A relaxing balcony to take the air in peace
A green lung, even in the city center: this is the role of a well thought out balcony, which will, with the help of a few clever installations, become a space of life and relaxation four seasons allying all at the same time intimacy and opening on the outside. By showing a hint of ingenuity, he will be able to respond effectively to the needs of each member of the household despite its limited surface.
Ensure the transition with the outside
Whether you live in town or in the countryside, a balcony is always a bargain, although it is often relatively small. Extension to the open air of a house, it allows to gain a living room and bring light while offering an intimate cocoon in which to rest and recharge. If some will see a little corner of relaxation where to read with his tender half, others will imagine it more in vast outside terrace to receive his entourage.
Flexible and ingenious furniture
The nomadic and modular furniture, to adapt to the available space to facilitate the circulation, are undoubtedly the most suitable to save space on a balcony: stackable chairs, nesting tables, trolleys on wheels, wooden bench making intelligent storage ... Structure the space according to the different uses (living room, dining area, barbecue ...) to optimize the least square meter, especially in the environment urban.
If you love pure design, choose modern outdoor furniture with fine structures that, by optical effect, will visually enlarge the floor space. Prefer durable and durable materials as your furniture will be exposed to the weather, the sun and changes in temperature.
Like an island of greenery
If you have a green thumb, why not dedicate your balcony to an aesthetic and edible garden designed to recall the atmosphere of the countryside by choosing large planters in which you can mix flowers and vegetables?
If the establishment of your balcony leaves the possibility, you will be able to exploit one of the walls by installing a trellis to turn it into jungle-like wall vegetation, with climbing and falling varieties with colorful foliage. Choose containers with enough soil to grow your plants throughout the season.
Create a barrier against prying eyes
Without transforming your balcony into a lush garden, the use of plants can take on an additional function. In addition to an ornamental role, and if you place them judiciously, they will dress visually (and olfactory) the guardrail to offer you the tranquility that you seek or obscure an unpleasant sight. You can also cover your railing with a natural bamboo or reed canisse for a more exotic touch.
For your safety, pay attention to the regulations
Due to its height position, the balcony is subject to a number of regulations. Highly exposed to the risk of falls, it must be protected to limit the risk of accidents. With vertical or horizontal bars, railings
must reach a height of 80 centimeters to 1 meter minimum, depending on the position of the balcony on the building. By using a specialized company that has all the technical skills to perform this work, you will be sure to comply with mandatory safety standards.