10 Fabulous Ideas To Decorate Your Balcony Like A Pro

The good weather has arrived, and with it the desire to go out and enjoy a beautiful and pleasant evening outdoors on our balcony or terrace. It is not always possible to go for a walk in the countryside or the mountains, therefore, it is important to be able to enjoy a space in our home where we can relax. In this sense, it is necessary to look for ingenious and simple solutions to give life and a magical touch to this area, and with this book of ideas that we have prepared for you today at homify, we want to help you achieve it. Pay close attention and take notes, this information can be very useful. Keep reading!

1. Use modern and multifunctional furniture to decorate your balcony

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1. Use modern and multifunctional furniture to decorate your balcony

Here it is important that the furniture is appropriate to the size and of a design that is always light. Best pieces that have dual use (for example, that have storage) or function.

2. Those made of natural fibers are ideal for these spaces

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2. Those made of natural fibers are ideal for these spaces

Natural fiber furniture (such as wicker) is ideal for decorating balconies, since it recreates a warm and natural atmosphere. This particular design looks sensational for its super modern design. The plants and the tile complement the decoration in a great way.

3. A small table or bar will be ideal to enjoy a nice evening

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3. A small table or bar will be ideal to enjoy a nice evening

the balconies and terraces, are the perfect environments to spend a delicious evening in the company of family and friends at the end of the afternoon. Invest in an environment with few furniture, such as a small table or bar to eat and enjoy the scenery.

4. Make sure the plants are not missing

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4. Make sure the plants are not missing

A tropical paradise within a small urban corner, that is what you can achieve by including different types of vegetation and plants in the decoration of your balcony. Make sure it’s in small varieties so they don’t clutter the space. Use them to decorate, refresh, and even to make a screen that gives you privacy when you are in this space.

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lets relax

There is a somewhat obvious advantage to this type of design: it is an environment suitable for relaxation. Therefore, our first choice to place it is the bathroom. Having a tub where you can build a bubble bath, put on soft music, and enjoy the low light, well…Perfect.

Key points

And how is this decoration achieved? The main thing is to darken the color palette; gray, brown and black. Then place small spotlights embedded in the ceiling, where you illuminate necessary places: the central table, or the accent wall.

Harness the brilliance

Something super cool is to take the opportunity of the dark, to put phosphorescent or colored lights. The key is to locate them in a “hidden” way. For example, under the bar.

Complementary

You can use two or three colored lights, just make sure they are complementary. Lean on the color wheel.

calming corners

If your house is small, and you don’t want to darken the space so much, choose a place with the stairs. Here you can have the same effect, without compromising the visual spaciousness of the entire home.

on a large scale

The previous point, but in greater extension. In addition to placing lights outside, lean on the internal ones, to give this look. Keep large areas in dark colors.

Other style

Same layout in the garden, which draws attention at first glance. Wood is an excellent material, because it creates faded reflections, super pleasing to the eye.

The kitchen

Yes ok the kitchen it is a space that requires good lighting, it should not necessarily be placed throughout the room. Stainless steel appliances, dim main lighting, and white spotlights on the counters where you cook.

“Paintings” on windows

If you have the opportunity to place large windows on the facade, take advantage of them to increase the modernity in your home. Another advantage is that you can use natural daylight.

Not too much, not too much

Combining a dark space with dim lighting may not be for everyone. A good alternative is to turn up the brightness a bit on the walls and ceilings. In this case, a beige type was used, combined with light wood ceilings.

forest mist

A patio or back garden, with a pond, or perhaps a fountain, is the recipe to make our favorite space. Whoever is lucky enough to live in a wooded area, where the rain makes a bit of a mist, will get the gift of a beautiful movie set.

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5. Green walls can be your great allies

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5. Green walls can be your great allies

Vertical walls are presented as an elegant and modern option for balcony decoration. Being located on one of the walls, you will not reduce space on the floor surface to place the plants. At present, vertical gardens, both indoors and outdoors, are a trend and highly appreciated by consumers. landscapers in the big cities.

6. Incorporate a nice and cozy lighting

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6. Incorporate a nice and cozy lighting

Lighting your terrace or balcony, especially in urban environments, does not have to be expensive. We can easily and simply create that magical atmosphere (look at the image), which invites you to spend long hours relaxing outdoors.

7. Do not be afraid to play with textiles

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7. Do not be afraid to play with textiles

Textiles are other great allies for decorating balconies. Tablecloths, blankets, cushions or rugs will serve to give this space more personality. You must bear in mind that ideally they should be made of materials suitable for outdoor use, this way they will not be ruined.

8. Pergolas are ideal for protecting us both from the rain and from the sun’s rays

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8. Pergolas are ideal for protecting us both from the rain and from the sun’s rays

Pergolas have the great advantage of creating a leisure space, in which it can be shared avoiding the direct impact of the sun’s rays or sheltering us from the rain. In the same way, they protect the external furniture, since if you leave it under the pergola it will not absorb as much humidity, condensation, or it will not deteriorate as quickly due to solar radiation.

9. Do not lose sight of the decoration of the floor of your balcony

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9. Do not lose sight of the decoration of the floor of your balcony

Reserve an area of ​​the ground to place some artificial grass, some white stones, and even cover it with a nice wooden floor. Trust us, this little detail will give your balcony a lot of personality.

10. Less is more!

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10. Less is more!

If your balcony is small, it is best that you choose few pieces, but comfortable and practical for its decoration, so you will saturate it to the point that it is uncomfortable. Look for ingenious and simple solutions, you will see that with the arrival of good weather you will be able to go out on the balcony, even at night.