Creating a relaxation area with pallets and cushions is the easiest, cheapest and surprisingly elegant way to transform your terrace or garden into a cover corner.
Imagine a summer afternoon: the sun warms but does not burn, the rustle of the leaves accompanies the silence, and around you only calms. You have a book in your hands, the bare feet resting on a soft carpet, and the air smells of lavender. Incredible to think that all this is possible with so little: pallets, cushions and a pinch of creativity. Architects are not needed, nor expensive furniture or complicated projects. It is often said that elegance resides in simplicity, and never as in this case the saying with brush. Very few tools are enough – a hammer, of the sandpaper, some lives – and you’re done. All the rest does the imagination.
Why then not leave immediately, maybe already this weekend? A well -polished pallet, two soft cushions, a colorful sheet. Et voila: your relaxation corner comes to life, with your own soul.
Why choose pallets and cushions for the relaxation area
When you think of aArea relax Fai daisomething Spartan immediately comes to mind. Yet, one often remains amazed by how much refined and scenic can become an area built with pallets. The raw wooden pallets have their own charm, halfway between the industrialist and the rustic, perfect to soften with oversized cushions, linen towels and suspended lanterns. In addition, there is the great advantage of the modularity: each piece can be moved, combine, raise or lower according to the available space or the mood of the moment. Some examples? One day it can be a sofa, the next day it turns into an outdoor bed to sunbathe.
There are those who even create small elevated platforms, perfect for visually delimiting the relaxation corner compared to the rest of the garden or terrace. And then let’s face it: to use recycled materials also has a certain ethical pride. Waste is reduced, you save and stimulate creativity.
How to set up a garden lounge with pallets and textiles
Create a Garden lounge with pallets and cushions It is simpler than you imagine. But first you need to have the available space clearly. There is no need to be a big size, on the contrary: sometimes a collected corner works better.
And if there is a niche well exposed to the sun or a point sheltered from the wind, the cocooning effect is guaranteed.
Here are the basic elements to consider:
- Pallets in good conditionsmooth with glass paper and treated with external impregnating.
- Large cushions Or sofa mattresses, preferably with removable and washable lining.
- Additional textiles Like plaids, outdoor rugs and colored sheets to create shaded areas.
- Lanterns or lights For evening lighting, possibly LED and solar energy.
- Vase plants To make the environment more alive and natural, even just a few climber in pots.
Once the base has been defined, you can indulge yourself with the details. An old coffee table can become the heart of space, perhaps painted in a pastel color. An old curtain can turn into coverage or lateral curtain to add intimacy. The more it is customized, the more the space will talk about those who live there.
Ideas to make the space more welcoming and scenic
The goal is not only sitting, but also feeling elsewhere. That’s why taking care of the details makes the difference. A simple trick? Overlap multiple cushions of different heights: Create movement and invites relaxation. Or use ethnic rugs under the pallet area to break with colors and plots.
Another gem is to add A light elevated structure: It can be made with bamboo rods, linen sheets or shading net, to simulate a small artisan gazebo. And if there is a nearby wall, why not hang some painting or a row of round mirrors? It immediately transforms the environment and reflects the light in an interesting way.
The use of perfumed essences: lavender, rosemary, lemongrass. In addition to creating atmosphere, they keep insects away and help relax their senses. You can also add a small brazier or a basket with fragrant candles. Not everything must be perfect: a little “thought” disorder often makes the whole more lived and welcoming.
And then, let’s face it: who does not dream of such a corner, where to take refuge in the evening with a glass of wine or a friend to have a chat under the stars?
Once the base has been created, everything can grow over time. An element is added at a time, the colors with the seasons change, the style is adapted to the mood. The important thing is to start, without too much anxiety as a perfect result. Also because, often, imperfection is precisely what makes a space special.
At this point it wonders: with so little, is it really possible to create something that seems to have come out of a magazine?
The answer is yes, just look with new eyes what you already have around.
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