Design Battle: Lounge Area on a Country Terrace

Together with Leroy Merlin, we proposed Vera Tarlovskaya and We Create Studio to develop a layout plan and an original concept for a country terrace for a large family. This is exactly what you need as summer getaways are about to begin. See what was created and cast your vote for the best option at the end of the article.

Designers' brief: A glazed terrace of 13.6 sq. m in a country house. Owners: an elderly couple, a family with a child and a dog and a cat. Wishes: to create a space for relaxation and rest for the whole family throughout the year.

Measurement plan of a 13.6 sq. m country terrace in the first floor of a house

We Create Studio’s option. Veronica Leva and Maria Kovalyova — designers and founders of the We Create Studio.

Layout: The space is divided into several zones: for relaxation and communication, as well as a children's area with poufs and a wall for chalk drawing.

Style solution: For ceiling and floor finishing, a practical terrace board was chosen. Wood adds warmth and a special atmosphere that is needed on a country terrace. One wall is painted in a bright yellow color, and its section is separated as a children’s area. The chalk wall can be decorated with special paint or using chalk film. Graphic elements are added through dark details — lighting fixtures, glass units, baseboards and door hardware.

The decoration color palette includes vibrant red and yellow tones. In winter, these colors will refresh and “warm” the space, while in summer they will become a continuation and complement of the rich colors of nature in the yard and garden. Window textiles are airy and light to avoid overloading the space and visually unite it with the outdoor area.

You will need: Terrace board "Optima", Door panel, Pendant light "Begira", Wall lamp, Rug Inspiration, Chunky knit throw, Decorative cushion, Decorative cushion.

Vera Tarlovskaya's solution. Vera Tarlovskaya — an architect-designer. Graduated from MAARXI in the specialty of "Architecture". She works on designing private and public interiors, as well as developing landscape designs for the plot.

Layout: The function of the veranda is divided into a dining area and a small foyer zone with a pouf, floor-standing coat rack where clothes can be hung, and a shoe rack. The designer specifically chose a large round table around which the whole family can gather for tea and feel comfortable.

Style solution: The style can be described as fusion, where different furniture and accessories are combined in one interior: a country-style design that blends vintage items brought from the countryside with sale finds. The chairs in the dining area are in mid-century modern aesthetics: specifically to support the theme of fusion, different models were chosen. The table, pouf and rug evoke neoclassicism. Lighting fixtures and shelving can be classified as loft style.

To decorate, the designer used fresh spring colors. Varied textiles will warm up cool evenings and blend perfectly with larch terrace boards. An unusual solution is vinyl wallpaper on a felt base on the ceiling.

You will need: Wallpaper, Edison lamp, Rug Inspiration Lt, Flower Pot "Patterns", Danubio mat, Canvas painting Positivy, Sheffilton SHT-ST7 seat, SHT-S50 chair frame