Mediterranean Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

Sur les toits de Paris

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SAS Meero
Medium sized mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Paris with a living wall and no cover.

Zona outdoor con divano angolare

Pitzus Group | Stilisti del mattone

Design ideas for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Other with a pergola.

Western Long Island Residence

Pierce Allen

Photo of a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in New York with a pergola.

On a Hill near Jerusalem

orly eran - architecture & design

The balcony was of course there before we designed the renovation, but it was unattractive in spite of its openness. In order to enhance its beauty, we chose to place the seating area in the corner with the lovelies, vastest view. We furnished it with a mix of non-matching furniture made of natural materials (wicker, wood,bamboo), and bright, colorful ethnic pillows. The vivid colors and natural materials tie it all together, and create warmth and coziness.

Villa Terra di Luna

Inspiration for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Florence.

Küche 4

KÜCHE & DESIGN

Fotograf: Wolfgang Zlodej
Design ideas for a large mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Hamburg with a potted garden and no cover.

Villa Ercolano, Ercolano - Italy

Fabrizia Frezza Architecture & Interiors

THE BOOK: MEDITERRANEAN ARCHITECTURE http://www.houzz.com/photos/356911/Mediterranean-architecture---Fabrizia-Frezza-mediterranean-books-other-metros

Ristrutturazione di un immobile

Stile Immobiliare di Saponangelo Matteo

Mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Bari with a pergola.

Casa del Forte

Moncada Rangel

Alberto Moncada
Design ideas for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Catania-Palermo with an outdoor shower and no cover.

Villa Belle Epoque Nice

Quai 9

Anthony Lanneretonne
Inspiration for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Nice with no cover.

conjunto de mobiliario exterior con sofás tipo palet y mesa de centro - Coblonal

Coblonal Interiorismo

Sara Riera
Inspiration for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with no cover.

ミコノススタイルの家

株式会社ハウゼ

屋上のジャグジー。目の前に広がる海と空だけ目一杯楽しめるように、囲いを山並みに沿ってカットしました。美しい夕日も富士山も独り占めです。
Inspiration for a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Yokohama with no cover.

Casa Del Angel Durmiente

Terra

Alfonso Alarcon.
This is an example of a mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Other.

Proyecto Passeig de st. Joan

Aptó Interiors

Mediterranean rooftop terrace in Barcelona.

Spanish Colonial Revival Terrace | Mission Hills

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This gorgeous Spanish revival home required new stucco plaster, paint, iron fencing, completely new landscaping, aromatic and romantic garden and terrace furnishings perfect for entertaining and gazing the San Diego city line view.

Terraza en modo verano

Monotropa

¿Un buen lugar para vivir el verano? La terraza. Y esta ya está lista para disfrutar. Hemos instalado una pérgola retráctil de textil tensado para regular el sol, barbacoa, iluminación suave para las noches de verano y una cocina de exterior donde poder preparar cualquier ensalada fresquita, un poquito de verde que nos ayuda a naturalizar el espacio. Hemos dejado espacio para que los pequeños de la casa puedan jugar, y así como que la cosa no quiere, la mesa ya está lista para juntarse a disfrutar, ¿Te apuntas?

Roof Top Retreat

Charlie Day Garden Design

A very challenging site 5 stories up with no lift. We were instructed to provide a vertical garden to screen a wall as well provide a seating area full of English country garden flowering plants.

Terrazzo C

Marta Bonesu | That Short Architect

Large mediterranean roof rooftop mixed railing terrace in Cagliari with skirting and a pergola.

Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca

Bondian Living Store

Medium sized mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Other with an outdoor shower and no cover.

ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Design ideas for a large mediterranean roof rooftop terrace in Barcelona with a pergola.

Mediterranean Rooftop Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a mediterranean terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of mediterranean design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a mediterranean roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A mediterranean roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.

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