A good color base
The first step in decorating a balcony is refreshing its colors. If you have a metal railing, repaint it; if wooden, varnish it. It’s also worth painting the balcony if it’s enclosed. It’s better to choose muted colors such as beige, light browns, or gray. Universal white might seem like a great base for a beautiful arrangement, but unfortunately, it is prone to dirt, which can accumulate, for example, from rain.
To protect the color and chosen materials, select paints and flooring that handle difficult weather conditions well, including winter weather. For flooring, we recommend choosing moisture-resistant, good-quality grass-like imitation, and for the living room and the whole apartment, vinyl panels. They are more pleasant to the touch than ceramic tiles and create a cozy atmosphere. Importantly, stepping barefoot from the balcony onto these floors gives a warm sensation.
How to decorate a large balcony? Arrangements
Of course, a large balcony offers more possibilities for interesting arrangements. With plenty of space available, you can create a comfortable and functional area that allows relaxation on warm days and serves as a meeting place with friends. Check out our ideas for balcony arrangements perfect for larger terraces in apartment blocks.
· Furniture for the balcony
When choosing furniture, pay attention to the materials used. A good and trendy choice may be wooden furniture or woven from rattan or technorattan, a synthetic weave. These materials are durable and resistant to various weather conditions. Another common material on balconies is classic and timeless wicker, which is also used for garden furniture. Unfortunately, compared to the previously mentioned materials, wicker is less durable and may lose its original look due to external factors. Don’t forget cushions for the furniture, which not only make sitting comfortable but also create a cozy arrangement.
· Balcony accessories – arrangements in your style
After deciding on the furniture, it’s time to choose accessories. Who said you can’t have a garden in an apartment block? Of course, you can. On a balcony, you can easily grow herbs like sage, basil, thyme, as well as mint, lettuce, or tomatoes in pots. Besides pots with plants, interesting solutions include ladders with shelves where plants can be placed. Besides creating a rustic atmosphere, plants also provide privacy from neighbors so you can enjoy your balcony comfortably.
Herbs are a perfect base for Mediterranean-style arrangements, but they can also be combined with other plants to decorate balconies in boho or Scandinavian styles. Another great idea for balcony decoration is a modern style.
How to decorate a small balcony in an apartment block?
Although large balconies offer many possibilities, apartments in blocks more often have small balconies. It’s good to know that with a few practical ideas, even a small balcony in an apartment block can be very comfortable and attractive.
· Furniture for a small balcony in an apartment block
For a small balcony in a block, foldable furniture consisting of a table and chairs or armchairs works best. Manufacturers offer classic wooden sets, metal sets reminiscent of Parisian cafés, or very popular recently woven, deep chairs made from rattan material.
· Decorations for a small balcony – inspirations
Remember to include comfortable cushions for chairs and warm blankets to cover yourself during summer evenings. These fit perfectly with Scandinavian or boho styles, creating a cozy atmosphere.
To make your balcony more atmospheric, hang potted flowers on the railing. Traditional petunias, geraniums, or fuchsias work best. Another option is a pergola, which does not take much space, and climbing plants on a ladder can create a privacy screen from neighbors. To make evenings on the balcony even more pleasant, hang lights along the railing or under the ceiling (many are battery-powered), which will surely brighten up any evening.
