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Hillsborough Residence
Hillsborough Residence
Trace Kannel ArchitectureTrace Kannel Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Residential Resort
Residential Resort
Southwest Fence & DeckSouthwest Fence & Deck
Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in Dallas 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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LaCantina Doors
LaCantina Doors
LaCantina DoorsLaCantina Doors
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Trex Composite Decking.
Trex Composite Decking.
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Built in Winchester, VA for the Trex Company. Low level deck allows for alternate design elements such as wide cascading steps, planter boxes, and custom benches. Notice use of mutiple material colors.
Sonoma in the City
Sonoma in the City
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Tony Soluri Photography
This is an example of a contemporary back terrace in Chicago with a bbq area.
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with no cover and a fire feature.
海が見える家リノベーション
海が見える家リノベーション
株式会社濱田建築事務所 一級建築士事務所株式会社濱田建築事務所 一級建築士事務所
Photo of a coastal side terrace in Other with an awning.
Central London Orangery
Central London Orangery
Prime OakPrime Oak
This lovely family kitchen extension has created the required space for a family dining area and snug. The bi-folding doors allow for a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors, perfect for entertaining on a summer's evening.
Traditional Terrace & Balcony
Traditional Terrace & Balcony
Traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.
Clovelly House
Clovelly House
Bawtree Design | Architecture + InteriorsBawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
Camilla Quiddington
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Sydney with an awning and a bbq area.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Archadeck of Southeast LouisianaArchadeck of Southeast Louisiana
Photo of a traditional back terrace in New Orleans with a pergola.
Penthouse - West Hampstead
Penthouse - West Hampstead
Wickenden HutleyWickenden Hutley
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof rooftop terrace in London with no cover.
Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London
Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in London.
garden roof penthouse
garden roof penthouse
Metroarea ArchitettiMetroarea Architetti
Marco Ravo
Photo of a medium sized contemporary roof terrace in Bologna with a pergola.
Brooklyn Garden Design Backyard - Cedar Pergola, Fence, Artificial Turf, Grasses
Brooklyn Garden Design Backyard - Cedar Pergola, Fence, Artificial Turf, Grasses
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features an ipe deck, knotty cedar fencing, artificial turf, a cedar pergola with corrugated metal roof, stepping stones, and loose Mexican beach stones. The contemporary outdoor furniture is from Restoration Hardware. Plantings are a lush mix of grasses, cherry trees, bamboo, roses, trumpet vines, variegated irises, hydrangeas, and sky pencil hollies.
The Tree House
The Tree House
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Tom Zikas Photography
This is an example of a large rustic terrace in Sacramento.
Michaux Cabin
Michaux Cabin
Ricchetti Builders, Inc.Ricchetti Builders, Inc.
weekend retreat for two with the capacity to sleep up to sixteen for family gatherings. A modern-rustic cabin designed to have a minimal site impact, blend with its natural surroundings, and utilize locally-sourced, energy efficient, renewable and economical building methods and materials.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Seattle with a fire feature and no cover.

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.
Jackson Penthouse / Roof Deck, San Francisco
Jackson Penthouse / Roof Deck, San Francisco
De Meza + ArchitectureDe Meza + Architecture
This 1925 Jackson street penthouse boasts 2,600 square feet with an additional 1,000 square foot roof deck. Having only been remodeled a few times the space suffered from an outdated, wall heavy floor plan. Updating the flow was critical to the success of this project. An enclosed kitchen was opened up to become the hub for gathering and entertaining while an antiquated closet was relocated for a sumptuous master bath. The necessity for roof access to the additional outdoor living space allowed for the introduction of a spiral staircase. The sculptural stairs provide a source for natural light and yet another focal point.
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