The most common mistakes to avoid when decorating the balcony

2023 Author: Devin Ellington | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 14:26

Awnings and umbrellas obscure the view? Do you use the balcony as a storage room and ignore the origin of your plants? It is time to remedy some (serious) mistakes related to your outdoor space

The season of outdoor dining and chatting about balcony she's back and we couldn't be happier. However, this only means one thing: setting up the outdoor space by transforming it into a pleasant and well-balanced place in terms of furniture and accessories, because for every homeowner with the habit of overdoing it, there is always someone lazy enough not to take advantage of the balcony and leave it completely empty and if you don't want to run into sensational blunders, better take a look below and intervene immediately. mistakes to avoid when furnishing a summer-proof balcony.

Spaces too full or too empty

Dinners outdoors, chatting with friends or simply a book read in total tranquility. These needs must be perfectly balanced with the desire to set up a space that is beautiful to look at but above all useful. However, the risk of overdoing it is always lurking, so it is better to avoid that your balcony looks like an open-air closet, but at the same time that it is completely empty. Like any room in your home, your outdoor space is in fact an excellent opportunity to talk about you and your personality. Photo credits: Pixabay / Finmiki

Using inappropriate furniture

You pass your obsession with velvet sofas and eclectic furniture, but bringing some of these elements outdoors is not at all a wonderful idea. Shapes, materials and colors must in fact always be in line with the needs of the outdoors, also and above all to prevent valuable pieces from being ruined by atmospheric conditions and the sudden changes in temperature of the following seasons. Photo credits: Unsplash / Chris Barbalis

No accessories

The sofa set has been set up, the wardrobe for storing utensils has also been set up and the awning is polished, yet something seems to be missing. Better to focus on accessories: cushions, lanterns and baskets in warm and bright colors help to add that special touch to your balcony. Do you want to create the right atmosphere for an unforgettable dinner? Focus on a set of lights to hang from the ceiling: the result will amaze you. Photo credits: Unsplash / Oscar Nord

A space without plants

There is no sadder balcony than one without plants. Our advice is therefore to add a touch of green, even if it is just a few aromatic plants for your kitchen. Also do not forget flowers and planters to always have the impression of being in a small but still beautiful garden. Photo credits: IKEA

Choosing the wrong plants

Still on the subject of plants, remember to check seasonality and essential information on their growth. Some of these, in fact, change and grow (too much) during their life and the risk is to find themselves in a dense jungle in a short time or, on the contrary, having to ruin some specimens with pruning just for space requirements. Photo credits: IKEA

Obscure the view with awnings that are too heavy

We know how strong and hot the sun can be at certain times of the year, but it is better to avoid obscuring the view with too bulky umbrellas and awnings. Always prefer lighter and more adjustable curtains to heavy structures, in order to manage the light (and privacy) in the most appropriate way. Photo credits: IKEA

Discounted color choices

The risk is to alienate oneself by choosing a combination of colors and materials that is too obvious. So why not play with the accessories and the surrounding environment to create a more original and brilliant space? The only trick: choose carefully shades that could be well matched without exaggerating. Photo credits: IKEA