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Stiegler Residence
Stiegler Residence
Catherine ArensbergCatherine Arensberg
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Miami with no cover.
Horizontal Railing In Bloomfield Hills
Horizontal 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.
Ground Level Pool Deck
Ground Level Pool Deck
Back To Nature DecksBack To Nature Decks
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Philadelphia with no cover.
Decks
Decks
Juranek Home ImprovementJuranek Home Improvement
This is an example of a small classic back terrace in Other with no cover.
My SW London Edwardian House
My SW London Edwardian House
Veronica Rodriguez Interior PhotographyVeronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
Veronica Rodriguez
Photo of a small traditional terrace in London with fencing.
Brown Street, Newtown
Brown Street, Newtown
Create ConstructionCreate Construction
WINNER- NSW HIA Spec Home of the Year 2014 FINALIST- Australia HIA Spec Home of the Year 2014
This is an example of a small classic courtyard terrace in Sydney with no cover.
Whitewashed Lake Cabin
Whitewashed Lake Cabin
UserUser
Werner Straube
Design ideas for a small rustic terrace in Milwaukee with no cover.
Red Hook
Red Hook
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photo by Lori Cannava
Photo of a small contemporary terrace in New York with a bbq area.
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
Freestanding Retractable Canopy, Toronto
ShadeFXShadeFX
International Landscaping partnered with ShadeFX to provide shade to another beautiful outdoor kitchen in Toronto. A 12’x8’ freestanding canopy in a neutral Sunbrella Cadet Grey fabric was manufactured for the space.
Pergolado 1 Terrace
Pergolado 1 Terrace
BOG ART Interior DesignBOG ART Interior Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof wood railing terrace in Mexico City with a pergola.
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Floating Deck with Custom Bench
Vandeck BuildersVandeck Builders
A great addition to a small Bay Ridge yard. We created a custom built-in seating area with usable storage space on top of Trex decking. Also in this project, we installed Smart LED Deck Lights.
New Deck with Custom Privacy Wall and Glass Railing.
New Deck with Custom Privacy Wall and Glass Railing.
LGM ContractingLGM Contracting
This is a new custom deck built by LGM Contracting that includes a privacy wall with shutters, glass railing all the way around, lattice skirting
Small rustic back terrace in Other.
S 2ND Bungalows
S 2ND Bungalows
Workshop No. 5Workshop No. 5
Small contemporary terrace in Austin with a pergola.
Toorak Decking
Toorak Decking
Sixonethree Building & DesignSixonethree Building & Design
Small decking in Toorak, Using Ironbark decking and stainless steel screws. Transforming this area into a usable space.
Inspiration for a small classic side terrace in Melbourne with no cover.
Northeast Portland Contemporary Remodel and Renovation
Northeast Portland Contemporary Remodel and Renovation
Studio DefineStudio Define
Small contemporary back terrace in Portland with no cover.
Perrysburg Sanctuary
Perrysburg Sanctuary
Signature DecksSignature Decks
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.
Fabric Awnings
Fabric Awnings
LA Custom Awnings and ShuttersLA Custom Awnings and Shutters
Small traditional side terrace in New Orleans with an awning.
Before & After
Before & After
Candella's Superior Painting, LLCCandella's Superior Painting, LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace with no cover.
Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Modern Outdoor Kitchen
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Contemporary Penthouse Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Chelsea Creek'
Contemporary Penthouse Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Chelsea Creek'
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Chelsea Creek is the pinnacle of sophisticated living, these penthouse collection gardens, featuring stunning contemporary exteriors are London’s most elegant new dockside development, by St George Central London, they are due to be built in Autumn 2014 Following on from the success of her stunning contemporary Rooftop Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, Patricia Fox was commissioned by St George to design a series of rooftop gardens for their Penthouse Collection in London. Working alongside Tara Bernerd who has designed the interiors, and Broadway Malyon Architects, Patricia and her team have designed a series of London rooftop gardens, which although individually unique, have an underlying design thread, which runs throughout the whole series, providing a unified scheme across the development. Inspiration was taken from both the architecture of the building, and from the interiors, and Aralia working as Landscape Architects developed a series of Mood Boards depicting materials, features, art and planting. This groundbreaking series of London rooftop gardens embraces the very latest in garden design, encompassing quality natural materials such as corten steel, granite and shot blasted glass, whilst introducing contemporary state of the art outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, water features and green walls. Garden Art also has a key focus within these London gardens, with the introduction of specially commissioned pieces for stone sculptures and unique glass art. The linear hard landscape design, with fluid rivers of under lit glass, relate beautifully to the linearity of the canals below. The design for the soft landscaping schemes were challenging – the gardens needed to be relatively low maintenance, they needed to stand up to the harsh environment of a London rooftop location, whilst also still providing seasonality and all year interest. The planting scheme is linear, and highly contemporary in nature, evergreen planting provides all year structure and form, with warm rusts and burnt orange flower head’s providing a splash of seasonal colour, complementary to the features throughout. Finally, an exquisite lighting scheme has been designed by Lighting IQ to define and enhance the rooftop spaces, and to provide beautiful night time lighting which provides the perfect ambiance for entertaining and relaxing in. Aralia worked as Landscape Architects working within a multi-disciplinary consultant team which included Architects, Structural Engineers, Cost Consultants and a range of sub-contractors.

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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