Don't get us wrong, the size of this terrace is great, but it's been rather neglected, don't you think? 

Empty planters, a life-zapping grey floor and no sign of any personal touches has this space looking just a little dull and ignored. 

Spin around and you see that the other end of the terrace is just as bare, with absolutely nothing going for it. 

It's such a shame as the space itself is fantastically private and such a good size that any designer would have no trouble coming up with something fun for out here, but how was it transformed?

Now that's quite a change! Just look at how cute, cosy and welcoming this terrace is now.

Full-to-bursting planters, artificial grass on the floor, oversized fairy lights and some funky deck chairs have performed a miracle. 

From abandoned to adorable in a weekend!

Even formerly sparse corners have been given a new lease of life, with more planters filled with bustling blooms and healthy trees and, by having artificial grass flooring stretch the entire area of the terrace, there's a level of fun cohesion like nothing else.

It's certainly more exciting to look at than a grey slab floor!

There's nothing quite like pretty flowers in planters and when it comes to cheering up a boring terrace, they really are key.

We love that the original planters have been tidied up and put to good use. By keeping the blooms all green and white, despite fun pink chevron deck chairs, the overall feels is one of sophisticated Scandinavia. What an absolute treat!

For more outdoor space inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: Before and After: Boring Balcony Becomes Bewitching.