6 tricks to decorate small terraces, take advantage of them

Align with verticality to decorate your small terrace

When it comes to decorating small terraces, it is essential to make the most of not only square meters, but also cubic meters. Therefore, it is a good idea to spend some time thinking about how to make the most of the vertical axis of the space. How to do it? For example, placing shelves on the walls to place plants, candles, lanterns and other decorative elements. Or even different baskets in which to store everyday items, such as glasses or blankets that serve to protect us from the cold on cooler nights.

Decorate your small terrace with plants

When decorating a small terrace, it is easy to forget, due to lack of space, an essential element to enhance well-being (and privacy) in these outdoor areas: plants. Plants considerably reduce the heat island effect in large urban centers thanks to the insulating effect of the vegetation layer. In addition, this green mantle also acts as an acoustic insulator, collects dust from the environment and filters the air we breathe.

The simplest option to decorate a small terrace with plants, if your community of neighbors allows it, is to add planters hanging from the balcony. Or, once again, take advantage of the height by placing plants in hanging pots, or taking advantage of the walls to grow vines on them.

Another striking way to decorate a small terrace with plants is to create a vertical garden on one of the walls. Although it may seem difficult, it is not! For the simplest versions of this gardening proposal, it is enough to get those structures with fabric pockets that are sold in any DIY or decoration store, although it is also possible to acquire frames with plastic holes or wooden panels with space for pots. The latter can even be made from a recycled pallet. There is also the option of contacting specialized agents to install them, usually with their own built-in irrigation system.

Finally, as we indicated at the beginning, decorating a small terrace with plants can also serve to gain privacy. Thus, it is possible to use them to divide the space between our terrace and that of our neighbors, but also to isolate us from the outside, if we place pots with tall specimens on the railing.

Decorate your small terrace so that it is an extension of the interior

The now famous ‘indoor-outdoor‘ trend urges us to create ‘outdoor living rooms’, which are an extension of the style of the interior of the house, only outdoors. This has the advantage of not only helping us to set up a modern small terrace, but also to make the space appear larger, as it is not so visually differentiated from the rest of the décor.

The ideal situation would be to have large sliding doors, or glass windows that can open completely to integrate our modern small terrace inside the house, adding a few meters under the sun to the living room. However, if this is not possible, it is enough to follow the style of the interior also on the outside, allying ourselves with furniture consistent with the rest of the decoration of the house.

An example? The Talissa metal and synthetic rattan armchair, Nordic style and with an aluminum structure whose finish imitates wood, giving it a warm look. Its seat and backrest are made of synthetic rattan pith, so you won’t have to worry at all about its maintenance.

Add to this piece outdoor textiles, prepared for inclement weather, but, fortunately, with a texture increasingly friendly and away from the plastic type touch. When decorating your modern small terrace, you can also choose to add outdoor rugs, designed to withstand rain and sun. This is an excellent option to add a touch of style and softness, which will enhance the feeling of cozy space that interiors usually have.

Opt for tailor-made solutions when decorating your small terrace

If you really want to squeeze every centimeter when decorating your small terrace, the smartest thing to do is to go for custom solutions. For example, adding a bench with storage that takes up all the space, or adding a folding table attached to the wall that gives you the opportunity to eat outside, even if you only have a balcony. Of course, don’t forget to add a shaded area if you don’t have one; otherwise, it will be impossible to enjoy your modern small terrace!

Focus on what’s important, and don’t give up a small chill out terrace!

What are you really going to do on a daily basis in this privileged space? Maybe you love to eat in front of the TV, so you don’t need a table outside. Or you rarely receive large groups of visitors, so you don’t need more than one or two armchairs.

It is essential to think about the uses we will give to our modern small terrace to be able to configure it in a really profitable way. And do not give up on our dreams: if you have always wanted a swing on the balcony, why not have it? Maybe you will use it more than a table that you bought thinking of using it only when you are expecting guests…

Make your most playful wishes come true with Claudine, a Nordic-style hanging Egg Chair. Made of natural-colored synthetic rope and metal, Claudine includes a steel support with chain and spring, a helical spring that makes the suspension more comfortable and safe.

Can you imagine yourself reading here, on your new small chill-out terrace, curled up on its comfortable cushions (which are included)? Another plus: this hanging chair is water and UV resistant and, believe it or not, its seat is foldable! This way, whenever you want, you can minimize it to make room for other functions on your modern small terrace.

Decorating small terraces: from mission impossible … to mission accomplished

Adding plants and outdoor textiles, opting for custom-made solutions, using the vertical axis… There are many ways to decorate your small terrace to get the most out of it, but our favorite is, without a doubt, that you focus on what really makes you happy and make your dreamed outdoor corner come true!

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