If before the pandemic the balcony was often used as a kind of storage room or storage, today the pandemic has made us much more aware of its potential and usefulness. In this article we will see 9 ideas for a functional, beautiful, stylish balcony that you will use with pleasure not only in the summer.
We will explain how to furnish it by optimizing the space available to make it a beautiful place to live even in company, and how to fill it with furniture and useful objects with minimal expense.
Do you have enough room? Then add a garden lounge
Putting a garden lounge on your balcony is a great idea to be able to make the most of it. Garden living room does not necessarily mean many chairs and armchairs, if space does not allow it, just two chairs and a table are enough and you are ready to have a coffee or an aperitif in your small outdoor corner.
Not only are there garden lounges of different sizes and with different elements, but even modular sets whose elements fit into each other when stored, taking up very little space! Where can you find them? For example, on Concept-u, a new online store of affordable furniture items that also offers excellent products for outdoor spaces.
Bookcase and trunk
Equipping your balcony with a bookcase could be a great idea especially if you are a great reader enthusiast. There are bookcases of different sizes that can be good for your balcony and where you can put your books of the moment for a reading accompanied by a good coffee.
If, on the other hand, the idea of a bookcase does not convince you or you do not have enough space on the balcony, you can equip yourself with a trunk to store all the objects you use while you are on the terrace (books, magazines, cushions) and use it as a table when it is closed.
The umbrella to protect you from the heat
If your balcony is not covered and you live in a warm and sunny place, having an umbrella becomes practically essential to be able to take advantage of it during the hottest months.
Depending on the size of your balcony, you can choose between different types of parasols that will cover part or all of the space, to offer you a large shaded area. This apparently simple item is actually on the market in many different models, from the classic umbrellas with a central pole to the off-center ones, passing through the half-moon ones specially designed for those with limited space.
A relaxing idea for the balcony? The hammock!
Here is a piece of furniture that inevitably evokes relaxation and vacation: the hammock! If the idea of rocking in the sun or in the coolness of the evening inspires you, you can think about installing one on your balcony. There are several models equipped with a stand that do not need to be fixed to the wall. They are detachable and foldable so they don’t take up space when you don’t need them. Or you can build one!
Lighting the balcony to create atmosphere
Lighting the balcony is necessary if you intend to use it at night, during the summer for example. The possibilities are numerous. You can make aerial lighting on wire, or use a chandelier or lantern. Of course, you will need to have an electrical outlet in your balcony or drill holes to run the electrical wires and connect them inside.
Long live the green!
We are convinced that a terrace without plants is not expressing its full potential. You don’t have to turn it into an uncontrolled jungle, but it only takes a few plants to give it a completely different look, much more welcoming and lively.
And if space is limited, know that there are shelves and other solutions to arrange plants vertically and save space. You can also use plants to make a natural pergola that will give a great charisma to the balcony and protect you from the sun’s rays during the hottest hours.
Think you don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry, there are beautiful plants that require little care. We only recommend that you ask for advice at the time of purchase to choose only species suitable for the level of insolation of your outdoor space.
The corner bar for chill out moments
Having a corner bar will immediately transform your balcony into a place dedicated to evening relaxation, also allowing you to enjoy aperitifs with friends in comfort. It doesn’t have to be large and voluminous, it can be a very small and easily movable solution where you keep one or two bottles and glasses.
Use rugs
If your balcony is covered, you can use rugs to make it more convivial and welcoming, so you can walk barefoot without risking hurting yourself or getting dirty. There are many types of balcony rugs, of different designs and sizes that you can adapt to your space without difficulty.
Faux parquet for the most refined
If, on the other hand, your balcony is uncovered or you are willing to do some work, putting a fake laminate parquet could be a great idea. Easy to install and resistant to climatic variations such as heat and rain, it will immediately give your balcony a fresher and more modern look.
It is specially designed to last a long time and be easy to maintain. In addition to radically changing the appearance of the balcony making it immediately more elegant, the faux parquet gives an impression of cleanliness and relaxation. For cleaning, the only thing to do is to mop every now and then to remove accumulated dust, and wash with little water when necessary.
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