Little by little the new normal opens up space in our lives, but if the need for social distancing left us something, it was a certain permanent reluctance to meet with several people in closed spaces.
Therefore, now that little by little we can invite and hug our loved ones again and that we have just returned from summer holidays, the trend to rehabilitate, remodel or take advantage of all the open spaces available in the home is taking a lot of force, they say. patios, terraces and even balconies.
Many times, these are precisely the places that we have most abandoned or wasted, either because over time they have been filled with tricks or because we consider that they are too small spaces, but the reality is that most of the time a few simple changes are enough. to make them the protagonists of our afternoons, either alone enjoying our favorite book, or with a select group of friends for a glass of wine at nightfall.
So get to work! We prepare everything you need so that you can spend a good part of the summer receiving the benefits of the sun and fresh air. This month at Nicheo we are going to dedicate it to giving you incredible tips so that your garden, patio or balcony becomes the star of 2021.
Before decreeing that this patio is too small to invest in a redecoration, allow yourself to let your imagination fly a bit and, above all, check the structural synergy of the walls that divide it from the rest of the house. You would be surprised at the change that can be achieved when you make a door wider and replace it with a sliding gate. It's about stepping out of our comfort zone to try something bold and new.
If you have objects stored on your patio or deck, you are wasting a space with a lot of potential with things that you can easily fit in a closet or shed. If freeing up the area is your main obstacle, check where else in the house you can enable a storage space, finally brooms or paint cans do not need sunlight or fresh air.
As we are talking about exteriors, finishes such as brick, stone, plaster and apparent concrete combine very well with the rest of the elements that you decide to use. Before painting or adding other finishes, think about what you can keep as is and what only needs maintenance, in this way you will obtain considerable savings that can be used to invest in better quality and more versatile furniture. Tip: if you have some patience and a bare wall, you can grow a vine or put a "green wall" with small plants.
Visualize all the different activities you can do outside and make a list of all of them. A terrace is not only an ideal place to lie down to read, it is also a space that fills you with motivation to work on your laptop when the weather is good, energy for an intense exercise session and vitality to serve your guests in a birthday celebration.
Obviously, it is very likely that the furniture and accessories that you are going to need for all that will not fit, for this reason, it is best that you take on the task of looking for versatile furniture that can be folded or used for various things, for example, trunks. that at the same time serve to store your yoga things and to sit down.
If you are one of those who hang their clothes in the sun, it will work for you to invest in removable clothes lines that leave the space free and aesthetic for the rest of the time.
Especially if you are redecorating over a small space, go for light colors. Unlike indoors, pure white is a good idea outdoors, especially because it recalls the magic and relaxation of Mediterranean coastal towns. Later, this will also make it easier for you to combine other colors and accents in your furniture and decorative elements.
Although it can have practical uses, the important thing about a terrace or balcony is that it is a place capable of enriching and nourishing the spirit. So it is worth investing in furniture that is comfortable on the one hand and easy to clean and low-maintenance on the other. Rattan sunbeds are ideal for this purpose, but if you are looking for something more original and 100% customizable, you should check out the POLaRT outdoor catalog.
A multipurpose space should also be cozy at night. The good thing about the exteriors is that they open up very interesting lighting possibilities, which include taking advantage of your old Christmas series, or putting some torch-type lights to give a magical or bohemian air to your nights out.
All these tips can also be applied in projects with your clients, whether private or business. If you want to delve into the subject, be sure to download our outdoor decoration guide for summer 2021, with all the trends and tips that you will need for an incredible result.