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Selecting the Right Outdoor Terrace Furniture
Outdoor spaces increase the value of your home and extend your living space, and terraces are an excellent place to create a calm backyard oasis. Whether you have an existing terrace that needs sprucing up or you’re building a new one for your home, you can learn how to transform your terrace by following a few simple guidelines and decor tips.
Many of the same design principles for decorating a balcony apply to terraces, but these two spaces are distinctly different. Understanding the differences between a balcony and a terrace can help you make smart choices when choosing furniture and decor.
Home and apartment terraces can function as standalone structures or as part of the building. These spaces are often accessible from multiple rooms and are typically larger than balconies. Apart from rooftop terraces, builders usually raise these open outdoor structures slightly off the ground.
Terraces offer a bit more room for dining and seating sets.
In contrast, balconies are elevated platforms connecting to houses or apartments with access often limited to a single room. You’ll find these elevated spaces on a building’s second floor or higher. Most balconies have enclosed walls or railings and are smaller or narrower than most terraces.
Enclosed balconies typically have a low wall or railing as part of their design.
Before diving into terrace furniture ideas and decor options, you’ll need to decide what to do with this outdoor space. Do you envision a cozy gathering place for friends to kick back and catch up? What about a space to invite the family over for al fresco dining? On the other hand, does an intimate setup for reading outdoors or sipping cocktails at sunset have more appeal