How to transform the terrace in paradise

Terrace in the house is the best place for recreation - a secluded and in a large group of friends. Quite often, from the terrace prefer to make an extra room, so it loses all its charm and becomes just an ordinary bedroom or hallway.


If you are still in meditations, how to arrange this space, see our article: perhaps, it will help you become a happy owner of paradise

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What could be your terrace?

Generally speaking, there are three kinds of terraces:

open,
covered,
a winter garden.



The most popular option is the indoor version of the terrace: it is equipped with a roof, so it is more practical. On this veranda, you can enjoy both the sun and the noise of the rain - and all without any harm to you or your antique wicker furniture

. The roof terrace this need not be solid, its appearance depends on the overall concept of your home; quite often it's just a wooden beam in a chalet style.





The outdoor terrace is perfect for small houses or in cases where initially she did not guess. Usually it is a wooden floor, seamlessly continuing the construction of the house. On this terrace is very convenient for breakfast in the morning or luxuriate in the hammock. It can be further provided with a fence surrounded by flowers, or to effect separation from the house and garden was more tangible.

In addition, a similar terrace can build a tent, so you will still be a small canopy over your head, where you can take shelter from the scorching sun. On summer days, this terrace can become a makeshift dining room and even the bedroom.



Winter Garden is a fully glazed terrace structure, which can be used with great functionality. Depending on how much time you spend in a year on your country site, double-glazed windows can be winter or summer. Recent protect you only until the first frost, but due to a fine structure will provide better air circulation.



Winter Garden can be converted into a library, living room, nursery, and if we add to this fantasy and modern stained glass windows, it is possible to create a work of art area.

Choose plants

Every terrace is unthinkable without the flowers and greenery: very few people want to sit on the bare boards, much nicer to drown in fragrances of blooming flowers and rustling leaves

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When choosing plants guided by the particular structure of your veranda if it is surrounded by a low fence or cross beams on the roof, you are perfect climbing roses and other climbing plants, which, in addition to the aesthetic function, over time, create the desired shade on the terrace
A good option would also be a small stone or a flower pots with flowers. The main thing - do not overdo it: it is not necessary here to carry all supplies plant from the apartment, try to create a harmonious combination of flowers, shrubs, and general style terrace. For example, if you originally selected country style, the elegant lilies or orchids are unlikely to look good. But Twilight pansies - quite



Furniture and decor

When selecting furniture for the garden, remember that in the first place should always be practical. Therefore, if your house is located in an area with a rainy climate, but you still somehow decided to hold an open terrace, keep in mind that the furniture is better to choose from inexpensive plastic or rattan. Otherwise, you always have to bring wood or upholstered furniture into the house, and sooner or later it will still suffer.

As for the textile elements, a great idea is to use the small curtains or fabric partitions instead of a door. So you can help the wind to walk more freely in space terraces and sometimes look to your house.



soft colorful cushions also fit, fluffy blankets or covers.

If you want to add a bit of elegance to your terrace, further decorate her bottles with flowers, decorative bird cages, garlands and hanging lanterns.



The latter, incidentally, will serve the practical function: In the evening your guests will easily find your verandah, walking into the light at the end of a dark garden.