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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
Woolloowin Residence
Woolloowin Residence
Highgate HouseHighgate House
Photo of a traditional back terrace in Brisbane with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Deck Replacement | Moorestown, NJ
Deck Replacement | Moorestown, NJ
NexGen Exterior Home RemodelingNexGen Exterior Home Remodeling
Fall may be rolling into winter here on the East Coast, but the cooler weather doesn’t mean we stop our deck replacement services for the season. In fact, we keep going right through winter so that our customers have their brand new decks ready for warm temperatures, especially when there is a pool involved as is the case with our customer in Moorestown, New Jersey. They won’t be wasting a single summer pool day next year waiting for the deck to be completed. Our deck replacement team removed the original decking and replaced it with Trex Transcend Tropics grooved decking in Island Mist along with white RDI Finyline railings. Instead of using lattice to enclose the underside of the deck, our homeowner chose to have our team install Trex Enhance Basics grooved decking in Clamshell. We love the streamlined look it gives to the deck, and we hope our customers enjoy when they spend next summer out on their new deck.
LAKEVIEW [reno]
LAKEVIEW [reno]
Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
© Greg Riegler
Large traditional back terrace in Other with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Round Hill, Virginia
Round Hill, Virginia
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Trex Select composite deck in Pebble Grey with Trex Select railing in Classic White and Pebble Grey cocktail rail. This deck also features Trex Outdoor Furniture from the Rockport, Cape Cod and Monterey Bay collections.
Sandy Springs Pool, Deck & Porch (Garapa)
Sandy Springs Pool, Deck & Porch (Garapa)
TimberTownTimberTown
The golden color of this Garapa hardwood deck is a beautiful contrast to the rest of this Craftsman style home in Atlanta, GA. Built by Decksouth.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Atlanta with no cover.
Cable Infill & Fittings in Kennett Square, PA
Cable Infill & Fittings in Kennett Square, PA
Cable Railing DirectCable Railing Direct
With a white frame made by the customer to match their decking and thin cable infill that all but disappears against the forested backdrop, these railing systems along the front and back deck blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
Admiral Spacemaker- Nantucket Brown
Admiral Spacemaker- Nantucket Brown
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Craig Westman- Hometrack
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back terrace in Baltimore with no cover.
Couple Decks and Outdoor living areas
Couple Decks and Outdoor living areas
Wildwood Homes llcWildwood Homes llc
Replacement of an old tired deck with a new composite and cable rail
Classic terrace in Seattle.
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum
toronto house
toronto house
Affecting Spaces Design StudioAffecting Spaces Design Studio
Steve Tsai photography
Design ideas for a classic back terrace in Toronto with fencing.
The Farmhouse Unit
The Farmhouse Unit
Eldridge Company Design | BuildEldridge Company Design | Build
Small classic roof terrace in Louisville with no cover.
Rooftop Entertaining
Rooftop Entertaining
Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
Photo Credit: Tom Crane
Design ideas for a large classic roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen.
Lincoln Park 2 Bedroom Condo
Lincoln Park 2 Bedroom Condo
Leslie Glazier @ PropertiesLeslie Glazier @ Properties
VHT
Photo of a traditional terrace in Chicago with fencing.
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Delancey Place Outdoor Kitchen
Hanson Fine BuildingHanson Fine Building
Glass-enclosed roof access, with Viking outdoor kitchen and dining area in foreground. Photo by Tom Crane.
Design ideas for a traditional roof rooftop terrace in Philadelphia with a bbq area.
Shingle and Stone
Shingle and Stone
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
A classically designed house located near the Connecticut Shoreline at the acclaimed Fox Hopyard Golf Club. This home features a shingle and stone exterior with crisp white trim and plentiful widows. Also featured are carriage style garage doors with barn style lights above each, and a beautiful stained fir front door. The interior features a sleek gray and white color palate with dark wood floors and crisp white trim and casework. The marble and granite kitchen with shaker style white cabinets are a chefs delight. The master bath is completely done out of white marble with gray cabinets., and to top it all off this house is ultra energy efficient with a high end insulation package and geothermal heating.
Scott Byron & Company Design Chicago Rooftop Oasis
Scott Byron & Company Design Chicago Rooftop Oasis
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Scott Byron & Company Landscape Design
This is an example of a traditional roof rooftop terrace in Chicago with no cover.
Round Hill, Virginia
Round Hill, Virginia
TREX COMPANY INCTREX COMPANY INC
Trex Select railing in Classic White with a Pebble Grey cocktail rail, and Square LED Post Cap Lights from the Trex Deck Lighting collection.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back terrace in Other with no cover.
Tuckahoe Tiered Deck and Patio
Tuckahoe Tiered Deck and Patio
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Photo of a large classic back metal railing terrace in Richmond with a fireplace and no cover.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)Phoenix Patio Systems (Patio Partners)
Design ideas for a large classic back terrace in Phoenix with a roof extension.

Traditional White 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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