Timeless Terraces

Stylish and relaxed, we’ve rounded up our favourite terrace designs that inspire daily relaxation.

A Space Odyssey

This Zen-like swimming pool terrace is an extension of the living room in Julian Treger’s otherworldly Plettenberg Bay home.

Photograph: Ambroise Tézenas

A Clean Slate

The terrace at Sumari Krige’s St Francis Bay home has a wonderful view of the lagoon, and is a perfect spot for sundowners.

Photograph: Elsa Young

Mozambican Magic

This seaside terrace has a crystal clear pool with stunning ocean views. The shaded seating area provides a comfortable place to relax in the summer whilst watching the waves.

Photograph: Greg Cox Photograph: Greg Cox

Out of Africa

This covered terrace provides the best of both indoor and outdoor. The Malawian chairs and wooden tables give the space a rustic, African feel, which is complimented by the views of the rolling Karoo hills.

Photograph: Greg Cox

Bigger Picture

The sleek swimming pool at this family home in Lanseria draws one’s eye to the hills as you relax on the terrace in the afternoon.

Photograph: Dook

Chic Simplicity

Panoramic views from this seaside home are best seen whilst enjoying a slow meal on the terrace.

Photograph: Adriaan Louw

Over Easy

The white outdoor furniture on this poolside terrace provides an easy outdoor-indoor visual flow in Joy Brasler’s KZN beach house.

Photographer: Elsa Young

Plain Sailing

The elegant minimalism of this seaside Clifton home is continued onto the terrace, with chic white furniture perfect for lazing in the sun.

Photographer: Micky Hoyle

Under African Skies

Charlotte Deneel’s home in Franschoek features a terrace with a warm, earthy feel. With comfortable rattan seating, and magnificent views of the vineyards, this is the ultimate spot to spend a lazy day.

Photograph: Adriaan Oosthuizen

Artfully Arranged

A kilim in terracotta shades adds warmth to the terrace of Dané Erwee and Chris Willemse’s romantic Winelands home. The space is optimised for comfort with vintage Morris and cane chairs and creepers are being encouraged to grow to soften the edges of the terrace.

Photograph: Adriaan Louw

The Sum of Parts

This beautiful Atlantic-facing terrace in a Mario Rodrigues-designed Bantry Bay home is the perfect place to catch a tan in the summer, or watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand.

Photograph: Elsa Young