Which wooden terrace to choose for your home? Learn how to plan the size, location, structure, roof, railings, and design of the terrace. Each terrace is designed individually.
A well-planned wooden terrace can become one of the most used places by the house. It can be a spot for morning coffee, family lunches, grilling, relaxing with friends, or simply enjoying peace in the garden. However, before starting the construction of the terrace, it is important to understand what type of terrace will be most suitable for the specific house and its inhabitants.
There is no universal terrace size or design that fits all houses. That is why each of our wooden terraces is designed as a custom order, taking into account the specific dimensions of the location, the architecture of the house, the layout of the yard, and the client's preferences.
Before choosing the size of the terrace, it is necessary to understand how the terrace is planned to be used.
A small relaxation area may only require space for a few chairs and a small table. In contrast, a family that wants to dine on the terrace in the summer, host guests, or create a grilling area will need a significantly larger space.
When planning a wooden terrace by the house, it is worth considering from the beginning whether it will have:
The terrace should be spacious enough not only for the furniture. There should be comfortable movement space between the furniture, doors, steps, and other structures.
One of the most common questions is — how large should the terrace be?
The right size is best determined by what will be on the terrace. Before developing the project, we recommend roughly planning the placement of the furniture and only then determining the total area of the terrace.
A smaller terrace may suffice with one compact relaxation area. If a larger dining table, grill, and separate relaxation area are planned, the terrace needs to be larger.
That is why we do not believe that the client should adapt to a predetermined size. We design each terrace individually, adjusting its length, width, shape, and other details to the specific location.
The location of the terrace by the house is also very important.
It is usually most convenient to connect the terrace to a room from which it will be easy to access daily, such as the living room or kitchen. If regular meals are planned on the terrace, easy access from the kitchen can be particularly practical.
However, the sun must also be taken into account.
If the terrace is located in a spot that receives sunlight all day, it can become very hot in the summer. In such a situation, you might consider a terrace with a roof, awning, or pergola.
On the other hand, in a very shady spot, wooden surfaces may dry more slowly after rain. Therefore, before constructing the terrace, it is worth evaluating both the direction of the sun and the surrounding trees, buildings, and other objects.
Another important question is the choice between an open terrace and a terrace with a roof.
An open terrace creates a freer feeling and allows you to fully enjoy the sun. It is a good choice in places where a simple outdoor relaxation area is needed.
However, it should be noted that open terrace boards are more exposed to rain, snow, sun, and temperature fluctuations. Therefore, regular maintenance of the wood is particularly important here.
A roof helps protect part of the terrace from rain and direct sunlight, allowing the terrace to be used in various weather conditions.
The terrace project can also be combined with a wooden awning, pergola, gazebo, or extension, creating a unified outdoor relaxation area.
Sometimes a good solution is also a partially covered terrace — one part is under the roof, while the other remains open.
Beautiful terrace boards are only the visible part of the terrace. Equally important is a properly constructed terrace structure beneath them.
The construction solution depends on the size, height, foundation, expected load, and specific location of the terrace.
That is why we do not use the same construction solution for all projects. The sizes of materials and construction solutions are selected according to the specific size and requirements of the terrace.
It is also important to prevent prolonged water accumulation near the wooden structure and to use fasteners suitable for outdoor conditions.
If the wooden terrace is located higher than the surrounding area, the project may require steps or railings.
These details also significantly affect the overall appearance of the terrace.
Steps can be planned in the place where the main flow of movement between the terrace and the garden naturally occurs. Meanwhile, railings can help visually separate the terrace from the rest of the area.
We can customize the shape of the terrace, the placement of the steps, railings, and other wooden construction details to fit the specific house and yard.
The design of the terrace should harmonize with the architecture of the house and the surrounding environment.
A wooden terrace can be made in various shades. Popular colors include brown, light brown, dark brown, gray, dark gray, white, and natural wood tones.
A lighter terrace can visually create a lighter and more spacious impression, while darker shades often fit well with modern architecture.
The influence of the sun should also be considered. Very dark wooden surfaces usually heat up more in direct sunlight than light ones.
When choosing a color, we recommend looking not only at the terrace itself but at the entire house as a whole — the facade, roof, windows, garden, and other wooden constructions.
The best terrace ideas usually arise when the terrace is not perceived as a separate deck area but as an extension of the living space of the house.
For example, one part of the terrace can have a dining table, while another can have a sofa and lounge chairs. A space can be left for plants or a grilling area.
In larger projects, the terrace can be connected to a gazebo, pergola, awning, or another wooden structure.
As a result, it is possible to create a unified yard relaxation area, where each space has its own function.
An outdoor wooden terrace is exposed to moisture, sunlight, snow, and temperature changes throughout the year.
Therefore, at least once a year, it is worth checking the condition of the terrace boards and protective coating.
If the coating is worn, the surface needs to be cleaned and, if necessary, the protective coating intended for wood should be restored. Special attention should be paid to areas where water, snow, or dirt can accumulate.
Regular maintenance helps reduce the impact of moisture on the wood and keeps the visual appearance of the terrace for longer.
When choosing a terrace, the most important thing is not to find one universal model. Much more important is to create a terrace that fits precisely in the specific location.
That is why each of our terraces is an individually designed order.
We can customize:
The client can send us approximate dimensions, photographs of the object, and their ideas. We help clarify what additional information is needed, and after coordinating the details, we can develop a suitable solution for the specific location.
The right wooden terrace is one that meets not only the size of the house but also how you want to use this space on a daily basis.
Before constructing the terrace, think about its size, furniture, direction of the sun, access from the house, roof, steps, railings, and the overall design of the yard.
If a ready-made standard solution is not suitable for the specific location, there is no need to adapt your house to the terrace. We design wooden terraces individually for the specific house, area, and client preferences, so that the result is practical, visually fitting, and suitable for everyday use.
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