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Traditional Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
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
Whole house renovation - Chapel Hill NC
Whole house renovation - Chapel Hill NC
Steven Paul Whitsitt PhotographySteven Paul Whitsitt Photography
©StevenPaulWhitsitt_Photography New deck - built to face into back garden with direct access to newly redesigned main floor living areas. Design & Construction by Cederberg Kitchens and Additions http://www.cederbergkitchens.com/
VS#1
VS#1
Vision Scapes & AssociatesVision Scapes & Associates
Inspiration for a large classic back terrace in San Francisco with a pergola and fencing.
JD Garden, Hillsborough
JD Garden, Hillsborough
Steve Masley Consulting and DesignSteve Masley Consulting and Design
The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Traditional terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden.
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Outdoor kitchen complete with grill, refrigerators, sink, and ceiling heaters. Wood soffits add to a warm feel. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography
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.
Central Deck Space
Central Deck Space
Riggs Construction & DesignRiggs Construction & Design
Rich wood tones create an inviting deck spaces. Built-in benches and planters provide a protective alternative to deck railings.
Classic terrace in St Louis with no cover.
Traditional Deck
Traditional Deck
Design ideas for a classic roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Project designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Inspiration for a classic terrace in Atlanta with a pergola and fencing.
Pearce
Pearce
MasterDecks, LLCMasterDecks, LLC
Huge cedar deck with cedar railing. Multi-level deck with a firepit at the bottom. Codee Allen
Large classic back terrace in Seattle with no cover.
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.
Wheeler
Wheeler
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Gazebo, Covered Wood Structure, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Exterior Design, Custom Wood Decking, Custom Wood Structures, Outdoor Cook Station, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Electronics
Chicago north side deck
Chicago north side deck
Punch ConstructionPunch Construction
A city garage rooftop makes the perfect space for a new cedar deck, accented with garden planters and custom pergola. Punch Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof terrace in Chicago with a pergola.
Tribeca Loft
Tribeca Loft
Scordio ConstructionScordio Construction
Design ideas for a classic roof rooftop terrace in New York with an awning.
Deck louvers
Deck louvers
Thommoknockers Custom DecksThommoknockers Custom Decks
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Toronto with no cover.
Radius deck
Radius deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in DC Metro with no cover.
Alamo redwood deck and exterior
Alamo redwood deck and exterior
Bonny Weil General ContractorBonny Weil General Contractor
Ali Vorhies
Design ideas for a classic terrace in San Francisco.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Reuben Krabbe Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional back terrace in Vancouver with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Deck Design
Deck Design
Archadeck of NashvilleArchadeck of Nashville
This flowing wooden deck addition in Franklin features wraparound stairs with integrated LED stair tread lighting.
This is an example of an expansive traditional back terrace in Nashville.
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Hanson Fine BuildingHanson Fine Building
Covered seating area with natural stone pavers, wicker furniture and gas fireplace. Photo by Tom Crane.
This is an example of a classic roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia.

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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