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Traditional Private Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Back Deck Remodel/Rebuild
Back Deck Remodel/Rebuild
Sacco Remodeling & PropertiesSacco Remodeling & Properties
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back private and first floor terrace in Other.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Photo of a small traditional back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Composite TREX Louvered Hot Tub Enclosure
Composite TREX Louvered Hot Tub Enclosure
FlexfenceFlexfence
"Just a quick note to say “Thank You!” for your guidance and support these past several weeks. Our new Privacy Panel came out even better than I had envisioned and has received rave reviews from everyone who has seen it. You might recall that it is constructed entirely out of Trex (except for pressure-treated 4x4s inside the Trex sleeves) so the annual maintenance will be something like “Wash wall with sudsy water.” Exactly what I wanted!"
Shuffling The Decks
Shuffling The Decks
Jaffe Architecture + InteriorsJaffe Architecture + Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive classic roof private and rooftop terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Castillo's Deck Build
Castillo's Deck Build
Madriz Tree and LandscapeMadriz Tree and Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back private and ground level mixed railing terrace in Other.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Design ideas for a small classic back private wood railing terrace in Seattle with no cover.
Deck Addition
Deck Addition
Turn Key RemodelTurn Key Remodel
Example of a deck made with composite treated wood and a white railing installed with led lights.
Photo of an expansive traditional back private and first floor mixed railing terrace in Orange County with no cover.
Bespoke Cedar Outdoors
Bespoke Cedar Outdoors
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Extended deck with planter boxes and steps. Sunken patio with built in seats. Cedar slatted feature wall and gates. Outdoor dining and lounging with umbrella
108 Sqft Deck with Pergola
108 Sqft Deck with Pergola
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
This backyard project has a little something for everyone! Constructed with brown pressure treated lumber from BMR (Richmond), this deck has many features! - 5/4" Skirting with access panel for yard tools - Picture frame deck edge to hide those nasty butt ends - Box step at patio door - 4 Rise stairs at 48" wide - 36' of wood railing with Deckorators classic round aluminum balusters - 8' x 8' pergola with paired 2" x 6" beams and 2" x 2" screening Let's not forget that this entire structure is supported by Techno Metal Post's to ensure the stability!
AFTER PHOTO...Deck
AFTER PHOTO...Deck
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
Expansive classic back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Atlanta with no cover.
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Full backyard patio and garden renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
L'objectif de ce projet était d'apporter de l'intimité et de la polyvalence à une cour arrière en duplex avec l'installation d'un nouveau patio, d'un jardin, d'un cabanon et d'une clôture en bois traité. Le projet comprenait l'enlèvement du sol existant, l'aménagement paysager, l'installation de clôtures, la construction d'un patio et d'un cabanon. Le client en a également profité pour installer une borne de recharge pour son véhicule électrique. __________ The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the installation of a new patio, garden, shed, and fencing sourced from treated woods. The project involved removing the existing soil, landscaping, installing fences, building a patio and a shed. The client also took the opportunity to install a charging station for their electric vehicle.
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Green Advisor, Inc.Green Advisor, Inc.
Traditional back private and ground level terrace in Los Angeles.
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
Medium sized classic roof private terrace in Paris.
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
This is an example of a medium sized traditional roof private terrace in Paris.
Scullion Residence
Scullion Residence
AMD ArchitectureAMD Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with no cover.
Trex Beach Dune Composite Deck with Cedar Pergola
Trex Beach Dune Composite Deck with Cedar Pergola
Groupe UboraGroupe Ubora
Western Red Cedar deck with Cedar wood pergola and privacy wall. Trex Enhance Basics Beach Dune decking and Cedar wood framed railings with black aluminium spindles.
Heng Deck
Heng Deck
ESM Strategies LLCESM Strategies LLC
Azek composite deck, complete with aluminum handrails and custom built 7 foot tall privacy fence. Featuring custom inlays, in offset color options.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back private and first floor metal railing terrace in Omaha with no cover.
Espace repas en plein air délimité par des claustras
Espace repas en plein air délimité par des claustras
GYPASSGYPASS
L'harmonisation commence par l'application d'une teinte RAL unique à tous les élements, et se poursuit par la sélection de produits à la fois polyvalents et coordonnées.
Retractable Canopies, Columbus
Retractable Canopies, Columbus
ShadeFXShadeFX
Nicholson Builders partnered with ShadeFX for a backyard renovation in Columbus, Ohio. The Nicholson team built a large pergola for the homeowner’s poolside lounge area and ShadeFX customized two manual 14′ x 10′ retractable canopies in Sunbrella Cocoa to fit the structure.
Deck with Pergola
Deck with Pergola
Bella Vita BuildersBella Vita Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic side private and ground level wood railing terrace in Denver with a pergola.

Traditional Private 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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