Traditional Terrace with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

Sammamish Backyard Retreat

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional back terrace in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Summit View

SAV Digital Environments

Inspiration for a classic terrace in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Deck - Shamrock

Stoeppler Construction LLC

Large traditional back terrace in Nashville with a pergola.

Ipe Deck Seating area with Fire Pit and Pergola

Decks by Kiefer LLC

Seating area on expansive Ipe deck, featuring a fire pit and pergola.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back terrace in Other with a fire feature and a pergola.

Fireplaces

Outer Image Design

Silver Peach Photography
Design ideas for a large classic back terrace in Houston with a fireplace and a roof extension.

Mosca Project

Timberline Patio Covers

Gable style patio cover attached to the house and equipped with full outdoor kitchen, electric heaters, screens, ceiling fan, skylights, tv, patio furniture, and hot tub. The project turned out beautifully and would be the perfect place to host a party, family dinner or the big game!

Foxcroft Home & Deck

Gutterman Services Inc

Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.

Oakhurst Retreat

Outdoor Living LLC

Outdoor Living space
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Detroit with a pergola and a fire feature.

Wittern Roof top Garden

Pro Care Horticultural Services

Pro Care Horticultural Services
Design ideas for a large classic roof terrace in Indianapolis with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Scott Project

Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio

This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Kansas City with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.

Ravenswood Hidden Garden

Chicago Roof Deck & Garden

Dave Slivinski
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional roof terrace in Chicago with a living wall and a pergola.

My Deck, LLC

Large traditional back terrace in New York with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Back Porch

Dynamic Colors Inc

Photo of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Chicago with a roof extension.

Riverfront deck and porch

Signature Decks

Photo of a large classic back terrace in Other with a roof extension.

Hilltop Backyard Retreat - Sue Oda Landscape Design

ilumus, llc.

Outdoor living room designed by Sue Oda Landscape Architect. Photo: ilumus photography & marketing Model: The Mighty Mighty Mellow, Milo McPhee, Esq.

Sugar House Deck

Caroline Beaupere Design

Photo of a classic roof rooftop terrace in New York with an awning and a potted garden.

Deck Pergola, Charleston South Carolina

Canter Construction

Client had an existing deck and pergola off of the back of their home that was not properly built in the original construction. This caused sagging of some of the support beams and overall an unsafe structure. In order to give this a thicker and better look, we used 6X6 beams (instead of 4x4's) and properly bolted all members so that the structure did not move.

IPE Composite Deck

Bella Lan Renovations Inc.

Wolf composite deck with Western Red Cedar pergola.
Photo of a large traditional back terrace in Other with a pergola.

BBQ Deck Project

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Medium sized traditional back terrace in Kansas City with a pergola and a bbq area.

Lake Norman Outdoor Living Space

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

An expansive deck with built-in hot tub overlooks Lake Norman. Fiberon deck boards are a low-maintenance answer for people who want to spend more time relaxing on their deck than scraping and painting or staining it.

Traditional Terrace with All Types of Cover 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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