16 Pretty Balcony Decor Ideas

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Balcony is usually the smallest space in a house. However it definitely has some advantages comparing to other rooms: plenty of natural light and air, beautiful views and relaxing atmosphere. All what you need to do to make it feel cozy is to place some comfortable seating, add natural greenery and some beautiful yet inexpensive decoration. In this post today I have picked 16 cool ideas you can use for your balcony decor:

1. Arrange a small bar with a couple of stools and small outdoor table. You can also use vintage coolers as planters and handmade macrame hangers for bringing some vintage chic:

2. If you prefer exotic oriental spaces, add some quirky details, such as various Maroccan lamps and Indian glass ornaments. Complete the look by painting the walls in rich, deep colours such as indigo blue, ochre yellow, terracotta or burgundy red.

3. For carefree nautical look stick to white-red-blue colour palette and add some vintage ship salvage accessories for decoration – you can use sea glass balls, ship’s bells, bulkhead lights, portholes, etc.

4. What could be possibly more relaxing than chilling out in a hammock in a shadow on a hot sunny day? Hammock on the balcony is always a good idea:

5. Even the tiniest balcony can become a cozy nook if you use the right accessories: comfy mattress on the floor, lots of cushions and tray with your favorite tea and biscuits:

7. The most ordinary balcony with wrought iron railings can be converted into your favorite spot in a house if you place there little bench with cushions, a warm throw for a cool evening, a side table to put your cup of tea and and a soft area rug on the floor.

8. One thing which can possibly spoil your balcony experience are annoying flies, but you can easily solve this problem by hanging a mosquito net over your seat. It also looks very pretty and romantic:

9. You can find similar tents in luxurious sea resorts, so why not to bring this feel of relaxing vacation to your own apartment?

10. By hanging a piece of cloth around the railing you can achieve more privacy and coziness. It is also an easy and hassle-free way to bring some colour and pattern to your balcony decor:

11. Another cool idea of how you can decorate a tiny balcony with a beautiful city view:

12. Old wooden pallets are perhaps the most favorite material for DIY-lovers. Literally you can make anything of them: bed, shelves, tables, or comfortable seating like here (just don’t forget to throw some soft cushions on the top):

13. You can also achieve an exotic look on your balcony by using solely colour and pattern: dark rich paint colour of the wall here is complimented with fancy oriental textiles:

14. Greenery always looks very natural on the balcony, since this is the space where you usually feel closer to nature. Instead of ordinary pots and hangers, arrange a vertical garden, which will allow you to save plenty of space:

15. If you don’t have much space for hanging a normal hammock, a smaller “seat” option might be a good choice for you:

16. If you are fan of bohemian chic, allow yourself to be bold and carefree with colour and pattern: mix vibrant pillows, add area rugs and decorate with various exotic souvenirs, brought from your travels to various countries: