The balcony is, for many of us, that place in the house that we want to arrange in a manner that fulfills both the functional and aesthetic aspects. We want the balcony to be a pleasant environment, a place to relax, but also a place where we can store things that we don’t use so often. To combine the useful with the pleasant, you have to organize the space you benefit from very well, regardless of whether we are talking about a small or large, closed or open balcony. And also, keep in mind the aesthetic side of the space.
We’re here to help with some tips and ideas on how to organize your balcony storage so that you can enjoy a pleasant and welcoming environment, but also a functional space for smart storage.
Open Balcony – Tips for a Successful Design
An open balcony is an easy space to arrange, but you need to take into account a few details that will help you have a beautiful balcony all year round – if during the warm season the open balcony is the ideal place to drink your coffee or relax, during the cold seasons it will be a bit more difficult to keep it clean and tidy, but also to protect the furniture you choose.
– As much as possible, avoid wooden furniture and choose materials that are resistant to moisture and adverse weather conditions. Also, avoid textiles because they will deteriorate quite quickly;
– An open balcony is the ideal place to decorate with many plants and flowers, thus creating a welcoming environment;
– Set up a relaxation corner, with armchairs and a sofa, stools and a coffee table to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all 3 meals, why not?) on the balcony;
Relaxation Corner in an Open Balcony – Apartment Design Project in Dubai
Relaxation Corner in an Open Balcony – Apartment Design Project in Dubai
– For storage, you can choose a wardrobe made of a resistant material or chests that you can decorate with flower pots or other outdoor decorations;
– To save space, choose a clothes dryer that you can fix to the wall or ceiling.
Enclosed Balcony – Ideas and Tips for Smart Design
A closed balcony offers you the opportunity to arrange it in a much more varied way than an open balcony, especially because you can choose furniture from any material. Below you will find some ideas and tips for arranging a closed balcony.
– Play with color schemes, choose cheerful colors, opt for lots of plants and arrange a place to relax with a comfortable armchair or sofa.
– The closed balcony is ideal for arranging a closet-type storage space in a corner – opt for shelves and racks to organize everything you want. A shelf in a neutral color or made of wood, to which you can tie a linen curtain in a simple color will help you arrange the storage space as organized as possible;
– In a closed balcony you can arrange a dressing room or a storage space for the clothes you don’t wear that season. For the dressing room, choose a wardrobe that matches the dimensions of the space you have. For the clothes you don’t need every day, opt for a chest of drawers and, eventually, put the clothes in vacuum bags to save space;
– The enclosed balcony is ideal for storing things that you don’t have room for in the house – vacuum cleaner, Christmas tree ornaments, etc. For these, choose a cabinet with shelves and doors – you don’t want to have all these objects on display because they will visually clutter the space.
A pleasant atmosphere at your home should also be felt in the balcony space. Get inspired by our tips and ideas and adapt them to your needs – successful balcony storage will help you create an airy and organized environment.
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