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A condo balcony is quite the amenity to have and not always a guarantee when buying in Toronto. Even a tiny balcony can be an asset when you just want to look out over the scenery, take in the fresh air, and enjoy the summer weather.
If you are looking for ways to decorate or transform your condo balcony into more, here is inspiration for where to start.
Start A Garden
A balcony is a great place to start a mini-garden. You can do herbs, flowers, vegetables, or greenery of any kind. There are rail-based planters and floor planters that will firmly sit on a balcony, from which you can grow all sorts of delightful favourites.
Curtains
If you have vertical railings or want to build the apparatus to hold curtains, hanging large fabric can filter help sunlight and creates a more private space. Just ensure everything is securely fastened and no candles are near the fabric.
Weatherproof Rugs
Most balconies have hard flooring. They’re not the comfiest to step on barefoot. Try to find a weatherproof rug or multiple rugs that you can lay out and make things feel a little less Toronto-industrial.
Throws And Pillows
It can occasionally get a little chilly out on a condo balcony. When it does, have a throw to pull over you and hold in some warmth. This way, you won’t feel discouraged should the weather suddenly turn.
BBQ Or A Food Station
A small BBQ grill is a wonderful way to cook food. If a BBQ isn’t your vibe, no worries. Set up a station of your favourite foods. If you have guests over, all you need is a small table or cabinet where you can set up what’s on the menu on a given day.
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Personalize Your Seating Area
This is your balcony. Personalize it. First off, ensure you have a seat that’s totally comfy. Next, customize it a little bit with some décor or materials that speak to you. In the same way you might decorate a bedroom, take that same spirit to your balcony. Make it unique.
Matching Table, Seats, And Footstool
This ties into personalizing your balcony. A general balcony layout is built around a small table, seats, and, in some cases, a footrest or footstool. If your setup appears dated, switch it out for something newer and more in-line with modern styles.
Thin, Small Freestanding Shelves
Space is limited on a balcony so one wants to be careful with how they use the square footage they have. A small freestanding multi-tier shelving unit uses vertical space to create multiple surfaces on which you can put things like tiny plants, candles safely tucked away in a candle holder, and more.
Condo Balcony LED String Lights
LED string lights are easy to hang, can be arranged however you want, and come in a diverse array of designs. They provide soft, warm lighting on those late summer nights when you’re out enjoying the view from your balcony.
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These were a few creative ways to help you remodel and redo your condo balcony layout this summer. Keep in mind, there really aren’t any rules or limitations on what’s possible. Your balcony is yours to decorate, have fun!
