The authentic charm of the Mediterranean terrace
What if you took inspiration from the charming villages on the shores of the Mediterranean to design your terrace? To do this, focus on authenticity and simplicity.
When it comes to furniture, we favor wood. You can adopt solid wood garden furniture made up of a table and benches. For an even more authentic look, dare to diversify by using a farm table and bistro chairs to create your own garden furniture. As for textiles, opt for two classics: cotton and linen, favoring natural colors.
What if you went on a cruise to Greece without leaving your terrace? Embrace the iconic white and blue palette of the shores of the Aegean Sea!
Give more character to your terrace by carefully choosing your pots and planters! For a more authentic Mediterranean spirit, choose terracotta. Think about aged effect pieces, which have more character.
A Mediterranean Riviera-style terrace
Riviera style has been getting a lot of attention for several seasons now. On the terrace, it’s still him who leads the dance for the spring-summer 2024 season. This slightly vintage style is inspired by the emblematic look of the palaces and villas of the Côte d’Azur from the 1920s. It is characterized by its joyful colors, its arty spirit, and above all, by its comfort.
Stripes are among the emblematic patterns of the Riviera look. We of course love blue, the emblematic color of the legendary Promenade des Anglais.
The Mediterranean Riviera-style terrace is above all comfortable. We therefore choose the seats with the greatest care, favoring large, deep sofas and armchairs filled with generous cushions.
The choice of materials is an important element in adopting the Riviera style on the terrace. Among the essentials: metal and terrazzo. And of course, we preferably adopt them in color: green, blue, yellow, orange, red or terracotta color.
The other essential material of the Riviera style is ceramic. Think about the end table, which brings a little extra touch of comfort to your garden furniture.
The Riviera look is certainly the most chic variation of the Mediterranean style. Here, we leave nothing to chance and we choose each element with the greatest care. The final touch is a bath towel that is used in the same way as a plaid. Opt for a very thick sponge model, in an XXL version.
A relaxing Mediterranean terrace
It’s nice to take a nap under the southern sun! But be careful: the Mediterranean terrace chill version does not lack pep! To furnish it, we first choose furniture that allows you to relax and cheerful colors.
Are you lacking space on the terrace or do you only have a small balcony? Fall for the bistro table! And what a perfect opportunity to adopt the iconic striped and fringed parasol. We of course choose it preferably in tangy colors. On the contrary, do you have a beautiful space? Set up a friendly dining area with a large table. Metal is a great option, as it brings lightness and cheerfulness, especially if you choose it in color.
When it comes to furniture, metal isn’t your only option. You may prefer a wood such as teak, which evokes the deck of ships. Unless you fall for rattan, which gives a holiday home feel to the terrace.
Traditional or freestanding, the hammock is a real “must have” on the Mediterranean terrace, a relaxing version. And the color that stands out is obviously the young sun.
More user-friendly than the hammock, but just as comfortable for relaxing: think about the swing!
To create a truly cocooning space, we rely on two essentials: the rug and the cushions or the floor mattress. We take advantage of this to add color to the terrace!
The Mediterranean terrace invites you to take a nap when the sun is at its peak, but you can meet there in the evening in a friendly atmosphere. So we dare to use an outdoor corner sofa, and we think about illuminating this space in order to take full advantage of it when night falls.
Plants: the finishing touch of the Mediterranean terrace
To create a truly stylish and welcoming terrace, you can’t do without plants! They bring a touch of nature to the garden furniture, of course. It also helps to refine your look.
Whether you are in the charming decoration team, very chic Riviera spirit or relaxation inspiration, consider adopting emblematic plant varieties from the South. Among the essentials: citrus fruits and the olive tree, which we choose in miniature versions.