Want to transform your balcony into a chic, beautiful, welcoming, and comfortable space? It's possible if you make the most of your space and pay attention to the little details.
Planters, vases, comfortable seating, the right lighting, a color palette: even a small balcony can be made welcoming with a few tricks.
Let's see 5 elements to take into consideration:
1. Continuous communication between indoors and outdoors
The starting concept is that "interior and exterior must be one": the welcoming warmth of the interior spaces must also extend to the exterior, and vice versa, the greenery and freshness of the outdoors must also be welcomed inside .
2. The light
Atmospheric lighting, which creates a magical atmosphere in the evening, is essential for recreating a welcoming and comfortable environment.
String lights, LED table lights , and warm wall or pendant lights are perfect. The ideal solution is to create multiple lighting scenarios, allowing you to switch on one light source or another depending on the occasion. Candles are a must-have for bringing your balcony to life "by night": place your candles inside lanterns and place them in the corners, or hang them and let them fall from above.
3. Plants and flowers
Is it obvious? Plants and flowers on a balcony are essential, yes. But how do you choose them? Where to place them? How can you create a mix of different plants?
First of all, surround yourself with what makes you feel good: aromatic plants, your favorite flowers, a plant tied to memories of a trip, a vacation, a love…
Choose some evergreen plants that will give you the opportunity to enjoy your outdoor space pleasantly even in the cooler season.
Match flowers and plants according to the seasons.
Match flowers and plants according to the seasons.
To “uniform” try to use vases with a similar shape and that have colours that match all the other decorative elements (do you already know our Altea collection ?)
It's best to choose a single color (or two at most) for all the pots and planters on your balcony. This way, you can create a visual rhythm, without overdoing it: color harmony is essential!
Take inspiration from Pinterest too: save the images that strike you most on a board and then choose the style and colours of your balcony.
4. The softness of the fabrics
Green light to all outdoor cushions, outdoor rugs, throws for cooler evenings... fabric is the quintessential element that makes a space feel comfortable. It welcomes us and completes the decor.
Opt for outdoor-friendly seating or lounge furniture (like the Meridio and Op sets ) and decorate them with outdoor cushions to enhance your outdoor space, even placing them on the floor or on the edge of a bench to make the environment even more convivial.
5. Details that make the difference
Attention to detail is essential to create a welcoming atmosphere on your balcony. The perfect centerpiece, a designer watering can , a food cart, a speaker to play your favorite playlist. Every element needs its place.
If you need to store some things on your balcony, you can decide to use a metal shelf and organize what you need by category: gardening tools, firewood, some supplies, recycling, or shoes you don't use.
To recap, the essential points for furnishing your balcony and creating a welcoming and comfortable space are:
- indoor and outdoor communication
- plants and flowers with the right planters
- soft and atmospheric light
- fabrics that welcome
- important details (even the smallest ones!)
Let yourself be inspired by our outdoor proposals.
