It’s not always easy to imagine how to design a terrace in your garden, because between aesthetics and practicality, you have to think it through.
Designing a garden terrace can be a pleasant and creative task. We’ve put together five tips to help you design your garden terrace and create the exterior of your dreams with our garden software.
Don’t forget to personalize your terrace according to your personal style (natural, contemporary, Bohemian) and the atmosphere you want to create. It’s important to choose elements that allow you to make the most of your outdoor space, while ensuring that the layout is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Finally, why not occupy an unused space, as in the example below.
Here are 5 tips for designing your garden terrace:
- Think functionality: Before you start designing your terrace, think about how it will be used. Is it a space for relaxing, entertaining guests, eating al fresco or growing plants? The function of the terrace will dictate its design. Be sure to include furniture and decorative accessories that match your intended use.
- Choose comfortable, durable furniture: patio furniture should be comfortable and weather-resistant. Choose materials such as wood, metal, hard-wearing plastic or woven resin, which are suitable for outdoor use. Add cushions and textiles for added comfort.
- Create privacy: If your terrace is exposed to prying eyes, or if you simply want to create a more intimate ambience, consider adding elements such as clerestories, screens, potted plants or arbors. This will visually delimit the space and create a cozier atmosphere.
- Integrate plants and greenery adapted to your climate – our software will do it automatically with your address: Plants add beauty and freshness to your terrace. Choose potted plants, hanging planters or flower boxes. You can also create a vertical garden using trellises. Aromatic plants and flowers are excellent choices for adding color and fragrance.
- Ambient lighting: Lighting is essential to prolong the use of your terrace in the evening. Choose outdoor lights, string lights, lanterns or candles to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Good lighting can transform your terrace into a magical space at night.
Now that you’ve read these tips for creating a garden terrace, all you have to do is put them into practice by running a simulation with our landscaping software to position the various elements correctly and choose the right plants for your environment:
