Whether you rent an apartment, or you have a small balcony on your home, chances are that you are looking for ways that you can make the most out of that space. The good news is that even with a small balcony there are things that you can do to make the most out of what you have.
If you are looking for decorating ideas, read on! You are going to find some fun and possibly surprising things that you can do with your small balcony that you may not even have thought of before.
Have a Swing
One of the best things that you can do is to hang a swing from your porch. The thing is that a swing isn’t always the best idea if you’re renting a place. Chair swings are different though. These are free-standing and they don’t use a lot of space. If you hear there’s a storm coming, it’s easy for you to pick your swing up and take it into your apartment.
Have a Place to Read
If your balcony is small, there’s a good chance that you aren’t going to do much entertaining on it. You might go out there in the morning to drink your coffee or watch the sun rise or set. But one of the biggest things that people do when they are on their balcony is read a book. So that’s one of the best things that you can do on your balcony. Find an accent chair that you can relax in but that won’t take up all of the space. A nice place to put your drink too is a good idea.
Use Your Walls
If you have a really small space, you want to use all of your space that you can. Remember to use your walls. Add some shelves to put lights and plants, hang some wall slats to give you additional organization, and you can put in one of the floating tables that will flatten down easily. This will all help you to enjoy the space and not feel claustrophobic.
Use Lots of Cushions
Rather than having furniture that is going to take up a lot of space, put around some cushions and pillows that you can sit on. This is going to help you save space, and they are also a lot easier to bring in when you need the space for something else or when you know that bad weather is coming. They are fun, portable, and they are very comfortable. You can also change them out as your styles dictate or to go with the seasons. So many options from which to choose.
Use Your Balcony’s Railing
Want to eat out on your balcony but it’s not big enough to set up a table? If you have a railing on your balcony, you have a quick and easy way that you can set things up. You can build a breakfast bar right on your balcony using plywood. You also can buy a table pre-made that will fit snugly on your ledge. Simply add a couple of stools. Voila! You have a tiny space that you can u se for enjoying your coffee or a snack while you scroll through email or Facebook.
A breakfast bar isn’t the only thing that you can use your railing for. Use it for decorating your balcony with flowers and other items. Your railing is so versatile that you can likely find a lot of uses for it.
Use Light
Do you enjoy sitting outside in the evening? You’ll want to add some lighting to it. Rather than using built-in sconces or overhead lighting, create some lighting using real or fake candles, string lights or lanterns. It can be very romantic and a great place to sit with a glass of wine.
These are just some of the ways that you can decorate your small balcony. Keep in mind that if you are renting, you might need to get some approval from your landlord for a couple of these tips. However, most of them are able to be set up and removed without changing the balcony’s structure.
Let your imagination go wild and see what you can do with your balcony. We have given you some ideas to help you get started. Use our tips and some ingenuity of your own and you may just surprise yourself at what you think up.
