It has recently become common practice to install rooftop decks on flat roofs. Many people appreciate the notion of a deck, but their available space is restricted. The installation of a rooftop deck is the optimal answer. Nevertheless, there is one important thing to think about before actually having one installed – its design.
A Rooftop Deck Is Worth the Investment!
Imagine what a rooftop deck can do for the attractiveness of your home and the market value of your property if you already know that a backyard deck will boost the value of your property. Rooftop decks can add between 5-8% to the resale value. If the deck has a view, you can expect an even bigger return on your investment.
Additionally, even a ground-level deck enhances the living space in your home. However, to obtain that additional space, you will be building on a piece of land that would otherwise be suitable for a play area or a small garden. Because you are building upwards, on top of your house, you won’t be taking up any additional space on your property when you install a rooftop deck. This way, you will be able to conserve space for future improvements, such as a garage, a solarium, or even an additional room!
Here are some design ideas for your rooftop deck:
A Simple and Elegant Urban Retreat
This home has a total of four outdoor entertainment spaces, one of which is a modest roof deck that features a bright white latticework screen that is covered with climbing vines. The plants climb up and over a pergola, providing some shade there. Casual seating can be provided by a table and chairs made of wrought iron, without making the space appear cluttered.
Enjoy Charmed Seclusion
The gridwork of the lattice continues into the main roof deck, which features furnishings with simple lines and a natural color palette to create a streamlined look. Infrared heaters integrated into the structure overhead make the area useful even when the temperature outside is lower, and built-in speakers make it easier to host gatherings. The window boxes are used to cultivate herbs, which are then harvested and used in the family’s dinners.
Lush Foliage to Adorn the Rooftop Deck
The many roof decks of the house are connected by attractive plants in a range of hues and heights. A garden obelisk made of iron can serve as a support for climbing plants such as vines. Because the roof deck has a connection for natural gas, the family can use the grill throughout the year, even in the winter, when they relocate it to the kitchen porch from the roof deck.
An Outdoor Dining Space
A contemporary dining set that features cushions that are resistant to the elements creates an elegant setting for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or a drink with friends in the evening. This urban haven benefits from the added height and discretion afforded by pears growing in big containers.
The Ultimate Rooftop Oasis
This vibrant roof deck juts out from the slope of the hill like a protruding peninsula of a flowering meadow. A natural, layered appearance can be achieved with bare-root plants that are planted in a soil mixture that has been specially formulated for this purpose. The relaxed atmosphere is maintained with a solitary umbrella and two seats.