Have you thought of your balcony as a place where you could relax, read or even spend time with friends? Oh yes, you can. Balconies do more than just add to the aesthetics of your house or apartment. Your balcony actually presents you with an opportunity to maximise your living space.
The next thing you’re probably thinking of is how to find creative designs that can make your balcony come alive. There are several styling and design options you should. Take a look at the visual inspiration below and pick one that takes you closer to the atmosphere you’re looking to create.
The Garden Feel
The easiest way to achieve a garden feel for your balcony is to lay out an artificial grass rug. When this is done, you should also arrange several window box planters with little flowers in them. This transforms your balcony into a small urban garden.
The Romantic Nook
This is an opportunity to add your balcony to one of the biggest romantic nooks tucked away in the privacy of your house or apartment. To achieve this, you will need a daybed and a combination of floor pillows and throw pillows. You’re free to play around with colours depending on what appeals to you.
The final touch when designing this is a string of lights; nothing too bright. You can settle for a shade of light that’s dim and cozy.
The Suburban Touch
To give your balcony that suburban touch and style, you need to choose the right materials and this would rest largely on your choice of colours and layout. Typically, you would need some throw pillows, simple chairs; preferably cane chairs and a table that fits into the rest of the elements you choose.
You need to pay special attention to the colours and how you blend them. For instance, you should consider matching your throw pillows with a few other items; especially the flower basket. You don’t necessarily have to make all the items have the same colour. That might be a bit of an overkill.
The Living Wall
Have you ever thought of what you could do with the wall space on your balcony? You can have a living wall by having a little garden on the wall. This makes your wall more beautiful and leaves you more room on the floor. You can have a patterned rug on the balcony. Using the right print will help you achieve the illusion of a bigger space.
Don’t forget that you’re going to need either a beautiful bench or chaise longue as well as a few throw pillows to give the balcony a huge visual lift.
The Foldable Option
Using foldable furniture on your balcony is a perfect idea especially when it is a tiny balcony. You also enjoy the option of changing the layout. Adding plants and flowers to the mix gives your balcony a touch of nature.
The Painted Twig
You might not think much of a twig but when you take one, paint it in the colour of the wall of your balcony and hook it up into the walls of your balcony, the resulting effect becomes more interesting.
There are several things you can hang on the twig such as lighting, small plants, mini pendants mini chandeliers.
The Other Dining Spot
Who says you need only one dining space in the house? Another smart way to design your balcony is through the creative use of lanterns and string lights. This can easily become one of the most romantic spots in the house especially if you are considering dinner for two within the privacy of your home.
The One Kids Love
You can transform your bare balcony into one of the favourite spots for the kids. How can you achieve this? Set up an easel on the balcony and throw in some simple chairs as well bright coloured throw pillows and stuffed animals.
Since you have the easel, don’t forget the board and a bunch of dry erase whiteboard pens. Plants and wall designs can also be used to complete the look.
The One with Patterned Wall Designs
You don’t have the leave the walls of your balcony with bare colours. Feel free to repaint the walls to suit your taste. Some wall designs can even give you the effect of having tiles on the walls. Consider bringing a small table and chairs into the mix as well. You can entertain a visitor or two in your balcony so you can have a wine rack and another for glasses.
The Place to Read
If you derive a lot of pleasure in your alone-time or if you need a part of the house where you can do some casual reading, your balcony can serve this purpose really well. Simply mount a tiny table on your wall or railing and add a chair that makes reading comfortable without putting any undue pressure on your back.
Consider adding a cozy plaid blanket to the items you need for this design. You’ll be glad you did on cold or breezy nights.
Whichever design you eventually settle for, always remember that the idea is to transform your balcony into a place where you look forward to either spending more time by yourself or sharing with friends or loved ones.
Does your house or apartment have a balcony or are you looking forward to renting or buying one?
