Considering the number of individuals who live in the world’s biggest cities - often in apartments - one can be sure that there are some incredibly creative balcony decorating solutions out there. At Discern Living, we believe that the key to creating a beautiful outdoor space is none other than bringing elements from the outdoors to create a small haven for you. Here are a few ideas that we love.



Keeping it green

Consider your balcony an extension to your indoor space and add elements from the outdoors too. The first step is to bring nature inside.

Use potted plants to introduce an element of natural beauty. Plants create a facade by blocking the view into your private space from the outside. They also add colour and depth to your balcony.

Hanging planters also add a pretty visual essence to your space.

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Create a balcony oasis

However big or small your balcony is, let it be an outdoor escape in the midst of a fast city life. Make it into a beautiful retreat. Place coffee table books, mugs, a coffee machine or anything else you love outside on the balcony to ensure that it's a space you use effectively it will make you want to sit outside more. Include details like a rug or watering can for that extra design oomph. Here's how:

Start from the floor

Many hardware stores sell interlocking deck tiles that you can then layout to fit the square footage of your space to give a wooden effect.

Invest in comfortable seating that will help you truly sit back and relax. You can use this private area when you need a time out or if you need to focus and get some work done. If your balcony has more space, you can create an outdoor dining option for when the weather is nice. If you live alone with your spouse, this is great for pseudo ‘date nights’ as it involves a change of scene from the dining table that is used daily.

Add colours

Make it as vibrant as it could be! With the greens of nature add some more colours through furniture pieces or soft furnishings.





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Add lights as accent pieces

Let no element in the space go unnoticed. Light fixtures that beautify the space can be a beauty by themselves too.

Add Things You Love

Since all the efforts are being made to make this your favourite space, add anything and everything you love, right from a coffee mug to art prints or rugs to beautiful vases.



Use your space wisely

Don’t forget that your balcony can also be used for practical purposes - it’s all about how you incorporate these items in space. Use the area for storage of items that you are unable to place indoors like shelves, a chest of drawers or even foldable furniture.

