The Modern Terrace

Since we live in a part of Europe where the climate allows us to spend many months of the year outdoors, the terrace presents an exciting Marbella lifestyle opportunity.

Depending on the property, terraces vary in size, with apartments often featuring smaller ones. However, standalone residential properties typically have sufficient space for large terrace areas, and if the existing terrace isn’t sufficiently large to accommodate everything you want to include on it, then the La Menara team can help with the design of an extension.

In the past, people tended to perhaps put a dining table and a couple of sun loungers on their terrace, but the modern outdoor space is an altogether more elaborate affair, and outdoor furniture has gone through a revolution to match.

 

 

The terrace is now considered an additional living space, whether it is used for private relaxation or as a place to entertain guests. As a result, outdoor entertainment has now become a true lifestyle feature, with in some cases music systems and outdoor cinema screens.

There is also a growing trend to include a Jacuzzi or a splash pool in the terrace area, and the fire pit is another feature that is highly popular now, as residents plan to use their outdoor space during the colder months too.

Larger properties may also boast an outdoor kitchen, complete with a full array of appliances. Naturally, a BBQ area has long been a feature of the southern Spanish terrace, but we are aware that wood-fired pizza ovens are also increasingly appearing alongside the BBQ.

 

 

And if you really want to take your outdoor space in Marbella into the 21^st century, then we’d suggest you consider adding an outdoor, Balinese-style shower. This type of shower is not just for an after-swim hose down, it is a real shower room, because the styling brings together indoor and outdoor spaces, as you can see from the images on this link.

If you would like to maximise your use of your terrace space and would like advice about the layout, design and features to add, please contact La Menara – we’ll be delighted to help you.