{"id":20043,"date":"2022-05-27T19:19:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T19:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=20043"},"modified":"2022-05-27T19:19:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T19:19:22","slug":"6-ways-to-customize-your-balcony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/6-ways-to-customize-your-balcony\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Customize Your Balcony\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sunshine and warming temperatures have an irresistible pull this time of year. All of a sudden, everything can be done outside. Remote work. Reading a book. Eating breakfast. It\u2019s all better in the fresh air.\u00a0 Since you\u2019re about to be spending a great deal of time on your balcony, take a few steps to make it a space you truly enjoy being in. The goal is to make it feel like <\/span>you<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start at the Bottom<\/span><\/h1>\n

A new outdoor rug offers the perfect starting point for all of your outdoor decor. Once you choose a rug, you\u2019ve got a color scheme and theme as you create a completely cohesive space. Don\u2019t skimp on the size; instead, select a rug that fills the majority of the floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prioritize Seating<\/span><\/h1>\n

Comfortable seating helps you make the most of your balcony. There are plenty of splurge-worthy options, but a simple bistro set or chat set is probably all you need (and have room for).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Add Greenery<\/span><\/h1>\n

You can find endless inspiration for greenery. Succulents are perfect for a sunny spot while flowers add a more feminine touch to the space. Pack your balcony with lush plants and just imagine you\u2019re lounging in your personal garden. Want to make the very most of your outdoor space? Start a small herb garden- you can even find pre-made kits already made for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Change up Your Lighting<\/span><\/h1>\n

Add a variety of lighting options for a more intimate feel when you\u2019re outside at night <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> avoid attracting moths and other night critters. String white lights along the edges of your balcony and consider putting them on a timer so they automatically turn on and off. A few citronella candles add ambiance and repel pesky mosquitoes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pick Pieces that Pull Double Duty<\/span><\/h1>\n

Since your balcony may be a little low on space, try to pick at least one piece of furniture that doubles as storage. This allows you to keep all the little extras on hand but out of sight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make it a Space For All<\/span><\/h1>\n

At the end of the day, your balcony should be a relaxing space for everyone you live with. Pick up an extra dog bed so your furry friend has somewhere to lay in the sun. Find some outdoor toys that are ideal for small spaces- like a water table- so your little ones can enjoy the outdoors without heading to the park. The best balcony is one that\u2019s perfectly suited for your current needs. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The sunshine and warming temperatures have an irresistible pull this time of year. All of a sudden, everything can be done outside. Remote work. Reading a book. Eating breakfast. It\u2019s all better in the fresh air.\u00a0 Since you\u2019re about to be spending a great deal of time on your balcony, take a few steps to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99745542,"featured_media":20047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/47f29d95a3bb1f7394ddd5f0064772b3.jpg?fit=564%2C846&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbBC5T-5dh","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20043"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99745542"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20043"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20050,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20043\/revisions\/20050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}