With the right help and guidance, a balcony apartment will no longer be an overlooked space but become a private outdoor spot for relaxing and entertaining. From creating a balcony garden or your very own cosy outdoor room, transform your space into your next favourite room.
Find your balcony aesthetic with our 10 balcony ideas below and realise the endless design potential you have been neglecting:
Add folding furniture
Enjoy your morning coffee on your balcony with furniture that does not compromise on space. Add folding furniture such as a small table and chairs that can be easily stored indoors, allowing you to use your balcony space for more than one purpose.
Balcony plants
Adding greenery and outdoor plants to your balcony will make you feel like you have a personal garden. Don’t worry if you have a small space, a balcony garden can easily be achieved with wall planters, perfect for limited areas.
Double duty furniture
If you’re renting an apartment and are not quite ready to invest in outdoor furniture, opting for floor pillows is a great alternative. Add colour and comfort to your balcony aesthetic with furniture that has more than one use.
Outdoor wall décor
Use your wall space by incorporating weather-resistant wall art into your balcony design. Outdoor wall décor is the perfect finishing touch to complete the aesthetic of your apartment balcony.
The perfect lighting
Adding outdoor lighting such as outdoor lanterns or string lights will create an inviting and irresistible space no matter the time of day.
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A lounge area
Having plenty of seating on your balcony will make it the perfect hang-out spot for friends and family. Outdoor furniture will let the comfort of your apartment flow into your outdoor space.
Adding colour and texture
With the help of an outdoor rug or artificial grass, you can transform your balcony into a space that reflects your indoor aesthetic. Don’t be afraid to go bold and bright with your colour palette!
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DIY furniture
Being on a budget should not restrict your balcony design ideas! Build your own outdoor pallet sofa topped with comfy cushions to transform your balcony easily and inexpensively.
Flooring
Changing your balcony floor can immediately modernise and update your outdoor living space. By painting a concrete floor with an intrinsic design or using outdoor tiling you can give your balcony a chic new look.
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Make it private
By adding a balcony privacy screen, you can easily enjoy your outdoor space without worrying about neighbours. Add DIY bamboo fencing or opt for installed balcony shutters.
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