Small Balconies and Terraces That Are Perfect for Summer (Part II)

Even if your patio, terrace or balcony is small, it will always be a wonderful place to unwind and spend pleasant evenings outdoors. Enjoy it in spring, summer... and all year round!

DINING SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL OPEN SPACES

If you want your terrace or patio to look more spacious and airy, choose armless chairs, stools or benches as seating around the table. They look lighter. Another advantage of benches? Since it's a bench, more people can sit on it than on chairs if needed.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS…

… for small open spaces. For example, the idea of using a windowsill area as seating. Place several rugs to create space and a few cushions — and you're done. A perfect spot for sitting and reading is also the step leading to the entrance.

WITH LIGHTWEIGHT FENCING

Glass design is perfect for a small terrace to create an impression of space and depth. Boundaries exist, but they are blurred. Although you lose a bit of privacy, you gain meters.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SHADE…

In a small open space, shade helps you use it during direct sunlight. The easiest solution is to avoid adding pillars — i.e., a canopy or patio with a facade; or textile curtain. But if you want to use an umbrella, make it eccentric with a handle so that it can be placed in a corner and not physically or visually interfere.

MY PATIO AT HOME… IT'S A PLACE FOR MEALS

If you have space, nothing is more pleasant than going for lunch or dinner with family on the terrace. Use it no matter what! A 70 cm wide table will leave more space on a rectangular patio.

A TERRACE IS ALWAYS WORTH IT

Designers stole meters from the living room to turn it into a terrace. And if you can get outdoor space even when it's small or narrow, you'll appreciate it on sunny days. Consider this during renovations.

GIVE YOUR GHOST FOLDABLE FURNITURE

Folding tables and chairs are perfect for decorating small terraces because when they're not needed, they fit in a small space. And in winter, they can be folded up and covered without taking up room inside the house. Choose white and blue colors if you're near a beach or love nautical style.

TWO IN ONE

Despite its small size, this patio was designed to divide two spaces: sofas for a more relaxed setting and breakfast with a small table and iron chairs. Rugs can help define zones.