Nowadays, having an exit to the outside, even a small one, is a luxury!
If this is your case and you want to discover how to decorate small chill out terraces with style and personality, making the most of the available meters, do not miss our ideas and tips.
Characteristics of a chill out area
In essence, outdoor chill out areas are spaces in which to enjoy a certain contemplative life and direct contact with the outdoors in a relaxed, calm and unhurried way.
To decorate small chill out terraces where you can relax and unwind with family and friends or, why not, alone, with a good book in your hands, a cup of tea and background music, it is necessary to take into account some aspects such as those that we discover below.
Outdoor materials for decorating small chill out terraces
We could say that there are several materials that are essential to design an outdoor space of these characteristics, even if it has few meters. We are talking about wood, natural fibers and textiles.
Applied in different formats or elements, these materials become ideal resources for decorating small chill out terraces.
Wooden floors are perfect for designing a chill out area. The warmth provided by this natural material will help you create a more comfortable and cozy space, although you should keep in mind that you cannot install just any type of wood flooring outdoors, as it could easily get damaged.
Teak, iroko, cedar, Kumaru or Ipe wood are the most appropriate for outdoor use, both for flooring and cladding or even for furniture, thanks to their high resistance to the sun or to the effects of humidity, fungi and insects. Although they are highly resistant woods, they must be treated specifically from time to time in order to enjoy their unequalled beauty and naturalness.
But if you are one of those who prefer to skip this step and are looking for a more practical solution, but equally decorative and cozy, you can opt for the installation of flooring that faithfully imitates the texture and finish of wood..
Natural and vegetable fibers are also materials that are often used in this type of characteristic environments; in the form of carpets or decorative accessories such as puffs, lanterns, baskets or furniture, they will help you design a space full of personality and with a certain bohemian, casual and informal air.
Ideas and solutions for decorating small chill out terraces
For mini terraces, great solutions! Take note of our best ideas so you can enjoy a chill out area on your terrace well used, and better decorated!
Essential elements for designing chill out terraces
Cushions and cushions, rugs and low furniture are some of the essential elements to decorate small chill out terraces, in an easy way and adapted to the available meters of terrace or balcony.
- Mats are practically essential in a chill out environment. Thanks to them you can design an original seat, comfortable and cozy, where you can relax and let yourself be carried away by the contemplative life. If you have limited space, you can place individual mats stacked to create a structure in which to sit softly and comfortably, combining different types of coordinated fabrics, or order custom-made mats to make the most of the available space.
- Add rugs to your chill out terrace so you can take off your shoes or even sit on the floor with your family and friends, creating a certain isolation from the ground. Choose one or several overlapping rugs, depending on whether you prefer to recreate a more formal or more fun aesthetic to the space. You can opt for plant-based rugs or vinyl designs, perfect for leaving outdoors without having to worry about too much sun or rain.
- Low furniture is also important in the decoration of small chill out terraces. Sofas and seats at ground level, on pallets or low wooden structures, are perfect for creating this type of compositions.
Plan a small chill-out area with a custom-made bench
Designing a custom-made bench, made of wood or masonry, on which to add cushion cushions for the seat and decorative cushions of different sizes for the backrest, becomes one of the best alternatives for decorating small chill out terraces, making the most of the available space.
Add a small low table and some accessories and enjoy your favorite corner, almost every day of the year!
Decorating with plants
Without a doubt, an outdoor chill out area is not complete if you don’t add some natural plants.
Hanging in pots on the facade or on the railing or in pots of different sizes and shapes placed directly on the ground, the plants will help you create the ideal corner to enjoy more and better your little oasis of peace and tranquility.
However, from Paratureforma we recommend you to choose well the species of plants that you are going to have on the terrace. Find out which are the ones that will survive and develop better, depending on the particular climatic conditions of the place where you live.
Terrace lighting
In any terrace it is essential to plan correctly the lighting, whatever the style, smaller or larger, and in the case of chill out areas, you can also recreate with a more creative, decorative and ambient lighting, thanks to the use of strings of lights or bulbs attached to the wall, electrified lanterns specifically for outdoor use and candles, lots of candles! Their tinkling, warm and cozy flame will provide an unmatched atmosphere of calm, tranquility and relaxation to your chill out corner.
Paratureforma tips for designing small charming chill out terraces
- If space allows, place a hanging hammock on your terrace, a piece that will allow you to enjoy great moments of relaxation, thanks to its gentle swaying.
- If you like the the feel of grass on your feet, why notwhy not install a carpet of artificial grass carpet that covers the entire surface of the terrace? You will find different qualities of grass that will help you recreate a very refreshing and comfortable space.
- If you prefer your chill out area to have a more contemporary look, go for technical decking to pave the floor; they are very resistant and their low maintenance makes them an ideal alternative to decorate small chill out terraces with style.
Share, relax or enjoy the sunshine and good weather. The terraces with chill out areas are small treasures that deserve a good distribution and decoration, especially in spaces of few meters.
