As most of us living in apartments know, space is at a premium, and your balcony may be the only pocket of space available for you to enjoy the fresh air! When you’re doing up your home interior, quite often the balcony gets forgotten. But if you’re someone who prefers enjoying your morning coffee outside, then you should consider devoting some serious design thought to this space.
Here are some lovely design ideas from 2020 to make your balcony the coolest place in the house:
Put Your Green Thumb To Work
You can turn even the tiniest of balconies into an enchanting garden. Use a variety of potted plants and planter boxes on the floor as well as in hanging pots, and utilise every inch of available space to turn your balcony into a green outdoor oasis. Be careful to place plants that need sunshine on the outer periphery. Try to use an interesting mix of flowering plans, greens and succulents to create layers and add interest. After all your hard work of doing up your garden, don’t forget to water them regularly and to take care of them well. A brown, dry garden is something you don’t want.
Create A Reading Nook In Your Balcony
A comfy chair and a small side table (or ledge if you don’t have enough space for a table), can turn your balcony into your most favourite spot in the house. You can enjoy the views, curl up with your cuppa, read, write, meditate or do your own thing. Don’t forget a warm throw to keep you comfortable if you doze off while reading.
Space For A Siesta
If space permits on your balcony, a hammock would be just what your balcony needs. Enjoy your afternoon snooze in the fresh breeze! It’s also a lovely idea to hang up a swing seat where you can sit to enjoy the view. 
Gallery Design With Vertical Garden
Short on space? A vertical garden could be just the right thing to make your area look green. Add shelves or a grill where you can hang small potted plants. You can consider a simple drip watering system to water the plants so that the wall does not get wet. Remember, you could choose to grow some herbs which you can use in your cooking. Try fertilising your plants with kitchen compost; organic is the way to go.
Add a Folding Table And Chairs
A table is always a lovely addition to your balcony. Pick the balcony furniture that folds up, so that it doesn’t get in the way when you are not using it. Also, make sure that you choose a material that will not get damaged in the rain and sun. You can even consider having a bench against the wall that folds down flat when it’s not needed.
Wooden Deck
With this gallery designs, You could use external quality wooden deck tiles to create a lovely deck on your balcony. Sit back and enjoy the breeze! 
Create A Lawn
Ever thought of installing a lawn on your balcony? While a real lawn would have to be planned for in the initial stages of your building, it’s never too late to get the look of a pretty garden. You can go for a synthetic lawn that looks almost as natural as the real thing but can be maintained with minimum care.
Soak In A Hot Tub
This idea may not be for everyone, especially if your home doesn’t have the kind of privacy required for an outdoor tub. But if you can swing it, the idea of soaking in a hot tub while overlooking a gorgeous view like this is one you shouldn’t pass up. 
Terrace Garden With Pergolas
Anyone who has a rooftop terrace, or even a larger balcony, should definitely go all out to create a charming private garden like this one. The icing on the cake must be the wooden pergolas which filter the light and create interesting patterns of shadows on the floor. What a lovely spot to relax, chat and enjoy your day!
Add Charm With An Umbrella
If you don’t enjoy sitting in the sun on an open balcony, try adding a café style table with an umbrella. Definitely very pretty, and keeps sunburn at bay.
A Sustainable Balcony
This balcony uses recycled wood from packing crates and old bottles as candle stands to create an environmentally friendly space. The DIY string lamps add to the pretty picture.
If you’re lucky enough to have an open balcony, make the most of it! We can help you to transform your outdoor space into the most charming spot in your home, with more balcony ideas for 2020. Do connect with us to learn how.
