. . . how many terraces?
A trend of the past few years is toward more than one terrace on the home grounds; in view of the points brought out in the discussion above you can see why this has come about. If the property is large enough or if the pocketbook can stand it, several terraces would seem to be the best possible answer for all the questions brought up.

A terrace on the eastern side of the house is pleasant for breakfasts before the sun gets up toward its zenith and becomes too hot for comfort, and the same terrace can be used for cocktails in the afternoon and for evening entertainment. Terraces on the west or north-west can be used for morning, noon, and evening entertaining. They are also pleasant in the off-seasons when a bit of warmth in the afternoon is welcome, provided that wind does not interfere with the pleasure of sitting out. A small terrace outside a bedroom is an agreeable place in which to sit in dishabille or even to sleep, privacy being maintained by a fence. In the case of an older member of the family, such a terrace outside his room would provide a pleasant refuge when the younger members of the family might be monopolizing the main terrace for their own entertaining. It would also give him a place in which to entertain his own friends in peace and privacy. Parents of teen-agers who allow their children to entertain extensively at home will appreciate such a refuge during the green season when the youngsters are in possession of the main terrace.

Multiple terraces extend the pleasures of living and give a richer expression to healthful outdoor life. Having the childrens' sand box next to the terrace makes it a play-place for them during the day; the terrace can be taken over by the parents at night. When the children grow up, the sand box can become a plant box or a pool, or the area be turned into a flower bed.