Terrace gardens are no longer about having a few potted plants here and there, a water fountain or even a patio roof structure. Urban living has transformed itself where you create an illusion of space, however small the place may seem. Convert your terrace garden into a cool summer retreat and at the same time make use of the area to create an outdoor dining area amidst 'created nature and greenery'. If you have a huge terrace garden, you can even incorporate a pool, deck and even a machan (raised platform) for good measure.
Hiring a good designer and a landscape artist would help you create an elegant rooftop garden while maximizing panoramic views and maintaining a sense of privacy during those parties.
Nevertheless, here are 7 factors to consider while planning your ideal retreat in the rooftop:
1. You may have to level the terrace floor but make sure it has a slight slop towards the drainage, so the water will not stagnate.
2. Shrubs and small flowering plants are much better as you cannot have trees in the terrace. In fact it would even be better if you have a theme that goes along with it because you can choose plants and furniture accordingly.
3. Create visual barriers for that added level of privacy by having false walls and screens for night parties. You can also create dense vegetation (in the areas that need privacy) to enjoy some greenery along with your outdoor dining area.
4. Incorporate strategic lighting because that can really enhance the beauty and decor of the outdoor space.
5. If you need shade in the sitting area, grow climbers and creepers along the parapet or breastwork. Place light-coloured umbrellas over the sitting area, and you have a perfect and relaxing sitting area.
6. A combination of 2-3 colours for flowers would create a stunning effect, but make sure the colours are in harmony and complement each other. You can even go for seasonal, annuals here.
Furniture in the roof must be light-weight, durable and space saving. To create an illusion of large space, you can even place a large ornate mirror at a strategic point.
Hiring a good designer and a landscape artist would help you create an elegant rooftop garden while maximizing panoramic views and maintaining a sense of privacy during those parties.
Nevertheless, here are 7 factors to consider while planning your ideal retreat in the rooftop:
1. You may have to level the terrace floor but make sure it has a slight slop towards the drainage, so the water will not stagnate.
2. Shrubs and small flowering plants are much better as you cannot have trees in the terrace. In fact it would even be better if you have a theme that goes along with it because you can choose plants and furniture accordingly.
3. Create visual barriers for that added level of privacy by having false walls and screens for night parties. You can also create dense vegetation (in the areas that need privacy) to enjoy some greenery along with your outdoor dining area.
4. Incorporate strategic lighting because that can really enhance the beauty and decor of the outdoor space.
5. If you need shade in the sitting area, grow climbers and creepers along the parapet or breastwork. Place light-coloured umbrellas over the sitting area, and you have a perfect and relaxing sitting area.
6. A combination of 2-3 colours for flowers would create a stunning effect, but make sure the colours are in harmony and complement each other. You can even go for seasonal, annuals here.
Furniture in the roof must be light-weight, durable and space saving. To create an illusion of large space, you can even place a large ornate mirror at a strategic point.