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Traditional First Floor Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Armour Heights - Cozy Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Photo of a medium sized classic back first floor wood railing terrace in Toronto with skirting and a pergola.
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Medium sized classic back private and first floor mixed railing terrace in Minneapolis with a pergola.
Deck and Porch Installation in Natick
Deck and Porch Installation in Natick
M&M American Builders of NH, LLCM&M American Builders of NH, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic back first floor wood railing terrace in Boston with no cover.
Escape the Ordinary with this Idyllic Mountain Home
Escape the Ordinary with this Idyllic Mountain Home
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Surrounded by our contemporary, industrial railing with a curve, this deck is an escape from the ordinary. Outfitted with a fire feature, comfortable seating and several cozy nooks upstairs, and a pizza oven and dining area underneath the deck, this outdoor space has room for everything. Scroll through this ideabook to see more of this idyllic outdoor space featuring Trex Transcend® decking in Spiced Rum, Trex Signature® mesh railing, Trex® OutdoorLighting™, Trex® Fire & Water™, Trex® Outdoor Furniture™, and Trex® RainEscape®.
Blue Ridge View Home
Blue Ridge View Home
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Large traditional back first floor mixed railing terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage
Raised Custom Deck with Hidden Storage
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This is an example of a large classic back first floor mixed railing terrace in New York with no cover.
Schunk Deck with Screened Patio
Schunk Deck with Screened Patio
Comfort Zones By Design LLCComfort Zones By Design LLC
Large family deck that offers ample entertaining space and shelter from the elements in the lower level screened in porch. Watertight lower space created using the Zip-Up Underedecking system. Decking is by Timbertech/Azek in Autumn Chestnut with Keylink's American Series aluminum rail in Bronze.
Screen Porch, Deck and Storage
Screen Porch, Deck and Storage
KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.
Design ideas for a large classic back first floor mixed railing terrace in Baltimore with a roof extension.
Contemporary Edwardian Residence
Contemporary Edwardian Residence
Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersMatarozzi Pelsinger Builders
In the process of renovating this house for a multi-generational family, we restored the original Shingle Style façade with a flared lower edge that covers window bays and added a brick cladding to the lower story. On the interior, we introduced a continuous stairway that runs from the first to the fourth floors. The stairs surround a steel and glass elevator that is centered below a skylight and invites natural light down to each level. The home’s traditionally proportioned formal rooms flow naturally into more contemporary adjacent spaces that are unified through consistency of materials and trim details.
Wrap Around Deck -- Envision Distinction Spiced Teak composite deck
Wrap Around Deck -- Envision Distinction Spiced Teak composite deck
Envision Outdoor Living ProductsEnvision Outdoor Living Products
This balcony deck features Envision Outdoor Living Products. The composite decking is Spiced Teak from the Distinction Collection.
Large classic back first floor terrace in Other with a fireplace.
Burchfiel Deck
Burchfiel Deck
ESM Strategies LLCESM Strategies LLC
This gorgeous 2 tier deck, out of Azek French White Oak. Complete with Westbury aluminum handrail, and an LED in-deck/post lighting system.
Photo of an expansive classic back first floor metal railing terrace in Omaha with no cover.
Cable Railing with lighting
Cable Railing with lighting
ATA Construction, LLCATA Construction, LLC
Large traditional back first floor wire cable railing terrace in Boston.
Nichols Deck & Pergola
Nichols Deck & Pergola
Highline: Design & BuildHighline: Design & Build
Multi level Deckorators Vista composite deck with Preferred Georgian railing. Rough sawn cedar pergola. Integrated low voltage rail lighting.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back first floor metal railing terrace in Denver with a pergola.
Magnolia Deck Remodel
Magnolia Deck Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Magnolia Deck Addition by Grouparchitect and Blox Construction. Photography by Aaron Libed.
Medium sized traditional roof first floor metal railing terrace in Seattle with a roof extension.
Roof Top Deck Spaces
Roof Top Deck Spaces
JW LANDSCAPES LLCJW LANDSCAPES LLC
Design ideas for a traditional roof first floor terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Hermitage Lane, Newport Beach, CA
Hermitage Lane, Newport Beach, CA
Toblesky-Green ArchitectsToblesky-Green Architects
Traditional roof first floor terrace in Los Angeles.
Custom Deck @ Daylight
Custom Deck @ Daylight
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
It started with a phone call inquiring about doing a basic deck remodel. When Chris Kehoe arrived on site to learn more about the home layout, budget, and timeline for the homeowners, it became clear that there was far more to the story. The family was looking for more than just a deck replacement. They were looking to rebuild an outdoor living space that fit lifestyle. There was so much more than what you can input into a contact form that they were considering when reaching out to Orange County Deck Co. They were picturing their dream outdoor living space, which included: - an inviting pool area - stunning hardscape to separate spaces - a secure, maintenance-free second level deck to improve home flow - space under the deck that could double as hosting space with cover - beautiful landscaping to enjoy while they sipped their glass of wine at sunset Here’s how our team took this homeowner’s outdoor living space dreams and turned them into a reality.
Loretto MN Deck
Loretto MN Deck
Precision Decks LLCPrecision Decks LLC
Trex Trandscend Island MisTrext decking was chosen to match the house color. Our client has a beautiful backyard with a pool So Afco 150 series railing was installed with the glass panels to enjoy the amazing views. Trex Rain Escape drainage system was installed to utilize the under deck space during inclement weather. We used Palram PVC to wrap the posts with multiple levels of detail as well as the arches. Low voltage lighting adds the early evening ambiance to the deck.
Little Nahant Road, Nahant
Little Nahant Road, Nahant
Michael McCloskey Design GroupMichael 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
Deck Project
Deck Project
Westrade ProjectsWestrade Projects
Photo of a large classic roof first floor wood railing terrace in Vancouver with a pergola.

Traditional First Floor 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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