With the first warm weather, when you are not yet really on holiday, we rediscover the pleasure of living spaces in the home that allow us to be outdoors. The balcony, whether large or small, can become the extra room to live in, a bridge between inside and outside, between building and nature. Thinking of this place, inspiration immediately flies to the different furnishing solutions to transform the balcony according to our taste, until it becomes our favourite corner. If the taste for entertaining prevails, then the renovated terrace can be an excellent opportunity to surprise guests with personal and cosy creations and the perfect location for pleasant moments to share.
How to furnish the terrace, let's start imagining by focusing on what will be the best use of it. There will be elements that we cannot vary and others that we can play on. It is better to start from the facts, to discover strengths and weaknesses that are not in our favour, but that we can turn into the guidelines of our project.

In photo - City terrace wood and synthetic lawn

It will have to be considered, first of all, the exhibition enjoyed by the balcony: will there be sun in the morning, or from the afternoon? The terrace is covered or shaded of course by trees (even those in the driveway or garden) or should we provide pergolas, parasols or curtains instead? If possible, we will have to harmonise this with the our habitswe would like to enjoy the terrace for breakfast, every day or even just on Sundays, or we would like to make it the aperitif corner at the end of the day and for relaxing moments from sunset onwards?

In photo - the terrace as a leisure corner

Style and “total look” to create the atmosphere

The choice of style will be very personal, what matters is to adopt a global approach, and think of the terrace according to the “total look” principle”. This is what makes the difference between the hundreds of beautiful pictures we see in catalogues and magazines, and the unsatisfactory results of our home projects. Having a few beautiful elements is not enough, while provide for general harmony will ensure that the ambience is truly complete, arousing pleasant feelings. This is true for every style, whether we dream of a shabby chic corner, with a Provençal flavour, or whether we are attracted by contemporary design. The same goes if we wish to create a country setting, a true green oasis, or one that is more urban, perhaps reminding us of Parisian atmospheres (let your imagination run wild!).

In photo - elements in harmony 

From the general to the particular

Let's start by considering the envelope, discovering the potential to focus on. Is the perimeter of the terrace given by closed walls or by railings? Should the sides be screened to create more privacy for this corner, or do we like the open view to the outside? The walls can change their face, simply with a coat of colour or with a wall decoration, adding objects, lamps and flower pots.
Let's not forget to take care of the floor! It is said that the eye “falls” on the details that attract it, but it also falls, and not a little, right on the floor. And this is where we can really impress with mats, outdoor mats and even a lawn! Synthetic grass creates a real turf, unalterable, draining and completely similar in feel and appearance to a natural lawn. With the advantage of requiring no maintenance.

In photo - Terrace covered with Grass Green

The five senses on the terrace

The pleasure of staying in an environment results from the fusion of the stimuli we receive from all our senses. It is not something we are fully aware of, sometimes we cannot explain why we feel good (or bad) in a room, but what is certain is that we receive multiple information in an instant. Creating a “high pleasantness” environment means harmonising these feelings.
Sight is the primary sense, and it is satisfied with the objects and colours that will dominate our terrace. We can consider this the “easy” part, although it is best to remember that furnishing the terrace will only be the last step in a project that analyses our desires, first and foremost, and does not have to correspond to fashions or styles imposed by collective trends.

In photo - Harmony between objects

Touch has a lot to do with the interior designer. We begin with appreciate the pleasure of touching wood, contact with textiles (natural, coarse weave, or impalpable veils, or thick or thin lace) from the carpets to cushions (even left on the floor, as seats). Let's regain the taste for walking barefoot, recognising the feel of a planking or the tickle of grass underfoot.

In photo - the Zen roll a customised outdoor mat

It will be easy to satisfy the taste buds in an environment designed to welcome and receive, two functions that are based on offering food and drink, which cannot be missed even in solitary moments, reading a book or listening to music. Tickle the sense of smell, the most powerful sense because it can awaken ancient memories, will be that extra touch to create a unique atmosphere. Scented plants, diffusers or candles are available for the most customised combinations. Gentle sounds, such as the tinkling of wind chimes, may be the unexpected element, or what will really make one feel that one is on holiday. For many, in the summer silence, these small sounds are truly synonymous with relaxation.

In photos - Moments of complete relaxation

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