How to decorate your balcony: 30 ideas to copy

If furnished and decorated in the right way, the balcony can become a cosy space where you can relax and be quiet. Here are 30 ideas to copy to decorate your balcony at home.

Decorating your home balcony is a great idea for creating an outdoor space that is comfortable, relaxing and very cosy. Here are 30 perfect ideas and tips for your home balcony.

Create a small garden with pots and flowers

One of the first things that can give a balcony freshness and cosiness is certainly the presence of plants and flowers. A good idea, for example, could be to create a garden area with plastic or terracotta pots filled with different and colourful flowers, so as to personalise the environment as much as possible. Available on the Arredare Moderno website is the June vase by Serralunga. This is a structure made of polyethylene with a design inspired by the classical works of antiquity, ideal for adding charm to the environment.

Create a vegetable garden

As an alternative to the garden, the outdoor space could be used to create a small vegetable garden. Growing vegetables and herbs is ideal both to beautify the balcony but also to take advantage of 100% organic produce. Examples include basil, mint, thyme, sage, oregano and many more.

Use lighting

If you want to beautify the balcony area of your home, lighting plays a key role. Whether using outdoor lamps, lights to hang on the wall or railing, or floor lamps, having sufficient light is necessary to make the balcony appear positively aesthetic to the eye. For example, the Aura Slide floor lamp could be an excellent furnishing alternative. This is a lamp, available on the Arredare Moderno website, characterised by a contemporary design, with an iron stem and a waterproof fabric shade, ideal for outdoor use.

Ideal colours to decorate your balcony

To decorate your balcony and give it a new face, you might decide to change the reference colours. The choice of colour solutions certainly depends on personal taste. Nevertheless, pastel colours, natural colours and tone-on-tone combinations could be excellent solutions.

The elegance of the white balcony

White is certainly an ideal colour for adding elegance and essentiality to a balcony. It is a shade that, in addition to its aesthetic appeal, is able to make the environment optically brighter, larger and cleaner.

Growing fruit and vegetables on the balcony

If you want to alternate growing vegetables with something else, a good idea would be to create a fruit and vegetable growing area. These are foods that require more care and attention, so it is important to distribute the space you have well.

Make the balcony a living room

If you do not have any space limitations, a great idea is to create a real living room in the balcony, so that you are free to invite friends and relatives over for cosy evenings. You will need a table, chairs and, if possible, a small sofa to create a cosy and comfortable environment. Available on the Arredare Moderno site is the Cricket Varaschin sofa, a model realised in aluminium with seat and back in dryfeel rubber for outdoor use. It is an ideal solution for outdoor furniture that is elegant yet comfortable.

Decorating a modern, minimal balcony

To decorate a balcony in a modern style, simply create a perfect harmony between a soft colour palette and linear, minimalist furniture. This will create a functional and absolutely elegant ambience.

Decorating a vintage balcony

To decorate a balcony in vintage style, however, an important role is played by accessories and design objects. These are furnishing elements and unique pieces, ideal for adding personality and rustic charm to the room.

Enclosing the balcony by creating another room

The balcony, if well organised, can be considered as a room in the house. One could, for example, decide to close off the room permanently, creating a veranda that can be used as desired. To carry out this kind of work, however, you need specific certifications and permits.

Decorate the room with pictures and frames

A good idea to decorate the outdoor space quickly and easily would be to place a series of pictures, paintings, photographs and more on the empty walls. This will make the space colourful and full of personality.

Insert a rocking chair

If the available space is large enough, an excellent and convenient idea is to insert a rocking chair in your balcony. On the Arredare Moderno website, for example, you can find the Lord 3-seater rocking chair by Scab Design. It is a structure made of painted metal and covered with a cushion and roof in cotton fabric, making it ideal for furnishing an outdoor area such as a balcony.

Create a small flower bed in a corner of the floor

If the space is not very large but you still don’t want to give up a touch of green, you could create a small flower bed in a corner of the floor that is well cared for and full of any kind of flowers you like.

Create a dining room

As with the living room, if the space is large, the balcony can be used as a real dining room. You will need a table and chairs to enjoy your food in the open air and in company.

Decorating with scented candles

Scented candles are an excellent way to decorate the balcony. In addition to the variety of colours, their scented essence is ideal for relaxing the air and giving the room tranquillity.

Decorate with designer accessories

Like candles, designer accessories and objects are ideal for adding personality and a touch of originality to your environment. Whether they are unique pieces or not, the end result is sure to be a success, as it will reflect the very essence of the person.

Create a relaxation area with armchair and small bookcase

The balcony can be used to create a true relaxation area, where one can relax in peace and quiet. One could insert, for example, an armchair and a small bookcase, so as to have a restful and absolutely undisturbed reading corner.

Place curtains to protect yourself from the sun’s rays

An inexpensive but original solution for protection from the sun’s rays would be to place curtains, in the colours and patterns of your choice.

Decorating walls

Walls are one of the first spaces to decorate if you want to modernise and beautify your balcony. Whether it is with lights, flowers, vases, pictures, the end result will certainly be very pleasant and personal.

Decorating with wood and the colour green

The mix of wood and the colour green is an ideal colour combination to give harmony and continuity to the environment. One could, for example, use dark wood furniture to be accompanied by green-coloured accessories and coverings.

Provencal-style balcony

A good idea to embellish the balcony could be to adopt the Provençal style. This is an elegant and chic design that blends modernity with vintage in perfect harmony to ensure a cosy and warm ambience.

Inserting a faux lawn as a floor

To enhance the natural essence of the room, you could decorate the floor with a faux lawn covering. This is an aesthetic solution that is sure to catch the eye.

Add a shelf on the railing

A special way to decorate the balcony is to insert a shelf in the railing. This is an alternative idea that, besides the aesthetic effect, will prove to be very useful and functional.

Furnishing with wooden benches

A solution with a vintage and retro essence could be to furnish the balcony, instead of the typical seats, with comfortable and rustic wooden benches.

Create a vertical planter

In cases where the available space is not very large, vertical planters could be used. These will only occupy one wall and are perfect for adding colour to the room.

Decorate with climbing plants

Climbing plants are an excellent decorative element for the balcony. After they have been well stored, however, they must be cared for over the course of months, as it is important to follow how they grow and develop. These solutions are simple but certainly have a great aesthetic impact.

Decorating with a parasol to protect from the sun

Whether it is a parasol or a sunshade, it is important to place something on the balcony that provides protection from sunlight, so that the space can be used at any time of day.

Mediterranean-style balcony

If you want to furnish your balcony in an original way, a good solution is to opt for the Mediterranean style. Terracotta pots and tubs with typical southern plants such as herbs, lemons, olives and so on inside will suffice to create a warm and fresh ambience.

Use colourful, quality fabrics

Fabrics are necessary to make a balcony more lively and expressive. Consequently, it is a good idea to use quality materials with special patterns and colours.

Parquet flooring

To give a rustic touch to the room, a parquet floor covering could be a good idea. This is a material that not only provides unparalleled charm, but also has many advantages and insulating benefits for the home.