15 Ways to Give Yourself Rooftop Terrace Envy

Trust me. Glance your eyes over the next 15 images and you're going to want a roof top. With a terrace on it. I mean, it doesn't get much more charming than going up to your own rooftop terrace, overlooking the city, the beach or the countryside and relaxing with a drink as the sun sets fiery orange on the horizon, does it? Oh god, take me there now!

1. Pool Side Rooftop Terrace

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This brewery turned spa in Zurich has certainly made the most of their rooftop.

2. Wildflower Rooftop Terrace

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This incredible wildflower garden set in the heart of Brooklyn, New York.

3. Arabian Nights Rooftop Terrace

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Reenact scenes from Aladdin atop this Arabian nights-style rooftop terrace.

4. Vine Covered Pergola Rooftop Terrace

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Because vines make everything feel more lush.

5. Glowing Rooftop Terrace

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Create the perfect night-time hangout spot by carefully selecting lighting for your rooftop terrace. Make your terrace glow.

6. Rooftop Terrace Dining

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Take your meal to the roof. With a dining area on your rooftop terrace you can entertain friends and family in style.

7. Greek Rooftop Terrace

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When it comes to rooftop terraces, the Greeks sure know how to do it in style!

8. Moroccan Rooftop Terrace

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That said, the Moroccans have got it worked out as well.

9. Bright Green Rooftop Terrace

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Bright green striped are painted onto the deck to make this rooftop terrace feel more like a garden. Japanese box brings an exciting sculptural element to the look.

10. Rooftop Terrace with an Outdoor Shower

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Incase you need to cool off after sunning yourself all afternoon.

11. Manhattan Rooftop Terrace

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An actual jungle in the urban jungle.

12. Rooftop Terrace Nook

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The perfect place to settle in with a good book in Stockholm, Sweeden.

13. Old Industrial Garden Rooftop Terrace

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Wouldn't you love an old commercial property to convert into your own industrial cottage?!

14. Modern Rooftop Terrace

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Modern lines and timber make this rooftop terrace the modern entertainer's dream.

15. Rooftop Terrace with Fireplace

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What's better than a rooftop terrace? A rooftop terrace with an open fireplace for chilly winter nights, of course!

It's Rooftop Terrace Time!

I told you that would make you green with envy, right? Well, why not build a rooftop terrace for yourself? Or, failing that, just a really ridiculously good ground-based terrace. Service Central can hook you up with the pros to make your terrace drams come to life. Get quotes today.


About the Author

Brodie Norris runs Lunchbox Architect, a website featuring one exceptional, architect-designed family home every weekday.


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