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Designing a sun terrace: Simple but effective
A deck can beautifully bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor living, providing an inviting, comfortable atmosphere from which to observe and enjoy your own garden. And this rectangle at the back of the house can add a custom touch to your home and lifestyle. Read on and check out our 17 sundeck design ideas to get your creativity flowing.
1. Design the sun terrace as a party deck
If you often and enjoy organizing outdoor parties, then your sun terrace may be just the right place for it. Just think about how you can incorporate your favorite party accessories there, such as a hammock, a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen and plenty of built-in seating.
2. Sun terrace built from different materials
The combination of wood flooring with concrete elements - like the low wall and stairs shown here in the picture - works particularly well in contemporary, modern and urban homes. In addition to the concrete wall and stairs, consider adding a concrete planter or built-in benches.
3. Green tree in the middle of the sun terrace
This idea is just great! This is a customization of this porch around a tree and is a wonderful way to further integrate it into the yard. Consult an arborist before construction begins to ensure you leave enough room for the tree.
4. Small Verandah
Incorporating a porch into a smaller yard can actually make the outdoor space appear larger. Plus, you'll find it more usable this way. The owners of this charming Spanish Colonial bungalow in Southern California have built a deck that flows into the yard. So they made the most of the space between the ripe yuccas.
5. Porch with dining area
Do you like eating outside? Then plan your sun terrace so that you can place your beautiful dining table and comfortable chairs there for maximum dining enjoyment. The dining area should not be too far from the house, perhaps under a tree. Some fairy lights orLanternswould also be ideal as they create a romantic atmosphere in the evening.
6. Eck-Veranda
Maybe a corner room is missing from your building plan? No problem, you can do it again! You could complement the architecture of your home with a corner-shaped outdoor space. To create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, think about sliding glass doors, which are particularly suitable in this case.
7. Round Porch
Let's leave the straight lines and sharp edges of a modern and contemporary house! Yes, the porch can also be round! Frame this outdoor area with a retaining wall, it will give you a feeling of security and act as a windbreak.
8. The veranda continues into the garden landscape
Of course, you can avoid the usual shapes and not make a square or rectangular porch. Instead, try a deck that pops out on one side. This veranda is completely integrated into the garden landscape and will help you spend cozy hours outside and enjoy the freshness and silence of nature.
9. Master bedroom deck
Decks don't necessarily have to be huge to have a huge, very positive impact on the lifestyle of the residents. We want to show you a typical case here: a small terrace in front of the bedroom, with just enough space for two deck chairs and a table where you can put a drink and a book. You can make this cozy outdoor area even more homely with a few green plants.
10. Porch in front of the cottage
Give the small cabin an amazing look with a mini deck in front of the entrance. No matter what exact purpose you use your shed for - to store your garden tools, as a mini playhouse or simply to hide away there for a weekend, a deck and sun terrace will be a welcome addition to the garden.
11. Porch decking in layers
This decking is laid out in layers and features an unusual and visually interesting deck design. Well suited to modern and contemporary homes, a deck like the one shown here would also add a striking touch to a small urban property.
12. Design the sun terrace as a winding deck
Let the deck next to your house be just the beginning. This one is curved and winds through the backyard. Also consider a garden sculpture, bench or other feature and place it at the end of the path!
13. A garden path leads to a small veranda
Want to explore your back garden? Then you can imitate this idea: a small garden path leads to your veranda, where you can create a cozy outdoor corner to comfortably view the garden landscape and enjoy the freshness of your garden.
14. Stairs lead to the porch
If you have a multi-level veranda, you need to think carefully about how you can best use this outdoor space. Here's just one tip: OneOutdoor kitchencould be positioned on the upper level, where there is easy access to the indoor kitchen, while a sitting area or fire pit could be placed a few steps further, where you create the zone for private meetings.
15. A platform in the middle of the green lawn
Who says that the sun terrace has to be attached to the house? If you have a beautiful backyard, then a freestanding deck platform can become your favorite place there. This place is embedded in the green of the garden and is constantly sunny in the warm months. A piece of paradise in the garden, isn't it?
16. Low-lying porch
Even though the veranda is barely raised from the ground, it creates an excellent connection between inside and outside, with some gravel or grass around it the design is simply perfect!
17. The terrace as a transition to other parts of the house
A spacious terrace is an effective way to connect structures on the same property or to reach other parts of a large home.