A Seaside Home

Small Space – Big Design:

Two Part ~ Blog Series 

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Part I:

Tips For Turning Your Small Balcony

 or Patio into your Oasis.

 

This balcony has it all; an amazing view, functionality, seating, privacy, greenery and color.

Tip #1:  Before starting your adventure in creating your beautiful oasis you should consider making some essential choices.  Small spaces require clarity in your priorities.  Do you want a place to dine?Or a place to sit relax and take in the view?  Small spaces seldom allow for both!

Example - the table below may be a tight squeeze but well worth giving up the space if outdoor dining is your priority.

I suggest adding an area rug to pull the room together and add a touch of color.  Another option is painting the concrete or adding a wood floor.

This cozy seating area is inviting and functional. It is pulled together with a bright area rug, gives the outdoor feeling with plants that camouflage the walls.

Privacy is important when you live in a condo or an apartment.

 This setting reminds me of the Tropics.

 This is such a fun balcony with the planters, trellis, area rug and the pops of red.

The old fashion bottom rail and wooden pickets creates a private area to sit and have your coffee. the striped rug and colored chairs and pillows make it homey.

 Small Spaces Made Functional and Inviting

 There is a huge difference between these two rooms, adding the rug adds texture, color and creates a room.  If you add a mirror at the end wall it will create more depth.

 I adore this bright cheery balcony with all the textures and colors.  I would love to drink my morning coffee on this balcony.  Source

This little balcony is so cute with the wood slat flooring tiles. The rug looks like a beach towel, creating a carefree feeling that speaks of the beach!

This photo offers so many tips for creating privacy, comfort and style.  the pillows hung on a rod above the storage trunk/bench is a clever way to have both functionality and comfort.  The added bench seat cushion in a navy pattern against the green adds texture and style.  Hanging a blind adds both privacy and shade on a hot summer day.

Tip #2:  Always measure your space before you purchase furniture for your small space.  You can play with the layout using boxes or pieces of indoor furniture you already have.

Tip #3: Garden Stools are the newest and fun way to add color and functionality to large or small spaces.  Use them as side tables or seating.

Tip #4:  Leave the middle open, this will create an illusion of a larger space.  You can accomplish this trick by adding seating around the parameter.  

Tip #5:  How to paint or stain your concrete floor by Sherwin-Williams and Behr. To easily create an outdoor room, paint or stain away the gray concrete and add an outdoor rug.

Happy Decorating!  

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