How do you design your terrace?

An outdoor room, but a room all the same, your terrace deserves to be beautifully furnished. The choice of furniture for a terrace depends above all on your ...

Design MarketSeptember 2023

How to Furnish Your Terrace: Tips and Inspiration

As an outdoor room, but a room all the same, your terrace deserves to be beautifully furnished. The choice of furniture depends on your style, the space available, and how you intend to use it. Here are some tips to help you create a terrace that reflects your personality and meets your needs.


Seating for Relaxation and Comfort

  • Modular Sofas or Armchair Sets: Opt for comfortable seating with durable metal or wooden frames. Modular designs offer flexibility, allowing you to rearrange as needed.
  • Coffee Tables: Create a convivial relaxation area by adding coffee tables. If space allows, include a dining table in glass, wood, or metal with matching chairs.

Create a Relaxation Corner

  • Deckchairs or Hammocks: Choose canvas or Textilene deckchairs with aluminium frames for a sleek look, or add a hanging hammock for a bohemian vibe.
  • Versatile Furniture: Incorporate footstools or stools that can double as seating or side tables.
  • Shading Options: Add a stylish parasol or modern pergola to protect your space from the sun.

Decor and Lighting for Ambience

  • Textiles and Accessories: Matching cushions, outdoor rugs, lanterns, designer vases, and sculptures can enhance the personality of your terrace.
  • Outdoor Lighting: Create a cosy evening atmosphere with floor lamps, pendant lights, wall sconces, or lanterns.

For the Culinary Enthusiasts

  • Outdoor Kitchen or Barbecue: If you love cooking outdoors, consider a modern outdoor kitchen with stone worktops, a sink, and storage space, or install a stylish barbecue setup.

Achieve Visual Harmony

Visual harmony is key to a well-designed terrace. Choose furniture and decor elements that align in terms of style, colour, and materials to ensure a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.


Your terrace is an extension of your home and should be as welcoming and functional as your indoor spaces. By blending style, comfort, and practicality, you can create an outdoor retreat perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or dining al fresco.

By Marie Bourgoin

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