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Luxury Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Bexley Outdoor Kitchen & StruXure Motorized Pergola
Bexley Outdoor Kitchen & StruXure Motorized Pergola
Epic Group OhioEpic Group Ohio
All the details! Lights, fans, heaters, and don't forget the pizza oven! This outdoor living space lacked any sense of comfort, shade or luxury (see "Before" photo") prior to this renovation and now provides plenty of both for this family to relax, grill out, dine and make home made pizza in the oven...all while sitting under a motorized pergola that opens and closes at the touch of a button! Want to see it move? See more at www.struxure.com
Hot tub area with cedar privacy screens and built in benches
Hot tub area with cedar privacy screens and built in benches
Oak and Turf Outdoor LivingOak and Turf Outdoor Living
This space was created to allow the home owners and their kids to enjoy the outdoors more. We created 3 unique spaces on separate elevations which features an Outdoor grill area, dining area, hot tub area with built in benches, and a paving slab patio. A permanent gas line and electrical outlets were also installed.
Heard Project
Heard Project
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Second level cedar deck with aluminum railing and beautiful landscaping. This project has an under deck ceiling under a portion of the deck to keep it dry year-round. This project also includes a fire pit and hot tub.
Trex Deck with Outdoor Kitchen and Pavilion
Trex Deck with Outdoor Kitchen and Pavilion
Miles Deck ConstructionMiles Deck Construction
Trex Deck with pavilion, Napoleon wood burning fireplace and Twin Eagles outdoor kitchen.
Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in Philadelphia.
Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
Photo of an expansive traditional back terrace in Austin with a potted garden and a pergola.
Patio Oasis
Patio Oasis
DHM RemodelingDHM Remodeling
DHM Remodeling
Large classic back terrace in Indianapolis with a water feature.
Bernardsville, NJ TimberTech Deck with Fiberon Railings
Bernardsville, NJ TimberTech Deck with Fiberon Railings
Deck ProsDeck Pros
This large deck in Bernardsville, NJ features low maintenance TimberTech decking and a Fiberon rail with black round aluminum balusters. The rail also features low voltage LED post caps. The underside of the deck is waterproofed to create a dry space for entertainment. A gutter is hidden inside the beam wrap to carry water away from the house. The underside of the stairs are enclosed for storage.
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Large classic back terrace in Baltimore with a roof extension.
Willow Creek Whole Home
Willow Creek Whole Home
Berriz Design Build GroupBerriz Design Build Group
Michael J Gibbs
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Memorial English Tudor
Memorial English Tudor
Windham BuildersWindham Builders
Memorial, 2008 - New Construction
Large traditional back terrace in Houston.
Rivers End House #2
Rivers End House #2
Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell
Expansive traditional back terrace in Other with a roof extension.
Exterior
Exterior
Elite Custom Creations LLCElite Custom Creations LLC
This is an example of an expansive classic back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Entertainer's Dream
Entertainer's Dream
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Inspiration for an expansive classic roof terrace in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
Deck - Erie, CO
Deck - Erie, CO
Christie's Design Build RemodelingChristie's Design Build Remodeling
This deck was falling apart, and the wood was rotting and becoming dangerous; it was important to fix this issue. Our client’s dream was to easily serve meals from the kitchen in an enjoyable outdoor eating space. It was a MUST to have enough deck support for the hot tub so that our clients could happily use it daily. They wanted to add a window that opens to the covered deck and a beautiful serving counter, it made it much easier for our client to serve her guests while enjoying the beautiful weather and having a space to entertain.
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
Stillmeadow Circle Deck
ELM Construction LLCELM Construction LLC
Photo of an expansive classic roof terrace in Birmingham with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Revelry at the penthouse
Revelry at the penthouse
Chicago Green Design Inc.Chicago Green Design Inc.
On this side of the roof here is where the adults can act like kids, This day shot of the steel tipped dart board, soccer obstacle course and chilling area.
Deck Retreat Featuring Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen
Deck Retreat Featuring Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen
The Stone ManThe Stone Man
Inspiration for a large classic side terrace in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline Deck w/Hot Tub, Cable Railing, In-laid Lighting, Built-In Benches
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
Photo of an expansive traditional back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a pergola.
Poolside Entertainment
Poolside Entertainment
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo
This is an example of an expansive classic back terrace in Austin with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Decks
Decks
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westerman
Large traditional back terrace in Baltimore with a roof extension.

Luxury 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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