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Traditional Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Portland with a living wall and a pergola.
Freestanding Home in Quiet Family Street in Lilyfield
Freestanding Home in Quiet Family Street in Lilyfield
Pilcher ResidentialPilcher Residential
Pilcher Residential
Design ideas for a traditional back terrace in Sydney with a living wall.
Row Home Full Home Renovation and Addition
Row Home Full Home Renovation and Addition
James McCoy Carpentry LLCJames McCoy Carpentry LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional back terrace in Philadelphia with a living wall and no cover.
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Medium sized traditional roof terrace in Chicago with a living wall and a pergola.
DUPLEX EN MURCIA
DUPLEX EN MURCIA
Alberto García Diseño InteriorAlberto García Diseño Interior
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Other with a living wall and an awning.
Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ
Multilevel Ipe Deck w/stone inlay Randolph NJ
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Gorgeous multilevel Ipe hardwood deck with stone inlay in sunken lounge area for fire bowl, Custom Ipe rails with Deckorator balusters, Our signature plinth block profile fascias. Our own privacy wall with faux pergola over eating area. Built in Ipe planters transition from upper to lower decks and bring a burst of color. The skirting around the base of the deck is all done in mahogany lattice and trimmed with Ipe. The lighting is all Timbertech. Give us a call today @ 973.729.2125 to discuss your project Sean McAleer
Беседка
Беседка
АрхиМастер - Архитектурное бюро Юрия СкороходоваАрхиМастер - Архитектурное бюро Юрия Скороходова
This is an example of a small traditional back terrace in Moscow with a living wall.
El patio de mi casa
El patio de mi casa
Decora y vende. Interiorismo y decoraciónDecora y vende. Interiorismo y decoración
fresneda & zamora arquitectura y diseño Ángelo Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side terrace in Other with a living wall and no cover.
Vertical Garden
Vertical Garden
UserUser
David suarez
Design ideas for a medium sized classic terrace in Paris with a living wall and no cover.
Meranti Fence Private 3-Story Townhouse in Downtown Manhattan, NY
Meranti Fence Private 3-Story Townhouse in Downtown Manhattan, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Meranti Fence Private 3-Story Townhouse in Downtown Manhattan, NY
Inspiration for a medium sized classic roof terrace in New York with a pergola and a living wall.
Una terraza para disfrutar del verano
Una terraza para disfrutar del verano
PATRICIA COMPANYPATRICIA COMPANY
Néstor Marchador
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a living wall and an awning.
Exotic Decking, Stairs, and Railing
Exotic Decking, Stairs, and Railing
Kayu Canada Inc.Kayu Canada Inc.
Exotic Red Balau Batu Hardwood Decking, Stairs, and railing. Wood supplied by Kayu Canada Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional back terrace in Calgary with a living wall and no cover.
Santa Paula, Ca. Home
Santa Paula, Ca. Home
D.C. FooteD.C. Foote
Gazebo in the backyard area ads character.
Inspiration for a small classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a living wall and a pergola.
906 S Bishop
906 S Bishop
Burhani Design ArchitectsBurhani Design Architects
Interior Rehab/Renovation and Rear addition for a Multi-unit residential building in the historic Little Italy neighborhood. We converted this vintage 2 flat into a lovely private residence for the owners duplexing the 1st & 2nd floors. We also designed a separate "In-Law" unit at the gardel level for rentals. We also added a "living" Green roof which increased thermal efficiency and reduced energy costs for the owners. Probably the 1st and only Green roof in the Little Italy neighborhood for a private residence. Overall a very positive and sustainable renovation adding tons of Value for the client and great for the environment.
Washington
Washington
William Duff Architects, Inc.William Duff Architects, Inc.
This project focused on transforming an upper floor unit, with a long footprint and dark segmented spaces, into a light filled, open and efficient home. The new kitchen incorporates former circulation space and creates a generous, relaxed gathering area. A glass clad mezzanine level is the home's new crown jewel. Open to the kitchen below, the mezzanine streams sunlight into the center of the home and connects to the outside through two new roof decks. With a bold colored wind wall delineating the mezzanine and roof level, the outdoor spaces are private, comfortable oases within the city. ©Lucas Fladzinski
Meranti Fence Private 3-Story Townhouse in Downtown Manhattan, NY
Meranti Fence Private 3-Story Townhouse in Downtown Manhattan, NY
ElementLumber.comElementLumber.com
Meranti Fence Private 3-Story Townhouse in Downtown Manhattan, NY
This is an example of a medium sized traditional roof terrace in New York with a living wall and a pergola.
Modern Decking
Modern Decking
Heath CarpentryHeath Carpentry
Redwood walking path with step lights...designed to fit with existing landscape.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Los Angeles with a living wall.
Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Surrey Hills, Melbourne
Destination LivingDestination Living
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Melbourne with a living wall and an awning.
Moorooka Renovation
Moorooka Renovation
Moffat DesignMoffat Design
B&M Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Brisbane with a living wall and a roof extension.
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Photo of a medium sized traditional roof terrace in Chicago with a living wall and a pergola.

Traditional Terrace with a Living Wall 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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