advantage of water views. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Photo of a small modern roof first floor terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and no cover.
Deck and Patio
Deck and Patio
MGL Building & LandscapeMGL Building & Landscape
An outdoor area smartly constructed to include privacy screening and integrated seating. This seating could also double as valuable storage space.
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with no cover.
Solr Powered Stcik-Up Cam
Solr Powered Stcik-Up Cam
Adstrum Technologies, LLCAdstrum Technologies, LLC
Photo of a small modern back terrace in Denver with a pergola.
Capital View
Capital View
Sherry.E.Nesbit ArchitectSherry.E.Nesbit Architect
Inspiration for a small classic side terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Terrasse bois & cuivre
Terrasse bois & cuivre
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Alexandre Duval
This is an example of a small contemporary side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
House in Toronto 2
House in Toronto 2
Nova Tayona ArchitectsNova Tayona Architects
Photo: Lars Paronen This upper deck was designed as part of a complete outdoor renovation for a space-challenged backyard in Toronto. Shown: corner detail of a window that visually connects the upper deck to the outdoor room below.
Kilcoy
Kilcoy
Civic Steel HomesCivic Steel Homes
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with no cover.
Ipe decks
Ipe decks
Danny Deck Construction, Inc.Danny Deck Construction, Inc.
Danny Deck
This is an example of a small traditional back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Charleswood Charm
Charleswood Charm
VisionScapesVisionScapes
From Drab to Fab this NW Calgary family home showcases the finest in design and craftsmanship. The large outdoor deck wraps the south and west facades of the home. Allowing the homeowners plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and lounging. The abundant use of outdoor lighting ensures that the party can continue long after mother nature goes to bed for the night. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes
Colour House
Colour House
Ande Bunbury ArchitectsAnde Bunbury Architects
photographer Emma Cross. A rooftop deck located in the centre of the house provides a private external area for capturing city views, growing plants and sipping a cocktail
A Small Back Yard
A Small Back Yard
Deck Builders IncDeck Builders Inc
Design ideas for a small classic back terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Deck cleaning & staining
Deck cleaning & staining
GR Paint and Powerwash, LLCGR Paint and Powerwash, LLC
Photo of a small back terrace in Grand Rapids with no cover.
West Chicago Backyard Rehab
West Chicago Backyard Rehab
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
The new patio is made of permeable brick pavers. All custom made tigerwood and steel fabrication; steel stairs, railing and child proof gates. Tigerwood stair treads Stainless hardware and porcelain tiles on the lower deck and the garage rooftop deck. Photos by Jenn Lassa
superba avenue renovation VENICE
superba avenue renovation VENICE
mox construction incmox construction inc
Mox Meschler
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.

Small Red 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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