How to make the most out of your home’s outdoor areas in the

August is the perfect month for making the most out of each area of your home. The summer heat begins to wane and the holidays are the ideal time to enjoy outdoor zones.

Terraces, rooftops, gardens and communal areas are genuine treasures this time of year, offering us an outdoor environment where you can relax, entertain and enjoy every day to the fullest.

Terraces are the part of our flats that are used the most in the summer. These private areas afford you the opportunity to enjoy being outdoors without leaving your flat. Here we give you some ideas on how to get the most out of your terrace:

• Convert your terrace into an outdoor dining area

Create a cosy and charming ambience with set of outdoor chairs and table. Enjoy meals outdoors with friends and family and add an awning or canopies to protect yourselves from the sun.

• Create an area for rest and relaxation

Set up chaise lounge chairs, sofas or hammocks on your terrace to create your outdoor leisure nook. Add colourful fabrics and cushions for a touch of style of comfort.

• Plant your own urban vegetable patch

If there is enough room on your terrace, consider the possibility of growing your own herbs, vegetables or flowers in planters. Apart from being decorative, growing your own food can be gratifying and healthy.

We can also take plants up to the rooftop terrace, a versatile area that can become a unique spot for enjoying the summer. Here’s how:

• Entertainment Area

Create an entertainment area with a barbecue grill or pit, a picnic table and comfortable chairs. Organize outdoor meals and enjoy the panoramic views while sharing special moments with your loved ones.

• Rooftop Garden

Use vertical spaces on your rooftop terrace to create a garden in planters. Grow climbing plants and vines, colourful flowers and even small trees in large pots. This will add a touch of green and cooling vibes to your rooftop terrace.

• Chill Out Zone

Create a special quiet spot on your rooftop with a hammock, comfortable cushions and aromatic plants. Enjoy peaceful meditative moments while admiring the cityscape or starry night.

A green paradise no doubt exists in our gardens, places where we can connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of plants and flowers with activities such as:

• Outdoor Games

Be it enjoying time in the children’s plays areas or engaging in classic games like “Tag, you’re it”, you can have fun with the young ones while delighting in the outdoors.

• Reading or Meditation

Pick a quiet corner in the garden and a comfortable chair, cushions and side table to immerse yourself in a good book, mediate or simply chill out and connect with nature.

• Sports

Many common areas have zones for outdoor games and sports. Use those areas to play football, basketball, tennis or other sports activities with friends and neighbours.

In addition, if your building has a pool, you can take in the sun, cool off and relax on the chaise lounge chairs, like this on in Móstoles.

Making the most out of these outdoor areas of your home during the summer is an excellent way to enjoy the good weather and create unforgettable outdoor moments. Be it in your terrace, rooftop, garden or the communal areas of your flat, there are countless possibilities for chilling out, entertaining yourself and enjoying nature.

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