Terrace with a Living Wall and Fencing Ideas and Designs

Highbury Entertaining Oasis

Garden Club London Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in London with fencing.

Acton House

Honeybee Interiors and Joinery

We created all new fencing with the slats and then painted them charcoal grey to match the pergolas. The Pergola was designed to go the full width of the garden, to maximise the space for the sofa and hammock. The table is multi functional as a coffee or dining table. Faux grass and patio creates other zones and a little bistro table for early morning coffee in the sun. Climber should bloom by next summer covering the pergola and critall doors. Contemporary plants tie in with the feel and style of the kitchen. We also created lighting throughout the garden and on the walls.

Amies

Pablo Salgueiro Architectural Photographer

Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Other with fencing.

Clapton Water Garden

Viriditas Studio

This is an example of a contemporary terrace in London with fencing.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Green wall and all plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking by Luxe Projects London | Nillo Grey/Taupe Outdoor rug from Benuta | Copa garden lounge furniture set & Sacha burnt orange garden stool, both from Made.com | 'Regent' raw copper wall lights & Fulbrook rectangular mirror from gardentrading.co.uk

Idlewylde

Unique Homestays

Small farmhouse back first floor wood railing terrace in Other with a pergola and fencing.

Inside Outside

Bright 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

Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner

The Association of Professional Landscapers

Photo of a country terrace in Berkshire with fencing.

Contemporary Addition to Existing Victorian House

Evissa

Inspiration for a contemporary terrace in Melbourne with fencing.

Beautiful Privacy Wall above Deck Railing on Raised Deck

Flexfence

Linda, Pete Wodzinski Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Toronto with fencing.

DUPLEX EN MURCIA

Alberto García Diseño Interior

Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with a living wall and an awning.

Lincoln Park 2 Bedroom Condo

Leslie Glazier @ Properties

VHT
Photo of a traditional terrace in Chicago with fencing.

Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ

Deck Remodelers.com

Gorgeous multilevel Ipe hardwood deck with stone inlay in sunken lounge area for fire bowl, Custom Ipe rails with Deckorator balusters, Our signature plinth block profile fascias. Our own privacy wall with faux pergola over eating area. Built in Ipe planters transition from upper to lower decks and bring a burst of color. The skirting around the base of the deck is all done in mahogany lattice and trimmed with Ipe. The lighting is all Timbertech. Give us a call today @ 973.729.2125 to discuss your project Sean McAleer

East Hampton, NY

Eisner Design LLC

Pergola
Photo of a contemporary terrace in New York with fencing.

Samford Valley

Saunders Building Company Pty Ltd

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.

Shangrila - Marin County, CA

BK Interior Design

This space is perfect for entertaining! When the owners originally moved in, this deck was not here. There were several steps down from the kitchen door, and the stone slabs were a toe-stubbing minefield. We added the deck and designed it perfectly for entertaining. Since we had several large pine trees removed from the property, we increased sun exposure creating a need for more shade. We had this awning custom made by PJ Canvas in Santa Rosa, CA. The awning tucks neatly under the roof of the house during the rainy months.

The Courtyard

OneAbode Landscape Design

Small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with fencing.

Telegraph Hill Cottage

GS Custom Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola and fencing.

Espace de vie du toit-terrasse

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Medium sized contemporary roof rooftop wood railing terrace in Paris with no cover and a living wall.

Contemporary Deck

Photo of a contemporary back terrace in Sydney with no cover and fencing.

Terrace with a Living Wall and Fencing 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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