Small balcony: 5 tips to arrange it

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5 tips for arranging a small balcony

In the city, mountains, or countryside, if you're lucky enough to have an outdoor space, even a modest one, make the most of it! On small balconies, forget about bulky outdoor tables and imposing armchairs. Opt for compact, multifunctional, and modular furniture. For decoration, focus on flowering plants and accessories to turn your small balcony into a true living space. We'll give you all the tips to finally know how to arrange your small balcony!

Modular and compact furniture

To make the most of the available space on your small balcony or terrace, choosing the right outdoor furniture is essential. In a restricted space, it's often complicated to set up a dining area, relaxation zone, and lounge area. You'll need to start by choosing the function you want to give to your balcony. It's often more advantageous to prioritize installing an outdoor lounge that can be used for relaxing, dining, having drinks, reading, lounging...

To optimize all the available space on your small balcony, opt for compact or even modular outdoor furniture. Fold-up tables are an excellent way to enjoy both a relaxation area and a dining area in the same spot. Install a bench or reclining lounger that can be transformed according to your needs: lying down for sunbathing, sitting for a friendly moment with friends or family.

On a small balcony, we recommend you focus primarily on:

  • A garden furniture set
  • A small coffee table
  • A hanging or folding balcony table
  • A storage bench

Finally, if your balcony is exposed to weather conditions such as wind, rain, and sunlight, choose durable materials designed for outdoor use. For materials, prefer furniture and accessories made of wood, rattan, waterproof fabric, or metal which will be more durable in the long term. Recycled TPU is an excellent compromise between design and ecology. Discover our most beautiful pieces in recycled TPU!

Focus on planters and window boxes

Missing some greenery? Use your balcony space to install and grow all sorts of plants. Planters, window boxes, flower pots, and hanging planters take up very little space. Plant flowers, aromatic herbs for cooking, or create a vegetable garden on your balcony. You can then enjoy your produce and spark your children's curiosity by growing strawberries, tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, radishes, and why not raspberries!

To create a bubble of biodiversity on your balcony and make it visually attractive, focus on flowering plants or evergreen foliage. Play with colors and flowering dates to enjoy a green and welcoming balcony throughout the year!

Use your balcony or terrace railing to grow flowering or fruit-bearing climbing plants. This way you add flowers to your space and reduce overlooking if there is any. Even more daring, opt for a living wall!

Accessories for a polished decor

In addition to perfecting your outdoor decoration, accessories can also be useful. A hanging chair, for example, will be appreciated in your small relaxation corner and will also help you save space.

While we sometimes neglect balcony floors and outdoor floors in general, it's often a shame. Whatever your budget, it's possible to arrange your balcony floor to create a strong visual identity for your outdoor space. An outdoor rug or artificial grass are good options to dress up the floor at a lower cost. Choose rugs designed for outdoor spaces to avoid any unpleasant surprises over the seasons.

A more lasting solution is to install exotic wood or outdoor wood slats. This creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. More practical and faster, adding a few outdoor cushions and poufs can contribute to the bohemian look of your small balcony.

Finally, candles, decorative objects, mirrors, windmills, or wall decorations can be scattered to give style to your balcony and affirm its look.

Storage solutions for more space

This trick that works perfectly indoors translates easily outdoors. To save space, the simplest solution is to install practical, modular, and multifunctional storage. For this, focus on furniture with storage compartments like benches or tables, or simply opt for folding chairs that are easy to store.

Clever, practical, and functional, outdoor storage furniture is also an optimal storage solution. A sideboard or a simple shelf will find their place on your small balcony to store your gardening equipment, outdoor textiles, candles, and accessories... These small storage pieces therefore allow you to add space without further cluttering the floor space.

A luminous ambiance for summer evenings

The finishing touch for successful small balcony decoration is undoubtedly the addition of lighting! Candles, string lights, or solar lamps - all means are good to bring brightness to your balcony in the evening.

With a few cleverly distributed light points in your outdoor space, you'll manage to create a cozy balcony, welcoming and friendly. If you don't want to add additional accessories or if your balcony is already quite full, illuminated planters are a great trick. They provide soft, non-aggressive light and highlight your plants.

Decoration, layout, plants, or lighting, let your imagination run wild to turn your small balcony into a true paradise!