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How to turn a balcony into a cozy nest: 3 budget ideas
It’s hard to believe yet, but very soon it will be warm, you will want to open the door to the balcony and … And what next depends only on your imagination.
One thing is for sure – you should forever forget about the idea that a balcony is needed only as a place to collect unnecessary things. We recall that this is an extra 2-3 square meters that need to be used with maximum benefit. How to turn a balcony into a yoga room, a meeting place with friends, or set up your own greenhouse there, says an expert – a professional designer.
“Once walking along the old streets in the center of Moscow, I looked at the balconies. Among the boring and plastic-sheathed structures, the small balcony of the five-story building attracted attention. Behind the usual grating I saw a table, two chairs, several pots of scarlet geranium on the railing, a garland of lights with flags, and a bicycle. Meeting such people, you immediately think of cozy and romantic gatherings on warm evenings after cycling. “
Have you also thought that it would be nice to equip a balcony? Then first, imagine well what you want to do there: relax, celebrate, arrange romantic get-togethers or something else? Let’s limit our budget to 25 thousand rubles and imagine.
Balcony for reboots and meditations
My friend loves doing yoga on the balcony, drinking coffee and painting for the soul. For her, the solution came by itself – simple and laconic: they hung a hammock for air yoga, put a rack for books, paints and other little things for drawing. By the way, a couple of mugs of tea or coffee will always fit on it. On the bottom shelf of the shelving, there was a place for a rug to quickly spread it out for a morning warm-up. Nearby “settled” a soft chair-bag with granular filler. If you wish, you can comfortably accommodate in it with a book or your favorite TV series.
What we bought
Hammock for air yoga and attachments to it – 5500 rubles.
Open shelving – 7000 rubles.
Bean bag – 3500 rubles.
Easel – 5000 rubles.
New yoga mat – 4000 rubles.
A place for parties and frank conversations
The balcony will be a great place for the lounge area. Here you can place hard poufs as a sofa or a chest box, throw pillows on it. Be sure to include some blankets to help in cooler weather. If this is still a chest, then it will be possible to equip the storage of everything you need in it.
Set up a coffee and snack table that can be fixed or foldable. To create a romantic atmosphere, purchase beautiful large candles or decorative lanterns of various shapes and sizes. You can hang pictures or photographs on the walls, and unusual-shaped mirrors will reflect the magical glare of lights.
What we bought
Hard poufs – 8000 rubles.
Coffee table – 4000 rubles
Pillows, blankets – 4000 rubles.
Candles, decorative lanterns – 3000 rubles.
Paintings, photo frames – 1500 rubles.
Mirror – 4500 rubles.
Greenhouse in the urban jungle
Or maybe create your own little “green island” right behind the balcony door? Place indoor flowers that will delight the summer move and plant seasonal ones.
The trend of our time is to grow microgreens. Healthy, tasty and entertaining. In theory, an ordinary window sill is enough for her, but I suggest placing the pots on the balcony or loggia, along with the rest of the plants.
You will need racks or a ladder for flowers and watering cans, hanging and floor planters. You can put a chest of drawers or make an alteration of the old one: the floral print on the facades will transform the old furniture. Hang pictures with botanical themes or beautiful graphics on the walls.
Purchase some pretty pots to highlight the mood of your balcony. Add decorative lighting: Chinese lanterns, LED string lights, or special phyto plant lights.
Several folding chairs that can be fixed on the wall will not be superfluous, if you suddenly want to relax in your oasis. And it’s quite cool – to put a telescope in order to look at the stars in the evening and explore new unknown worlds.
What we bought
Chest of drawers (alteration of the old one) – 2000 rubles.
Shelving unit – 3000 rubles.
Ladder – 2500 rubles.
Floor pots – 1500 rubles.
Hanging planters – 3000 rubles.
Folding chairs – 2500 rubles.
Paintings – 4000 rubles.
Flower pots – 2500 RUB
Lighting – 4000 rubles.
If you have a key idea, then you can create any space around you: a gym, a summer office on the balcony, and even a sultry beach. Just write your idea on a piece of paper. This will be the zero point of reference, then select the necessary furniture based on its external dimensions, arrange it, arrange other decor items, hang the lighting and enjoy the summer.