Though a widespread architectural trend, especialy in urban apartments, balconies are often underused or unimaginatively used. It’s common to see aesthetically naive residents stashing away all kind of items in their balconies. This relegates this precious space to a mere store or worse still, an inhouse junk yard. Intended to serve as an extension of the living room, a balcony if properly planned and creatively decorated can be transformed to a favourite relaxation space within the home.
Balcony Use and Décor ideas
Sky watching: For those who are enamored by starry nights or a glorious sunset or even a rolling landscape in the horizon there could be no better vantage point than your balcony. To fully maximise it as an observatory, ensure that you have comfortable, well positioned seating and a telescope or binoculus if needed.
Reading spot: I am particularly fond of doing my easy reading on my balcony. An easy chair is one of my balcony-based priced possesions. I also have a portable magazine rack that has found residence in my balcony.
Entertaining: If you have sufficient space in your balcony, then it could serve as an adequate entertaining space. You may consider using it for barbecues and semi outdoor entertaining. Decorating it with some greenery will go a long way in enhancing the outdoor dining ambiance.
Relaxation: when you just want to take it easy or bask in the sun, your balcony can provide a peerless inviting spot to while away an afternoon. At these moments, a wind chime may be the serenading companion befitting the moment.
Bird Watching: birds are find folliage food and water irresistable. Create a bird haven by decorating your balcony with plants. Add a bird feeder and you will have to yourself a bird sanctuary for your enjoy,ment
Fun: Games are a popular way of bonding family members. A balcony can serve as an appropriate indoor games space. Whether it’s just the kids playing with their toys or as a family you want to engage in some group board game, the relaxed atmosphere of a well planned and decorated balcony may be just ideal for some fun and games. Ensure that guard rails are high enough before you allow the kids to play.
The various ways of using and enjoying your balcony are almost limitless. So don’t let this precious space lie fallow or neglected; place a mat, add some ligting throw in a painting or two- whatever catches your fancy. Put some creativity and love in decorating it and soon you may discover the gem that it is
Posted by Pambo Maridadi @ Crown Paints Kenya Ltd Email: info@crownpaints.co.ke
