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Traditional Side Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Exterior View featuring Pergola
Exterior View featuring Pergola
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Photographer: Scott Frances
Photo of a large traditional side terrace in New York with a pergola.
Clovelly House
Clovelly House
Bawtree Design | Architecture + InteriorsBawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
Camilla Quiddington
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Sydney with an awning and a bbq area.
Deck with Pergola off Dining Room
Deck with Pergola off Dining Room
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The lower level retained the original vertical siding while the new upper floor was clad in vinyl shakes and trim. Colin Healy
This is an example of a small classic side terrace in New York with a pergola.
Davidsonville porch
Davidsonville porch
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Loft Puteaux 155m2
Loft Puteaux 155m2
blackStonesblackStones
Medium sized classic side terrace in Paris with no cover.
Ocean View, Montecito
Ocean View, Montecito
James Johnson Construction Inc.James Johnson Construction Inc.
Small traditional side terrace in Santa Barbara with no cover.
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Batu decking
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side terrace in San Francisco.
Tudor Revival
Tudor Revival
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This stunning, tiered, composite deck was installed to complement the modern Tudor style home. It is complete with cable railings, an entertaining space, a stacked stone retaining wall, a raised planting bed, built in planters and a bluestone paver patio and walkway.
Toorak Decking
Toorak Decking
Sixonethree Building & DesignSixonethree Building & Design
Small decking in Toorak, Using Ironbark decking and stainless steel screws. Transforming this area into a usable space.
Inspiration for a small classic side terrace in Melbourne with no cover.
Fabric Awnings
Fabric Awnings
LA Custom Awnings and ShuttersLA Custom Awnings and Shutters
Small traditional side terrace in New Orleans with an awning.
Faircloth Backyard & Patio
Faircloth Backyard & Patio
TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in San Diego with no cover.
Outdoor Living - Ipe Deck
Outdoor Living - Ipe Deck
T.R. Builder, Inc.T.R. Builder, Inc.
Craig Davenport, ARC Imaging
Inspiration for a large traditional side terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Outdoor Classroom at Saint Mark's School
Outdoor Classroom at Saint Mark's School
YourDeckBuilder.comYourDeckBuilder.com
Design ideas for a large classic side terrace in Los Angeles with no cover.
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
ShoootinShoootin
Robert Ferdinand
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
Bouldin Creek Residence
Bouldin Creek Residence
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Michael Hsu
This is an example of a large classic side terrace in Austin with no cover.
Hutt Valley House
Hutt Valley House
Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.Wright & Gray: Architects Ltd.
Large classic side terrace in Wellington with a pergola.
Decks
Decks
Quigley DecksQuigley Decks
Quigleydecks.com Quigley Decks is a Madison, WI-based home improvement contractor specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches, patios and carpentry projects that make the outside of your home a more pleasing place to relax. We are pleased to service much of greater Wisconsin including Cottage Grove, De Forest, Fitchburg, Janesville, Lake Mills, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, the Dells area and more. We believe in solid workmanship and take great care in hand-selecting quality materials including Western Red Cedar, Ipe hardwoods and Trex, TimberTech and AZEK composites from select, southern Wisconsin vendors. Our goals are building quality and customer satisfaction. We ensure that no matter what the size of the job, it will be done right the first time and built to last.
Allston Bungalow
Allston Bungalow
Kaleidoscope Design Build, LLCKaleidoscope Design Build, LLC
We created this great deck space off the kitchen/ dininig room for easy access to comfortable outdoor dining and entertaining.
This is an example of a small traditional side terrace in Houston with no cover.
Tudor Revival
Tudor Revival
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This stunning, tiered, composite deck was installed to complement the modern Tudor style home. It is complete with cable railings, an entertaining space, a stacked stone retaining wall, a raised planting bed, built in planters and a bluestone paver patio and walkway.
Casa Claudius Positano - Terrazzino
Casa Claudius Positano - Terrazzino
David CasaDavid Casa
Terrazzino | Terrace
Medium sized traditional side private terrace in Naples with a pergola.

Traditional Side 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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