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Traditional Terrace with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Sellwood Deck
Sellwood Deck
McCall Design LLCMcCall Design LLC
New deck built out of Oregon Juniper and stained oak bench seats. Awning made of clear plexiglass panels. Photos by Stephen Cridland
Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Portland with a potted garden and no cover.
Beach Drive Beauty
Beach Drive Beauty
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
Alan D Holt ASLA Landscape Architect
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back terrace in Jacksonville with a pergola and a potted garden.
Deck Addition
Deck Addition
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
First level deck with cover, dining space, and many ceiling fans.
This is an example of a medium sized classic roof terrace in Jacksonville with a potted garden and a roof extension.
The Wade
The Wade
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Design ideas for a large classic roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Raleigh with a potted garden and no cover.
BEAUTIFUL DECKS
BEAUTIFUL DECKS
Creative Concepts & Design, LLCCreative Concepts & Design, LLC
Wah inteplast decking
Large classic back terrace in Kansas City with a potted garden and a pergola.
Hilltop Remodel
Hilltop Remodel
Highline ConstructionHighline Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back terrace in Seattle with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Old Town Charm
Old Town Charm
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Photo of a traditional terrace in Chicago with a potted garden and a pergola.
Pittsford Deck stain
Pittsford Deck stain
M.B. LIND PAINTINGM.B. LIND PAINTING
Fineshed deck
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Flemington
Flemington
Morris Decks, LLCMorris Decks, LLC
A beautiful outdoor entertainment area by MorrisDECKS.com
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in New York with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Multi-level Deck
Multi-level Deck
UserUser
photo credit: Zoe Boyer
Inspiration for a traditional terrace in Chicago with a pergola and a potted garden.
Composite Decks
Composite Decks
Real Deck & FenceReal Deck & Fence
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Toronto with a potted garden and no cover.
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
Shooting de nuit sur un rooftop parisien pour Studio Tample
ShoootinShoootin
Robert Ferdinand
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side terrace in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.
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.
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design
ilumus, llc.ilumus, llc.
Multi-tiered outdoor deck with hot tub feature give the owners numerous options for utilizing their backyard space.
Inspiration for a large classic back mixed railing terrace in San Francisco with a potted garden and a pergola.
Design/ Build- House Proud
Design/ Build- House Proud
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Karen & Robert, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
Traditional Trellis - Making Smaller Spaces Work
The Garden Trellis CompanyThe Garden Trellis Company
The Garden Trellis Co.
Design ideas for a small classic roof terrace in London with a potted garden and no cover.
Lincoln Park - Fremont
Lincoln Park - Fremont
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This unique city-home is designed with a center entry, flanked by formal living and dining rooms on either side. An expansive gourmet kitchen / great room spans the rear of the main floor, opening onto a terraced outdoor space comprised of more than 700SF. The home also boasts an open, four-story staircase flooded with natural, southern light, as well as a lower level family room, four bedrooms (including two en-suite) on the second floor, and an additional two bedrooms and study on the third floor. A spacious, 500SF roof deck is accessible from the top of the staircase, providing additional outdoor space for play and entertainment. Due to the location and shape of the site, there is a 2-car, heated garage under the house, providing direct entry from the garage into the lower level mudroom. Two additional off-street parking spots are also provided in the covered driveway leading to the garage. Designed with family living in mind, the home has also been designed for entertaining and to embrace life's creature comforts. Pre-wired with HD Video, Audio and comprehensive low-voltage services, the home is able to accommodate and distribute any low voltage services requested by the homeowner. This home was pre-sold during construction. Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing
Decks
Decks
Hansen Restoration & RemodelingHansen Restoration & Remodeling
Credit to Cali Bamboo and their amazing product
This is an example of a large traditional back terrace in Cleveland with a potted garden and no cover.
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
Redwood Deck and Pergola, Hollywood Hills
YourDeckBuilder.comYourDeckBuilder.com
Photo of a small classic back terrace in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
Midtown Manhattan Rooftop Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small traditional roof rooftop terrace in New York with a potted garden and an awning.

Traditional Terrace with a Potted Garden 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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