The end of May is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your surroundings - terrace, balcony or garden. Spring is in full swing, and long summer evenings, weekends with friends and mornings with aromatic coffee in the sunshine lie ahead. How to make these places not only fulfill their function, but delight with style and atmosphere in line with the latest trends? We present an inspiring guide to create a space refined in every detail - beautiful, functional and ready for the summer of 2025.
Terrace under a pergola - effective protection from sun and rain
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The new role of the terrace and garden - more than relaxation
Until a few years ago, a balcony was an often overlooked addition to an apartment, and a garden - only a place for children or garden barbecues. Today, this has changed. The terrace and garden are becoming a full-fledged part of everyday life - a place for remote work, a home gym, a meditation zone, as well as a private oasis of relaxation. The growing importance of outdoor space is one of the most important trends of recent seasons, which has gained importance especially after the pandemic. More and more people are choosing to buy apartments with access to greenery, and homeowners are investing in sophisticated garden and terrace arrangements that offer more than just a place to sit.
Natural materials and colors in garden arrangements are a hit this season
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Stylish furniture and functional layouts
- must-have of the season
Spring and summer 2025 is the time for modular, flexible and tailor-made solutions for owners' lives. In vogue are sets of garden furniture that can be freely configured - from an intimate coffee corner to a spacious corner for receiving guests. Leading the way are dark wood and steel structures in a shade of matte black, referring to the industrial style. Natural materials are still present - wicker, technorattan or rattan - although today presented in a more minimalist, refined form.
Loungers with thick cushions, hanging cocoons and garden canopy beds are elements that bring the atmosphere of a summer resort to the garden. A novelty that is gaining in popularity are daybeds with a canopy and mosquito net - perfect for a lazy afternoon with a book.
Modular furniture is currently one of the hottest trends in terrace and garden design
© Eric Petschek
Zoning - comfort and order
In larger gardens and on spacious terraces, it's worth introducing a clear division into functional zones. Users are increasingly willing to arrange the space to suit their daily rituals - there is room for shared meals, relaxation, physical activity, as well as growing plants. Wicker screens, trellises planted with vines or tall pots with ornamental grasses effectively divide the space, while keeping it light and natural.
One area can serve as a summer dining room - with a large table, a grill or even a modern fireplace. Next to it, it is worth designing a sunbathing or chillout area - with deck chairs, mats and a hammock. More and more families are also opting for mini playgrounds, children's playhouses, and recreation areas with a Jacuzzi or swimming pool.
Outdoor space that combines style, functionality and leisure comfort
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Plants in the lead role
- Flavors, colors and your own harvest
May and June are the perfect time to plant herbs and vegetables - balcony gardens with aromatic lavender, rosemary, basil and oregano no longer need to be advertised to anyone. Their popularity is growing not only because of their taste and smell, but also because of the ease of cultivation. Strawberries, cherry tomatoes, peppers and radishes will also do well in pots. Aesthetics go hand in hand with practicality - decorative grasses, dwarf trees, Podolia wigwort or palm maple look beautiful, and are resistant to changing weather conditions. Such plantings build climate and make it easy to create a cohesive botanical composition that pleases the eye throughout the season.
Outdoor lighting that builds atmosphere and extends summer evenings
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Textiles and light - the key to mood
In 2025, there is no stylish garden without well-chosen accessories. Textiles - colorful pillows, soft blankets, backpacks and outdoor rugs - add coziness and warmth to the space. Waterproof and easy-to-clean textiles are often chosen, and they are perfect for changing weather conditions.
Decorative lighting is the second essential element of the arrangement. LED garlands, solar lanterns and lamps with large lampshades mounted on pergolas are in vogue. More and more people are turning to intelligent lighting control systems that allow them to adjust the intensity and color of the light to suit the occasion - from a romantic dinner to an evening garden party.
Decorative lighting is an essential part of an arrangement
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Year-round gardens and pergolas
- style and technology in one
Unpredictable weather is a challenge for terrace and garden owners, but also an impetus to reach for advanced solutions. Awnings with weather sensors, sun sails with UV filters and pergolas with movable canopies are gaining in popularity. The latest models are often equipped with lighting and heating systems, so that evening gatherings can go on indefinitely - even on colder days.
For those who appreciate year-round contact with greenery, conservatories are a great solution. These are glass-enclosed structures that open onto a terrace in the summer months, and in winter turn into an orangery, home office or atmospheric lounge.
For those who appreciate year-round contact with greenery, conservatories are a great solution
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Summer retreat - a trend that stays with us for longer
A terrace, balcony or garden today is not just a usable space, but a way of life - a place for daily rituals, rest, meetings and creative activities. This is where we relax after work, grow herbs for our morning scrambled eggs, celebrate family dinners and catch the sun with a book in hand. Designed with greater care, increasingly personalized and aesthetically pleasing, outdoor spaces are becoming an integral part of the modern lifestyle. Summer 2025 is fast approaching - the best time to take care of your private retreat. Because beauty begins just beyond the threshold of the house.
