8 Balcony Design Ideas To Transform Compact Spaces Into Stylish Retreats
Lush Green Corners - Bringing Wellness Home: A balcony is overfilled with the fullness of living and forms a zone of rejuvenation. vertical garden, home grown herbs, and flora, it is an oasis of well being. a pocket of wellness - stress relief, filtration of the air, soothing greenery for the visual - the perfect calm for the day, it is wellness. (Image Source: Canva)
Accessories and Wooden Finishes for an Earthy, Resort-Like Feel: Incorporating elements of nature and wood into outdoor spaces adds luxury warmth and boutique resort vibes. Wooden decks, weathered bamboo elements like blinds and deck furniture, rails, customized and handmade wood details, and ground earthy tones work towards a grounded and soothing experience. Also, more and more of our homes integrate outdoor-ready materials that help bring the essence of nature into the city. (Image Source: Canva)
Cozy Accessories and Seating to Encourage Slow Living: A balcony is where lifestyle is truly unfolded, and personalized. Observed from morning tea rituals to late night chats, seated experience with good company is best. Lounge chairs, upholstered benches, or deck swing seats work great. Compact spaces can use foldable sets or mounted benches for a seating experience that is functional yet charming. (Image Source: Canva)
Soft Accessories and Lighting to Create an Evening Escape: Nothing sets a soft mood like good, soft, layered, warm lighting. The atmosphere can easily be set with warm lighting, such as soft fairy lights, pendants that can be layered, or solar lanterns that wash the space in a calm glow. Residents use this space to unwind with a good read or host a soft gathering under the calming glow. (Image Source: Canva)
Personality to Floor Patterns: Anyone who steps onto a balcony with beautiful flooring is instantly uplifted by the lifestyle aesthetics it promotes. Elements such as Moroccan tiles, textured stones, and geometric ceramics can add character and visual intrigue to the space. Well-crafted flooring encourages the residents to step outside and utilize the balcony space more frequently. (Image Source: Canva)
Fabrics and Patterns That Provide Comfort Outside: The addition of outdoor-friendly rugs, cushions, and throws make balconies stylish annexes of the living room. These soft furnishings create a space that is warm, inviting, and perfect for relaxation, with a seamless blend of the outdoor life and the comfort of indoors. (Image Source: Canva)
Privacy Features for Peace of Mind: Our buildings incorporate design elements such as architectural trellis, planter barriers, obscured glass, and bamboo. This incorporation of privacy elements provides the ability for residents to experience the outdoors while maintaining some sense of seclusion and tranquility, which is pivotal to the everyday life of urban residents. (Image Source: Canva)
Personal Touches That Liven the Space: Balconies are more than just an extension of the home, and from an architectural perspective, they are the perfect canvas for personal expression. Elements such as wind chimes, little sculptures, candles, bird feeders, and book shelves add an emotional element to the design of the balcony and make it unique to each homeowner. (Image Source: Canva)
Inputs By: Mr. Shashank Gupta, Director, RPS Group (Image Source: Canva)