Terrace with No Cover Ideas and Designs

Islington

Staging-Space

Inspiration for a contemporary roof glass railing terrace in Other with a potted garden and no cover.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk

Stanhope Avenue

Iguana Architects & Interior Design

Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
This is an example of a large contemporary back ground level wood railing terrace in London with no cover.

Contemporary Deck

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

Santa Monica Backyard Remodel + Hot Tub

Oslo I LA

We were contacted by a home owner in Playa Vista who had just purchased a home with a relatively small yard. They wanted to explore our services of how we could maximize space and turn their back yard into an area that was warm, welcoming, and had multiple uses / purposes. We integrated a modern cedar deck with a built in hot tub, created a nice perimeter planter with hedges that will continue to grow to add privacy, installed awesome concrete pavers and of course... you cant forget the ambient outdoor string lights. This project turned out stunning and we would love to assist you on any project you might be looking to embark on in the near future.

1962 Rambler Remodel

Building Arts Sustainable Architecture

The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography

Getting all decked out. The latest in decking materials.

Southern Supply

Duralife Siesta Decking, Golden Teak
This is an example of a large classic back terrace in Other with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Decks

Residential Decks, Porches, Patios

Ground level Fiberon deck located in Emmitsburg MD includes Azek PVC fascia, Benches, circular paver patio with fire pit, low voltage lighting.
Medium sized classic back terrace in Baltimore with a fire feature and no cover.

Under Deck Skirting Boardwalk

Deck & Drive Solutions

New Timbertech Composite Decking with Pecan and Mocha. Westbury Tuscany Railing with Drink Rail, Under Deck Skirting - PVC Boardwalk Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back ground level metal railing terrace in Other with no cover.

Ladera Remodel

Libby Raab Architecture

Paul Dyer
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor shower and no cover.

Outdoor Living & Exterior Makeover in Atlanta

Boyce Design + Build

The panoramic doors provide instant indoor/outdoor living onto this gorgeous Brazilian hardwood deck that features an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, grill, sink, refrigerator and kegerator with a double tap.

Composite Decks

Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.

JS Photo FX
Photo of a rustic terrace in Atlanta with a fireplace and no cover.

A Roof with a View

Mariani Landscape

Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary roof terrace in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Green Hill Project

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Green Hill Project Photo Credit : Nat Rea
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back terrace in Providence with no cover.

Deck Resurfacing

Deck Guardian

Photo of a large classic back terrace in New York with no cover.

Horizontal Deck Railing In Bloomfield Hills

Great Lakes Metal Fabrication

The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.

DECKS, PERGOLAS

Mentor Installed Services

Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Cleveland with no cover.

raised deck and terrace

Q Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional back terrace in Other with no cover.

Boston rooftop garden

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

Genevieve de Manio Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic roof rooftop terrace in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Decking | Terrain Collection | Silver Maple

TimberTech

Terrain Collection offers the timeless appeal of warm earthy tones with a natural beauty that beckons and inspires. Shown here in Silver Maple, other colors include Brown Oak and Sandy Birch. The scalloped edge of all Terrain Collection boards make these affordable alternatives with the same superior quality and low maintenance that homeowners have come to expect from TimberTech capped composites. Capped with a protective polymer shell, Terrain Collection is scratch, stain and fade resistant and backed by an additional 25 Year Fade and Stain Warranty for total peace of mind.

Terrace with No Cover 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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