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Terraces have become a new retreat for urban families that want to enjoy surroundings from a vantage point. These places are no longer storage areas for old furniture and broken boxes or other unwanted hardware. With combined effort of decorators and landscape designers people are turning their terraces into upscale recreation areas with cooking facilities for casual parties and relaxation.

Besides trendy furniture, colorful umbrellas and designer flower pots, terraces now have attractions like mini gardens, waterfalls, decks, barbecue, canopies and even swimming pools for people that can afford them. In their desire for a bit of open sky people are also converting large balconies in apartments to mini gardens as open roofs are only available in bungalows and penthouses in crowded cities.

Sky is the limit where terrace decoration is concerned as you can surround yourself with nature and enjoy city lights at night or just soak in the fresh air and starlit sky.

So if you are the lucky owner of a terrace then take the help of a professional or decorate it as you wish by borrowing some of the terrace design ideas in this Ideabook!


1. A pretty rustic retreat

Semi-D @ Bukit Segar , Young Concept Design Sdn Bhd Young Concept Design Sdn Bhd Terrace

1. A pretty rustic retreat

The terrace here may appear small and narrow but that does not take away the charm of this cozy retreat. Built in rustic style with table and stools made of polished wood this terrace gives just the right amount of seclusion and privacy that a four member family would like to have on a lazy weekend evening. A perfect terrace retreat idea with a strategically placed awning to shut out evening sun while enjoying picnic style meals during summer surrounded by greenery.

The terrace here may appear small and narrow but that does not take away the charm of this cozy retreat. Built in rustic style with table and stools made of polished wood this terrace gives just the right amount of seclusion and privacy that a four member family would like to have on a lazy weekend evening. A perfect terrace retreat idea with a strategically placed awning to shut out evening sun while enjoying picnic style meals during summer surrounded by greenery.

2. Open air contemporary terrace

ONAN ROAD SHOPHOUSE, EZRA Architects EZRA Architects Terrace

2. Open air contemporary terrace

With a view of like this who would want to cover up with permanent awnings or roof? The best terrace deck decoration idea is to have wooden floor like this with low railing, some basic furniture and potted plants that can be supported by the deck. These open terraces ideas are casual and contemporary that are low on maintenance and can be used across the year when the skies are clear. Adding pretty perennials and seasonal flowering plants in pots is a great way to maintain greenery in the surroundings.

With a view of like this who would want to cover up with permanent awnings or roof? The best terrace deck decoration idea is to have wooden floor like this with low railing, some basic furniture and potted plants that can be supported by the deck. These open terraces ideas are casual and contemporary that are low on maintenance and can be used across the year when the skies are clear. Adding pretty perennials and seasonal flowering plants in pots is a great way to maintain greenery in the surroundings.

3. Pergola for a sheltered sitout

Veranda SLA Sdn Bhd Commercial spaces Office buildings

3. Pergola for a sheltered sitout

We love this terrace lounge style sitout complete with a pergola, luxury furniture and charming greenery all around. This design is best if you have a large and spacious terrace so a humongous wrought iron pergola like this can be set up. Ideally let the pergola's roof be covered with vines to provide shelter from daytime sunlight.

We love this terrace lounge style sitout complete with a pergola, luxury furniture and charming greenery all around. This design is best if you have a large and spacious terrace so a humongous wrought iron pergola like this can be set up. Ideally let the pergola's roof be covered with vines to provide shelter from daytime sunlight.

4. Sheltered Space

Serangoon Central, Swish Design Works Swish Design Works Balcony

4. Sheltered Space

This small closed type terrace has got all the right ingredients for a cozy area with comfortable furniture greenery and open sky. A perfect terrace idea that does not curtail enjoyment of a bright day due to lack of space .

This small closed type terrace has got all the right ingredients for a cozy area with comfortable furniture greenery and open sky. A perfect terrace idea that does not curtail enjoyment of a bright day due to lack of space .

5. Private terrace with a view

Contemporary Intricacies Meter Square Pte Ltd Balcony Solid Wood Multicolored

5. Private terrace with a view

By adding transparent glass frontage decorators Meter Square Pte Ltd here have created a stylish closed terrace area that offers a sense of openness. This allows residents to enjoy beautiful vistas of the buildings and sky outside from the comfort of a couch. The terrace has all the necessary details required for a great party with family and friends like timber lined flooring interspersed with artificial grass, grill on the side. Professional assistance in planning and setting up a well arranged rooftop terrace space like here.

By adding transparent glass frontage decorators Meter Square Pte Ltd here have created a stylish closed terrace area that offers a sense of openness. This allows residents to enjoy beautiful vistas of the buildings and sky outside from the comfort of a couch. The terrace has all the necessary details required for a great party with family and friends like timber lined flooring interspersed with artificial grass, grill on the side. Professional assistance in planning and setting up a well arranged rooftop terrace space like here.

6. Balcony cum terrace

Lower-ground balcony MJ Kanny Architect Terrace

6. Balcony cum terrace

This wide balcony also acts as a sort of terrace for this home's residents as it is perched atop a hill and the roof slants atop the balcony region. This balcony spread across the first floor connects all regions on this level and has limited doors opening into it. Many evenings have been spent by residents sitting along the pathway and enjoying the breathtaking vista of rolling hills, clouds and bright blue sky.

This wide balcony also acts as a sort of terrace for this home's residents as it is perched atop a hill and the roof slants atop the balcony region. This balcony spread across the first floor connects all regions on this level and has limited doors opening into it. Many evenings have been spent by residents sitting along the pathway and enjoying the breathtaking vista of rolling hills, clouds and bright blue sky.

7. Multipurpose terrace with canopies

Rooftop Commercial Dining Space SLA Sdn Bhd Commercial spaces Bars & clubs

7. Multipurpose terrace with canopies

This is another artistic way of using a large terrace like a multipurpose party area with both dining and seating arrangements on the same level. The canopies divide the seating area into small groups while the dining area is on back side. The regions can also be segmented by the use of flower pots while privacy from curious onlookers of nearby terraces can be achieved by using foldable mesh style dividers. Pretty decorative lights spread around the canopies can bring in festive cheer during the rooftop party.

This is another artistic way of using a large terrace like a multipurpose party area with both dining and seating arrangements on the same level. The canopies divide the seating area into small groups while the dining area is on back side. The regions can also be segmented by the use of flower pots while privacy from curious onlookers of nearby terraces can be achieved by using foldable mesh style dividers. Pretty decorative lights spread around the canopies can bring in festive cheer during the rooftop party.

8. Terrace with infinity pool

poolside terrace MJ Kanny Architect Terrace

8. Terrace with infinity pool

Wooden decks beside an infinity pool doesn't that invoke sheer bliss on a hot summer afternoon? Though the terrace is relatively open air the timber roof and fan keep it relatively cool with the breeze sweeping in from all sides. Set on the edge of a mountain slope this terrace idea is the beautiful culmination of a homeowner's wish and an architect's vision.

Wooden decks beside an infinity pool doesn't that invoke sheer bliss on a hot summer afternoon? Though the terrace is relatively open air the timber roof and fan keep it relatively cool with the breeze sweeping in from all sides. Set on the edge of a mountain slope this terrace idea is the beautiful culmination of a homeowner's wish and an architect's vision.

9. Studio Roof Terrace

Studio Roof terrace MJ Kanny Architect Terrace

9. Studio Roof Terrace

To make your terrace truly unique and beautiful remember to bring in accessories, furniture, wall-decor, plants, furnishings and other details that are either color coordinated or compliment each other. Floor decor like tiles, carpet, rugs and ceiling details like lighting, color or false ceiling also play an important role in making spectacular terraces. Here the right combination of all these details have made the region vital and natural so it looks like a modern living room instead of a terrace.

To make your terrace truly unique and beautiful remember to bring in accessories, furniture, wall-decor, plants, furnishings and other details that are either color coordinated or compliment each other. Floor decor like tiles, carpet, rugs and ceiling details like lighting, color or false ceiling also play an important role in making spectacular terraces. Here the right combination of all these details have made the region vital and natural so it looks like a modern living room instead of a terrace.

10. Partly covered terrace

Well of Light, HYLA Architects HYLA Architects Terrace

10. Partly covered terrace

This terrace is divided into two sections one of which has an open pool while the other area is covered with a glass and timber trellis for sheltering it from rain and sun while bring in natural light and ventilation into the entire house.

Here are some more Fantastic Ideas to make your own roof terrace

This terrace is divided into two sections one of which has an open pool while the other area is covered with a glass and timber trellis for sheltering it from rain and sun while bring in natural light and ventilation into the entire house.

Here are some more Fantastic Ideas to make your own roof terrace