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Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?

How to arrange your outdoor space? Our decorating ideas to enhance your balcony and terrace: artificial grass, furniture and touches of greenery.

Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?
Key takeaways
  • Homewell offers you a list of tips to decorate your outdoor space.
  • Choose a flooring
  • Dress up your ceiling

Homewell offers you a list of tips to decorate your outdoor space.

Choose a flooring

- Artificial grass: If you have always dreamed of a garden or a little touch of color on your balcony, artificial grass is the perfect solution. In rolls or in tiles, it is very easy to install, and above all to maintain!

- Decking tiles: The most in vogue currently, this type of wooden flooring is also very easy to install, because it is most often clip-on.

- Tiling: Its main advantage is maintenance. Favor dark shades for an urban and modern effect!

Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?
Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?

Dress up your ceiling

- The pergola: If you do not have a ceiling, try installing a pergola. With curtains, in wood or with slats, the pergola will protect you not only from the sun, but also from any prying eyes.

- Patterned fabrics: If you do not like the ceiling of your balcony or terrace, you can try to conceal it to your taste by selecting suitable fabrics.

- Lighting of all kinds: Pendant lights, string lights, lanterns, etc. Here is an effective way to dress up your outdoor ceiling in the blink of an eye.

Add greenery

- Hanging and wall plants: Favor this type of plant if your balcony is narrow, by installing a trellis against your wall for example.

Exposure: Here is a criterion to take into account when choosing plants for your balcony.

- If your balcony is sunny most of the time, favor sun-resistant plants, such as lavender, geranium, laurel and many others.

- If your balcony is rather in the shade, choose plants such as ferns, boxwood or even bamboo.

Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?
Decor idea: how to arrange your terrace or balcony?

The relaxation area

- Floor cushions: If your balcony offers enough space, floor cushions are the ideal solution.

- Dining area: For more conviviality!

- The hammock or hanging chair: Considerable space savings guaranteed!

- Turn pallets into a sofa or stools: Easily movable and ideal for small budgets or simply if you like DIY!

- Cover the floor: Rug or floor mat to create the perfect comfort space.

Even consider custom-made if your outdoor space is narrow.

And finally, the decoration

It is best to personalize your home to your own taste!

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Nicolas Leyvraz
Co-founder, Homewell
Co-founder of Homewell, a real-estate agency in Lausanne and on the Vaud Riviera.