How to decorate a terrace in the city: mini guide

Being catapulted into a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by plants and soft lights is possible even if you live in the city. All this, of course, as long as you have a terrace available and know how to best furnish it to make it comfortable, beautiful to look at and to live in, just like the rest of the house.

Even if these are modest sizes, having an apartment with a terrace in the city (better if panoramic) can really make a difference, especially on sultry summer days and in all those moments in which you are looking for a decompression space, remaining in the quiet and intimacy of your home.

If you are one of the lucky owners of a property with an overdraft, take note of these simple tips on how to furnish a terrace in the city according to the experts Engel & Völkers Varese.

The first step to take when you want to furnish or renovate a terrace in the city is to carry out preliminary checks for usability. Unless you have a newly built property with a terrace, it is advisable to make sure that the uncovered in question is up to standard in terms of safety and usability.

This operation is essential especially if the sizes are large and if you want to proceed with the construction of fixed works such as canopies, pergolas, roofs or swimming pools. At the same time, it is good to check the condominium regulations, to avoid unpleasant inconveniences with the neighbourhood, enjoying your terrace without worries and limitations.

A terrace is, in fact, an extension of the home. Therefore, the stylistic and furnishing choices made for the rest of the house should always be taken into consideration, keeping in line with them. Style thus becomes a key element to create an elegant outdoor environment, with attention to every detail and perfectly livable. If, on the other hand, you want to dare with a different or more daring style than the rest of the house, the advice is to make coherent and well-studied choices.

Whether you prefer modern furnishings with industrial connotations or furnishings and accessories in a Mediterranean and exotic style, it does not matter as long as everything (from the furniture, colours and fabrics) is harmonious and has its own overall coherence.

In the city more than ever, summer temperatures can reach the limits of endurance. It goes without saying that, especially if the terrace is oriented to the South, the furniture should include protection systems from the sun and heat.

Green light then to tents, elegant umbrellas and, if space permits, to gazebos and pergolas. Both in the choice of fabrics for the curtains and in the choice of materials for the roofing structures, the suggestion is to give priority to the most resistant materials to the sun and other atmospheric agents, without ever losing sight of the main objective: to transform the terrace in your little corner of paradise.

Designing a habitable terrace is just like designing a house, providing furnishings and accessories that can best enhance the available space. Once the general style has been defined, the next step is to select outdoor furniture and design objects thinking not only of aesthetics, but also of practicality.

Again, the advice is to prefer furniture made of resistant materials, waterproof and able to withstand prolonged exposure to atmospheric agents. When choosing, also pay attention to the ease of cleaning and maintenance, bearing in mind that your city terrace may not be immune to smog and dust.

Finally, don't forget to take care of the lighting with lamps, light points, torches and candles, especially if you can't wait to organize romantic dinners at sunset or parties with friends.

When it comes to how to furnish a terrace in the city, it is difficult not to fantasize anticipating pleasant moments of relaxation after a day of hard work or the light-heartedness of a weekend at home. In this case, the key word is comfort, providing comfortable outdoor seating, elegant chaise longues, fun-coloured ottomans or, why not, a hammock that rivals the terraces of sea houses.

In short, prepare the spaces to make everything as welcoming and comfortable as possible, especially in view of the arrival of possible guests for your days outdoors.

If you believe that a house with a sea view cannot fear comparisons, perhaps you have never seen a terrace on the top floor with a lake view on one side and a view of the mountains on the other. When the structural conditions of the property allow it, it is possible to focus on the wow effect, without paying too much attention to expenses, by choosing to furnish your city terrace with a luxurious whirlpool tub and panoramic view or even with an above ground swimming pool. Basically, a dream that can be realized with the choice of the right property.