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Traditional Terrace with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Danielle De Jong
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Auckland with a living wall and no cover.
Celosia
Celosia
Jordi Pujol JardinerJordi Pujol Jardiner
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side terrace in Barcelona with a living wall and a roof extension.
Decks
Decks
Life Styles By Lane Inc.Life Styles By Lane Inc.
custom deck built By: Life Styles By Lane Photo taken By: Life Styles By Lane
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Wichita 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.
The Cottages Erina
The Cottages Erina
Tyrrells ArchitectsTyrrells Architects
Smal deck and yard - Photo by Keiren
Small classic back terrace in Central Coast with a roof extension and a living wall.
Sichtschutz mit Pflanzkästen, Pergola mit Rankgitter und Türe
Sichtschutz mit Pflanzkästen, Pergola mit Rankgitter und Türe
BEGO Holz und StahlBEGO Holz und Stahl
BEGO, Klaus Becker
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in Other with a living wall.
The Gex Deck
The Gex Deck
Plumb ConstructionPlumb Construction
After 15 years of salt air the untreated wood deck was ready to fall off of the house... Now the Gex's have a brand new composite deck that will stand up to the salt air and require no more maintenance than a spray with the garden hose once a year.
The Gex Deck
The Gex Deck
Plumb ConstructionPlumb Construction
After 15 years of salt air the untreated wood deck was ready to fall off of the house... Now the Gex's have a brand new composite deck that will stand up to the salt air and require no more maintenance than a spray with the garden hose once a year.
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.
Reforma de alta eficiencia en el barrio de Salamanca
Reforma de alta eficiencia en el barrio de Salamanca
Arrevol ArquitectosArrevol Arquitectos
Photo of a small classic terrace in Madrid with a living wall.
Mill Plain Deck
Mill Plain Deck
Choate Builders, LLCChoate Builders, LLC
Covered Deck with Pergola
This is an example of an expansive classic roof terrace in New York with a living wall.
Création & Extension Grande Terrasse Bois
Création & Extension Grande Terrasse Bois
La Maison Des Travaux, Noisy-le-GrandLa Maison Des Travaux, Noisy-le-Grand
Après Travaux
Large classic back terrace in Paris with a living wall and no cover.
Nuevo hotel en Born
Nuevo hotel en Born
ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Barcelona with a living wall and no cover.
Ocean Front Estate
Ocean Front Estate
Roger Wilkie, Jr. Builder, Inc.Roger Wilkie, Jr. Builder, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back terrace in Providence with a living wall.
Doppelhaus + 3-Spänner in Dachau
Doppelhaus + 3-Spänner in Dachau
bau-kult-urbau-kult-ur
Terrasse, bau-kult-ur.de
Inspiration for a traditional terrace in Munich with a living wall.
Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts
Architect / john thomas ballschmiderArchitect / john thomas ballschmider
deck, photo architype design john thomas ballschmider architect
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Other with a living wall and a roof extension.
Columbus, NJ Deck
Columbus, NJ Deck
Creative Pavers, Inc.Creative Pavers, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back terrace in Philadelphia with a living wall.
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 classic roof terrace in New York with a living wall and a pergola.
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional roof terrace in Chicago with a living wall and a pergola.
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Ravenswood Hidden Garden
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Dave Slivinski
Design ideas for 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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