If you live in an apartment or a townhouse, it’s likely that your terrace space isn’t as large as you would like it to be, right? In fact, with furniture and other items, it may be so narrow that you don’t even like using it.
But what if we told you that there are some tricks to gain space in a narrow terrace? Yes, and many of them are used by designers themselves. So, how about we reveal them to you and you apply them yourself? Let’s get to it.
Turn the terrace into a resting place
And for that, since we know it’s narrow, you won’t be able to put a sofa or an armchair, but maybe a bench. Since we are talking about a long piece of furniture, it will give your terrace a less cluttered look.
Now, to make it more comfortable, you can add some cushions and even a blanket to make you feel more comfortable in it.
Another option is for you to create that bench yourself, something you can do with some pallets. In fact, it would be a great idea because you could put the backrest higher in case you want to sit back and rest your head on it.
The best materials for narrow terraces
According to many designers, the key to decorating a narrow terrace is not to choose essential elements and not overload it. Instead, opt for good materials. And in this case, they always go for wood, wicker, rattan, bamboo, or similar materials.
All these materials in furniture and accessories will help create a sense of spaciousness, which is exactly what you’re looking for.
Opt for vertical plants
Not only plants that grow lengthwise, which will look great in the corners, but we also mean vertical gardens that you could create with pallets along the wall or similar.
The goal is for the pots not to take up floor space or for you to have a piece of furniture for them, but rather to decorate the wall to enjoy that natural space.
However, you should choose plants that are suitable for the conditions you can provide. If you have a terrace that doesn’t get much sun, you’ll have to choose plants that don’t need it; unlike those that need a lot of sun (or heat or cold).
Turn the floor into grass
Have you ever thought about it? A narrow terrace sometimes feels uncomfortable because there aren’t many square meters on it. But with the previous tips, you can see that we’re going to turn it into a small green corner, we need the floor to achieve it.
In this sense, you can opt for artificial grass. It won’t cost you much money and will give it a more natural touch that, at first glance, will make it look bigger than it actually is.
However, when you go to buy artificial grass, make sure the fibers are soft and that you can walk barefoot on it, but also that it regains its shape afterward. This way, it will last longer. Be careful with the conditions of your terrace, whether it gets a lot of sun or not, whether it’s hot or not… All of that should be taken into account when buying grass.
Lighting with string lights
It’s not silly at all. String lights, when hung, won’t take up much space and will also serve as decoration. Another option is to opt for ceiling spotlights, but these will provide general lighting, and in narrow terraces, it’s better to go for ambient and warm lighting since you will enjoy it more.
Use the railing
If your terrace has a railing that protects you from the outside, you can make use of it. First, if you don’t want to be seen, it’s best to cover it with a material that hides the interior but also allows air to pass through.
Second, you can opt to place “furniture.” For example, a support that serves as a table. Or one for a plant. This way, they won’t take up floor space, as they will be suspended in the air, and they will be more practical. In addition to providing more spaciousness.
Always leave the center free
One of the tricks of many designers when dealing with narrow terraces is to leave the center free. That is, they decorate around, following the line of the railing, or the space you have to make the center look free and give that sense of freedom of movement and spaciousness.
Glass railing
While we previously mentioned using the railing, in this case, to make it look wider, consider using glass railing. However, we recommend this more in areas where you have some privacy (for example, terraces on the inner part of your house).
If your terrace faces the street, a glass railing is not very advisable, unless you use opaque glass so that the interior is not visible.
As you can see, there are many tricks to make your narrow terrace look larger. Do you know any more?
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