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\u201cOn weekends, I sit in a lounge chair on my balcony. I love to be outside when the weather’s right. I can stay there pretty much all day.\u201d <\/em>– Sue Monk Kidd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living in an apartment makes it difficult to make your space your own. You have a smaller space to work with, and many design elements are already chosen for you. Depending on your lease, you may not be able to make any major changes. This makes it tough to turn your small balcony<\/a> into a pleasant place where you want to spend time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate your balcony with the right furniture, decor, plants, and lighting, and you will have your own piece of outdoor living paradise. Consider adding privacy elements to block your neighbor\u2019s ability to see and hear what goes on in your balcony. These apartment balcony ideas will help you turn your balcony into a space that reflects who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Transform Your Enclosed Balcony into a Cozy Retreat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having an enclosed balcony gives you the most freedom because you can use interior furniture. The enclosure protects your balcony and anything on it from the elements. It feels like an outdoor living space but isn\u2019t. Cover the ugly concrete flooring with a wooden floor. This gives your balcony a classier feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try out other cool balcony ideas like stringing fairy lights from the ceiling. Add hanging lanterns for a soft ambient glow. Give your balcony an outdoor bar feel by adding a bar height skinny table with bar stools lined up facing out. Add vine plants in hanging planters that will drape down and give your enclosed balcony a touch of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Selecting Space-Efficient Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apartment balconies tend to be smaller than a standard home deck or patio. Because of this, you need to buy balcony furniture and not generic outdoor furniture. These are pieces that are smaller and lighter. It\u2019s also smart to look for decorative elements that can hang on the railing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most people are familiar with railing planters that look like boxes or pots. However, there are other options available to you. Hang lights along your railing for extra illumination. Hang a tabletop or long bar platform. This gives you a place to set down plates and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Cultivate a Thriving Balcony Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turn your outdoor space into a balcony garden<\/a>. Arrange potted plants on the floor and then mount a trellis behind them. The plants can then grow upward to create a vertical garden. This is perfect for growing tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, squash, or melons. Another great idea is to cultivate an herb garden. Then you can easily pop out on the balcony while cooking and use fresh herbs in your dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you aren\u2019t interested in growing vegetables or herbs, another option is to turn your balcony into a flower garden. Place a flower pot on your table and others that hang on your railing. There are also vertical towers that let you grow several plants in one large planter. Place more arid plants at the top and tropical plants that require more water at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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