Design your terrace for year-round enjoyment
Furnish your terrace to enjoy the 4 seasons. Umbrellas and wind shelters, hammocks and sofas will be your allies to comfortably occupy this space.
A real asset to your home, the terrace provides additional living space, and what's more, it's outdoors. There are ways to make the most of it all year round, even in the face of inclement weather and plummeting temperatures in autumn and winter. Beyond a few tricks that will enable you to occupy these square meters in blazing sunshine or light rain, the decoration of this outdoor space should be an extension of your interior: cosy, colorful, neutral, maximalist or minimalist. What's more, just like your wardrobe, your terrace can be adorned with seasonal decorations to suit the occasion.
Welcome the sun's rays with peace of mind
The first rays of the sun are gently warming your terrace, and you'd like to enjoy it between your vacation periods? Whether your space is small or spacious, there are several solutions for basking in peace and quiet. A parasol will provide shade and coolness, as well as protecting you from the rain when it comes around in March. For a more summery look, dare to use shade canopies, reminiscent of the furniture found on sandy beaches along the coast.
Decorate your outdoors for summer
If your terrace allows it, treat yourself to a two-seater sofa with soft cushions and a protective cover. Cozier, more bohemian and oh-so «seventies», the swing is a must-have for adding a touch of reverie to your outdoor setting. You can rock on it during the day or stargaze in the evening. Or a hammock. Add a splash of color to your terrace by choosing a striped fabric to imitate that of Riviera deckchairs, and add luminous touches or your favorite shades: soothing, deep, vibrant.
Enjoy your outdoor space not only in autumn but also in winter
As with café terraces, opt for a wind shelter, a pergola or an arbour to protect you from the vagaries of the weather. The view of the neighboring park, the edge of a wood, the roofs or the illuminated windows of a facade will be yours for an evening in the open air. As well as providing the right furnishings to cope with winter, decorating your home will make a considerable difference to your enjoyment of the outdoors, whatever the weather.
Recreate the warm ambience of a winter cottage
Cold weather blends perfectly with the softness of thick plaids and deep beige, taupe or white cushions, even outdoors to enjoy a moment of solitude or conviviality. Dare to decorate for the season by recreating the atmosphere of a chalet with subdued lighting and decorative objects in the comforting colors of red, garnet, green, white or tartan. Set out a wooden dish to hold several candles of different sizes and recreate the magic of the festive season.
