4 tips for decorating your wooden terrace

The wooden terrace is the favorite place of the French during the summer period and on sunny days. A real place of sharing, the terrasse bois is a space to be fitted out in a personalized way in order to make it as welcoming as possible. Be careful though, it is possible that a terrace project requires an urban planning authorization issued by the town hall, type building permit or prior declaration of work.

1. Choosing the right garden furniture

The choice of your garden furniture will first of all depend on your expectations: rather a cozy corner or a living space where to share a dinner.

If your habit is to have a drink with your friends in a comfortable space, opt instead for a garden furniture with a coffee table. If you like to receive your friends or family to eat, prefer a garden table around which to share a good meal. Finally, if you are lucky enough to have a swimming pool on your wooden terrace, sunbathing is sure to find its place on your terrace!

The choice of material for your garden furniture will define its lifespan. Indeed, a first price plastic garden furniture set will change color very quickly because of the sun. Materials such as wood, woven resin or metal will have a longer lifespan.

2. How to create a relaxation area

To enjoy your terrace in optimal conditions, installing a relaxation area on your terrace is essential. Indeed, to enjoy your terrace during the hot weather, it is important to protect yourself from the sun.

For this, diverse solutions are obtainable to you:

The pergola: attached to the house or freestanding, this terrace shelter creates a new living space on your property. In wood or aluminum, the styles and configurations are multiple but ensure the essential: protection from the sun and bad weather. Consider combining different materials with each other such as wood and aluminum, which is very popular today. There are now very sophisticated models of roof terraces with bioclimatic pergolas which have adjustable slats as roofs. High-tech options are generally available such as built-in Bluetooth speakers or light shows connected to your smartphone.

The awning: in the same principle as the attached pergola, the awning is fixed to the wall of your house and unfolds manually or using a motor to create a shaded space.

The shade sail: more accessible in terms of price, the shade sail is a terrace shelter that is enjoying growing success. Shade sails are generally fixed on poles supplied with or on existing supports: house wall, tree, etc. Consider installing a garden sofa to enjoy maximum comfort in your garden. You thus offer yourself a new living room.

3. Choose the lighting to enhance your patio

Lighting your patio becomes very important after dark. To make the most of your terrace on long summer evenings, consider incorporating cozy lighting even before having it installed. Different types of lighting exist for wooden terraces:

Recessed spotlights for the terrace: integrated into the terrace, these spots allow you to trace the contours of the terrace and light it up. These spots fit directly into the slats. They are easy to install and the result is stunning. Different lighting colors are available and it is also possible to change it directly via your smartphone.

The spots to be planted: they are to be positioned on the edge of the terrace. They are very easy to install and provide good lighting for your patio for added security.

4. Secure your wooden deck

It is very important to secure your wooden terrace, especially when you have children at home or in those around you. Indeed, a terrace can be a source of danger when it is raised or near a swimming pool.