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Small Terrace with a Dock Ideas and Designs

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North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Covered Boat Life & Activity Deck
Covered Boat Life & Activity Deck
UserUser
Covered boat lift & activity deck with finished walkway & rope railings.
This is an example of a small bohemian back terrace in Orlando with a dock.
Composite Decking Floating Dock
Composite Decking Floating Dock
Gulfside DocksGulfside Docks
Floating dock with aluminum frame and Trex composite decking.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back terrace in Tampa with a dock and no cover.
Teeter Farms Estate
Teeter Farms Estate
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Design ideas for a small beach style back terrace in Charlotte with a dock and no cover.
Family Lake House
Family Lake House
aamodt / plumb architectsaamodt / plumb architects
The boat deck that over looks Lake Austin.
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Austin with a dock.
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.
Decking
Decking
Galimberti - Legno e BioediliziaGalimberti - Legno e Bioedilizia
Small industrial back terrace in Milan with a dock.
Chelsea Apartment
Chelsea Apartment
es em designes em design
small roof terrace in a loft conversion in a Victorian mansion block
This is an example of a small contemporary roof terrace in London with a dock and a roof extension.
Contemporary Backyard with Pool
Contemporary Backyard with Pool
Suncrest GardensSuncrest Gardens
A cantilevered composite ‘fishing’ dock is accessed from backyard via Maryland Flagstone slab steps. Lighting for the dock is supplied with subtle hidden bar lights installed beneath the pier caps.
Agencement du jardin
Agencement du jardin
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Paris with a dock and no cover.
Patio/terrasse hybride, AZEK et cèdre rouuge
Patio/terrasse hybride, AZEK et cèdre rouuge
Imagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & CloturesImagine Entrepreneurs/Patios, Balcons & Clotures
Photo of a small classic back terrace in Montreal with a dock.
Nautical retreat on the harbor
Nautical retreat on the harbor
Shor HomeShor Home
Photography: Eric Roth
This is an example of a small coastal terrace in Boston with a dock.
Newport Beach Yacht
Newport Beach Yacht
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a small coastal terrace in Orange County with a dock and no cover.
Walker's Point, Muskoka
Walker's Point, Muskoka
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
This contemporary home exhibits clean lines and sharp landscapes giving traditional Muskoka a run for its money. The glass railing bordering the deck makes for a sleek design without hindering the beautiful view over Lake Muskoka. Despite the contemporary design of this home, the interior features a beautiful stone fireplace that makes for a stunning focal point in the great room. Carrying into the Muskoka room is stone flooring that adds a traditional touch and keeps a warm cottage feel. Leading up onto the second floor is a contemporary mono stringer stair case contrasting against a light wood accent wall. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.
July 2017 | Newly Completed Projects
July 2017 | Newly Completed Projects
Barber and Sons, Inc.Barber and Sons, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Boston with a dock.
Newport Beach Yacht
Newport Beach Yacht
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Ryan Garvin
Photo of a small beach style terrace in Orange County with a dock and no cover.
Agencement du jardin
Agencement du jardin
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Paris with a dock and no cover.
Lake Muskoka Contemporary Renovation
Lake Muskoka Contemporary Renovation
Above & Beyond BuildingAbove & Beyond Building
The renovation of this classic Muskoka cottage, focused around re-designing the living space to make the most of the incredible lake views. This update completely changed the flow of space, aligning the living areas with a more modern & luxurious living context. In collaboration with the client, we envisioned a home in which clean lines, neutral tones, a variety of textures and patterns, and small yet luxurious details created a fresh, engaging space while seamlessly blending into the natural environment. The main floor of this home was completely gutted to reveal the true beauty of the space. Main floor walls were re-engineered with custom windows to expand the client’s majestic view of the lake. The dining area was highlighted with features including ceilings finished with Shadowline MDF, and enhanced with a custom coffered ceiling bringing dimension to the space. Unobtrusive details and contrasting textures add richness and intrigue to the space, creating an energizing yet soothing interior with tactile depth.
Boat Dock
Boat Dock
Takumi DesignTakumi Design
Inspiration for a small rustic back terrace in New York with a dock and no cover.
Aluminum Floater with Support & Accessories
Aluminum Floater with Support & Accessories
Gulfside DocksGulfside Docks
Aluminum floater with composite Trex decking. Sturdy and durable! Aluminum dock ladders and support brackets/pipes shown as well.
Small world-inspired back terrace in Tampa with a dock and no cover.

Small Terrace with a Dock 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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