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Last updated: 9 December 2021
Roof terrace ideas: Making the most of outdoor living
Roof terrace ideas are booming. Perhaps the 2020 lockdown has fired up our need to create a retreat, or maybe spending so much time at home makes outdoor space a new and exciting commodity. Either way, a roof terrace is all about creating a sky sanctuary full of unique design elements.
Roof terrace ideas are booming. Perhaps the 2020 lockdown has fired up our need to create a retreat, or maybe spending so much time at home makes outdoor space a new and exciting commodity. Either way, a roof terrace is all about creating a sky sanctuary full of unique design elements.
Think about adding trees and shrubs that withstand windy conditions. Introduce outdoor furniture for casual evenings beneath the stars. Add raised beds, water features, fire pits and solar panels for some extra green benefits. Whatever you do, do it with style.
With views that stretch on for miles, consider your square footage and how to best to utilise the space. Aim for maximum character and playful textures to transform your environment and reap the rewards.
However, before you start work on your roof, remember that these sorts of terrace renovations need planning permission. Make sure you have the appropriate paperwork in place before you start your project.
Got an idea of what you want but not sure how to execute it? Call in some help from one of our trusted interior designers.
Benefits of a roof terrace
A versatile entertainment space
Here's one for your roof terrace ideas: Imagine an evening of al fresco dining with friends, the scene softly lit with lantern lights and wraparound festoon lights. You've enjoyed three courses as the sun sets behind you, and now it's time to retire to your rattan furniture and finish off the evening lounging around the fire pit. Doesn't that sound heavenly?
Extra living space
Especially worth it for small flats or houses in urban areas, a rooftop terrace offers an extra area for recreation or relaxation (depending on your mood, square footage and budget).
An amazing view
The main draw of a roof terrace is the view. Even if yours doesn't offer anything grand, it's still worth it for the stargazing benefits. Watch the sunrise and sunset in style and let your imagination do the rest.
Green-fingered and eco-friendly
Rooftop terraces offer the perfect space to grow food, partake in some gardening, and help the environment. Plants help reduce pollution and limit flood damage by catching rainfall runoff. With the right roof terrace design idea, they can help reduce energy bills.
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