Unfortunately, apartment living doesn’t usually come with luxuries like spa rooms or swimming pools. However, if your haven has a patio or balcony, it’s bliss. With a wooden map wall art, a couple of plants, and a vintage coffee table, you can create a personal retreat outside the four walls of your home. Excited to get started? We’ve got some tips here for happy balcony owners.
Think Hammock
Come summer, you will enjoy those long, warm evenings on your balcony. That’s why it’s crucial to design it with comfort and personal taste in mind. One of our cult-favorite options is a hammock. In the warm-weather months, hammocks help you zone out completely, admiring the city view and sipping your favorite drink.
Flowers Are Always a Good Idea
You don’t have to be into gardening to bring a sense of nature to your balcony. The good news is that several flower boxes can do both – create a real privacy wall that most balconies lack and beautify the spot in a concrete jungle. We recommend choosing the long-blooming options, like Geraniums, Petunias, and Begonias. These beauties thrive in hanging baskets and pots.
Choose the Furniture That Lasts
It doesn’t matter what you want to put on your balcony. The only thing to keep in mind is that most pieces will be exposed to the sun. Materials like plastic, wrought iron, resin wicker, and teak can handle most of what Mother Nature throws at them.
Always Add String Lights
Any outdoor space gets a magical glow with string lights. We recommend LED or solar-powered options to save both $ and energy. If you would like to avoid the drilling part, use zip ties or adhesive hooks.
Don’t Forget about the Bar Cart
Make it balcony-friendly! How? With the help of a small rolling cart, you’ll have your favorite rum, wine, or well, Cola within arm’s reach. Plus, you can use the rolling cart to hold snacks, drinks, and plants. After all, it’s not only stylish but mobile as well, making entertaining a breeze.
Finally, if you find it hard to choose a particular vibe for your balcony, it’s better to go for seasonal décor and…rotate it throughout the year! Think of ho-ho-ho décor during the Christmas season, pumpkins and fallen leaves on the spooky holidays, and tropical prints during summer, along with fresh flowers in spring, and any other ideas based on this or that season or fête. The result? Your balcony is Insta-worthy round the clock, always fresh, vibrant, and full of charm, creating a cozy atmosphere you’ll love every single day!