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Decorating Tips for Your Patio or Balcony

Stamford Rental Home with a Retro Style Balcony As a tenant, setting up a comfortable living space is a vital part of making your Stamford rental feel like home. The same could be said of your outdoor living spaces, as well. If your rental home has a patio or balcony, decorating it might prove to be a challenging task. Though you can always choose to add décor that will make your home’s exterior just as inviting as the inside — all it takes is some creativity!

One creative way to go about decorating a patio or balcony is to add some greenery. Plants are a great addition to any room, inside or out. There are a lot of budget-friendly plants, and they are sure to beautify any space they occupy. On a balcony or patio, it is easy to create appealing groups of pots, flower boxes, or other green elements. In effect, you invite natural beauty into your outdoor living space.

Another innovative approach to dressing up a patio or balcony is with colorful furniture, cushions, or even curtain panels. Don’t think that your patio or balcony can’t be as comfortable as your living room just because it’s outside. Add some durable outdoor furniture pieces to invite relaxation, paired with some bright pillows. Adding an outdoor rug will bring a whole lot of vibe to your space.

Outdoor rugs are weather-resistant and washable, making them an excellent investment for your home! You’d be surprised how adding outdoor curtains or even sheer curtain panels to one or more sides of your patio or balcony can improve the overall feeling of coziness. Filmy curtains flowing in a cool breeze turns your house into something of a scene from a movie!

For a more whimsical approach to patio or balcony décor, think about hanging a porch swing, hammock, or strings of lights. Hanging swings, chairs, and hammocks can encourage both luxury and relaxation while adding the vibes of a beach getaway to your home’s exterior. Hanging décor like lights, paper lanterns, or even pottery can add both beauty and whimsy to a balcony or patio, providing a delightful space ready to use day or night.

Believe or not, decorating your patio or balcony isn’t that hard — even if it’s very small! For small spaces, think vertically. You could mount a decorative shelf on one wall and adorn it with potted plants, ceramics, and other knick-knacks. An alternative would be to add an awning or decorative screen. Either will help provide both shade and privacy, and give your outdoor space a customized look and feel.

If your patio or balcony is your favorite gathering place with family and friends, go ahead and design your outdoor décor around entertaining. Something you could do is make cold drinks and other refreshments more accessible. A rolling bar cart would be a huge help. Guests wouldn’t have to go inside the house to get their drinks. If big outdoor furniture isn’t your style (or in your budget), consider adding pops of color with decorative footstools, ottomans, or even large floor cushions. Hence, you bring about both seating and eye-pleasing decorative elements for your guests at the same time.

However, you wish to use your balcony or patio, just a bit of imagination can be used to make it and give it both the form you want and the function you need. Be innovative with your patio or balcony — there are no limits to your imagination!

Looking for the perfect Stamford home to customize? Contact Real Property Management Southern Connecticut at 203-821-7303 or browse our available listings.

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