{"id":17161,"date":"2019-01-06T13:08:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-06T11:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=17161"},"modified":"2019-01-06T13:08:47","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T11:08:47","slug":"rooftop-decor-decorate-perfect-space-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/rooftop-decor-decorate-perfect-space-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"Rooftop decor: how to decorate a perfect space on your roof"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a touch of creativeness and the right rooftop decor, you can transform your roof into a cozy and airy space. Your roof can be a magical private garden, it can be your swimming pool lounge, it can be your barbecue area, it can basically be anything you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though the place is so versatile, many people forget all about it, or worse, use it for storage, which is a total waste of the space.<\/span><\/p>\n

If decorated right, a rooftop can be used not only for relaxing but also for entertaining guests and holding magnificent parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here are some ideas that will help you design the perfect rooftop decor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a shaded space<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Create<\/p>\n

Rooftops are pretty sunny, that is why you need to create some shade so that you can enjoy your rooftop at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a swimming pool though or a want to plant some plants that need direct sunlight settle for shading just one part of the roof and leaving other parts unshaded.<\/span><\/p>\n

A canopy works best, but a big umbrella can work too if you don\u2019t want something permanent or if the house is rented.<\/span><\/p>\n

Build an indoor space<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Build<\/p>\n

If you have enough room, it is always a good idea to build an indoor space on your roof, without sacrificing the outdoor area of course.<\/span><\/p>\n

An indoor space is a good idea for more than one reason, first, you can add a bathroom which is always an advantage. Second, you can add an air conditioned area where people can get a reprieve from the heat in summer or the cold in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add soft lighting<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n

You do not want your rooftop to be totally dark at night, but you also want to be able to see the stars and the street lights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing some soft lighting options is the key here, some scattered mood lighting that will transform the place into an elegant relaxing space at night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Greenery is essential<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Greenery<\/p>\n

A rooftop is basically a concrete space, that is one of the reasons why rooftop decor should include lots of green plants.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose what goes with the ambiance you want, but the sunny space should allow you various options including very beautiful flowering plants.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the ceiling and the insulation permits, you can even add a plant bed and grow some vegetables on your roof!<\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare a cooking area<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Prepare<\/p>\n

And by rooftop cooking we basically mean barbecue area!<\/span><\/p>\n

However, you may want to add some essentials that will help with the barbecue, a small fridge, a sink and a small counter-top to name some.<\/span><\/p>\n

And of course a dining table and some chairs is always a good idea, but that can be substituted by adding a bar and some stools to separate the cooking area from the rest of the roof.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add an appliance to enhance the weather if needed<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Add<\/p>\n

Unless you live in Utopia the weather in your city probably needs some enhancement one season or another, so plan your rooftop decor accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

If it gets too cold in winter add a heater, or a fire pit, and if it gets too hot during summer add an outdoor AC or some large misting fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

This way you get to enjoy your rooftop all year round, or at least most of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it comfy<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Make<\/p>\n

The rooftop is often a very industrial area, so you need to pay attention into making it as comfortable as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first thing would be choosing a nice durable flooring that lends elegance and comfort into the space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add comfortable and inviting seating options as well, and choose some durable outdoor fabrics for the cushions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it minimal<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Keep<\/p>\n

Yes you need to create a comfortable and elegant space, but it also needs to be all about the sky and the outside and the fresh air.<\/span><\/p>\n

The roof is not the right place for excessive decorations and numerous nick knacks, it should be a simple elegant place where people can relax.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it neutral<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Keep<\/p>\n

Keep the color theme neutral in your rooftop decor. This will help you maintain the minimalist theme and keep the look simple and fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can add touches of color in the accessories, this way you can change those colors whenever you want.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, neutral colors are less likely to be badly affected by weather elements such as sunlight exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about designing an outdoor space see also:<\/h3>\n

How To Make The Most Out Of A Small Balcony<\/a><\/h4>\n

Outdoor seating guide: How to Choose The best Outdoor Furniture<\/a><\/h4>\n
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A culinary oasis: How to design an outdoor kitchen?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/header>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With a touch of creativeness and the right rooftop decor, you can transform your roof into a cozy and airy space. Your roof can be a magical private garden, it can be your swimming pool lounge, it can be your barbecue area, it can basically be anything you want. Even though the place is so […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":17189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[653],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17161"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17161"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17196,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17161\/revisions\/17196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}