10 keys to decorate a small terrace and make it look big

The month of May has a surname: terrace.

Never at any other time of the year do we want to occupy and reopen our

arrives and the temperatures rise just enough to make us want to enjoy the sun and life

more than ever .

The figures make it clear.

According to a report from the specialized decoration platform Houzz, 33% of individuals renovated their outdoor spaces in 2020 and these have become "an extension of the house with designs that favor

and

.

According to its interior designers, "outdoor spaces are more important than ever and the limits between interiors and exteriors are becoming increasingly blurred".

And that also includes small terraces and even

of just a few square meters.

Because no matter how little space is available, it is only a matter of imagination to turn it into a

that invites you to rest and relax.

The good news, moreover, is that to have a private

, even if it is in a mini format, we do not need large works or investments.

Some chosen pieces and, especially, several

interior

and arrange it in such a way that the mini terrace or balcony grows and gains meters.

The secret to bringing the

to the smallest terraces is, among other issues, in choosing the right

-few pieces but well chosen-, getting it right when it comes to combining colors and knowing how to

them so that they have a chill out and don't look like a vervain.

We tell you everything in these 10

.

The time has come to welcome your terrace or balcony, no matter how small.

green i love you

There is no well-decorated terrace or balcony that does not have a good supply of plants;

It will depend on them that it can become a garden that rests the eyes and, in addition, provides freshness.

So that they do not take up space, it is best to place hanging plants, taking advantage of the railings or the wall.

The climbers, in addition, will upholster and allow us to gain privacy without the need to place hedges that steal meters.

Place some aromatics to make the space even more pleasant and, if you don't want to worry too much about them, choose varieties that need little watering, such as rosemary.

Few pieces, but well chosen

It is the mantra of small terraces.

Do not overwhelm them by filling them with tables and chairs.

If you do not have space, it is preferable to place a single and comfortable armchair that guarantees us a moment of relaxation or even a nap.

This is the Bamslow lounger from Westwing, and it alone decorates any space.

gain meters

The best way to gain meters on a small terrace or on balconies is to open them so that they look like another extension of the room.

For this, you can help yourself with some decorative elements that unify the spaces, such as small summer rugs that give continuity to the room.

The folding table and chairs on this balcony are from Kave Home.

hanging tables

Hanging tables are a solution that only adds, never subtracts.

If you don't need them you can leave them folded, without taking up an inch.

And open they won't overwhelm you much more either, but they will give you the space you need to have breakfast, have an aperitif... removing the legs has never been more useful.

This very light one is from SKlum, the Janti model.

black and bamboo

Black has also reached the decoration of our outdoor spaces.

This is stated by Alberto Torres, Portobello Street creative director, who creates sober and elegant exteriors through this color.

A touch of black on our small terrace will add a touch of sophistication without the need to add anything else.

Combine it with materials such as bamboo, cotton, wood or natural fiber.

the ground commands

When the spaces are reduced, the floor of our terrace becomes the best ally to gain in decoration without losing meters, a beautiful floor changes everything and does not occupy.

This one, in light gray, is an Ikea framed platform that is very easy to install.

And if you prefer to turn any balcony into a garden, nothing like artificial grass works miracles.

well lit

That does not mean full of light.

The lighting of the terrace must turn it into an intimate and welcoming space;

the function of lanterns, garlands and outdoor lights is more than lighting, decorating.

It is best to mix garlands with retro-looking bulbs with a lantern or outdoor lamp made of bamboo or natural fibers.

Laptops are practical and more beautiful every day.

And not because it's summer you have to give up candles;

On the contrary, citronella will perfume the environment and keep insects away.

extra capacity

Light and functional furniture is the best solution for small terraces, pieces that also fold up and go into the background when not needed.

Like this practical folding table from La Redoute Interiors.

Open it does not take up much space and with its integrated shelf it offers extra capacity to leave trays or what you do not need.

Closed it "hides" and leaves no trace.

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Above all, cozy

Regardless of the space, every terrace will win if you make it intimate and welcoming.

Your best allies in this mission will be textiles, which don't take up space either.

Place comfortable cushions that add a touch of color in mustard tones, very on-trend, or in fresh blues that recreate a marine atmosphere.

A chill-out terrace

When meters are scarce, floor cushions and poufs become the best allies.

In addition to a comfortable seat, they offer the possibility of also becoming side tables, and provide the terrace with a chill out atmosphere that invites you to relax.

On this small balcony they decorate by themselves, together with the Hannun vinyl rug.

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