24 of the Most Stylish City Balconies
Sit back with a cup of coffee and the weekend papers and soak up some inspiration
Benedikte Lundberg
5 October 2017
These 24 stylish city balconies offer a masterclass in compact outdoor living. Browse the gallery for design ideas and tell us your favourite.
1. Two simple bucket chairs are super chic and the wood decking brings a natural touch.
2. This balcony is set up for socialising thanks to two lounge sofas stocked with cushions and blankets, and a small table. The fairy lights make the area extra cosy at night.
3. Fold-out Velux windows provide easy access to this attic apartment’s outside space.
4. Plenty of foliage and pale wood furniture create a fresh Nordic look.
5. An olive and orange tree in terracotta pots transport this urban balcony to the Med.
6. Simple white garden furniture and black railings equal a cool monochrome scheme.
7. This attic space has been transformed into a ‘balcony’ courtesy of a large window.
8. Rustic charm in the city thanks to natural wood and earthy accessories.
9. If your balcony is extra tiny, choose a compact folding table and chairs set so it can be tidied away when not in use to maximise floor space.
10. An oasis in the city, this balcony has been transformed with the addition of a green ‘wall’.
11. Window boxes are an easy way to add greenery and are perfect for planting herbs for your kitchen.
More ideas to wow with window boxes
More ideas to wow with window boxes
12. This balcony came with greenery, thanks to the surrounding trees, so the owners kept the decoration simple to appreciate the view.
13. It may be tiny, but there’s still room for seating and a mini garden. Pots and containers at every level keep it lush.
14. If your balcony is exposed, a retractable awning like this one can help to create a cool and relaxing outdoor space when the sun is beaming.
15. A few wicker accessories are all that’s needed to give a city space country credentials.
16. This simple, pared-back balcony is tucked away from noise and traffic at the back of an apartment block.
17. Every inch of space is maximised on this double-height balcony. The upper level squeezes in a full-sized dining table…
Think you don’t have space for a table on your balcony or in your garden? Try these ideas
Think you don’t have space for a table on your balcony or in your garden? Try these ideas
…while the lower level is free of furniture to enjoy after-dinner drinks.
18. Embrace urban living with a outside patch big on industrial style. Metal furnishings and fittings will do the job.
19. This balcony is in the fashionable Södermalm district in central Stockholm. The owners have squeezed in a barbecue for easy alfresco entertaining.
20. This space feels like a fully-furnished room with its sofa, rug and coffee tables.
21. A white fabric windscreen fixed to the railings is a fashionable and practical addition, as it brings a sense of privacy to the space.
22. This balcony would be the perfect place for an afternoon nap, wrapped up in soft blankets and fresh air.
23. Synthetic rattan furniture is ideal for balconies as it’s hardy in all weather. Just add a few cushions and throws to instantly cosy it up.
24. Up the sunshine factor with bright pops of colour. The orange here will keep things bright even when the sun goes down.
Read more:
5 Ways to Live Large on a Small Balcony
How to Grow a Blooming Balcony Garden
Tell us:
What’s your dream balcony? Tell us in the Comments below.
Read more:
5 Ways to Live Large on a Small Balcony
How to Grow a Blooming Balcony Garden
Tell us:
What’s your dream balcony? Tell us in the Comments below.
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Webado honey where is your furniture? I wish I had a pic of my Juliette balcony to post. I used pvc, zip ties, white curtains and colorful plants to turn it into a Mediterranean cabana in the middle of my old apartment complex.
No furniture yet. The set I wanted wasn't available when it was at a reasonable price and now it's more than doubled in price, it's available. For now I have 4 chairs and a largish table and 2 small ones. The big cantilever umbrella we bought almost 2 years ago has not yet been installed because of life getting in the way. This summer when trying to install it, I found out it needs a heavy weight added to its base or it will flip over at the slightest breeze, and we have strong winds here. A heavy base (concrete) costs more than the umbrella which wasn't cheap in the first place :( The ones where you pour water inside are no good, too light.
I need to find a cheaper solution. I guess some sandbags are in order. But they need to be in a very heavy duty packaging so they don't spill the sand. All the bags I found at the hardware store were split.
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