As per the Oxford Learners Dictionary, a terrace is ‘a flat, hard area, especially outside a house or restaurant, where you can sit, eat and enjoy the sun’. Having a terrace at your disposal is a matter of luxury, especially in big cities where any extra space comes at a premium cost. Since a terrace is nothing less than a privilege, due care must be taken to get the most from this personal space. This article is a pictorial guide to selecting the perfect terrace design for your home.
Let us start with some extraordinary designs to help you make up your mind about the type of home terrace design that you find most charming.
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Home terrace design tips
- A terrace is not only an area to relax and unwind but also an ideal space for health-conscious people to perform daily workouts. When working from home, this open area can also become a part-time workstation. Develop your home terrace in such a way that you can use it optimally for every purpose.
- Your terrace is the perfect place to add greenery within your home. Even if there is limited space, incorporate some greenery in this space.
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- Deck up your terrace with suitable type of furniture. The furniture must be comfortable for both, relaxation and work. Make sure not to over-crowd the terrace with too much furniture. A combination of solid coffee tables and bean bags can make it the ideal place to spend time.
- Use vibrant colours in your furniture and décor items to deck up your home terrace.
- The lighting on your terrace must lift the mood. This could easily be achieved with a mix of accent and statement lights. Hanging lights from the terrace ceiling and fairy lights on plants, could do the trick.
- A large terrace can also be partially covered to accommodate a hot tub or a Jacuzzi for some ‘me’ time.
- Do not forget to add a hammock, if possible. Even a plain terrace can turn into a charming lounging area if you just string up a hammock. Hammocks come in a huge variety and are quite affordable. Choose one that fits your style.
An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sunita holds an MA degree in Sanskrit, with a specialisation in Indian Philosophy, from Delhi University. Outside of her work schedule, she likes to unwind by practising Yoga, and pursues her passion for travel.
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