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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.
Idlewylde
Idlewylde
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Small farmhouse back first floor wood railing terrace in Other with a pergola and fencing.
Contemporary Decked Garden
Contemporary Decked Garden
Pippa Schofield Garden DesignPippa Schofield Garden Design
Pippa Schofield
This is an example of a small classic terrace in London with a potted garden.
Inside Outside
Inside Outside
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
The old feather-board fence was renovated, clad with vertical battens and painted, making a smart backdrop for the plants. The vertical stripes and colour scheme reflect elements from within the house, to create a cohesive environment both inside and out. © Deb Cass
Hot Tub Retreat
Hot Tub Retreat
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Hot Tub with Modern Pergola, Tropical Hardwood Decking and Fence Screening, Built-in Kitchen with Concrete countertop, Outdoor Seating, Lighting Designed by Adam Miller
Elegant Modern Pool Deck with Seating
Elegant Modern Pool Deck with Seating
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
This is a classic example of an elegant and modern wooden pool deck. The combination seamlessly ties together in this outdoor setting. Tall metal poles and glass panel railings allow nature and the pool to blend together making the small space feel larger.
Fall Creek Residence
Fall Creek Residence
EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.
Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY Paul Warchol Photography
Small rustic back terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.
Sempervirens
Sempervirens
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a fire feature.
A Budget Friendly Pergola and Railing System
A Budget Friendly Pergola and Railing System
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
The deck off the rear of their house, just off the dining room, has a southern exposure that overlooks a beautiful wetland. A stairway leads from the deck to a patio and backyard a half-story below.
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
Photo of a small rustic back terrace in Other.
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.
A Chic Denver Pool
A Chic Denver Pool
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The seamless edge of the neolith calcatta waterfall countertop.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in Denver with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
St.Margarets Garden
St.Margarets Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in London with a fire feature and no cover.
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Tony Woods
Small contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London 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.
Oakland Cedar Hot Tub
Oakland Cedar Hot Tub
Cummings Landscape ArchitectureCummings Landscape Architecture
Ipe Deck with Cedar Hot Tub with Wood Roll Cover. Succulents in Containers
Small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco.
Neubau eines Einfamilienhauses, Landkreis München / PROJEKT S.A.N.H.
Neubau eines Einfamilienhauses, Landkreis München / PROJEKT S.A.N.H.
Stoeger ArchitektenStoeger Architekten
This is an example of a small contemporary terrace in Other.
Dolores Street House
Dolores Street House
Winder Gibson ArchitectsWinder Gibson Architects
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Cedar Deck with a Lattice Privacy Fence and Mini Arbor - San Antonio, TX
Cedar Deck with a Lattice Privacy Fence and Mini Arbor - San Antonio, TX
Diamond DecksDiamond Decks
Small classic back terrace in Other with a pergola.
Deck and Pergola on Vintage Austin, TX, Home
Deck and Pergola on Vintage Austin, TX, Home
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Archadeck of Austin offers a choice of standard or premium pergolas, and this client selected the premium pergola, our most popular option. For our premium pergolas, we use 4×12″ beams, 6×6″ posts and 2×10″ boards for the rafters with 16” on center spacing. In contrast, our competition uses 2×8″ beams and posts and 2×8″ rafters that are 24” on center, resulting in a pergola that is less sturdy and provides less shade. The Archadeck of Austin premium pergola looks beefier, is stronger and will last longer than those built by our competition. Plus, our 16” on center spacing provides the optimum amount of shade on a hot Texas day. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Austin.

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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