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Traditional Private Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Puget Sound View
Puget Sound View
YourDecksNextYourDecksNext
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard private and first floor mixed railing terrace in Other with no cover.
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Full Backyard Patio and Garden Renovation
Billdr RenovationBilldr Renovation
The aim of this project was to bring intimacy and versatility to a duplex backyard with the addition of a new patio, garden, shed, and fence, sourced from treated wood. This 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. Deck - small craftsman backyard ground level privacy deck idea in Toronto - Houzz
Caracas Deck & Cover
Caracas Deck & Cover
Highline: Design & BuildHighline: Design & Build
Gable style deck cover with stained pine tongue and groove ceiling. Chandelier, recessed lighting and speakers. Trex Transcend decking and railing with Cocktail Cap. Privacy Wall.
East Austin ADA Remodel For Disabled Veteran
East Austin ADA Remodel For Disabled Veteran
T-Square CompanyT-Square Company
The emergency deck showing steps and vertical platform in the down position.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back private terrace in Austin.
Railings
Railings
Viewpoint Decking LtdViewpoint Decking Ltd
Design ideas for a small classic back private terrace in Calgary.
The Ultimate in Design Efficiency
The Ultimate in Design Efficiency
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
The generous lounge area on the deck is a wonderful place to gather in the evening. On warm clear nights it’s tempting to retract the awning, turn off the lights and enjoy stimulating conversation with friends under starlit skies.
Updated Historic Classic
Updated Historic Classic
Lakewest RenovationsLakewest Renovations
This is an example of a traditional back private terrace in Chicago with no cover.
La Jolla Shores Beach House
La Jolla Shores Beach House
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Brady Architectural Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic roof private and first floor wire cable railing terrace in San Diego with a roof extension.
une terrasse foisonnante!
une terrasse foisonnante!
L'esprit au vertL'esprit au vert
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof private terrace in Paris.
Claustra et terrasse en bois
Claustra et terrasse en bois
Arbo PaysagesArbo Paysages
extension de la terrasse existante en pin marron et pose de claustra bois
Small classic courtyard private and ground level terrace in Bordeaux with no cover.
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Custom Deck - Manhattan Beach
Green Advisor, Inc.Green Advisor, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional back private and ground level terrace in Los Angeles.
A Modern Mexican Leisure Oasis
A Modern Mexican Leisure Oasis
Betz Pools LimitedBetz Pools Limited
This pergola shelters a 13’ x 18’ porch at the side of the home. It features many of the same elements from composite planking to glass railings to artful décor. The rugged timbers lend a pleasing contrast to the home’s classic grey brick cladding and limestone sills.
Custom Trex Deck
Custom Trex Deck
Twenty4 Home ServicesTwenty4 Home Services
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back private and ground level terrace in New York with a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Amenities
Outdoor Living Amenities
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This traditional wood deck features many custom amenities, including a built-in bench, solid board privacy wall with lattice detail, and a pergola with polycarbonate cover for rain protection.
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.
Allen Deck
Allen Deck
Jessica Lehrbaum ArchitectJessica Lehrbaum Architect
This is an example of a small classic back private and first floor mixed railing terrace in San Luis Obispo with no cover.
Réaménagement total d'un jardin
Réaménagement total d'un jardin
AIMM StudioAIMM Studio
Large classic back private and ground level wood railing terrace in Bordeaux with no cover.
Q St Deck Addition
Q St Deck Addition
Amanda Ganginis ArchitectAmanda Ganginis Architect
This deck was built over an existing at-grade patio. The existing pergola was renovated to incorporate new, lattice, privacy screens with integrated planter boxes below. Rainwater is deposited into a pond which overflows into an adjacent rain garden. The deck stairs take you down to a beautiful back yard and garden beyond.
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.
Merry Lane
Merry Lane
Riverside Builders, Inc.Riverside Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard private terrace in Sacramento with no cover.

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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