Home Improvement

From terrace to living area

by Realigro Team On 02/21/2020

How to transform home

Not everyone knows, but it is possible with a few simple moves, transform a simple terrace into a living area. Especially at this time of year, where this area is still little exploited, given the unstable weather conditions, it is better to equip yourself. Making changes of this kind, could be laborious and expensive. In reality, all that is needed is simply a bit of inventiveness and a penchant for DIY. Which is why, if you also want to turn a terrace into a living area… you are in the right place!
In the next lines, you will find lots of tips and tricks to apply! Moving from a terrace to a living area will be child’s play.
Let’s start !

The dimensions

Before we begin, it is important to understand how modifiable an environment is. This depends mostly on its size. If your terrace is spacious enough, it will obviously allow you to insert as many elements as possible, to make it into a living area. For those who would like and can overwhelm the reference space, we also recommend the installation of a Jacuzzi. For the others instead, more moderate advice will follow.

Wood wood wood!

Let’s even out the materials. Wood is undoubtedly the most versatile material that can be used in these cases. We recommend, to already give a more “zen” impact to your terrace, than:

• Insert a partition, to create two different environments.
• Apply a gazebo, to create that more welcoming and typically summery effect
• Insert low tables and surround them with poufs and various cushions. In this way the environment will be more pleasant and you will take up less space.
• Create a mini area where you can insert aromatic plants
• Install a shelf where decorative elements, such as books and climbing plants, can be placed at sight.

A wall protagonist

As we often recommend also for interiors, the idea of a main wall is not to be discarded. But how to make the wall of an open environment, protagonist, without altering the balance?
In this case, you can play on several fronts.

• The colors: apply a color that can focus your attention
• The lights: to make your terrace really living, create a system of lights only on one wall, perhaps with a waterfall effect.

Blinds? Why not!

If living means relaxation, then you need to apply a fundamental element: curtains!
In summer, above all, it is more than important to create an environment that is well ventilated but also aesthetically pleasing and shaded. Therefore, focus on light colours and soft fabrics. If, on the other hand, you want to create a more exotic environment, you can easily opt for more lively patterns.

Music not to be underestimated

If you really want to get the best out of your living room terrace, we recommend that you install a stereo system so that you can enjoy the music to your heart’s content. No matter what genre you like, one thing is certain: music is a must have!

And you, are you ready to revolutionize your terrace?