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Balcony styling – an extra room all summer
A well-styled balcony feels like an extra room. Interiørlab helps you plan before you buy furniture and plants.
Balconies are limited by space and weather. Foldable furniture, hardy plants and layered textiles give maximum use.
Test how the balcony looks in different styles before the season starts – it leads to better purchases.
Popular styles for the balcony
- Boho light
- Nordic nature
- Warm Scandinavian minimalism
- Moroccan
- Japandi
Tips for styling the balcony
- Foldable or stackable furniture for winter storage.
- An outdoor rug defines the zone as a room.
- Solar string lights create atmosphere without power outlets.
- Choose plants for the aspect and wind conditions.
- A bamboo screen adds privacy along the side.
- Keep a small table that tolerates rain.
FAQ
- What works on a small balcony?
- Folding chairs, a wall-mounted table, hanging herb boxes and string lights. Vertical solutions beat floor space.
- Which plants tolerate a northwest-facing balcony?
- Hostas, ferns and creeping cotoneaster tolerate shade well. For sun: lavender, sage, tomato and strawberry.
- Can I use the balcony in winter?
- Yes, with a heat lamp, wool throws and string lights. Try the 'Winter' style in Interiørlab to see how it can look.
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