Create an oasis of relaxation on your roof. If you are lucky enough to own an apartment with a roof terrace, you can draw a few creative ideas from our article today and use them as inspiration for your next project. Today we are going to consider stunning ideas for terrace design for beautiful summer evenings or sunny winter days. Take a look!
Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a delicious bratwurst or burger on the most beautiful roof ?! A great pond with pebbles and larger natural stones brings the breeze from the wonderful lake to you and the wooden floor and seating area match the natural surroundings for a real feeling of grilling on the edge of the lake. The panoramic view is right and the atmosphere on the roof is simply breathtaking. You can find more ideas for terrace design that will take your breath away in our small picture gallery.
There are owners who want to design their roof terrace with a fireplace or a swimming pool. It is certainly an original idea to be enchanted by the charm of the fire, to experience unforgettable moments around the fireplace. For swimmers there is a great alternative to have a small rectangular or elongated pool built and for those who value relaxation and less space on the roof terrace, a whirlpool is the natural happiness maker. Wood in a light or dark version gives great ideas for terrace design in a modern style or offers a cozy seating area with polyrattan furniture and cushions, surrounded by plants or flowers.
Ideally, a patio should look like the fulcrum of the outdoor area. Whether that will be the case or not depends largely on how you are going to furnish the patio. You don’t need a super original concept for this. It is quite sufficient if you regard the patio as a great seating area with plenty of seats for cozy conversation and meals.
A Build roof terraces harder than you think. You shouldn’t underestimate the cost of a roof terrace either. The important thing is: even as an experienced hobbyist and tinkerer, always bring the professionals to the roof terrace. Serious damage can result from an unintentional mistake: If the local building regulations allow a roof terrace in principle, you have to have it checked whether the roof is stable enough and, if necessary, have it reinforced. The minimum gradient of two percent and the DIN standard 18531 to be complied with are further obstacles between you and your dream terrace. But already when choosing the Railing the roof terrace project becomes a little more pleasant and when you have reached the plants and garden furniture, you can count the days until the housewarming party on one hand.
Further down than the roof terrace but still at a lofty height: a deck on stilts. If you are lucky enough to live close to the water or if your house simply has a high plinth, then this variant would be a sensible solution for you. You should contact a professional for the foundation; as an experienced do-it-yourselfer, you can build the deck yourself. Do not forget to protect the supporting timbers from moisture with titanium-zinc sheets – otherwise, you will have to do all the work again in a few years.
