World-Inspired Metal Railing Terrace Ideas and Designs

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

Trex is once again excited to sponsor HGTV® Smart Home Giveaway 2021. This year's home is located in the vibrant coastal community of Naples, Florida. Designed to inspire a life well-lived, HGTV Smart Home showcases Trex at its best. The home's innovative outdoor space features our premium Transcend® decking in Havana Gold, a beautiful blend of caramel and honey hues; Signature® Rod Rail railing in Charcoal Black; Trex® Deck Lighting™ recessed lights; cabinetry in the stunning color of Tardis Blue from Trex® Outdoor Kitchens™; and our new Trex® Pergola™ Shadow model with a custom designed canopy.

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Estate - Utah County - (44)

Magleby Construction

Photo of a large world-inspired roof first floor metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Above Ground Pool Deck

Mjolnir Construction

Installing a deck around your above ground pool is a fairly straightforward way to make your pool more accessible and more enjoyable. The extra space will give you and your guests a place to sunbathe and hang out at water level. Plus, guests who enter via a deck don’t have to walk right in from the (possibly muddy) lawn, which means your pool will stay cleaner and your sanitizer and filtration system won’t have to work as hard. For this customer, we built a composite deck with TimberTech Edge Prime + in Coconut Husk finished off with aluminum railing in Clay. The soft colours give the deck a beach vibe, add a few tiki torches and you've got your own private oasis!

Above Ground Pool Deck

Mjolnir Construction

Estate - Utah County - (44)

Magleby Construction

Photo of a large world-inspired back first floor metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Above Ground Pool Deck

Mjolnir Construction

Estate - Utah County - (44)

Magleby Construction

This is an example of a large world-inspired roof first floor metal railing terrace in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Above Ground Pool Deck

Mjolnir Construction

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Comme une oasis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Les arbustes persistants visent à masquer le bâtiment voisin
Inspiration for a large world-inspired side rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.

Terrasse en bois exotique Ipé, tour de piscine

WooDesign

Dans cette sublime villa de la Côte d'Azur, le jardin a été aménagé avec une superbe piscine entourée d'une terrasse en bois exotique ainsi que d'un gazon orné de dalles de pierre. Le rendu est exceptionnel. Un projet de terrasse en bois ? N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous accompagner.

Comme une oasis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Des plantes grimpantes partent à l'assaut de la pergola
Inspiration for a large world-inspired side rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.

Trex At The HGTV Smart Home 2021

TREX COMPANY INC

Comme une oasis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Passage entre les deux espaces de la terrasse
This is an example of a large world-inspired side rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.

Comme une oasis

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Sous la pergola en châtaignier
Design ideas for a large world-inspired side rooftop metal railing terrace in Paris with a potted garden and a pergola.

World-Inspired Metal Railing 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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