Urban living is literally creating multi-functional compact spaces, unless the home comes with a garden, a backyard, a garage, and other very spacious elements (the dream, right?). If you reside in an apartment, you would agree that apartment life consists of using your living room as a gym, your bedroom as a cluttered closet space, and every extra cabinet in the kitchen as storage. However, with super multi-utility hacks on the internet, people have been transforming their spaces, with things like foldable beds, storage ottomans, and rattan separators. The hacks also extend to our balconies, with decor and inspiration videos booming, where they are being transformed into spaces to light up some barbecue, relax, and unwind. So, jumping on that bandwagon, here are seven ways to decorate your small balconies, and transform them into cozy nooks, that are designed according to your needs.
7 Easy And Fail-Proof Small Balcony Ideas To Transform Your Space
Plants And Pots
With different plants and pots, literally, the sky is the limit in terms of balcony decor. You can style it in many different ways, use the hanging ones, build your own nursery with a vertical system, or plant them up on the wall or some shelves, again to save space. Depending on the size and area, you can also get a stand with charming pots and plant some small herbs, which you can use in the kitchen.
Lights
Lighting makes a huge difference in balcony decor. You can add fairy lights, hanging lights, or even those cute lamps that you see on Pinterest, just remember to not make it too bright but more towards the dim lighting side so that vibes are perfect for you to chill around with a glass of wine after a long long day at work.
Art And Frames
If you are the artsy kind, or just like art in general, you can add a lot of frames, or art pieces on your balcony. This idea doesn’t just include frames, you can use wall plates or even shelves that help you style a portion of your wall in tandem with some pots and plants and transform your balcony.
Seating
Though a little tricky to create a seating space in your small balcony, it's definitely a huge possibility. You just need to plan the space according to the configuration of your balcony, you can add a small stool. maybe a foldable mat, or customise a sleek seating on the side of the wall, under the wall shelf with plants. It will prove to be a space, where you can unwind, relax, and sit after a hectic day, although do remember to take into consideration the materials used for creating the space, as they should be resistant to dirt, water, and heat, so you want to go for steel or wrought iron, or wicker.
Storage
This idea works in tandem with the seating, as you must attempt to inculcate seating where you can also store stuff, or should add some small cabinet that looks aesthetic and allows a space to maybe keep your tools or grilling gear. The storage unit can even act as a table if you decide to bring your food or drinks out and need a place to put them on.
Touch of Macrame
Macrame decor has been a huge hit for years now, and it looks extra beautiful on a small balcony. There are various elements of macrame you can add while styling your balcony, as in wall hanging, curtains, decor, and more, and gives a really bright and chic touch, while giving a whimsical feel to the space.
Transform The Floors
Changing the flooring of the balcony is always a big decision, but with easy stick-on tiles and mats, the process has become easier and requires a lot less commitment. You can add fake grass, or some wood tiling, which not only looks great but also separates your balcony from the whole space. And if you are planning to add more plants and pots to your balcony, the look and feel of them will transform more, as both the elements complement each other.
Pro-Tip
Check out 8 fail-proof ways to decorate your windows here.
