Balcony holds a special place in our lives in today’s competitive & stressful life. It has become extremely important part of our home so that when you wake up in the morning it allows you to enjoy the sunny warmth window to the World. After a stressful work day it is the ideal place to sit by or lie down and gaze at the stars or indulge in gossips with friends and family and kill time by long chats at coffee table with friends and family over sips of coffee. Balcony certainly is a boon for those who possess this space and thus needs to be decorated in a special way too.
Design your balcony the artistic way
Decorate the ceramic pots lying in the corner. Just- redo it with something new and plan the interiors of existing structures in a manner which is eye-catching, safe and in tandem with the look and feel of your living room and different from the existing various design options for a balcony. If you have a deep passion for music, display your passion for music by hanging your guitar, decorating the side wall with musical notes and unused CD’s. This will help the visitors know that this place in your house your balcony also serves as the art room.
Painted Cinder blocks: A splash of colour can completely transform the look and feel of your balcony. Brighten up your balcony by doing DIY cinder blocks by adding some patterned paint. Even if you are space constrained, you can use these modular blocks to create a vertical garden for herbs, flowers or succulents. Cinder blocks are also known as Besser Blocks and they are a relatively inexpensive purchase for your project.
Have a comfortable sit out
Having comfortable lounge chairs, somewhere to relax will encourage you to use your balcony. Opt for smart portable light and weather-resistant furniture. To add to the decor and the night shine of the twinkle starts team it with fluorescent bulbs to light up the gallery.
Go-green and grow some vegetable plants
Grow herbs such as parsley, mint, tulsi, coriander, mint, ginger, lemon, chillies as they are commonly used in the kitchen. This will give you the right start in the morning which one wants to look and feel for a fresh beginning of the day.
Think smart to match up to the space constraints
Grow climbers as they will cover up the wall and give it a more natural green look. Recycle and reuse the tins and plastic bottles and cans as hanging pots to deal with space issues and help you contribute your bit by making an eco-friendly garden area. Grow flowering plants that add natural fragrance and colour to your space and make your balcony look more exciting and inviting place to sit and relax. You certainly will have better relaxed days, weekends, and stealing time out from busy schedules planting and nurturing the plants, revamping, redecorating & renovating your space.