Traditional Terrace with an Awning Ideas and Designs

Looking to cover an area not protected by foliage, Royal Decks continued their partnership with ShadeFX by installing a 14X14 retractable shade on these homeowner’s raised deck.

Clovelly House

Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors

Camilla Quiddington
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Sydney with an awning and a bbq area.

Deck, Rails, Patio Cover, Spa Privacy Enclosure

Decks & Patio Covers

The outdoor living area on this traditional split level has it all when it come to low maintenance and a space you can really enjoy. TimberTech Earthwood Teak decking, a custom bronze colored patio cover with solar bronze panels overhead, CRL aluminum picket rails, and custom wood framed spa enclosure with frosted glass panels around. Photo By Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers

Cool Composite Deck with Fire Pit

Kona Contractors

Central fire pit on composite deck
Inspiration for a large classic back metal railing terrace in Denver with a fire feature and an awning.

North York Swim Spa

BonaVista LeisureScapes

This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in Toronto with an awning.

Carnegie Hill Town House

Timothy Whealon Inc.

Max Kim-Bee
Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in New York with an awning.

Haymarket Deck with Dry Space Patio Below

Core Outdoor Living

All composite, Pacific Walnut Floor with under-deck finishing. PVC wrapped columns and PVC lap panel ceiling with rain escape. Fully-wrapped staircase with solid stringers, powder-coated iron rail, & Brazilian Ipe drink rail. Paver Patio below deck. Located in Haymarket, VA

Roomy Sunlit Addition

Agape Construction

Inviting White Addition is a welcome change, replacing original dilapidated deck. Casual Rattan Seating surrounding Elegant Gas-Powered Fire.
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in St Louis with a fireplace and an awning.

Albion Street, Denver, CO

LAND BY DESIGN

2 level Trex deck, outdoor living and dining, zen fire pit, water feature, powder coated patterned steel screens, boulder seating. wood and steel screens, lighting.

Sunset Idea House

TimberTech

William Short Photography For a third year in a row, AZEK® Building Products is proud to partner with Sunset magazine on its inspirational 2018 Silicon Valley Idea House, located in the beautiful town of Los Gatos, California. The design team utilized Weathered Teak™ from AZEK® Deck's Vintage Collection® to enhance the indoor-outdoor theme of this year's home. It's featured in three locations on the home including the front porch, back deck and lower-level patio. De Mattei Construction also used AZEK's Evolutions Rail® Contemporary and Bronze Riser lights to complete the stunning backyard entertainment area.

Chiggerchaw-Burton

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

The boathouse has two interior slots for boats with exterior lifts for smaller water craft. An upper deck is complete with a grill, fans and lighting to enjoy all throughout the day. The accent corbels give this a grand appearance.

Fabric Awnings

LA Custom Awnings and Shutters

Small traditional side terrace in New Orleans with an awning.

your dream deck

LA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling

Make your house look special
Medium sized traditional back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and an awning.

Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden

New Eco Landscapes

Lori Cannava
Design ideas for a small traditional roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.

Hamilton House

Horton & Co

Jason Busch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic terrace in Sydney with an awning.

PATIO RETRACTABLE AWNINGS

Shade By Design

Roof Mount retractable awning
Medium sized traditional back terrace in Indianapolis with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.

North Bend Deck

Ecolux Construction LLC

Approximately 25 x 15 covered deck using Timbertech Azek decking for longevity. A full pvc decking that comes Azek's 50 year warranty. Covered awning, including electrical, room for outdoor living and dining. Including custom black powder coated aluminum and cable railing and outdoor stair lights to light the way.

Wheelen Residence

N.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master Builders

Trex Transcend deck - Spiced Rum planking with Vintage Lantern trim and hidden connectors. Black spindle railings with white posts and Vintage Lantern handrails.

Short Hills, NJ

SRA Design + Build Architects Corp.

Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in New York with an awning.

Roof Garden / Decking

Grand Designs NY, Home of Design & Remodeling

Photo of a medium sized traditional roof terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.

Traditional Terrace with an Awning 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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