Terrace Ready for Summer! Seven Details to Create a Cozy Outdoor Room
A terrace is much more than just a place to occasionally enjoy the outdoors. You can transform it into a fully-fledged outdoor living room for the summer, a place you won't want to leave. If you're planning to build a new terrace for the upcoming garden season or improve an existing one to work better, you'll find great tips here to make it cozier!
First, do a total cleaning of your terrace — tidy up the floors and walls and remove everything unnecessary. Perhaps you also need to re-treat the wood or repair some boards here and there? Also think about what must definitely be on the terrace so you feel comfortable there.
Here are seven things that will help transform your terrace into a pleasant retreat:
Beautify your terrace with plants
Place plants near your terrace on the lawn so you can enjoy their beauty while sitting there. Since the surrounding environment greatly affects how you enjoy being on the terrace, you can use plants to make the surroundings beautiful and add color. You can plant seasonal flowers in flower pots as well as flower boxes that you can attach to the terrace railing, but why not also vertically on walls. With plants, you can also make your terrace much more private from your neighbors' eyes — hide your seating area, for example, behind lush ornamental grasses or evergreen conifers. Potted plants are also an option to bring greenery to your terrace. Definitely take into account the location of your terrace when choosing plants. If the sun never shines there, don't choose plants that need sunlight and vice versa. When choosing flower pots and plants, also keep the size of your terrace in mind.
Replace a worn-out doormat with a new one
A doormat is one of the simplest things you can replace when the old one is worn and ugly. A beautiful doormat complements your terrace's appearance and makes it cozier. You might also consider a stylish rug that suits outdoor conditions.
Make sure your terrace has places to sit
A couple of chairs are essential items for any pleasant terrace. You can sit comfortably in them and enjoy pleasant conversations on warm summer evenings. The chairs should be positioned close together and could also include a small table where you can place something if needed.
If you have more space or chairs aren't your first choice, you could also opt for a swing. It's striking and in addition to a comfortable seating option, you get to swing.
Color scheme is important
With the right color scheme, you can create a very cozy terrace. By colors, we don't only mean the color of the floor. You should also think about plants, flower pots, furniture, and other things on the terrace. Just as in interior design, when furnishing your terrace you should opt for a few — two to three — main colors. Otherwise, the terrace won't look particularly harmonious and well-thought-out.
Curtains — not just decorative items
Curtains also come in handy if your terrace is on the sunny side and you want to make it a shadier place on hot days. Curtains are also helpful if one side of your terrace faces a neighbor's house or the street and you want to make it more private from time to time. When choosing curtains, you should pay attention to them matching your terrace's style and being practical in outdoor conditions. For colored curtains, prefer fade-resistant ones.
Place a small table on your terrace
A small table is a very practical addition to a terrace. Where else would you put a drinking glass, a snack dish, or a half-finished book? A good idea is to get such a table that you can also use for sitting: if there are more people, you might need an extra seat.
The right lighting helps create a pleasant atmosphere
Good lighting is also important. It allows you to use your terrace well into autumn when the evenings are already darker. Lighting also helps create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere.
Article source: Modern Home
