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During summer time, it’s the perfect moment for enjoying outdoors. In Hermes & Mathew we have some tips on how to decorate a terrace with the latest trends, and at the same time, turn it into a comfortable and functional space, in harmony with the rest of your home.

These months of the year invite you to spend more time abroad. If you are one of the lucky ones who has a terrace at home, it’s time to decorate it and get it ready to take advantage of the magnificent summer nights.

The first rule of thumb when decorating a terrace is to look for maximum functionality. Everything has to be designed to allow you and your family a pleasant and relaxing stay. The furniture you use, the plants you put … everything has to provide that haven of peace and relaxation you need and expect.

Best tips to decorate a terrace. Continuity in all spaces

One of the latest trends in terrace decoration is based on the fact that there are no “limits” or, at least, they should be as faded as possible. The terrace must be conceived as one more room in the house and, therefore, there must be an interior-exterior connection that allows the decoration to be extended outside the four walls of our house. How to achieve it? For example, following the same color code or choosing outdoor furniture similar to those in the adjoining room. If you know how to apply it correctly you will achieve the necessary uniformity and you will achieve that the space can flow without sudden changes.

Choosing the soil

Wood remains the most popular material that continues as a trend this season. In addition to providing warmth, it gives a unique aesthetic touch and brings elegance and serenity. If you opt for this option, remember that wood needs periodic maintenance with specific care that will require your time. Another possibility is to resort to the terracotta of all the life, but betting, that yes, by the old style rustic tile.

Plants. Your contact point with nature

Your terrace will have nothing to envy to a traditional garden if you know how to correctly position the plants and especially choose the most suitable varieties. Ultimately, everything will depend on space, but small trees are the most recommended such as lemon, orange or olive trees. Arranged in the peripheral areas of the terrace will provide the pleasant sensation that you pursue and you will also be resorting to species of easy maintenance that, in addition, endure very well the sun and high temperatures. The same goes for boxwood, a very decorative shrub that can not be left out on a terrace.

If you have a minimalist garden, use bamboo, a very recurrent species in modern environments. Do not forget the climbing plants, such as the bungavillas or jasmine, which will also release its perfume on warm summer nights. Aromatic plants such as spearmint, rosemary or lavender will also help you to confuse and scare certain insects.

Play also with the pots to illuminate your terrace. To the usual terracotta color you can add other colors that combine properly with the space and the rest of the elements.

Terrace decoration. Choosing the furniture

Give a fresh air to your terrace incorporating furniture that is trend. Natural fibers are in fashion so introduce them and play to combine them with other more traditional pieces in wood or other material. Rattan or wicker provide naturalness and, with cushions and colored fabrics, give a unique and very colorful result.

And if you have time, you can resort to the DIY technique (Do It Yourself) and create exclusive armchairs or sofas. The pallets give a lot of play to create comfortable and gimmicky pieces.

Do not forget to go beyond traditional furniture. Do you have an empty corner on the terrace? Build a small bench with many cushions and give a different touch to your terrace. The puffs can be the perfect complement and if you have enough space, why not a hanging chair or lounger? It can become the perfect place to read.

Illumination. Creating a unique environment

A terrace is a place to enjoy either in a more relaxed environment or as a place to enjoy a night with friends. The environment created is fundamental, so do not use sources of direct light, but rather small sources of lighting. Use light bulbs, hang them on the wall or maybe around a plant. If you want to use lamps, dim them and place them around the terrace and, obviously, use the candles that can be placed on the table or directly on the floor.

With all these ideas to decorate a terrace you can have your own oasis in the middle of the city and enjoy the sun and summer nights without leaving home.

In Hermes & Mathew we have a wide portfolio of apartments for sale with terrace in the best areas of Barcelona. Check our website or contact us and we will inform you.