Wire Cable Railing Back Terrace Ideas and Designs

A square deck doesn’t have to be boring – just tilt the squares on an angle. This client had a big wish list: A screen porch was created under an existing elevated room. A large upper deck for dining was waterproofed with EPDM roofing. This made for a large dry area on the lower deck furnished with couches, a television, spa, recessed lighting, and paddle fans. An outdoor shower is enclosed under the stairs. For code purposes, we call it a rinsing station. A small roof extension to the existing house provides covering and a spot for a hanging daybed. The design also includes a live edge slab installed as a bar top at which to enjoy a casual drink while watching the children in the yard. The lower deck leads down two more steps to the fire pit.

Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living

Collaborative Interior Design

The outdoor dining, sundeck and living room were added to the home, creating fantastic 3 season indoor-outdoor living spaces. The dining room and living room areas are roofed and screened with the sun deck left open.

Pebblebrooke Re-deck

Jacob Schutt Construction

Trex composite decking in Foggy Warf with aluminum cable railings.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back ground level wire cable railing terrace in Omaha.

Curved Cable Railings Large Partially Covered Deck

Keuka Studios, Inc

Large partially covered deck with curved cable railings and wide top rail. Railings by www.Keuka-studios.com Photography by Paul Dyer
Large contemporary back first floor and private wire cable railing terrace in Las Vegas with a roof extension.

Honorable Mention - Dec 2021 - Composite Railing with CableRail

Feeney Inc.

Feeney CableRail with Azek/TimberTech posts. Also includes aluminum Intermediate Pickets to prevent cable deflection between posts. Installed by G.M.Wild Construction

Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen

H2D Architecture + Design

Outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, sink, stainless steel cabinetry, and patio heaters. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography

Pemberton Heights

Inside Out - Design & Build

Ipe hardwood back yard deck with hot tub, sunken lounge, and dining areas. Privacy screens, cable railings, porcelain stepping stone paving and artificial turf. BBQ, landscape lighting and built-in seating bench

Level 1 facing East

Blue Spruce Construction Services

This is an example of an expansive contemporary back ground level wire cable railing terrace in Denver with a pergola.

Lake House

NH Custom Builder

This is an example of a back first floor wire cable railing terrace in Boston.

Complete Outdoor in Long Grove

OnDeck | Indoor & Outdoor Living Space Builder

We've built this outdoor space that includes: Renson aluminum motorized pergola top, outdoor kitchen, composite decking Azek, cable railing Feeney and Under Deck ZipUp ceiling with lighting effect

Mountain Modern Lake House

Judd Builders

Design ideas for a small modern back ground level wire cable railing terrace in Other with a roof extension.

Deck

PRG Home Improvement LLC

Design ideas for a large back first floor wire cable railing terrace in Baltimore.

Cardiff Modern Farmhouse

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large country back private and ground level wire cable railing terrace in San Diego with no cover.

Cable Railing with lighting

ATA Construction, LLC

Large traditional back first floor wire cable railing terrace in Boston.

Roswell Outdoor Living Space

Iroko Properties LLC

Convert the existing deck to a new indoor / outdoor space with retractable EZ Breeze windows for full enclosure, cable railing system for minimal view obstruction and space saving spiral staircase, fireplace for ambiance and cooler nights with LVP floor for worry and bug free entertainment

Modern Deck Cable Railing "Open House"

Keuka Studios, Inc

Cable Railings on the Deck and stairs of a modern home with contemporary angular lines. Cable Railings - Keuka Studios - www.keuka-studios.com Photography - Tim Wilkes

Wood Oasis in Mill Valley

Clough Construction

cable railing with wood cap and discreet lighting on wood deck with stunning views.
Photo of an expansive contemporary back first floor wire cable railing terrace in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.

Mountain Modern Lake House

Judd Builders

This is an example of a medium sized modern back ground level wire cable railing terrace in Other with a roof extension.

Cardiff Modern Farmhouse

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large rural back private and ground level wire cable railing terrace in San Diego with no cover.

Ipe Entertainment Deck

Decks by Kiefer LLC

A covered porch with trusses to complement the Tudor-style home became the new living room complete with a fireplace, couches, wet bar, recessed lights, and paddle fans. Rocking chairs surrounding a firepit provide a cozy space for engaging in social activities such as roasting marshmallows or smoking cigars.

Wire Cable Railing Back 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 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 design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a 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 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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