Practical ideas for a small balcony

For those living in townhouses and apartments where only a small balcony is available, here are some wonderful ideas to make use of the space.

 

There are so many ways to turn a pokey balcony into a place where you love spending time. Whether you use it to let in fresh air and sunshine, or as a place to sit on weekends, in today's economic climate that small balcony is worth a lot so it makes sense to use the space to its full potential.

Here are just a few of the ways that you can close off (if you can) a small balcony to increase living space. Despite its small size, you will be surprise at how this floor space can be used as a place to take time out an read a book, a place to set up a home office, or even an extra sleeping area for guests.

 

 

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Where a balcony cannot be closed off, there are still plenty of ways to utilise the area for extra living space, or to set up an arrangement for relaxing outdoors during the spring and summer months.

ABOVE and BELOW: Love the interlocking wood decking that covers up a bare concrete balcony. You can easily make these yourself using pine or meranti sealed with Woodoc Deck or Floor Sealer.

 

 

ABOVE and BELOW: Other flooring options are also suitable for a balcony area for those wanting to cover up a concrete slab.

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ABOVE and BELOW: Artificial turf has be reinvented and no longer resembles the astro turf of years ago. The new artificial turf resembles different grass varieties, is soft and thick underfoot, and can easily be used as flooring for an outdoor balcony.

When it comes to seating for your balcony you will obviously have to choose furniture that will fit into the space, unless you take the DIY route and make custom furniture.

ABOVE an BELOW: Reclaimed pallets or pine bought at your local Builders is reasonably inexpensive and perfect for knocking up outdoor seating over a weekend.