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Small Terrace with a Dock Ideas and Designs

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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.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back terrace in Tampa with a dock and no cover.
House B&B
House B&B
Studio Emma ScolariStudio Emma Scolari
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard terrace in Milan with a dock and a roof extension.
Westchester County, NY Lakeside Cottage Reno
Westchester County, NY Lakeside Cottage Reno
RoSal EnterprisesRoSal Enterprises
Ipea deck, cable railing, natural stone patio and drought resistant plantings
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in New York with a dock and no cover.
Réalisation de pontons en bois
Réalisation de pontons en bois
Les Mains de JardinLes Mains de Jardin
Photo of a small terrace in Angers with a dock.
Tredegar Road
Tredegar Road
NK ArchitectsNK Architects
Peter Abrahams
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in London with a dock and no cover.
Chelsea Apartment
Chelsea Apartment
es em designes em design
small roof terrace in a loft conversion in a Victorian mansion block
Small contemporary roof terrace in London with a dock and a roof extension.
csf5
csf5
f e r r i a r c h i t e k t e nf e r r i a r c h i t e k t e n
Photo of a small contemporary side terrace in Other with a dock and no cover.
"Indoor Outdoor"
"Indoor Outdoor"
Дизайнер Валерий БоковДизайнер Валерий Боков
"Indoor Outdoor" Дизайн проект современной террасы расположенной в городе Арсеньев, разработал дизайнер Валерий Боков, в 2018 году,
Photo of a small industrial side terrace in Other with a dock and a roof extension.
The Family Treasure - Outdoor Living
The Family Treasure - Outdoor Living
Parkyn DesignParkyn Design
A flawless deck overlooking the beautiful water.
Photo of a small rustic back terrace in Toronto with a dock and a pergola.
Night Life Dock
Night Life Dock
Gulfside DocksGulfside Docks
New dock with Trex decking, custom rails and dock lighting throughout.
Photo of a small coastal back terrace in Tampa with a dock and no cover.
Aluminum Floater
Aluminum Floater
Gulfside DocksGulfside Docks
Aluminum floater with composite Trex decking. Sturdy and durable!
Inspiration 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
Inspiration for a small nautical back terrace in Charlotte with a dock and no cover.
Compact dock with 4-post lift.
Compact dock with 4-post lift.
Gulfside DocksGulfside Docks
Compact dock with 4-post lift. Trex Decking w Alumiworks Lift.
This is an example of a small beach style back terrace in Tampa with a dock and no cover.
Agencement du jardin
Agencement du jardin
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Photo of a small contemporary back terrace in Paris with a dock and no cover.
Newport Beach Yacht
Newport Beach Yacht
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Ryan Garvin
Small coastal terrace in Orange County with a dock and no cover.
Aluminum Floater
Aluminum Floater
Gulfside DocksGulfside Docks
Aluminum floater with composite Trex decking. Sturdy and durable!
Photo of a small world-inspired back terrace in Tampa with a dock and no cover.
Nautical retreat on the harbor
Nautical retreat on the harbor
Shor HomeShor Home
Photography by Eric Roth
Design ideas for a small coastal terrace in Boston with a dock.
Chelsea Apartment
Chelsea Apartment
es em designes em design
small roof terrace in a loft conversion in a Victorian mansion block
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof terrace in London with a dock and no cover.
Agencement du jardin
Agencement du jardin
Camille Freulet PaysagisteCamille Freulet Paysagiste
Small contemporary back terrace in Paris with a dock and no cover.
Tredegar Road
Tredegar Road
NK ArchitectsNK Architects
Peter Abrahams
Inspiration for a small contemporary back terrace in London 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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