Traditional Blue Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Squareroot Construction

Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Denver with a roof extension.

Ipe decks

Danny Deck Construction, Inc.

Danny Deck
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.

Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen

Hanson Fine Building

Glass-enclosed roof access, with Viking outdoor kitchen and dining area in foreground. Photo by Tom Crane.
Design ideas for a traditional roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia with a bbq area.

Viradia Deck

My Deck, LLC

Medium sized traditional back terrace in New York with a roof extension.

Trex Deck Lighting

TREX COMPANY INC

Post Cap Light – It integrates discreetly into the cap to provide a warm downward glow. Deck Rail Light – It resides on a rail post to illuminate the deck below. Riser Light – It installs flush into the stair risers for safety.

Woolloowin Residence

Highgate House

Photo of a traditional back terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension and a bbq area.

Melrose, MA

Blackdog Design Build Remodel

In this addition design you get the best of both worlds. Both in and outdoor spaces while taking in fabulous views. John Gauvin-Studio One, Manchester, NH

Decks and Railing

Heartlands Building Company

With the addition of retractable screen walls and an under deck drainage system, this deck becomes not only a sun deck, but it's patio beneath, a screened room.

Trex Composite Decking.

American 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.

French Country Renovation

Alto Design

Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Photo of a large classic back terrace in Cincinnati with a roof extension and feature lighting.

Retro Revival

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Ema Peter Photography http://www.emapeter.com/ Constructed by Best Builders. http://www.houzz.com/pro/bestbuildersca/ www.bestbuilders.ca

Little Nahant Road, Nahant

Michael McCloskey Design Group

The deck off the living area is curved to capture the dramatic, 180 degree ocean views. the teak deck chairs, glass railing and mahogany deck recall the glory of vintage ships. Michael McCloskey

Retractable screens at Forever House, Vancouver Island

Phantom Screens

Located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, this home was designed to blend with surrounding forests and ocean, and maximize the southern exposure of the property. As one of the homeowners is highly allergic to bee and wasp stings, they needed a screen solution for their patio for summer months. The homeowners did not want a permanent screen room as that would have blocked their views from the house towards the ocean. Through consultation with the architect, builder, and homeowner, two surface mount Executive motorized retractable screens were installed to provide insect protection when required. When the screens are retracted, the deck returns to an open, unhindered living space with no obstructions to the spectacular ocean-front view. When in use, the space becomes a safe haven from insects. Phifer’s TuffScreen mesh provides 55% sun control/UV blockage and 45% openness, keeping pests at bay with minimal impact on outdoor views.

Central Deck Space

Riggs Construction & Design

Rich wood tones create an inviting deck spaces. Built-in benches and planters provide a protective alternative to deck railings.
Classic terrace in St Louis with no cover.

Queen Anne Gambrel

Board & Vellum

Photo by Andrew Giammarco.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Seattle with a bbq area.

Fruitful Roof Deck

Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.

Shaded nook perfect for a beach read. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Design ideas for a classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.

AZEK Deck & Cable Rail System, Fairhaven, MA

Care Free Homes, Inc.

AZEK decking in the color, Slate Gray, AZEK Post in the color, White. Atlantis Cable Rail System, AZEK Universal Gate. Photo Credit: Care Free Homes, Inc.

Composite Decking By Durante

Durante Home Exteriors

Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in Birmingham with no cover.

Single Family Homes

Paragon General Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional terrace in Miami.

Deck and Rail Projects

Decks & Patio Covers

A heavier looking outdoor rail detail using a teak color stained, clear wood cedar on edge with textured bronze aluminum balusters and a bronze pyramid decorative post cap. Second level deck using composite decking with decorative wood wrapped post. Photos by Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers

Traditional Blue 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 traditional 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 traditional design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a traditional 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 traditional 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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