Your recipe for a cozy evening on the terrace

With the right atmosphere and a little care, you can turn your patio or balcony into a cozy retreat where you can relax and let the stress of everyday life disappear. Here is our 'recipe' for creating the ultimate cozy evening with your partner or friends on your patio under the stars, but also for those beautiful moments when you want to retreat with a good book, for example.

What you need for your ideal patio or balcony

1. Soft cushions and blankets: Create an inviting and cozy atmosphere by placing soft cushions and blankets on your garden furniture. This gives a feeling of comfort and makes it easier to relax and enjoy the cool evening air.
2. Mood lighting: Light up your patio with mood lighting that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. For example, use string lights, lanterns or smart lighting to create a soft glow that illuminates your patio and gives it a romantic atmosphere.
3. Electric patio cover: By extending the patio cover or awning, the feeling of an extra room without walls can be created. With a motorized sunshade, this is easy to operate, without having to get up. From the TaHoma app on your phone, you can operate your sun protection as well as many other devices in and around your home. And you always have your phone with you, right?
4. Fragrant flowers and plants: Create a peaceful atmosphere with the help of fragrant flowers and plants that spread a pleasant scent on your terrace. Lavender, roses and jasmine are examples of plants that are not only beautiful to look at, but also contribute to a relaxed atmosphere.
5. A cup of tea or a glass of wine: Sit down with a warm cup of tea or a refreshing glass of wine and enjoy the moments under the stars on your terrace. Can you already see it in your mind? Take the time to taste the good flavors and give yourself time to relax and enjoy the peace.
6. Relaxing music or sounds: Create the perfect atmosphere on your terrace with relaxing music or sounds. We all have our own taste when it comes to relaxing music and this also depends on our mood, but do it differently! For example, choose calm melodies or sounds from nature, such as waves or birdsong, to create a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere. If you have a Sonos speaker, you can easily control it directly from the TaHoma app from Somfy.

Creating a relaxing evening on your terrace or balcony under the stars is an easy way to treat yourself to some peace and quiet amidst the stress and worries of everyday life. By following this recipe of soft cushions and blankets, mood lighting, patio cover, fragrant flowers and plants, a warm cup of tea or a glass of wine and relaxing music or sounds, you can create your own little sanctuary where you can relax and enjoy. Your life under the stars...