Because furniture and cushions are much better protected under a covered patio, you also have far more design options.
With around 1600 hours of sunshine in 2014, we really can't complain in Germany. I know people always complain about the weather, but you just have to know how to use it properly.
Sitting outside with friends over coffee and cake or just a good glass of wine and an exciting book - simply wonderfully relaxing! But alas, when the first clouds appear, panic breaks out. Cushions and crockery are immediately brought into the house and sensitive garden furniture is covered. Cosiness is a thing of the past, unless you have a covered terrace. I'm sure I don't have to explain the advantage to you again?
However, many garden and house owners have the problem that they do not know how to set up or design the spacious seating area.
Idea 1: Cosiness like in the living room
Soft seat cushions and cozy cushions are rather unusual on a terrace. If it is covered, you can certainly allow yourself this luxury. Special outdoor furniture is manufactured in such a way that it easily withstands a certain amount of moisture, not continuous rain. Make sure you have water-repellent cushions (seen on www.impressionen.de), then nothing stands in the way of cosiness on the covered terrace.
You have a free hand when it comes to decoration. Everything that is important to you in the house can also be found on the terrace. It's even possible to put a small cabinet or two outside so you don't have to go inside for every glass or spoon.
Idea 2: Rustic charm with wood
If you like it more rustic, design your terrace with lots of wooden elements. This includes not only the furniture, but also the decoration around it. Stacking firewood is very simple and practical. The right place is quickly found: close to the house wall and at least one meter away from the outside. So the wood doesn't get wet even if the rain comes from the side.
➪ Even more ideas for attractiveFind firewood storage at freshideen.com.
Idea 3: Flower power on the roof
Most terrace owners pay attention to the design under the roof. With the right green roof, your terrace will also be a real eye-catcher from above.
The planting can be seen from a few meters away and is sure to draw envious looks.
Idea 4: Covered patio with southern look
Simple to implement and still extraordinary: a terrace with a southern design. What should not be missing is one or, even better, several rocking chairs. In this case, save on color and concentrate on white. A few flowers around it, that's all it takes! For clever craftsmen there is a video presentation here so that you know what is important. If you want to implement the look one hundred percent, you can't do without the appropriate wooden border. Again, stay away from too much color, stick with white.
Idea 5: Maritime flair easily implemented
For those who love the sea and would like to spend the whole year on the beach, the maritime terrace is a must. In this variant, the colors blue and white clearly predominate. If your terrace is big enough, set up a beach chair, that alone creates maritime flair. Thanks to your canopy, you are not constantly forced to slide in the lying surface.
For decoration, I recommend reeds, shells and a few stones. A fishing net and a lifebuoy are also suitable (just hang them on the wall). Stoneware crockery, of course also in blue and white, completes the ambience.
➪ Also read: Maintaining a wooden beach chair - 5 value-preserving tips