Blog - Ideas for designing and furnishing a terrace

A well-planned terrace works as another room of the house. Getting there takes more than choosing nice furniture: first think about how it will be used, at what times and in which seasons.

Start with how you will use it

Outdoor meals, reading, a spot for the sun? If there is room, define zones: dining close to the kitchen, a more sheltered seating area, space for plants. On small terraces, one use done well beats three half-done.

Furniture and materials

Outdoor furniture must withstand sun, humidity and temperature changes. Powder-coated aluminium, stainless steel, treated wood or quality synthetic weaves age well. Underfoot, technical decking or non-slip porcelain continuing the indoor floor helps terrace and living room read as one space.

Planting, shade and lighting

Plants add privacy and soften the architecture; choose species suited to the orientation and wind. A pergola, awning or bioclimatic pergola extends summer use. Discreet lighting — low-level fittings, wall lights, light built into planters — lets you enjoy the terrace at night without glare.

Storage

Plan a unit or a bench with storage for cushions and accessories. A small detail that keeps the terrace tidy all year.

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