With the weather finally turning in the Gulf, your terrace doesn’t have to remain an empty, unused space. A few thoughtful changes make it a place to relax, unwind, host, and play outdoors while still home. Allow your terrace into your daily life for refreshing winter days.

Here are our favourite ways to transform the terrace for the season.

Slow Down Outdoors

Outdoor Living Room

Start with a comfortable sofa or a pair of armchairs and set it around a low table to instantly turn the space into a proper living room. Add minimal styling with an outdoor rug, a few cushions and throws to make the space more cosy. In case you don’t want to move furniture outdoors, you can opt for a traditional majlis style seating arrangement with floor cushions and weather-friendly fabrics for an even more relaxed space. Sit back, lounge, and soak in the evening breeze. 

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A Quiet Reading Nook

You don’t need a large terrace or a full lounge to unwind outdoors. Choose a quiet corner on your terrace and place one deep, comfortable chair and a small side table. Keep the setting simple with linen fabric throws or lanterns. You can even opt for a cosy hammock chair with a deep cushion for a more playful and inviting space.

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Eat and Host

Dining

Pick a table that fits the space comfortably, leaving enough room for chairs. For a simple yet refined setting, choose linen runners and classic ceramic plates and decorate with a few plants and candles. Hanging string lights or floor lamps will allow the dinner to stretch well into the evening with ease. The setting is perfect for hosting small gatherings with friends and family. 

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Coffee Corner

A slim console or a trolley is all you need. Style it with a coffee maker or a traditional dallah, cups, small trays, and a few plants. The setup allows you to start your mornings outdoors with natural sunlight and fresh air. Evenings also become equally relaxing with a small coffee corner outside. 

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Make it Green

Gardening

Cool seasons are the best time to bring some greenery into your terrace. If you love to spend some quiet, immersive time outdoors while also keeping yourself a bit busy, setting up a terrace garden is the perfect option. Choose what grows best in the season and have a good mix of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Petunias in a hanging pot and bougainvillaeas add a great pop of colour to winter while citrus lemons, figs, and cherry tomatoes add to your kitchen essentials. 

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Fun After Hours

Gaming

A low table and a few beanbags are all it takes to set up a fun play space. Board games, card games, and outdoor classics like Jenga work best in this setting. A few cushions and soft lighting keep the space cosy for fun, conversational evenings.

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Movie Nights

A neatly placed projector against a white screen or a plain white wall turns your terrace into the perfect makeshift theatre under the stars. A few floor cushions, blankets, and a small side table for snacks and drinks and you have yourself a romantic space to enjoy your favourite classics. 

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As the season invites you outdoors, choose intentionally and allow yourself the simple pleasures of good company, warm evenings, and a time well spent outside.