Tips to make the most of your terrace in winter

Terraces and gardens have become highly valued attractions for those looking for a new home. These spaces have experienced significant growth especially after the pandemic, a moment that served as a turning point for us to reflect on our homes and determine what we value most.

Terraces are enjoyed above all during the summer and the good weather, but what happens during the rest of the year? Many people waste the terrace in the winter months, and that is a real shame, as it is probably one of the favourite spaces in the house.

would you like to know how you can enjoy a terrace when the thermometers start to drop and the only thing we feel like doing and the only thing we want to do is cover up with a blanket and watch a good film?

In this post we reveal the secrets so that you can enjoy these spaces at any time of the year, even in the coldest seasons. You will see how worthwhile it is!

Enclosing the terrace

What we like the most about terraces is that they allow us to be outdoors without having to leave the house. However, during the winter this becomes practically impossible due to the low temperatures. Therefore, the first thing we must do to enjoy these places in the cold seasons is to find a way to close it.

This can be done in different ways. One of them is to opt for carpentry enclosures or to glaze it with glass. That is to say, it can be closed with brick or stone, or with a glazing system. The latter is an excellent option, as it allows the light to continue to enter in its entirety and brings warmth to the room. You will feel like you are outside, but without that cold feeling.

It is true that the previous solution is a permanent option that has no way back, but it will also be useful in summer. If you don't want to risk it because you might regret it, there is also the possibility of to close a terrace without the need for building work:

• With awnings or pergolas

• By placing latticeswhich will not only provide privacy, but will also keep out the cold and wind

• With curtains or glass panels

• With hedges and vegetation. Make sure that the plants are resistant to the cold

In this way, you can be outside without freezing to death.

Heating

To avoid getting cold, it is important to acclimatise the room. To do this, you can place a cooker or heater on the terracer on the terrace, if it is big enough, or even an outdoor fireplace outdoor fireplace.

Another way to stay warm is to place rugs on the terrace rugs on the floor, and thick blankets on surfaces so that the cold does not easily pass through when sitting down.

Redistribution of the terrace according to orientation

The orientation of a house is very important, as, depending on the orientation, energy savings of up to 70% can be achieved. In Spain, the ideal orientations are south and east because they are the ones that get the most hours of sun during the day.

That is why it is important to to analyse the point on the terrace where the sun shines the most and redistribute the furniture accordingly in order to make the most of vitamin D.

Remember to avoid shaded areas, as they will be colder and more humid than the rest.

Decorating with thick materials

The Nordic people are ahead of us when it comes to making the most of the sun's rays, which is why it is important to take a look at their decoration trends to find out how we can enjoy our terraces in winter.

For them, the material of the furniture is very importantwood is considered ideal, as it is not as cold as plastic or metal.

As for the fabrics for cushions and blanketsit is preferable to opt for thicker, warmer fabrics that keep the cold at bay, such as wool, fur, cotton... for cushions and blankets.

Place comfortable seatingsuch as armchairs or sofas, will make you want to enjoy your terrace all year round. If you add cushions and blankets, you will see how your desire to go out increases considerably.

The plants also help to make this space warmer and cosier.

Cold-proof lighting

In winter, we have fewer hours of daylight per day, which makes it difficult to enjoy the terrace as much as we want.

But fortunately, we can still opt for artificial lighting. Put some extra lamps in the corners of the terrace or lights in the form of a garland to make the space warmer and brighter.

The candles in lanterns to protect the flame from the wind are another excellent option.

have you taken note of these tips to make the most of your terrace in winter? It's time to put them into practice!