Budget Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

Beautiful Privacy Wall above Deck Railing on Raised Deck

Flexfence

Linda, Pete Wodzinski Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Toronto with fencing.

Lake of The Woods

Best Price Railing

Darryl Palapuz
Design ideas for a classic terrace in Other with no cover.

Outdoor Dining Room

De Bilt

Inspiration for a classic terrace in Los Angeles with a pergola.

Decking Burnside

Sc Harris builders

Pine Deck bench seat , herringbone pattern
Photo of a medium sized traditional back first floor wood railing terrace in Christchurch with no cover.

Deck refinish

Purple Painters

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional terrace in Nashville.

Sussex Drive Outdoor Lighting Collection

ARTCRAFT Lighting

The "Sussex Drive" collection features a thick water glass encased by a linear cast aluminum frame, which is illuminated by a bright LED source. The LED is located in the roof of the fixture (LED is 3000K with CRI 80). Shown in black and also available in oil rubbed bronze. (Warranty on Exteriors lighting is 5 years on premature paint defects and 25 years against corrosion and we use corrosion resistant copper screws).

Deck addition Durham, NC

Archadeck of Raleigh-Durham

Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Raleigh with no cover.

Stiegler Residence

Catherine Arensberg

Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Miami with no cover.

Meyer House

Affordable Contracting Services

Jesse Clark
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Other with no cover.

Exteriors

Broderick Builders LLC

This is an example of a small traditional back terrace in Salt Lake City with no cover.

Deck staining

User

deck staining project
Small classic terrace in Nashville.

Deck Staining - Hanover

Sandco Construction & Landscaping

Client wanted to give her new deck a facelift with fresh stain. After
This is an example of a small classic back first floor wood railing terrace in Baltimore.

Pergolas

Montell Construction

Inspiration for a small classic back terrace in Grand Rapids with a pergola.

Camp Deck and Fence

Bella Lan Renovations Inc.

This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other.

Converting an open deck design

Terravest Custom Homes LLC

The finished product gave the customer need privacy and on a corner lot with shading from the western sun.
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Kansas City with a pergola.

Oxford Deck

Allegiance Construction & Development, LLC

Emerson J. Clauss IV
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Boston.

Large Open Louvered Deck

Flexfence

This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Other.

East Hollywood Craftsman bungalow remodel

ArtCraft Homes LLC

A newly restored and updated 1912 Craftsman bungalow in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles by ArtCraft Homes. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1,540sf. French doors open to a full-width deck and concrete patio overlooking a park-like backyard of mature fruit trees and herb garden. Remodel by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, Los Angeles. Staging by ArtCraft Collection. Photos by Larry Underhill.

Nicky Street

Seek Design & Renovation

Seek Design & Renovation
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Houston with no cover.

Cedar Pergola

Ralston Exteriors

Design ideas for a small traditional back terrace in Other with a pergola.

Budget 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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