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Barnes Garden
Barnes Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in London.
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
Design ideas for an expansive modern back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a pergola.
Town House, West London
Town House, West London
Adolfo Harrison GardensAdolfo Harrison Gardens
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in London with a pergola.
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Louvered Roofs
Louvered Roofs
Aesthetic Design & Build LlcAesthetic Design & Build Llc
Looking to escape the heat? Close the louvered roof and enjoy the shade. Want to feel the warmth of summer? Open the louvered roof and feel the sun. An adjustable pergola is the perfect solution for your outdoor seating area.
Chateau on Central - The Beth
Chateau on Central - The Beth
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
High Res Media
Design ideas for a traditional terrace in Phoenix with a roof extension.
Okanagan Lakeside Residence
Okanagan Lakeside Residence
MQN Architects & MQN InteriorsMQN Architects & MQN Interiors
Medium sized modern roof terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature and a roof extension.
First Floor Triple Lateral, Lennox Gardens, London
First Floor Triple Lateral, Lennox Gardens, London
PEEK Architecture + Design LtdPEEK Architecture + Design Ltd
alex maguire
Inspiration for a classic terrace in London.
VIVIENDA GRACIA
VIVIENDA GRACIA
The Room StudioThe Room Studio
Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial back terrace in Other with an awning.
Family Friendly in Piedmont
Family Friendly in Piedmont
Rock Paper Scissors Landscape Design BuildRock Paper Scissors Landscape Design Build
Caroline Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a classic back terrace in San Francisco.
MAISON CONTEMPORAINE BIOCLIMATIQUE
MAISON CONTEMPORAINE BIOCLIMATIQUE
JOSE MARCOS MAÎTRE D'OEUVREJOSE MARCOS MAÎTRE D'OEUVRE
SALON DE JARDIN
Large contemporary back terrace in Montpellier with a potted garden and a pergola.
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Modernity on University (sneak peek)
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
Inspiration for a small modern back terrace in Houston with a water feature.
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northeast View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Townhouse - Primrose Hill
Townhouse - Primrose Hill
UserUser
Cedar batten fencing tops paint and render blockwork walls to the perimeter of the Central London garden oasis. A perimeter rill and cascading water feature circles the composite timber deck whilst a compact english country garden adds a splash of colour to the foot of a mature silver birch tree. Photography By Pawel Regdosz © SigmaLondon
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Bondian Living StoreBondian Living Store
Medium sized mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Other with an outdoor shower and no cover.
LaCantina Doors
LaCantina Doors
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
Deckscapes IncDeckscapes Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
Laguna Beach House in the Hills
Laguna Beach House in the Hills
Shelley Gardea - Flea Market SundayShelley Gardea - Flea Market Sunday
Shelley Gardea Photography © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a rustic terrace in Orange County with no cover.
Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck
Bucktown Contemporary Rooftop Deck
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
Modern pergola on Chicago rooftop deck. Minimal materials used and clean lines define the space and pergola. Lounge seating under retractable mesh shade panels on a track system. Roof deck materials are composite and built on frame system. Contemporary rooftop deck. Bradley Foto, Chris Bradley

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.
Fiberon Deck in Salisbury, North Carolina
Fiberon Deck in Salisbury, North Carolina
Fiberon DeckingFiberon Decking
Fiberon ProTect Advantage Composite Decking in Chestnut and Horizon Railing built in Salisbury, North Carolina by Deckscapes (Pineville, North Carolina).
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