Terrace Design

Unlike the veranda, which has a roof, andoften also glazed, the terrace can be open (without a roof) or partially closed (with a roof covering only a part of the area). Although, of course, there are also closed terraces with a roof. But whatever the roof, Under the terrace is usually understood as a non-glazed extension. Also, the terrace may or may not have fencing.

Thus, the terrace is exposed to changes in temperature, sun, moisture, etc., and the design of the terrace must take this into account. Let's start with the floor covering. Usually The floor of the terrace is made of a special terraced board, characterized by increased strength and resistance to various influences. If the terrace board is made of pine or other unstable wood, it needs periodic additional protective treatment.

If the floor of your terrace is covered with qualitya terraced board, then no additional coverage is required. But if you have doubts about the quality of wood, you can use an additional coating. It will look good on the terrace of artificial stone, tile, mosaic. But the tiles should not be too slippery: after the rain it will be dangerous to walk on such floor until it dries.

If the floor tiles do not fit into your budget or the designed terrace design, you can replace it with a quality linoleum. Try to choose a large thickness linoleum,because on the terrace there will be a lot of walking in street shoes. Carpets and rugs are undesirable: they will quickly get dirty. Unless it is possible to lay a mat for wiping feet near the entrance to the terrace.

Of course, The design of the terrace will also depend on the area you have. A small terrace on which onlya small round table and several chairs, can act only as a place for tea. A spacious terrace can be turned into an open analogue of the living room with a sofa, chaise longue and even a hammock. By the way, the original sofa will look original (if only beams allow).

By the way, Do not buy too expensive furniture for the terrace: bright sun and summer rains significantlyshorten its service life. In the design of the terrace perfectly fit light garden wicker furniture. And you can use practical and inexpensive plastic furniture. Many do not like it, because it reminds of summer playgrounds where beer lovers gather. But such furniture can be made unique, having decorated it in the technique of decoupage and covered with waterproof varnish. This will help to withstand the design of the terrace in your chosen style.

Everyone knows that the comfort of the rooms is attached to textiles - plaids, pillows, curtains. but The use of textiles in terrace design is difficult: fabrics burn out under the sun, get wet underrain. The problem can be solved by placing on the terrace a closet or chest, where you will add cushions and other textile products. When the terrace is used, they can be reached, and when there is no one on the terrace, they will lie quietly in their closet safe and sound.

When designing a terrace design, one should not forget that this is Open space, where it is very important, on which side of the world comes the terrace. So, if the terrace goes to the east, it will besun-bathed before lunch, if to the west - after lunch, if to the south - then almost all day. Therefore, breakfast on the terrace facing east, or dinner on the terrace facing west, may not be too comfortable, and the terrace will need to be shaded.

Curtains on the open terrace, perhaps, do not hang, so better to pritenit it in other ways. If the terrace has a roof, you can planttwisted plants that will twist the supports and create a shadow. If the terrace is completely open, it will save the garden awning or at least beach umbrellas in "strategically important places" (above the table, sofa, etc.).

So, The ideal design of the terrace should first of all take into account the specifics of this room (openness, insecurity from the vagaries of nature) and, of course, to be comfortable and cozy.