Is Your Balcony Ready For Spring?

What could be better on a sunny morning than stepping outside the house and enjoying a coffee on the balcony? Not the morning type? Then what do you think about reading in the afternoon outdoors? Or having dinner with your family on the balcony in the evening? Whether you want to spend your mornings or evenings outdoors, there’s no better place than your balcony to make the outdoors feel close to home. 

This is the ideal time to prepare your balcony for the spring and create a place where you can enjoy fresh air without leaving the house. However, in order to enjoy the exterior, it means putting in a little bit of work. The weather conditions or lack of care might have taken a toll on your outdoor space. 

Here is how you can get your balcony ready for the warm days that are about to come. 

Clean the balcony thoroughly

You might not have considered transforming the balcony into a space you can use for sipping coffee in the morning, eating meals with your family, or reading a book until now. But you have come across several Pinterest boards that promote the idea of taking advantage of even the tiniest outdoor area to transform it into a cosy space where you connect with nature. Now, all you can think about is how to turn your balcony into a Pinterest-worthy area. Your neglected balcony might feel grimy and dirty because the last few months left marks on it. Now it’s time to clean the debris, dust, mould, and cobwebs. 

Take some time to vacuum, sweep the space, and throw everything you no longer need to trash. Use a long-handled cleaning tool to reach the higher parts of the balcony and remove the clingers and cobwebs gathered there.

Safety comes first when cleaning outdoor spaces, so take precautions to prevent falling and slipping. 

Plan the layout

Now that you work with a blank canvas, you can picture the way you want the balcony to look. If you remove everything from the balcony, you can search for ways to maximise the space and create a layout that matches your needs. Depending on its size, it can be the perfect place for entertaining your friends or relaxing with your family after a busy day. Invest in some quality outdoor furniture pieces and arrange them in a way that enables easy access. The weather might get warmer in the spring, but the season is also known for periodic rains, so it’s best to use garden furniture. Plan the layout and measure the area before purchasing any furniture item to ensure it fits the space. 

Create a hangout area

No matter the balcony’s size, you can squeeze some furniture or seating elements there to create a hangout area. If you want to sip your coffee in the morning with your partner, look for some foldable chairs and a table, you can easily put them in place whenever you want to go outdoors. Suppose you have enough room; you can even purchase a lounge chair. If you want to transform the balcony into a place where you soak up in the sun, get a hammock, outdoor daybed, or hanging chair. 

Give your green thumb a workout

Fill your outdoor space with flowers and plants to celebrate spring with blooms and greenery. As you move from the doldrums of winter into the warmer days of spring, you want to update and refresh the balcony with new plants. Before visiting the local plant nursery to purchase new plants, make a list of the ones, you want to bring home and research their needs in terms of balcony pots because you need to change their containers soon after you buy them. 

Depending on your purpose for the balcony, you can choose between planting flowers or vegetables and herbs. There are countless ways to use outdoor space when it comes to greenery. Suppose you have a small balcony; you can opt for plants that climb or use hanging baskets. You can order pots, planters and hanging baskets online if you want to choose from a wider variety and take advantage of competitive prices. 

Add more lighting

Yes, the balcony gets plenty of natural light due to its position, but you might want to spend time outdoors at night and need some artificial light to feel more comfortable. And what is cosier than the light from lanterns of string lights? Now that you have installed the furniture and put the plant pots in their places, it is time to welcome light to the balcony. With a bit of creativity and a small investment, you can make the nights on your balcony feel more magical. String lights are the most popular option for balcony lighting, but you can also search for other options. Fairy lights, globe lights, Edison bulbs, and icicle lights are also great solutions. Suppose your balcony has a roof; you can hang the lights from above to create a warm ambience. 

When installing artificial light, choose designs and styles that match and blend with the surroundings because the balcony is part of your house, even if it’s located outdoors. 

Get creative with decorations

If your balcony comes in neutral colours, you can play with the decorations to match your personality. When picking decorations, go for strategic pops of colours to transform the balcony into a cool space where your family loves to hang out. If you lack imagination, check Pinterest for balcony decoration ideas. 

– You can brighten up the space with some colourful pillows, blankets, or other furniture accessories

– Combine throw blankets with decorative cushions in different patterns, colours, and sizes to create points of interest. 

– Fill the empty spaces with accessories like flower pots, vases, and other similar items that make the space look more inviting. 

– Bring in a statement umbrella to provide extra shade for the hot days about to come. 

Your balcony is more than a space where you store stuff. Use your imagination to create a relaxing space and spend quality time with your loved ones.