Small-balcony tricks, planters, all-weather furniture.

The Indian apartment terrace usually ends up as storage overflow with a view. These six terrace concepts — each suited to a different way of using the space — show what it looks like when the terrace gets treated like an actual room.

A cluttered Indian balcony doesn't need major construction to become a favourite room just five deliberate changes to flooring, seating, greenery, lighting, and storage. See the before-to-after breakdown.