I don’t think there’s anything better than having morning coffee on your balcony and basking in the warm morning sun.
Even if your balcony is small, room can always be created! My balcony is small and we’ve managed to fit in seating space and plenty of plants!
The only important thing is that you have enough space to enjoy some fresh air and unwind after a long day. Today we’re going to take a look at some ways you can style your small balcony.
Read on to find out how you can optimize space and make your small balcony a place where you love to spend your time!
1. Put Up a Privacy Wall
Many people want privacy around their backyard and that doesn’t change when you have a balcony! You can put up a privacy wall like the one in the picture, or you can get to DIYing!
Utilize plants as privacy walls! Hang them on your railing or use really tall ones!
2. Hang Up Decorations
You can hang planters, plates, or other sculptures on your walls to create a more interesting space!
3. Place a Rug
Another way to make your space more interesting is by adding a runner or a rug!
4. Fill It with Plants
Plants automatically add life to a space and unfortunately, small balconies aren’t famous for their liveliness! Plants also act as dividers between you and the outside world!
5. Match the Style of the Building
If you don’t want to sway too much from the style of your home or the overall building, try matching certain pieces with the outside look!
6. Change the Flooring
One thing your space might need is a change of flooring. Most balconies either have old tile or concrete! You can spruce it up by installing new flooring!
7. Add a Bed
You might be wondering ‘How can I fit a bed on a small balcony?’ well, no one is saying you should deck out a queen-sized bed!
You can surely fit a small bed out on your balcony so that you’re able to fully relax!
8. Get an Egg Chair
Egg chairs have been super popular and they are comfortable! Along with style, they add to the comfiness of your space! You can either choose standing ones or chairs that hang from the ceiling!
It might be a good idea to hire a professional if you opt for a hanging one!
9. Fit in a Lounge Chair
If you’re looking to create a space just for you, you can spread out a lounge chair and enjoy the day!
10. Small Furniture
I feel like this one should be a given when talking about small spaces, but you really don’t need a full corner sofa on your tiny balcony!
Opt for smaller furniture and the shelf-table is a genius idea!
11. Add Plenty of Lighting
Apart from serving as extra decoration, lighting will make your space seem bigger!
12. Add Your Own Touch
This is, after all, your balcony. You can always look for inspo online, but ultimately add your own spin on trends and ideas!
13. Make It a Mini Cinema
Nowadays, there are plenty of small portable projectors, so why not turn your balcony into a mini cinema?
14. Meditation Space
Small balconies always have enough space for at least two people, but you can always turn it into a peaceful oasis where you can do your daily meditation!
15. Breakfast Nook
Why not utilize your small balcony as a breakfast nook? Fit in a small bench and a table and you’re set!
16. Use Curtains!
Curtains can serve as shields from the sun, and as privacy walls and they will make your balcony pet-friendly! Don’t even get me started on style!
17. Create a Cozy Reading Nook
You can turn this space into a comfy reading nook or just a space where you unwind, maybe even journal!
18. Add Different Patterns
Make this space interesting by combining different colors and patterns!
19. Go for a Japandi Style
By adding plants, natural materials, and neutral colors, you’ll create a Japandi-style balcony and turn it into your own personal oasis!
20. Modern Style Balcony
If you’re not that into Japandi style, you can go modern by incorporating clean lines and keeping it simple!
21. French Style
Maybe you can’t go to Paris, but you can surely bring it to your balcony!
22. Add a Hammock Chair
A hammock chair is definitely a centerpiece and it’s easy to make as well! Stylish on a budget!
23. Spruce up Thrifted Items
There’s plenty of old furniture, mainly chairs and tables, sitting at thrift stores, unused! Get them for cheap, give them some love and attention and you’re set!
24. Create a Garden
A lot of us daydream about having a huge garden, but sadly, that’s not a possibility with apartments.
You have to work with what you have and trust me, your small balcony can handle your love for plants!
25. Reuse and Repurpose
This is where you get handy dandy! You probably have some old planks or crates lying around, or even shelves that you changed out and now you don’t know what to do with the old ones!
One way you can repurpose these items is by creating a small bar space on your railing. This way you save floor space and you have somewhere to drink your coffee in the morning and wine at night!
26. Make It an Extension
Turn your balcony into an extension of your home! Whether it is in your living room or bedroom, blending the two spaces together will give you more space, duh!
27. Foldable Furniture
If all else fails, foldable furniture is the way to go. Most of us hang laundry on our balconies so having foldable furniture isn’t a bad idea! It’s easy to move around and it creates more space!
28. Mini Outdoor Kitchen
If you want to create a functional and interesting space, why not create an outdoor kitchen?
You don’t need a full-on stove outside! Get a small grill or one of those two-ring stoves that people use for camping!
29. Add Blankets and Pillows
Make your space extra cozy with plenty of pillows and blankets lying around!
30. Work in Nature
Lastly, turn your balcony into your office! There’s nothing better than working outside in the fresh air.
Lots of people go to cafes to work, but you don’t have to do that! Just take two steps onto your balcony!
