As most of us living in apartments know, space is at a premium, and your balcony may be the only pocket of space available for you to enjoy the fresh air! When you’re doing up your home interior, quite often the balcony gets forgotten. But if you’re someone who prefers enjoying your morning coffee outside, then you should consider devoting some serious design thought to this space.
You can turn even the tiniest of balconies into an enchanting garden. Use a variety of potted plants and planter boxes on the floor as well as in hanging pots, and utilise every inch of available space to turn your balcony into a green outdoor oasis. Be careful to place plants that need sunshine on the outer periphery. Try to use an interesting mix of flowering plans, greens and succulents to create layers and add interest. After all your hard work of doing up your garden, don’t forget to water them regularly and to take care of them well.
Creating A Reading Nook In Your Balcony
A comfy chair and a small side table (or ledge if you don’t have enough space for a table), can turn your balcony into your most favourite spot in the house. You can enjoy the views, curl up with your cuppa, read, write, meditate or do your own thing. Don’t forget a warm throw to keep you comfortable if you doze off while reading.
Space For A Siesta
If space permits on your balcony, a hammock would be just what your balcony needs. Enjoy your afternoon snooze in the fresh breeze! It’s also a lovely idea to hang up a swing seat where you can sit to enjoy the view.
Vertical Garden
Short on space? A vertical garden could be just the right thing to make your area look green. Add shelves or a grill where you can hang small potted plants. You can consider a simple drip watering system to water the plants so that the wall does not get wet. Remember, you could choose to grow some herbs which you can use in your cooking. Try fertilising your plants with kitchen compost; organic is the way to go.
Create A Lawn
Ever thought of installing a lawn on your balcony? While a real lawn would have to be planned for in the initial stages of your building, it’s never too late to get the look of a pretty garden. You can go for a synthetic lawn that looks almost as natural as the real thing but can be maintained with minimum care.
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