If you are seeking new ideas for your rooftop garden or balcony, calling in an artificial grass company could be the answer. This especially applies if you live in London, which is a famously crowded capital city, with 8 million people living in only 3 million households.

For those who live in flats and are lucky enough to have a balcony or roof terrace, this additional space offers the chance to create an extra room, whether as a dining area or just a place of relaxation. You can even also turn it into a lush, green space, something which once seemed like an unattainable dream for people living in high-rise blocks. Today, that dream is no longer impossible and, with artificial turf, you can have a lawn even if your only outdoor space is a balcony.

Installing a fake lawn means that you can have all the comfort and beauty of a grassed area, wherever you live, without the hassle of maintaining it. An artificial grass company such as Dayco can also install your new turf in any space, as it can be easily fixed to all kinds of surfaces. Our experts will assess the area beforehand and explain to you exactly what is involved.

If you have a rooftop garden or balcony, it gives you a haven for relaxation and as many of these areas are suntraps, you can enjoy this space for most of the year. Here are some design ideas to make the most of this space with artificial grass.

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A Space to Relax in – London life tends to be fast-moving and hectic, so sometimes it is nice to lie out in the sun and relax completely. One way to make your roof garden truly restful is to treat yourself to attractive sun loungers or reclining chairs, together with a strategically-placed sunshade or two. If the space is very limited, try some cushions or beanbags. And, of course, with fake grass underfoot, if you run out of chairs, people can just sit on the ground, with no danger of grass stains on their clothes.

A Space for Al Fresco Dining – If you have a large outdoor space you can create an area for entertaining, which need not be for summer only. It’s possible to extend the season by using patio heaters in the winter months, while, if the weather is quite the opposite and it’s too sunny, a gazebo could be used to provide protection. Even if you only have a small balcony, a table and chair set will give the opportunity to eat in the open air.

The Contemporary Rooftop Garden – Let your imagination run riot and create a futuristic roof garden which will be guaranteed to turn heads. A lawn installed by an artificial grass company like Dayco can be combined with an area of decking, minimalist furniture and lighting, and modern sculptures or giant pebbles. You could even create a patterned effect by using squares of artificial grass together with paving stones or squares of cement.

Another idea is to cut artificial turf into unusual shapes, creating patches of green in between areas of brick or stone. Or swathe it around pillars for yet another striking look.

Traditional Rooftop Garden – Maybe ultra-modern gardens are not for you, and you would prefer to create a cottage garden effect in the city. If so, you can create a traditional effect on your roof terrace by placing planters on your lawn, using natural materials such as wood and stone. Flowers, small bushes, oversized dark green plants and even miniature trees will all add to the effect. You can also grow herbs in large plant pots, and add them to your meals for a touch of home-grown luxury.

Shared Space – Sometimes a larger terrace or balcony isn’t just a haven for an individual or a family, but has to serve as a communal space, either for neighbours or for a commercial organisation. In this type of situation, the best idea is to come up with a design that will appeal to many different people who may use the area at different times. A lawn area will give versatility and visual appeal, while two or three different types of chairs and tables offer the option to eat and drink or just relax in the open air.

About Dayco Artificial Turf

Households and businesses across London and the South East rely on artificial grass company Dayco to supply and install high quality fake lawns. Our faux grass is attractive and low-maintenance, and is both child and pet-friendly. We supply customers in areas including Muswell Hill, Borehamwood, Barnet and north London.

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Many London residents looking to make the most of their limited outdoor space are seeking an alternative to grass for their balconies or terraces. But what is the best option for a surface that will look good, yet also prove practical and hardwearing?

The capital has a population of around 8 million people, with nearly half of them living in apartments – more than seven times the proportion of flat-dwellers in England as a whole. A garden is a lack felt by many of those living in this type of accommodation. Not all Londoners with flats are fortunate enough to have balconies, or private or shared roof terraces. However, for those who do, artificial turf offers a way to create a beautiful outdoor space or rooftop garden.

Popular though balconies are, they can prove quite limited if they are your only outdoor space. Although you can put tables and chairs out, this in itself doesn’t provide a comfortable surface to sit or relax on when the sun is shining.

Fortunately, synthetic turf is the answer to this dilemma. It is highly versatile, suiting all outdoor spaces, and it presents the only alternative to grass in high-rise buildings where it isn’t possible to plant a traditional lawn. Dayco is not only experienced in artificial grass installation in London gardens, but also on terraces and balconies. So you can get a taste of the countryside wherever you live.

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Appreciating Your Outdoor Space with Fake Turf for Roof Terraces or Balconies

If you live in a loft or flat, you may well pride yourself on fitting out your home with furniture, lighting and décor which bring out its qualities. The same design considerations can also be used to create your own garden area, making an outdoor space which is just as beautiful as indoors. Including fake turf will give you a space to relax in, where you can sit out, sunbathe or just appreciate the beauty of a green space in the city.

Quality artificial grass supplied by Dayco is highly realistic, so it provides an oasis in the heart of a city, making you feel that you really are in your own garden. However, maintenance is far more easy and less time-consuming than for a traditional lawn. As our turf is an alternative to grass, no mowing is involved. You can just give it a quick hose down to clean it or brush it, for example if you have spilled drinks or food on the surface.

Hardwearing artificial lawns will last a long time – so, even if you have a shared roof terrace with a lot of footfall, you don’t have to worry that it will wear out. Also, if your balcony is a suntrap, the turf will not be faded by the sunlight, because it is UV resistant.

Versatile and Beautiful

As expert artificial grass installers, Dayco can come up with a solution to suit any size of roof terrace, not just extra-large ones. Even if you think your balcony may be too small for a lawn, we can come up with a tailor-made solution which will make the optimum use of the space available and create your own green haven.

Another advantage is that our artificial grass is quick to supply and install, so it won’t be long before you are enjoying all the benefits of your outdoor area. We guarantee next-day delivery if you only want us to supply your synthetic turf. If you want us to install the artificial grass, our waiting list is normally just a few weeks, so you will not have to wait for the sort of time it takes for an ordinary lawn to take root and grow.

Versatility is yet another advantage of fake turf. Unlike a traditional lawn, artificial lawn turf can be installed on any surface – so, whether your roof terrace is lined with brick, tiles, concrete or metal, you can soon have grass on top of it.

As anybody with a balcony knows, you will use the space more if it is beautifully designed and inviting. So, as well as installing a fake lawn, it makes sense to treat yourself to attractive chairs or sun loungers, and bring in some plant pots or flower planters to add colour and excitement. Touches like these will ensure that it is hard to tear yourself away from your own mini-garden in the city.

About Dayco

Dayco has been supplying quality alternatives to grass to customers across London and the South East for more than 20 years. Our customers include households in Golders Green, Hampstead, Hendon, Enfield, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

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