How to get the most out of your terrace

In the middle of a heat wave and when temperatures begin to rise, terraces regain their prominence and become one of the most important rooms in the house.

Having a balcony or terrace at this time of year is truly a luxury that you have to know how to take advantage of.

If a few years ago these spaces were decorated with the first thing you had at hand, now everything is taken care of in detail and must be planned, realistically, depending on the space you have.

The best way to make the most of the space you have is by establishing a tailor-made layout. Plan how you are going to structure it and be realistic with the space you have.

On the larger terraces you can even create different areas: dining room, rest area, urban garden… although always highlighting one of them above the others, that is, the one to which we want to give greater prominence and around which the other areas will be structured.

If your space is mini, it would be best to create a single zone and leave a space that allows you to move around easily.

There are many people who, when faced with an empty terrace, get out of place and begin to accumulate furniture and appliances without a logical order and, finally, the space becomes an open-air storage room.

Having a terrace is a golden opportunity to create a half-sized space.

To get the most out of it you can rely on a professional, a trained interior designer and decorator, or you can try to do it yourself.

If you have decided to try it on your own, from Kaleidoscope we want to share with you 5 ideas that we always put into our interior design projects when we furnish a terrace, a balcony or a patio.

I hope they are useful to you.

5 tips to get the most out of your terrace

1. Pay attention to the furniture you choose: these are pieces of furniture that are going to spend a lot of time outdoors.
   Being outside can be very hard and furniture can easily deteriorate.
   Think about materials that can withstand the weather conditions of your city: does it rain a lot?
2. Opt for versatile furniture: comfortable furniture, that is stackable, removable or foldable.
   You can also invest in furniture that you can then use indoors during the winter.
3. Take care of the accessories: a terrace has to be functional because if not, you won’t use it, but it can also be beautiful.
   Pay attention to the decoration, take care of indirect lighting (use lanterns, candles or bulbs in garlands), textiles (rugs, cushions, tablecloths…) and even crockery. Every detail counts.
4. Privacy is also an issue that worries many of our clients when the terraces are not high enough to guarantee some privacy.
   At Kaleidoscope we are committed to vegetation or pergolas that allow, in addition to concealment, shade and an intimate space for seclusion.
   These elements will give the feeling that we are in a more cozy and private space, creating a chill out atmosphere in this corner of the house.
5. Create corners with water: if you have the opportunity, and as far as possible taking into account the space you have, bet on a corner with water.
   Water is an element that was already used in the Andalusian culture and that relaxes, refreshes and softens the environment.

Terraces can become oases within cities. Even the smallest balcony has incredible possibilities. Follow these tips and you are sure to create a wonderful space. And if you are not sure how to promote this space, you can come and take a look at our proposals

. Nos encantará ayudarte a sacar el máximo partido de tu terraza para que se convierta en tu nuevo lugar favorito de la casa.