How to decorate a balcony to escape your routine
Living in an apartment and having a balcony or small terrace is pure relief. Although at first glance, it may be a small space, you can bring in various elements that make it an appealing place to spend your time. All you need is some plants, a small table, some chairs, and to follow these tips.
Take a look at these ideas to create a balcony to escape your daily routine. You don't need to spend much money to create a cosy and comfortable space; a place that helps you reconnect to nature and relax, even in the city. Here's how!
Sets of tables and chairs for small exterior spaces
Standing around on the balcony isn't the most comfortable, right? That's why it's essential to have a small table and at least a few chairs to sit on while having breakfast, lunch or dinner: pure joy. The best way to save is to get an outdoor table and chairs set. It's much more affordable than purchasing them separately.
You don't need to splurge to have a pleasant space to enjoy on these summer mornings and evenings. Times when being inside is the last place you want to be.
A small, sustainable urban garden
Did you know that growing plants can help you reduce stress and improve your happiness? And that's not all. Growing plants means you lead a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle, and provide your own food, even if it's just on a small scale, like in this case.
There are many aromatic plants ideal for cooking that can have a place on your balcony or small terrace, and which don't require much care. Having said that, it's important to be well-informed about how to look after them correctly and that you to start by noting some simple but very essential information.
- Annuals: they only have one growing season per year. Basil, dill and cilantro are this type of plant.
- Perennials: they have leaves all year round, although in winter and summer they may suffer a little due to the extreme temperatures. Examples of these plants are lavender, rosemary and thyme.
Leading a more sustainable lifestyle will make you happier, that's for sure.
A garden on the balcony: design it vertically
When you have a balcony or very small terrace you may think there's no place for plants. However, any outdoor space, no matter how small or large, needs plants. Not just the aromatics mentioned earlier, but also traditional plants: with flowers, without flowers, large and small...all kinds.
That's why we recommend that you get set up with a shelf like this one to position them vertically and make the most use of the space. Your urban garden can also fit in this little space.
Also, did you know that plants help freshen up the environment sustainably? Water them at night and you'll see how the temperature of your terrace drops a few degrees.
Strings of lights for evenings on the balcony
Strings of lights are the best choice for decorating and illuminating a balcony or small terrace. Depending on your space, you might choose:
- Solar pendant lights
- Solar table lights
- Solar strings of lights
They're all from our SOLVINDEN range. They have LED light bulbs and charge during the day to provide light for up to 12 hours straight. Did you know that LED light bulbs consume up to 85% less energy and last 10 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs?
Before you go, take a look at this article:
We love it when customers use our products in a creative way. Why not try to do something new with them yourself? But do remember, any modifications or changes that you make to IKEA products will prevent them from being resold or used for their original use, thus invalidating IKEA product warranties and your right to return.
