Terraces often look dull and boring in winter. I have great decoration ideas for you for a great winter mood.
When winter slowly sets in, terraces and gardens are made winter-proof. The table and chairs are well protected and all the decorative items go into the basement. After all, they should not be exposed to the frost. When everything is in its place, there is not much left of the previously cozy terrace. It looks rather desolate and grey.
But the terrace is a place of relaxation and well-being. And that should also be the case in winter. After all, you can still enjoy the sun's rays on the terrace, even when it's cold outside. But the whole thing only becomes really cozy when the surroundings are also nicely decorated.
6 ideas for a winter glow on the terrace
Idea 1: fireplace for a cozy flair
Fireplaces are a popular place in summer to sit together and end the day. But you can also spend cozy hours here in winter, you just have to dress a little warmer. In addition, bread on a stick and bratwurst on a skewer taste extremely delicious even in cold temperatures. Give it a try.
Fire bowls not only offer great benefits in winter, they are also a beautiful eye-catcher. I personally like the BBQ-Toro fire bowl very much. With its stone decor, it is a real eye-catcher both in winter and in summer. The cover hood supplied also protects against flying sparks.
So nothing stands in the way of a cozy evening by the crackling campfire with a hot mulled wine.
Idea 2: Add splashes of color with hardy plants
In order to spread a cozy flair on the terrace, the right plants should not be missing. The important thing is that they are winter hardy. But if you now think that only evergreen plants are available here, you are wrong. There are even some plants that you can use to add beautiful color accents.
Heath, for example, is very popular. It can be in a delicate pink, but also in ashine bright white or violet. The cotoneaster also sets a colorful accent with its deep red berries. It is very easy to care for and therefore particularly suitable for winter lazy people.
Evergreen plants such as boxwood and hibiscus are also great for the terrace. In large pots, they can easily withstand sub-zero temperatures.
» Important for all potted plants:
If you put your plants in pots on the terrace in winter, you should make sure that they are frost-free. The materials fiberglass (mixture of plastic and glass fibers) and fibroclay (mixture of clay and glass fibers) are best suited here. Both varieties are weather-resistant, frost-proof and very stable.
Probably the biggest difference is in the look. The plant pots look more natural due to the clay content of the Fibreclay. They are similar to the typical terracotta tubs, but are many times lighter. I found a large selection of both materials at Pflanzenkuebel.shop. Here you will not only find different models in different colors, but also different sizes and even large set offers.
Idea 3: With lanterns & lanterns to brighten up
Lanterns and lanterns always have a very harmonious effect in the dark season. With tealights or pillar candles you can immerse the terrace in an atmospheric glow of light in no time. Lanterns are available in a variety of materials and designs. Whether round or square, wood or metal - whatever you like is allowed. When buying, however, you should make sure that the lantern is closed from above, otherwise it may rain or snow inside.
Together with a cuddly blanket, the end of the working day can now come to an idyllic end even in winter.
Lanterns are also commercially available in large numbers. You can also make such lanterns yourself. Old jam or pickle jars, for example, are suitable for this. Simply decorate them with some jute ribbon or lace and other natural materials and you're done. At Kreativefieber.de I discovered a completely different variant. Spray glue, tip and glass are used here. Worth a look.
Idea 4: Bird house as an eye-catcher
First and foremost, birdhouses are there to make it easier for native birds to find food in winter. Not only the birds themselves are "happy" with this, but also the children, who often stick to the window panes from the inside andwatching the birds peck at the food.
Tip: With an integrated skewer, you can offer the birds something fresh in addition to sunflower seeds and fat balls.
Idea 5: Make your own ice cream decorations
An absolute eye-catcher in winter are also decorations made of ice. You can use all the decorations that nature provides here. You can also start collecting in the fall in order to have enough materials available. I found a lot of nice examples at livingathome.de. Here you will also be explained exactly how you can do certain things yourself and what you need for it.
Here's a little foretaste: In addition to small lanterns and lanterns, you can also expect ice balls and stars. Have fun imitating!!!
» The only downside: The ice artworks only last for a certain amount of time depending on how frosty it is outside.
Idea 6: Make fir green wintry
Fir green is not only suitable for covering plants in winter to protect them from frost. no You can also conjure up many decorations with it. Just like at Christmas, just not with Santa Claus and baubles, but with typical winter materials. These include stars, nuts, snowmen and of course light. You can also use materials from nature. The red berries of the cotoneaster, for example, add a nice splash of color to the green of the fir trees. Firethorn with its orange-colored berries is also excellent. You can now use the materials you have chosen to tie a wreath, conjure up a flower arrangement or simply place the greenery in a frost-free pot and then decorate it. Of course, a chain of lights should not be missing here.
Tip: During my last winter walk I also discovered a very interesting decoration idea. The fir green was clamped between the individual struts of the rose trellis. Then there were all the decorative items. A very special eye-catcher.
Conclusion:
You see, your terrace doesn't have to look dreary and gray in winter. With small decorative elements and a few simple steps, you can transform your terrace into a wintry glow in no time.