The lockdown has made all of us depressed and we are constantly looking for ways to stay motivated amids lockdown. Due to the Covid, no one can, rather no one should go out unless it’s really that important. But what can we do to get a feel of roaming outside?

Let’s all agree, it’s the Age Of The Balcony. The lockdowns made balconies the most important place of our homes. They’re the best way we can feel like we’re outside without having to step out of the house.

And because of this, a lot of us have redecorated our balconies. We stopped looking at them as small places to store old things and started looking at them as a vital part of the house. So, whether the balcony is small or big, we started to think about the countless balcony ideas that in how many ways we can decorate it. We made them look cozier and prettier. A space where we can spend a lot of time.

At All Home Living, we’ve always given importance to the balcony decoration as the balconies are one of the most important places in the home and have come up with some amazing balcony decoration ideas. Done up right, they can function as many things. A home office, a garden with indoor planting, or just a cozy outdoor space to spend some downtime. And the size of the balcony doesn’t matter. Like any other interior space, it’s how you decorate it.

In this article, our interior design experts show you the balcony decoration ideas to make your balcony your favourite space of your home.

Step 1: Make the Floor Comfortable

Balcony decoration is really not that easy. The problem with balconies is that the floor becomes dusty too fast. Then you don’t feel like stepping out into your balcony. It remains unused and a place to store old things.

So then, your first step should be to make your balcony’s floor comfortable and clean, like the rooms of your home. You can either put fake grass as a full carpet in the balcony, or you can add soft rugs on the balcony floor. The fake grass will make the balcony floor look green and vibrant. The rugs will make it look warm and cozy.

Try a rug from Quilting Tree. They’re made of pure cotton, they’re machine washable, and they have sticky pads under to make sure they stay in place. Once your balcony’s floor is sorted and easy-to-clean, you’ll find yourself stepping into your balcony more and more.

Step 2: Magical Lighting

Your balcony needs to be usable at night, not just during the daytime when there’s plenty of light. And lit up with beautiful lights, your balcony will be a joy not just to you, but to anyone outside your building, looking at your balcony.

To light it up for the coziest ambience, we suggest hanging pendant lights for the ceiling. These will not just light up the balcony for relaxing evenings, but also look amazing. If it’s not possible to hang pendant lights, keep one or two big table lamps on a small console table. Hand Blown Murano glass pendant lights and table lamps will add colour and beauty to your balcony. Make sure you have bulbs with warm yellow light in the pendant lights or in the table lamps.

Once you’ve taken care of the major light source, you can think of decorating the balcony with fairy lights. This will add a magical touch to the space.

Step 3: Decorate!

Now that you’ve got the floor and the lighting sorted, it’s time to make your balcony as unique as you are. Remember that furniture is not just for your rooms. You can add furniture to your balcony, too!

A comfortable armchair in one corner if you have the space. And a coffee table in front of it so you can have your tea or coffee while watching the sunset. Here’s a tip- use mirrored furniture because this will be the easiest to clean dust off of.

Add furnishings and decorations to your balcony once you’ve added seating. A wall mirror will make the space feel bigger than it is. Plants will make it look lively. Place pretty cushions on the armchair and on the floor.

The Last Step That No one Thinks Of: Add a speaker! Whether it’s a wireless bluetooth speaker, wall speakers, or floor speakers, you’ll transform your balcony into a wonderful haven with your favourite music filling the space.

And there you go! You have a stunning balcony done up in no time. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Make sure you add a few of our pieces from the Talisman Collection. Because you know, nazar na lage!

What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare”

Let’s grab this opportunity that life has given us and pay attention to the small details in life that make us happy. Take the chance to step out and admire nature. Utilize this time in making yours a beautiful space to live in. Decorating your balcony is one of the little things that you could focus on. Titivate your balcony with these stylish ideas

Comfortable Seating

Need that extra chair at your outdoor destination? Instead of lugging around a bulky, uncomfortable folding chair, when you’re at the apartment balcony, patio, or any other outdoor venue where large groups might convene – bring a comfortable outdoor chair! Summertime just wouldn’t be the same without backyard barbecues and picnics with friends. Take the time to make sure you have a comfy seat in these apartment balcony ideas.

A balcony is the choicest place to relax and read the newspaper or book, thus seating is of utmost importance. You can select from a range of comfortable seating available in beautiful designs. You can go for stylish chairs, armchairs and a table which would be a great option for morning breakfast or evening tea. A bean bag, pouffe, or floor cushions also make for budget-friendly and swanky seating. Laze around by hanging a swing or a hammock and you can also add a quirky bench or an antique rocking chair to give your balcony decoration a glam quotient.

Illume with Lighting

Enliven your balconies with beautiful hanging lights. You can choose from the range of beautiful hanging lights for balcony. You can keep it simple and easy by adding candles and candle holder, fiesta, or string lights. Hang in a lantern or Pendant lights for that royal visage. Get wall lamps, designer lights or other decorative wall lights to adorn the walls. Apart from twinkling up your space, the lights can add a style statement to your calm and cozy porch.

Shop for beautiful pendant lights online at the AHL Store.

Balcony Ornamentation

Seating and Lighting that we mentioned were to do with the functionality, equally important is the adornment of your balcony with non-functional decorations. You can add some chic wall accents like wall art, a mirror, or a pretty wall hanging. You can also hang bells and chimes or add figurines, photo frames set, flower vases or showpieces at the corners or on the table. The key to ornamentation is to keep it minimalistic. Too much makes the look shabby and also difficult to maintain.

Totally in awe of the wall accents and decor products available here.

Go Green

Wondering why this is the last on the list? Well, plants are a balcony staple. Indoor plants rejuvenate the small place in the balcony. They are the basic addition to any porch to make it look effortlessly beautiful. What you could experiment with, is the style in which you place these plants. You can place some lovely pots and planters on the floor, hang planters on the wall or hang them on rods, use mason jars and bottles to add elegance with some DIY effort. You could also have a nice little balcony kitchen garden if growing conditions are favorable. But you ought to go GREEN!!

Bedeck your balcony with these simple and smart balcony decoration ideas and tranquilize your small space. Utilize your cozy space to meditate, read your morning newspaper, or make it your comfort library to read books. Your porch can become a serene workplace or just a place where you unwind and enjoy nature’s bliss. Let me tell you that,

“This is the time to turn at beauty’s glance,

And watch her feet, how they can dance.”

Leisure, W.H.Davies