Dressed and Eaten: Inspiration for a balcony

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Inspiration for a balcony

My husband and I have been living in our unit for over a year now. We've had a few things here and there that we have been slowly working on. Installing a chandelier, painting a few rooms, installing new blinds, installing an air conditioner (in the process of doing that) and last but not least redecorating our balcony. The balcony really needs some loving. Some loving is what it's going to get. Hugs to you my neglected balcony.

I've prepared a tentative list of things to do:

1. Buy a BBQ. I know how couldn't we have one. I can't wait to have some BBQ's in summer and use it mid week for cooking meats and veggies.

2. Paint the flooring and the balcony gate.

3. Purchase a new outdoor set. I'm thinking French Bistro furniture. The colour scheme for our apartment is white and grey. I'm thinking the balcony will give us an opportunity to give a pop of colour. However, so tempting to keep it all white but Mr D&E is anti-all white. :( Perhaps bit of white and some of other colour. Not sure.

4. Purchase some artificial plants. Maybe a handful of small white pots with bright greenery. I know what is up with the artificial?? Let's just say I've tried having real plants and herbs (yes really herbs) and it didn't work too well. I'm very good at neglecting things.

5. Now for some additional treats. Maybe a vase, Moroccan lantern, shisha, something or rather.

I need some inspiration...

I'm in complete utter love with French bistro furniture. Love it! It's bit popular at café's at the moment.

How can one say no to all white? It's heavenly.

Last two pics show furniture from Urban Balcony, Sydney furniture store. The sets come in an array of colours. They have some beautiful furniture online. Love.

These are also pretty cool.