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Traditional Terrace with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Maine Cottage
Maine Cottage
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Lake house Deck with Hot Tub. Trent Bell Photography, Richardson & Associates Landscape Architects
Photo of a large classic back terrace in Portland Maine with a water feature and no cover.
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Aqua Vita SpasAqua Vita Spas
This is an example of a traditional back terrace in Denver with a water feature and a pergola.
Wolfeboro Custom Home
Wolfeboro Custom Home
Kenwood BuildersKenwood Builders
HomeListingPhotography.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with a water feature and a pergola.
The Hot Tub Deck
The Hot Tub Deck
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Hot Tub Deck".
Photo of a traditional terrace in Toronto with a water feature.
Fiberon Composite Pool Deck Salem, NH
Fiberon Composite Pool Deck Salem, NH
Lenzi Construction & Remodeling LLCLenzi Construction & Remodeling LLC
Fiberon Horizon Decking "IPE" and Fiberon Mission White Railings WE WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK FOR 5 YEARS!
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston with a water feature and no cover.
Cedar In Spring NJ NADRA 2011 1st Place winner
Cedar In Spring NJ NADRA 2011 1st Place winner
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
This multilevel deck with dining, lounge and hot tub areas has a lot of privacy from the neighbors and still a full view of the western sky. Designed and built by Deck Remodelers.com 973.729.2125
Wood Decks
Wood Decks
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Atlanta Decking & Fence
This is an example of a traditional back terrace in Atlanta with a water feature.
West Orange, NJ Deck
West Orange, NJ Deck
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
West Orange, NJ: Deck off of living room with sunken hot tub with concealed outdoor storage cabinets.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Newark with a water feature.
Water Features
Water Features
Denver LandscapesDenver Landscapes
reflecting pool with floating steps and cored granite boulder disappearing fountain. Redwood deck and pergola with lattice.
Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Denver with a water feature and no cover.
Basking Ridge Ipe and Cedar Deck with Hot Tub
Basking Ridge Ipe and Cedar Deck with Hot Tub
Deck ProsDeck Pros
This expansive multilevel Ipe and Cedar deck is located in Basking Ridge, NJ. It features a built in spa/hot tub, cedar privacy walls and cedar lattice. The steps to the spa do double duty as a cover for the spa access area.
Water Valley
Water Valley
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Lindgren Landscape
Large classic back terrace in Denver with a water feature and a pergola.
Arlington Deck with Screen Porch & Spiral Staircase
Arlington Deck with Screen Porch & Spiral Staircase
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Timber-Tech composite deck with screen porch below. Spiral staircase & stone fountain over a flagstone patio. Located in Arlington, VA
Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in DC Metro with a water feature.
McSwain Pergola
McSwain Pergola
Bennett Construction CompanyBennett Construction Company
Robyn Smith
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Other with a water feature and a pergola.
Larchmont, NY- Floating Deck
Larchmont, NY- Floating Deck
De La Paz MasonryDe La Paz Masonry
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in New York with no cover and a water feature.
Boat Dock
Boat Dock
David Frank BuildersDavid Frank Builders
Single lift boat dock with floater. David Radford
Design ideas for a large traditional back terrace in Other with a water feature and a roof extension.
Vanishing Edge Pool
Vanishing Edge Pool
Thrasher Pool and SpaThrasher Pool and Spa
This pool has a 55' weir wall that doubles as both a wet wall and a sheer. There is also 18 led lights that uplight the weir wall and pool at night. The spa is a toe kick spa and both the pool and spa was hydraulically engineered so that you can not see any fittings.
Wilhoite Homestead Renovation
Wilhoite Homestead Renovation
Elizabeth Eason Architecture LLCElizabeth Eason Architecture LLC
Bruce Cole Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional back terrace in Other with a water feature and no cover.
Lake House Addition
Lake House Addition
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in DC Metro with a water feature and a roof extension.
Spa Deck, Patio w/ Fire Pit, and Screen Porch in North Chicago Suburbs
Spa Deck, Patio w/ Fire Pit, and Screen Porch in North Chicago Suburbs
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
This stunning outdoor living space is a true backyard retreat. The custom screened porch, designed to look original to the home, exits to a deck and patio, creating smooth transition from home to yard. The wood deck design incorporates an inset hot tub with additional built-in storage. The storage cabinet sits along one side of the hot tub, creating a place to rest food, drinks, or candles while enjoying the water. The outdoor lighting built into the stair risers create a soft, ambient glow while providing a safe environment for people to move about the deck after the sun goes down. The Unilock patio features Holland Stone pavers in Autumn Red and a built-in Brussel Dimensional Stone fire pit in Limestone color. The triangular shape provides a unique look for the wood burning fire pit., and the placement offers warmth and ambiance for anyone in the hot tub or gathered around fire.
Egypt on The 20th Floor
Egypt on The 20th Floor
Botanical Concepts ChicagoBotanical Concepts Chicago
Bianca Ellis
Photo of a classic roof terrace in Chicago with a water feature.

Traditional Terrace with a Water Feature 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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