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Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 4
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 4
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in London with a fire feature.
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.
Commercial: Rooftop cabanas, Arlo Hotels Wynwood, Miami, FL
Commercial: Rooftop cabanas, Arlo Hotels Wynwood, Miami, FL
Azenco OutdoorAzenco Outdoor
The team was challenged by the Arlo Hotel Wynwood to maximize the luxurious feel of its resort cabanas. To achieve this, each pool cabana was designed with a custom Azenco R-Shade fixed roof pergola. Azenco designers engineered a new style of privacy wall that opens and closes manually with added flexibility to the fixed-roof design. This innovation facilitates the tropical breeze when open and provides privacy when closed. These cabanas are perfect for architects and contractors seeking a professional yet luxurious atmosphere.
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.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Oronoque Home Improvement LLCOronoque Home Improvement LLC
This is an example of a small traditional back terrace in New York with 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.
Small deck with wide stairs
Small deck with wide stairs
BluStar ConstructionBluStar Construction
with closed risers
This is an example of a small classic back terrace in New York.
Heron Cottage
Heron Cottage
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Photo of a small rustic side terrace in Portland Maine.
British Virgin Islands Home
British Virgin Islands Home
AGS Stainless, Inc.AGS Stainless, Inc.
This is an example of a small world-inspired back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Historic West Grace St Triplex
Historic West Grace St Triplex
Piperbear DesignsPiperbear Designs
Piperbear Designs helped restore this 1908 Victorian triplex located on the vibrant West Grace St section of Richmond's Fan District SCOPE OF WORK - New / upgraded kitchens with new cabinets, new tile, and granite countertops - New / upgraded bathrooms with new tile and fixtures - Complete renovation of 2-level exterior rear porch - Interior painting of all units - Designer light fixtures and ceiling fans - Buffed hardwood floors - New air conditioning systems (3) for high efficiency - Updated boiler system for higher efficiency and better radiant heat - Added off street parking space
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Land Studio CLand Studio C
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Entry Stairway on a Slope
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Design ideas for a small rustic back terrace in Denver with a potted garden and no cover.
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northwest View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northwest View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Natura e Artificio
Natura e Artificio
MAP ArchitetturaMAP Architettura
This is an example of a small bohemian terrace in Milan with an awning.
Screen in patio below deck
Screen in patio below deck
DecksouthDecksouth
This KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treatment) pressure treated deck features a watertight system with T&G ceiling. The low maintenance painted handrail with pvc fascia and wrapped columns will mean there won't be weekends lost due to staining handrail in the future. The lower area features a screened in area leading out to the pool area.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Montell ConstructionMontell Construction
This is an example of a small classic back terrace in Grand Rapids with a pergola.
Custom Spa and Cedar Deck
Custom Spa and Cedar Deck
Artisan Landscapes and PoolsArtisan Landscapes and Pools
10' Dia Custom Gunite Spa. w/ title border and custom plaster. Also Curved Cedar deck, and spa coping. Custom lights in both deck steps and the seating area. Matt Meaney@ Artisan Landscapes and Pools
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.

Small 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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