Ways to Make the Most out of Your Balcony Space

Balconies will come all shapes and sizes: big, small, L-shaped, wide, narrow and so on. If you live in an apartment or condo, you might find that you miss having access to outdoor space whenever you want without it seeming like you’re living in a concrete jungle.

Rarely are balconies custom made so most times it’s a situation where you need to make the most of what you have, instead of designing a space to suit your needs. Here are some ways you can make the most of the space you have with your apartment.

Vertical Planters

If you really love having a variety of fresh plants and flowers in your outdoor space, but maybe don’t have the real estate for this to be a possibility you might want to consider a vertical planter. Sometimes these are made out of recycled palettes and you can plant multiple layers of various plants, especially herbs and spices to have your own garden taking up very little space.

Install a Balcony Table

There are devices which mount to a balcony railing and they provide a table space for your balcony. This means you can enjoy a drink or breakfast on your balcony without taking up too much space with a table. This accessory can be mounted to the railing, and removed when or if you move out so you won’t be adding any permanent fixture to the space. With this kind of table you can still enjoy your balcony with a cup of tea or glass of wine while not feeling like you’re taking up the entire space with just one piece of furniture.

Folding Furniture

While you want to enjoy your balcony as much as possible you also might want to consider how much space furniture – like chairs – will take up. If you are ok with only have chairs and not much else in the space then folding furniture doesn’t really make a large impact on your decision. Our FIORI bistro set is perfect for small balconies and includes folding table and chairs so you don’t have to compromise.

Hanging Potted Plants

Installing hooks and hanging potted plants will add colour and vibrancy to your outdoor space without taking up any outdoor real estate. These plants will add so much to your balcony while taking up very little room, and you can plant almost any flower, in any colour combination to suit your style.

By adding small accessories to your balcony you can make your space feel bigger and make it look a whole lot nicer. A small balcony can seem as though you don’t have any outdoor space of your own to enjoy but with a little effort – like some pretty flowers in hanging pots or folding furniture – you can make sure you get the most out of your space.