Take inspiration from these clever and elegant terrace gardens as you welcome the nicer days ahead.

“Let’s go out on the terrace,” doesn’t sound much finer than hanging out on the patio or in the backyard? While it conjures up images of Bridgerton, a terrace is simply an open flat surface, So you can live out your terrace fantasies in the backyard or on a roof.

Turn into a plant maximalist

With limited space, you may be tempted to keep your terrace plant selections streamlined and minimal. Choose full-sized tres and lush container plants that feel almost absurdly enormous for the room to embrace a more is more attitude with vegetation. What was the result? A design for a secret garden that will serve as your verdant sanctuary.

Curate outdoor spaces

Instead of choosing a single larger furniture setting (such as an expansive outdoor sofa), create mini "rooms" using table and chair groupings. Set out your outside terrace with bistro seats designed for morning coffee and a lounge-worthy couch for a quick read or rest in the sun.

Combine outdoor and indoor

Blurring the distinctions between indoor and outdoor life is an excellent method to create a sense of additional space. Try making your home's great room into a small external terrace via a sliding steel and glass door that disappears when opened.

Plants can be used to create privacy

Plants are your finest camouflage when it comes to adding a little isolation to your terrace garden. If a privacy hedge or trellis wall is not an option for your space, consider hanging a series of lush, overflowing baskets to keep nosy eyes at bay while also adding a touch of life to the area.

Include a few creature comforts

Consider furnishing your patio in the same way you would an indoor space, by layering in furniture and accessories that are typical of, for example, a living room. You can go for a useful coffee table, comfortable throw pillows and an abundance of plant life brought a balcony to life.

Choose an eye-catching piece

No one will notice the number of square feet on your terrace if there is enough eye candy. Give a favourite item - whether it’s a vintage planter or an adobe-style fireplace - centre stage in your space, and your terrace will become your favourite “room” in the house.

Make your charming terraces packed with florals, functions and furniture to get the inspiration flowing.