Balcony Design
Balcony Design Ideas by Outlier Studio
Your balcony is more than just an extended space outside your room. It is a place with endless possibilities.
Your balcony can be a cosy nook for reading, an aesthetic space for your evening tea and coffee or a perfect place for an intimate sundowner evening.
It can also be turned into a candlelit dining setup or a perfect romantic setting for a date night.
Here are some Balcony Design Ideas For Your Home
Designing a beautiful balcony can transform your home into a relaxing retreat for you while doubling as a vibrant, charming and stylish space to entertain guests.
An Urban Jungle Balcony
If you’re a huge biophilic or someone who finds tranquillity in nature, you can bring the green outdoors inside and turn your balcony into a soothing urban jungle.
You can do so by incorporating potted plants of various kinds and varying sizes.
A Vertical garden or hanging planters will take up less space while adding green all across.
The botanical theme can be amplified by printed throws, rugs and pillows. Rattan and jute furniture will complement the green aesthetic perfectly.
As the cherry on top of a cake, you can add fragrant plants and soothing lighting to your dreamy balcony.
A Minimalist Zen Space
If you’re a fan of minimalism, then a clutter-free and calming balcony is what you need.
To achieve this environment, you can incorporate low-profile furniture like floor cushions or a simple lounge chair and a couple of ottomans.
For a minimalist feel, go for neutral or soft tones like greys, whites, and light woods.
A small water feature or rock garden will work beautifully to create a peaceful and tranquil environment.
You can add a final touch to this space by adding subtle lighting such as string lights or lanterns. This will enhance the peaceful atmosphere.
Boho Chic Balcony
If you’re someone who likes Bohemian style you can beautify your balcony with a mix of textures, colours, and patterns.
These textures and patterns can be incorporated through layered rugs, colourful, patterned cushions, macramé wall hangings or hammock chairs.
To enhance and elaborate on the bohemian aesthetic, add wicker furniture or a cosy daybed to your balcony.
Add lanterns for a whimsical touch and your balcony would be the perfect place for you to spend some lazy evenings.
Compact & Cozy Balcony
Small balconies are the epitome of cosiness.
If you’re looking to design a small balcony, you can make it functional and aesthetic by adding foldable furniture.
Adding a small bistro table with two chairs for your morning coffee sounds tempting, doesn’t it?
When working with compact spaces, shelves or wall-mounted storage works well to hold books, plants, or décor items and in some cases a TV Unit also.
To integrate functionality with comfort, add a soft throw or blanket draped over a chair.
Balcony With a Rustic Charm
If you’re an admirer of the rustic, a countryside-inspired balcony with warm, natural materials will be your way to go.
You can create a rustic charm in your space by adding reclaimed wood furniture or pallet seating paired with String or Edison bulb lights for a cosy glow.
To add comfort to the rustic, incorporate outdoor throw pillows in earthy tones of brown, beige, and olive green.
For the final touch, add rustic lanterns or candle holders for mood lighting and a small fire pit or heater for chilly nights.
Woven baskets or vintage-style accessories will complete the overall look of your balcony with a rustic charm.
Mediterranean Retreat
To run your balcony into a seaside escape you can add various Mediterranean elements to your space.
Start with a blue and white colour palette for a fresh, nautical vibe and beautify this look by adding stone or ceramic planters filled with succulents and lavender.
A tiled floor or patterned rug will unify the theme and
large lanterns or pendant lights will evoke the Mediterranean charm.
Modern Lounge Balcony
For a Sleek, stylish, and contemporary balcony, you can start by adding metal or minimalist furniture with clean lines. Modern balcony railing designs include steel railings.
These provide a high degree of design versatility and make your balconies feel larger, brighter and more open.
Another great option is glass Balconies, the pioneers of modern balcony railing designs.
What sets glass balconies apart is that they provide an unobstructed view and take your gaze to what’s beyond the edge of the balcony.
Glass railings visually extend the space of the balcony with its barely-there appearance, making even a compact space appear larger than it is.
To beautify your space, you can adorn your glass railing with new glass etching designs for your balcony.
Romantic Escape for your Date Night
You can turn your ordinary balcony into an intimate, dreamy space ideal for a romantic setting.
Start by adding soft lighting with fairy lights or lanterns and a small, round bistro table for candlelit dinners.
Continue by adding a cosy outdoor rug, a half mattress and plush seating for snuggling and cuddling on starry nights.
Add more romance to your balcony by incorporating floral prints and potted plants like roses, jasmine, or bougainvillaea for extra charm and fragrance.
Lastly, add sheer curtains or drapes for privacy.
Eclectic & Artistic Balcony
For people who love creativity and colour, a colourful and eclectic balcony that bursts with personality is the way to go.
You can create such a vibe by adding design elements with bright hues. Start by adding vibrant artwork, murals, or tapestries on your balcony walls.
Mosaic tiled tables will add colour and a retro feel to your space. You can also add colourful patterned cushions to your balcony chairs.
If you want to integrate colour with plants, get unique planters or quirky, one-of-a-kind accessories to adorn your balcony.
Lastly, add playful lighting, such as neon signs or coloured bulbs.
Whatever style you choose, make sure to personalise your balcony with elements that suit your taste and lifestyle
New Glass Etching Designs for Balcony
Glass etching designs can range from simple geometric patterns to intricate and detailed artwork.
You can go for Floral nature-inspired Patterns with delicate floral designs like roses, lilies, or vines crawling up the glass or abstract florals with simple flowers and swirling leaves or vines.
If you’re more interested in geometric shapes, you can add art Deco motifs with Bold, symmetrical patterns, straight lines, zigzags, and circles.
To enhance your glass balcony, add mandala patterns with complex circular mandala designs that expand outward with repeating elements, often conveying a sense of symmetry and balance.
If you’re open to non-traditional designs, get beautifully inscribed inspirational quotes, poems, or scriptures accompanied by subtle ornamental designs etched on your glass balcony.