5 terraces we love

If you have a large enough terrace, accommodate a small, round coffee table here with wireframe chairs to create a breakfast / afternoon tea spot. To stay protected from the harsh sun, consider building a canopy overhead.

Section off your terrace in the subtlest way possible – by using large pots and planting them with large fronds or tall grasses. For ease of movement, place light, streamlined furniture in this space.

If you don’t want to invest in a movable outdoor sofa, a built-in one is your best bet. As for the cushions, you can always add or remove them as per your need, making it easier to keep them clean. For extra seating, you can always place more chairs.

Cover one half of your terrace to create a pseudo-indoor area. Here, you can place fabric sofas, hurricanes, pouffes and even suspend pendant lamps from the roof to create an extended living room.

Don’t treat your terrace as an outdoor space but see it as an extension of your living room. On a wall, you can build narrow shelves to house your curios and travel finds, while in a corner, you can have a seating arrangement that can be used for family dinners as well.