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Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Terrace
Transitional Terrace
Design ideas for a classic terrace in Sussex.
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Aflux DesignsAflux Designs
Classic terrace in London.
Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Roof terrace
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop glass railing terrace in London with a roof extension and feature lighting.
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Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
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Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk
Maine Island Residence
Maine Island Residence
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Inspiration for a traditional terrace in Burlington with an outdoor shower and a roof extension.
Pittsford Deck stain
Pittsford Deck stain
M.B. LIND PAINTINGM.B. LIND PAINTING
Before and during the project!
Medium sized classic back terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Trex Deck and Pergola
Trex Deck and Pergola
Hughes LandscapingHughes Landscaping
Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Photo of a large traditional back first floor terrace in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
Deck
Deck
UserUser
Nick Ryan
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in New York with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Beautiful Privacy Wall above Deck Railing on Raised Deck
Beautiful Privacy Wall above Deck Railing on Raised Deck
FlexfenceFlexfence
Linda, Pete Wodzinski Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Toronto with fencing.
Paver Patio Beneath Deck
Paver Patio Beneath Deck
Twin Oaks Landscape, Inc.Twin Oaks Landscape, Inc.
Raised paver patio to encompass deck stairs and extend living and dining space beneath deck.
Medium sized traditional back terrace in Detroit with no cover.
Woodbine
Woodbine
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Classic back terrace in Providence with a pergola.
Family Friendly in Piedmont
Family Friendly in Piedmont
Rock Paper Scissors Landscape Design BuildRock Paper Scissors Landscape Design Build
Caroline Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a classic back terrace in San Francisco.
Custom
Custom
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in New York with a pergola.
NW Backyard Blues # 1
NW Backyard Blues # 1
EB Architecture + DesignEB Architecture + Design
the finished new deck and outdoor space.
Photo of a traditional terrace in Portland with fencing.
Trex Composite Decking.
Trex Composite Decking.
American Deck and PatioAmerican 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.
Sammamish Backyard Retreat
Sammamish Backyard Retreat
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Large traditional back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
MENIL - la tête dans les nuages
MENIL - la tête dans les nuages
maéma architectesmaéma architectes
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Paris with no cover.
3800 T St NW
3800 T St NW
Red House StagingRed House Staging
Inspiration for a classic side terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Ático Principal
Ático Principal
Egue y SetaEgue y Seta
Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a roof extension and a bbq area.

Traditional 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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David Papazian Photography
Photo of a classic terrace in Portland with a roof extension and feature lighting.
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