How to properly plan a wooden terrace by the house? Learn how to choose the terrace size, furniture arrangement, steps, railings, and design. Custom-designed wooden terraces.
A well-planned wooden terrace by the house can become one of the most used places on the entire property. It can be a place for breakfast on summer mornings, family dinners, barbecues, relaxing with friends, or simply enjoying quiet time in the garden.
However, when planning a wooden terrace, you should not start only with the choice of board color or terrace shape. First, you need to figure out how much space will be needed, what furniture will be on the terrace, where the exit to the garden will be, and whether steps, railings, a roof, or a canopy will be necessary.
We design each terrace individually to order, as each house has a different height, yard layout, facade, and client preferences. We customize the size, shape, and construction details of the terrace to fit the specific location.
One of the most important questions when planning terrace construction is its size.
There is no universal terrace size that fits all houses. A small relaxation area requires a completely different space than a terrace intended for a large dining table, sofa, grill, and plants.
Therefore, we recommend first figuring out what will be on the terrace.
For example:
It is important to account not only for the space for the furniture itself but also for the space for movement.
If there will be chairs at the table, they need to be able to slide out comfortably. There should be a pathway between the furniture and the house wall, and the path from the house to the yard should not be obstructed.
This is why each of our wooden terraces is a custom-designed order – we determine the sizes according to the specific house and how the client wants to use the terrace.
One of the easiest ways to choose the right terrace size is to roughly plan the furniture from the beginning.
Sometimes the terrace on paper seems very spacious, but after placing a large table and chairs, the free space is much less than initially thought.
If you plan a larger terrace, it can be divided into several functional zones.
This can accommodate a table and chairs for family lunches, dinners, and entertaining guests.
The dining area is often practical to place closer to the house exit, especially if the terrace is next to the kitchen or dining room.
In another part of the terrace, you can place a sofa, lounge chairs, and a small table.
This area can be oriented towards the garden, landscape, or a quieter part of the yard.
If you will regularly cook on the terrace, a suitable place for the grill and food preparation should be planned from the start of the project.
Flower pots and plants help visually connect the wooden terrace by the house with the garden, but they also require space.
The more precisely the furniture arrangement is known, the more accurately we can develop a suitable terrace project for the specific house.
Good terrace planning means thinking not only about the terrace area itself but also about the movement between the house, terrace, and yard.
It is important to understand:
If the terrace is next to the kitchen, you may want a quick and easy path to the dining table. Meanwhile, a terrace next to the living room can serve more as an outdoor relaxation area.
We can adapt this layout to the specific house, as each terrace project is an individual order for us.
If the house floor level is higher than the yard, the terrace often requires steps.
Their location should be considered before the terrace construction.
Steps are most practically placed where people will naturally move from the terrace to the garden. For example, they can be oriented towards the lawn, garden path, or another frequently used part of the yard.
Depending on the project, steps can be:
Steps can be not only functional. When properly designed, they can become a significant design element of the terrace and visually connect the wooden terrace with the garden.
Their number, placement, and construction are chosen individually according to the specific project.
Terrace railings can serve both practical and decorative functions.
They should be especially considered if the terrace is elevated or if you want to visually separate the relaxation area from the rest of the yard with railings.
Railings can also help structure a larger terrace. For example, one edge can be left open with wide steps to the garden, while other edges of the terrace can use wooden railings.
When designing the terrace, we view railings as part of the entire structure, not as a separate element. Therefore, they can be adapted to the shape of the terrace, the architecture of the house, and the overall design.
When planning a wooden terrace by the house, it is worth deciding from the beginning whether it will be completely open or partially covered.
An open terrace allows you to fully enjoy the sun and creates a very open connection between the house and the garden.
On the other hand, a terrace with a roof or canopy can be practical if you want to use the terrace even in rainy weather or need protection from the strong summer sun.
A combined solution is also possible – part of the terrace is under a roof, while the other remains open.
The terrace can also be connected with:
This way, a unified outdoor relaxation area can be created, tailored specifically to the particular house.
When choosing the terrace location, we recommend observing how the sun moves along the house at different times of the day.
If the terrace is in a very sunny spot, shade may be needed in the middle of summer. Conversely, in a shady spot, the wooden surface may dry more slowly after rain.
The color of the wood can also be chosen considering the terrace's location. Very dark wooden surfaces usually heat up more in direct sunlight than lighter ones.
Therefore, the design of the terrace is not just a matter of which color is preferred. The facade of the house, the roof, the garden design, and the location of the terrace should also be taken into account.
The most visible element is the terrace boards, but beneath them lies the supporting terrace structure.
Its solution is influenced by several factors – the size, height, foundation, shape, and intended use of the terrace.
Therefore, one universal construction solution cannot be automatically applied to all terraces.
The material cross-sections and construction solution are chosen according to the specific project's size and requirements.
We evaluate each project individually and prepare a suitable solution for the specific location after receiving the necessary sizes and information.
When planning a terrace, it is worth considering its maintenance after construction.
Outdoor horizontal wooden surfaces are regularly exposed to rain, sun, snow, moisture, and temperature changes.
Therefore, it is recommended to inspect the wooden terrace at least once a year and assess the condition of the protective coating.
If the coating is worn, the terrace surface needs to be cleaned and, if necessary, restored with a wood-appropriate protective coating.
It is also important to prevent prolonged accumulation of water, leaves, snow, and other dirt on the wooden surface.
Regular maintenance helps to preserve the appearance of the terrace longer and reduce moisture's impact on the wood.
There are no two completely identical houses and yards, so the terrace does not have to be a ready-made standard solution.
Each of our wooden terraces is designed individually to order.
According to the specific location, it is possible to customize:
To start the terrace project development, clients can send us approximate sizes, photos of the location, and their ideas. If additional measurements are needed, we explain what else needs to be measured.
A good wooden terrace by the house starts with a plan.
Before the terrace construction, it is important to understand how the terrace will be used, what furniture will be on it, where the movement zones will be, where steps are needed, and whether railings or a roof are necessary.
The better these details are thought out at the beginning of the project, the more comfortable and suitable outdoor space can be created for the specific house.
Therefore, we do not try to adapt one ready-made terrace model to every object. We design each wooden terrace individually to order, taking into account the house, yard, sizes, and client ideas.
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