Balcony ideas to help you store more outdoors
No matter how small your outdoor space may be, you can combine efficient storage with a space you can still use to relax and hang out in. It’s all about creating harmony in your home, and we have four inspiring balcony ideas for you to find the perfect balance.
Sure, laundry can be a real chore. So why not change the scenery and take it to the balcony? Add a combination of open and closed storage to keep your necessities in one space. Start with a lockable cabinet to keep flammable and toxic items safe. A peg board can hold everything you need to mend and touch up your clothing, like sewing kits, extra buttons, lint rollers and fabric shavers. Then add some sturdy, waterproof boxes, a laundry basket, and a drying rack (way more sustainable than a drying machine!) that can be kept on wall hooks when it’s not in use.
Sure, laundry can be a real chore. So why not change the scenery and take it to the balcony? Add a combination of open and closed storage to keep your necessities in one space. Start with a lockable cabinet to keep flammable and toxic items safe. A peg board can hold everything you need to mend and touch up your clothing, like sewing kits, extra buttons, lint rollers and fabric shavers. Then add some sturdy, waterproof boxes, a laundry basket, and a drying rack (way more sustainable than a drying machine!) that can be kept on wall hooks when it’s not in use.
What’s a balcony for, if you can relax there? It’s a perfect space to chill and entertain, so keep the look calm with furniture that doubles as storage. These comfortable benches open up to reveal lots of room for your cushions, pillows, throws and more, when they’re not being used.
What’s a balcony for, if you can relax there? It’s a perfect space to chill and entertain, so keep the look calm with furniture that doubles as storage. These comfortable benches open up to reveal lots of room for your cushions, pillows, throws and more, when they’re not being used.
Of course you’ve got enough room to support all of your hobbies. Just use those walls. Once totally in the way, your bike takes up almost no room at all when it’s hung on a wall rack. Shelving keeps smaller items tidy, especially when you load up on stackable, clear boxes (they make everything easy to find!) to keep tools, gadgets and accessories safe from the elements. Protect your activewear from sun bleaching, and bike tires from drying out in the sunlight with black boxes. And with everything stored at one end of the balcony, you’ve got lots of space left over for other activities.
Of course you’ve got enough room to support all of your hobbies. Just use those walls. Once totally in the way, your bike takes up almost no room at all when it’s hung on a wall rack. Shelving keeps smaller items tidy, especially when you load up on stackable, clear boxes (they make everything easy to find!) to keep tools, gadgets and accessories safe from the elements. Protect your activewear from sun bleaching, and bike tires from drying out in the sunlight with black boxes. And with everything stored at one end of the balcony, you’ve got lots of space left over for other activities.
We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.
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Interior designer: Rita Mestre
Photographer: Mats Ekdahl
Writer: Vanessa Algotsson
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