Decoration of terraces, in detail

In decoration, as in life itself, details make the difference. It seems a cliché worthy of Pedro Grullo, that character -fictitious or not- who gave rise to the well-known ‘truisms’. But, perhaps because it is obvious, more than once the necessary attention to detail is forgotten or, rather, overlooked, especially in exteriors. The decoration of a terrace or garden is not only a matter of choosing the choosing furniture according to the style.
It also requires attention to the little things, those that ultimately get to make ‘our’ space, printing the personality that makes it unique.

By details we do not refer to the excess of ornaments. It is possible to opt for a simple and minimalist aesthetic, without neglecting this area. Just as in the interior of the home, where colors, textiles, lighting, etc. are chosen to convey certain sensations, exteriors should also be designed to evoke. However, this is not always the case. Often, we find ourselves in front of exteriors that do not tell or say anything, becoming an empty and cold space. Surprisingly, this lack of character is not only found on private terraces. It is also observed, although much less frequently, in those of certain businesses whose identity practically disappears in outdoor spaces. To avoid falling into this mistake, we recommend approaching the decoration of exteriors as if it were the interior of the home, paying special attention to those aspects that make them comfortable spaces, but also with their own style, inviting you to stay. We summarize six aspects that you should focus on in order to achieve this: 1. Comfort The goal is to combine beauty with the necessary functionality and comfort of the terrace. The first step to achieve this is to choose furniture that pleases at first glance, but that is also appealing to the touch and in accordance with the use of the exterior in question. There are pieces specially conceived with this idea in mind, such as puff armchairshammocks, hanging hammocks, relaxing designer loungers, Balinese bedsIt’s a matter of choosing models as charming as they are comfortable and practical.

The alternatives are wide and include the possibility of recycling to create DIY furniture with your own signature.
If you are fans of the handmade universe, you can always design sofas made of pallets, construction site seating with made-to-measure cushionstables with tires … the imagination will set the limit. 2. Color Before choosing the color, it is necessary to take into account the sensations that it transmits, especially if we are going to combine two or more shades. Depending on the chromatic scale we choose, we can play with balance, contrasts, etc. between furniture and accessories, for example. The white base is always a success, in this sense, since it not only transmits peace, but also allows practically all kinds of combinations with the complements. There are those who opt, however, for gray, blue, green or earth tones to begin to ‘draw the canvas’. It will depend largely on the decorative style for which you bet, your tastes and what you want to evoke.

3. Lighting When night falls, the atmosphere of a terrace depends largely on its lighting. A soft light that creates an intimate atmosphere always works. For this you can use candles, lanterns or lamps that allow to diffuse and graduate the intensity. With light bulbs -based on LEDs, for example- you can also highlight the beauty of certain details, such as hanging flower pots.

4. Textiles Cushions, cushions, net curtains and carpets embellish terraces, but also increase their comfort.
That’s why textiles are often used to ‘dress’ the outdoors in detail.

5. Plants Plants not only underline the beauty of a space.
They fill it with life, colors and aromas, making it a cheerful and vital place where, without a doubt, you want to be.

6. Ornaments There are countless accessories for the terrace or garden.
With some creativity and everyday elements you can create, in addition, many others to recycle their ‘look’.. From the characteristic flower pots and planters -whether original in their design or with a more classic aesthetic- to graphic elements, a decorative trend that is gaining momentum.

Outdoor elements -and not so much- can also serve as ornaments to make the terrace a unique space: stairs used as singular shelves, pergolas, lattices, wooden floors, awnings or umbrellas… it is a matter of choosing with attention to detail.