Verandas, pools and terraces: ideas for a cozy corner
Like your living room or your kitchen, the terrace and the veranda are places where we like to meet, enjoy and discuss, whether they are along your house or on the roof of your building. These areas reserved for relaxation should therefore enjoy a cozy atmosphere and furniture as comfortable as your stay.
The do-it-yourself
Want to build your own terrace? Get started! Keep in mind, however, three criteria: orientation, proximity to trees and access.
Start by smoothing your floor, doing any earthworks and elevation and install a slab. Then choose between an adjoining, elevated, suspended or rooftop terrace and choose a wood, stone, concrete or tiled floor. Depending on the type of terrace and its surface, you will have to respect certain planning requirements.
A roof for its terrace
To enjoy a little longer your terrace and make a cozy corner, add a roof. It will protect you from the sun, heat and prying eyes. Some roofs require the intervention of a professional.
You can superimpose two pergolas caniss and metal that can shelter you or a pergola glass, steel and wood. Ideal for a modern home. By installing a bleached wood roof with a driftwood spirit, you give your deck the privacy you need. You want to protect yourself from moisture but keep the brightness? Have a canopy or wrought iron canopy installed. Do you like change? Take a foldable version that changes position according to the brightness.
You can also create your roof terrace. A taut shade, aesthetic and practical, is enough to give a certain atmosphere and transform your terrace into living room summer. This roof will bring shade and freshness to this space. You can also create a set of lights on your terrace by making a roof mixing rice straw and openwork wood. Add retractable shutters to let some rays of sun pass. A traditional roof made with trunks of trees and canisses will create a cocooning atmosphere. Add some greenery as a finishing touch.
Invest in a veranda
If you see your terrace as a real extension of your stay, think about adding a veranda. So you can enjoy all year. Before you embark on this project and invest in this glass expansion, be sure to match the shape and materials of your future conservatory with your home, style and volume.
In terms of materials, focus on aluminum, which has the advantage of being the least expensive and matching all styles. It also provides good thermal insulation, like wood which remains the most insulating material. What to stay warm when it's cold outside. The insulation also passes through double glazing, whether on the windows or the roof. The best floor for your cozy conservatory is the tiled floor.
To keep your privacy and dress your porch, install blinds (Venetian, pleated or boats) or roller shutters.
With or without a professional?
If building your own terrace seems child's play, making your own veranda is a bit more complicated. Certain rules of urbanism are to be respected and the choice of the materials can be imposed. Exceeded some floor space, you will need an architect and ask for a building permit. If you intend to undertake major work, it is sometimes better to call on a professional.
A terrace arranged for the summer
Who says was often said terrace and veranda! Once your installation has been built, plan this new space to make it presentable. Furniture, textiles, lights, all means are good to create your cozy corner. For example, start with a bench or a wooden bench, the central element of your terrace or veranda. Depending on the mood, choose a rather rustic or modern bench. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, try to build it yourself. In any case, your benches and seats should be soft and comfortable.
Then choose your textiles. By multiplying the carpets, cushions and blankets, you will reinforce the cozy style of your exterior and set the tone for your decor. Comfort is here the key word. If you have fairy fingers, get started in the making of your cushions.
Do not forget the storage! Cozy does not mean bazaar. In case of bad weather, you will save time. No more need to bring in your cushions and blankets. Store them directly in the spaces provided for this purpose. In the case of a veranda, the problem obviously does not arise.
Eye for detail
To perfect the layout of your terrace or veranda, do not forget the lights. In the form of garlands or lanterns, they create the atmosphere. The garlands offer a discreet and warm lighting. Exactly what is needed for a cozy atmosphere. Remember to check that they can be installed outside in the case of a terrace.
To relax in this "wellness area", add a touch of greenery. Plants, flowers and fresh herbs will find their place and add color. Rest assured, some species require very little maintenance. For pots, choose between vibrant colors or neutral tones. If you live in the city and have only a small terrace, you can eventually put the fake lawn.
Guarantee privacy
What's better than sharing a drink or a meal on the terrace or in a veranda? The only problem is the neighbors and their curiosity, especially in the city center. By creating a cozy space, take care at the same time to guarantee your privacy. A cocoon hidden from view. Lush vegetation, sails shading, canvases covered with vines, wisteria or other climbing plants, the solutions are not lacking.
A winter garden to fight the gray season
In winter, the lack of light and greenery is often felt. To escape the daily greyness, you dream then of a calm and sunny garden. To survive this difficult season, a solution is needed: the winter garden! You need a veranda or a glazed area that will allow you to bring nature into your home. Want a Zen garden, bohemian or rather exotic? The possibilities are numerous.
The bohemian chic winter garden makes you travel. Old parquet, carpet, pots with natural hues, etc. Sweetness and serenity come to you. The winter garden spirit campaign will invite you to rest. Its wooden furniture, iron flower pots and marbled furniture reinforce the country side. For a cocooning garden, set up a sofa and a bookcase to create a cozy corner for reading. For a cocoon out of time, mix wood, bricks and greenery. With the shabby chic style, you will accumulate cushions and colors for maximum comfort while with the Zen and cozy style, you will return to the basics for maximum serenity. Some furniture, lots of plants and a little light will be enough to create your refuge.
The Californian terrace, a typical example
The Californian terrace is the perfect example of the cozy style. The Californian style offers this warm and zen atmosphere and adapts to small balconies as well as terraces and verandas. The neutral tones recall the natural character of the materials and are complemented by colored keys for a more joyful effect.
Graphic or ethnic motifs on textiles bring a visual interest to the whole. Favor carpets, throws and cushions in cotton or linen.
For objects of decoration or furniture, wicker and rattan are favored and bring a warm side. As for lighting, the Californian style favors small points of light that create a festive and magical atmosphere. As for the plants, they must be of different sizes and sizes and placed at different levels (floor, coffee table, shelf).
System D to create a terrace or conservatory at a lower cost
1. Install an umbrella or shade sail: essential to offer a little shade, they brighten the atmosphere with bright colors for a few euros. Do not throw away your old sheets. Collect them rather to give a bohemian look to your terrace.
2. Dress up your mattress with sheets, fabrics and cushions: lounge atmosphere guaranteed.
3. Suspend decorative garlands, pennants and Chinese balls: these low-priced items bring a festive note.
4. Collect sand, pebbles and shells: they will give your terrace a holiday and Zen spirit.
5. Arrange pots of flowers, planters and vases: focus on colored containers. Even empty, they give style.
6. Install relaxing chairs or hammocks: very comfortable seats exist at affordable prices, assured beach atmosphere!
7. Opt for gratings or recycling: the wooden slabs are easy to install and cost nothing. You can also opt for construction pallets, for your floor and your furniture.