A small balcony is a problem in many city apartments.

A small balcony is a problem in many city apartments. However, even this area to write off and use only as a pantry is not worth it. In the basement or shed you can always find a place for vegetables, sledges, bicycles and other seasonal things. But square meters of the balcony is still better to design in such a way that for the interior they bring maximum benefit. There are many ideas for this.

First of all, you will need to determine the future purpose of the balcony. There, for example, you can equip a study or, conversely, a place to relax. It happens that on the balcony they break a real greenhouse. Much depends, of course, on the availability of glazing and the number of square meters. Design possibilities are greatly expanded if the balcony is not only glazed, but also insulated. In this case, you can even put a folding armchair, TV and the like in order to equip a place for relaxation. A separate small room will be completely ready if you add a little decor.

You need to take into account the orientation of the balcony relative to the cardinal points, especially when it comes to choosing design colors. With cold shades, you can safely experiment if the side is sunny.

Warm colors on the balcony will help make the space brighter if there is not enough natural sunlight. You should not use more than three colors in the decor, as there will be too many colors in a small space of space, the integrity of the interior will be lost.

In general, it is recommended to choose light colors for confined spaces, as they visually increase the area. A small balcony will seem even smaller if decorated in dark colors. The design style, of course, also needs to be considered. In particular, olive, terracotta and similar colors will be appropriate in the oriental style. Lovers of Arabian nights can complement the interior of the balcony with a hookah, a small rug, pillows and other textile elements.

French style Provence for the design of the balcony will definitely appeal to romantics. In this case, pastel colors will become the main ones. You can add coziness with the help of forged elements, composed furniture, and decor from dried flowers.

There are a lot of design options for a small balcony. It is not necessary to use any one style. Several variations in the presence of taste can also be combined in the design very successfully. Everything is in the hands of the owners.