How to optimise your roof space and create a rooftop terrace

In high-density cities, it might not always be easy to find an outdoor space just for yourself, an easily accessible spot that’s away from the city’s noise and banter. If you have a flat under-utilised roof, look no further – you may be able to tap into all of its potential by converting it into a liveable roof space instead!

Being multifunctional, a flat roof could act as an extension of your home and will add benefits to your living conditions. You can choose the perfect function for your roof space based on your lifestyle, your hobbies and requirements, and convert this into your personal outdoor pod away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

There are a lot of options when it comes to designing your perfect roof terrace. You could opt for a lounge space with a backrest of planters, a barbecue area, a custom-built outdoor kitchen, or you could even choose to have a fireplace with outdoor seating! Engaging an architect can be a good idea for getting help with various elements of the roof terrace, such as the access to your space, the lighting, electric points, water connections, plants and furniture.

A few other elements you could add to your roof terrace space are lounge sofas, planters, pergola shades, an outdoor kitchen, a pizza oven, a bar table and even hammocks. Since roof spaces in dense cities can be small, it is important to make sure you optimise the use of your (potentially limited) space as best as possible.

The green roof

If you have a flat roof and are looking for ideas to spruce it up and add an extra something for relaxation, you could turn it into a green roof. This could act as an additive space for meditation and other activities and even end up as your own personal park. Green roofs also absorb the rainwater falling on the city, and this would be beneficial for the city too, as it would reduce street runoff. The benefits are many, from aesthetic value, personal space and making your house more eco friendly.

You can choose to create any of the following three types of rooftop gardens or “green” roofs or even a combination of them.

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