Currently, the terrace or balcony of a home is considered one more room, since it is the space that many choose to disconnect from the routine and enjoy free time. Therefore, if your house has this outdoor space, do not forget it because the cold arrives. In this guide you will find the best ideas to enjoy your terrace at any time of the yeareven in winter.
The terraces are places with their own personality that have become the center of family reunions and gatherings with friends. In addition, they are not only for summer, since we can adapt them to deal with low temperatures and take advantage of them throughout the year.
Protect your terrace from the cold
To protect the terrace from the cold, you can opt for metal carpentry enclosures or to place a wooden pergola. However, a cheaper option is to install a hedge or hurdle which, in addition to decorating and providing privacy, will act as a screen against the cold and wind.
The Catral Garden Hidenatur Plus hedge is made of PVC on a metal mesh that provides total concealment and greater stability to the fabric. In addition, it has protection against ultraviolet radiation and is resistant to water, making it ideal for withstanding inclement weather while protecting you from the cold. Its installation is very simple, you just have to follow the following steps:
- Measure the surface on which it is going to be installed to choose the roll that best suits our needs.
- Adjust the size with cutting pliers if necessary.
- Fix the hedge to the fence or mesh with clamps, leaving a distance of about 50 cm between them.
Wooden furniture
Wooden furniture is suitable for the whole year and always provides a natural and warm touch. If you like different terrace furniture with personality, we suggest you build your own bench for the terrace with wooden slats and recycling an old fence. The materials you will need are the following:
- Hammerite Superia Matte antirust water-based enamel that is applied directly on the rust and without the need for a previous primer and that provides up to 12 years of protection.
- Acacia wood slats in different sizes
- Wire brush
- Driver drill
- Jigsaw or circular saw
- wood screws
- polyurethane adhesive
First of all, the grille will be sanded with the wire brush to remove the paint that is poorly adhered and the dust and dirt will be cleaned with a cloth soaked in cleaning alcohol. Next, the slats will be cut and fixed with polyurethane adhesive, framing the grille to form the backing. Finally, the side arms and seat boards will be bolted on.
Redistribute the terrace
Your terrace in winter may need a rethinking of the distribution to take better advantage of the sun. Putting wheels on your terrace furniture will make it much more versatile, since you can easily move it to place it in a more or less warm area depending on the time of year. For example, Amig has different models of flat-plate swivel wheels:
- Model 2522 of 80 mm in diameter and that supports up to 70 kg of weight. Ideal for tables, stools, planters, etc.
- Model 2523 of 125 mm in diameter and that supports up to 120 kg of weight. It has a plate and brake so they are ideal for sofas, dining tables, sun loungers, parabans, etc.
For installation, you just have to screw them to the base, as shown in the following image.
The warmth of textiles
Fur rugs, soft cushions and thick wool blankets will make your terrace much more comfortable on the coldest days. For when the temperatures rise you can replace them with lighter fabrics such as linen or cotton.
In the following video you can see how the following terrace has been transformed thanks to DIY textiles and furniture:
Enjoy your terrace in the heat of the fire
With a wood brazier or an outdoor stove you can enjoy your terrace even if the temperatures drop. In addition, there are models that you can also use as a barbecue. In this way, you can take advantage of them throughout the year, either to spend a relaxing afternoon in the heat of the fire, or tasting some grilled vegetables (or whatever you fancy).
In any case, I hope you are ideas to enjoy your terrace help you get the most out of it throughout the year. You will find many more guides on DIY and decoration at and on .
