Terrace Lounge with Wood Ceiling and City View

The floor is a terrazzo in a bold black and cream geometric pattern, made from stone chips set into a base and polished flat. Terrazzo suits a terrace because it is hard-wearing, easy to wash down, and copes with sun and the odd splash better than timber. The strong pattern gives the seating area energy underfoot against the plain concrete walls. Its main downside is that it is cold and very hard, so cushions and a rug help.

Behind the built-in bench is a panel moulded with a soft, swirling wave pattern in low relief, lit from the side. The grazing light catches the ridges so the surface shifts between light and shadow through the day. A textured panel like this adds interest to a plain concrete corner without any colour. It pairs with round woven wall discs nearby, keeping the whole terrace in natural, tactile materials.

Yes, one corner has an arched cabinet in a soft sage finish set against a walnut wood wall. It holds bottles and glassware on open shelves up top, with a small run of cubbies below for wine. The arch shape and the pale green give it a gentle, standout look against the dark wood. Having drinks stored right on the terrace saves trips indoors when you are entertaining outside.

Seating splits between a long built-in bench against the wall and two loose lounge chairs in teak with woven rope seats. The bench saves space and gives fixed seating for a group, while the rope chairs can move to face the view or the bench. Rope and teak are good outdoor choices because they shrug off sun and a little damp. A low wooden table sits between them for cups and drinks.

A full wood ceiling is one of the bigger spends here because it is a lot of material and needs proper fixing and sealing for outdoor use. Solid timber costs more than a wood-look composite or a WPC plank, which handles weather with less upkeep. You can also clad only part of the ceiling over the seating and leave the rest plain. The area covered and the material grade decide most of the cost.

It can, scaled down. On a small balcony you would keep the wood ceiling or just a wood border, drop the built-in bench to a slim version, and use one or two rope chairs instead of a full set. The arched bar could shrink to a wall shelf. Terrazzo or a patterned outdoor tile still works underfoot. The key on a small balcony is leaving a clear path to the railing so the view stays open.

The wood parts need the most attention, as the ceiling and bar wall want sealing and a periodic check against sun and rain so they do not grey or warp. Terrazzo is easy, just a wash down now and then. The rope chairs should be kept from staying wet for long, and the cushions want storing or covering in bad weather. Bamboo blinds cut some sun to protect it all. Overall it is moderate, seasonal care.