If you like things opulent and colourful, but still stylish, an oriental-style terrace is just the thing. Bring the dream of 1001 nights home.
Anyone who has ever traveled to the distant countries of the Orient knows that the Orient knows how to convince with all its facets, colors and smells. Anyone who has been there once will always look back fondly on it. But why always reminisce when you can bring the oriental flair home with you? With the skilful mix of colours, patterns and light, you can fulfill your dream of 1001 nights on the terrace in no time at all. There you can let yourself go in the future and dive into the wonderful world of the Orient.
How to design your terrace in an oriental way
❍ Tip 1 - Color design:
Before we get to the actual furnishing of the terrace, let's first look at the color scheme. Because the oriental facility can go in two different directions. In the natural-colored, rather earthy direction or in the colourful. Depending on the furnishing variant, you should use the following colors:
| natural furnishings | colorful furnishings |
|---|---|
| ❍ Brown ❍ Beige ❍ Orange ❍ Carmine Red ❍ Mustard Yellow | ❍ Yellow ❍ Blue ❍ Green ❍ Pink ❍ Gray |
In the Orient, colors have an even deeper meaning. In Morocco, for example, the color blue symbolizes vastness and protection from evil spirits.
❍ Tip 2 - Floor design:
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If you are still laying out the terrace, then of course it makes sense to use traditionally patterned tiles. These are colorful and set the foundation for an oriental terrace design. If you like it more discreet or if the existing terrace is only to be redesigned, you can also use an oriental carpet.
❍ Tip 3 - Furniture:
Oriental furniture radiates one thing above all: comfort. So it's best to rely on onelarge and above all comfortable sofa landscape. This can be both subtle and colourful. If you opt for a discreet one, then this has the advantage that you can change the style of the terrace at any time. If you decide to have a sofa landscape like this, make sure you set accents with colorful cushions.
What should not be missing on the oriental terrace is a mosaic table. This is the absolute classic and a real eye-catcher. The best thing about it: you can even make a table like this yourself! Here are instructions for a mosaic table. This can then be used as a wonderful side table.
Otherwise you should rely on solid wooden furniture. Of course, preferably in a dark tone, because that's how the bright colors of the other furnishings and decorative items come into their own. Of course, you can also design the whole thing differently. For example, you can opt for wooden garden chairs with colored fabric seats and backrests. I saw chairs like this at www.pircher.eu, for example. You can choose from garden chairs with fabrics in black, white, green, blue, yellow, orange, red or brown. So perfect for an oriental terrace.
❍ Tip 4 - Decoration:
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You can really let off steam on this point. Because restraint is out of place here. What should not be missing on an oriental furnished terrace, for example, are floor cushions or poufs. They are a traditional home accessory and are made of either leather or fabric. The latter are always particularly colorful and therefore fit perfectly on the oriental terrace. If you are a bit talented with crafts, you can even sew or even knit such a pouf yourself. Here are two instructions:
➭ How to sew your own pouf
➭ How to knit your own pouf
Decorative elements such as small vessels made of silver, brass, copper and gold as well as glasses with decorated rims are an absolute must-have on a terrace that is supposed to commemorate 1001 nights. Above all, rely on the traditional oriental hanging lamps made of glass. Since these are often very colourful, they create a warm and cozy atmosphere on the terrace. But lanterns, lanterns and tea lights are also a must for the oriental furnishing style.
❍ Tip 5 - Plants:
On an oriental furnished terrace you can, of course, tooPotted plants are not missing. The fiery red flowers of the cylinder brush, the white flowering star jasmine, irises, the gentian bush and also palm trees are particularly beautiful here.
❍ Tip 6 - Canopy/Gazebo:
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If you have a covered terrace, you should definitely decorate it with oriental fabrics. Commonly used textiles include fabrics such as brocade, silk, cotton and organza. Otherwise, a canopy or pavilion is a great way to cover the terrace in fabric and put the crown on the whole thing. Whether the pavilion is made of wood or metal - that is entirely up to you. Here is an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of wooden and metal gazebos.