The beautiful world of the balcony

Before thinking about furniture, you have to be aware of the space we have. Then you just need to choose the set that we like best according to the other elements of the balcony. Apart from color and aesthetics, another factor to consider is its usefulness; If we have a small balcony, it is better to choose furniture that is visually lighter, such as chairs without armrests and furniture that can be folded and stacked to gain space when they are not used. The material it is made of is also very important, since if we leave our furniture on the balcony during winter or when it rains, it will be necessary to apply a protective layer if it is made of wood or choose materials that do not need maintenance such as steel.

For the floor of our balcony we can opt for several options; one of them is to cover the floor with wooden tiles to create a much more cozy space. Here we tell you step by step how to do it:

• Step 1: Place the tiles following straight lines (you can guide yourself from the marks of your tiles or mark a guide to follow).
• Step 2: Join the tiles together. Depending on the model you have purchased, you will simply have to join them using the parts that are already incorporated or you will have to apply some type of adhesive or mass to join them.
• Step 3: When we reach the end of the row we will probably have to cut the size of the tile to make it fit, so we will work the piece on a work table and with the jigsaw we will trace the cut.
• Step 4: Fill the gaps or corners that may have been left with the remains that we have cut or adding new ones.
• Step 5: Fix the skirting boards to the wall, tongue and groove some pieces with each other. Then we let the adhesive harden.
• Step 6: Finally, sweep the entire surface well and check that we have not left any gaps. Although the tiles are normally already protected by a layer of oil, it is advisable to apply a special wood oil twice a year to preserve its appearance as the first day.

Another simple solution is to lay artificial grass. As with the tiles, simply attach the grass pieces to the balcony floor. Thus, we will make the balcony much warmer and we will also give it a more garden aspect. The main advantages of artificial grass are the following:

• Virtually no maintenance.
• Ensures water savings.
• 100% sustainable product.
• Installable on any surface.
• Ideal for spaces where children play.
• Designed from the latest technologies and manufactured with the latest generation materials.
• Totally natural look and feel.
• Its softness and comfort, in addition to its indisputable quality, make it tremendously pleasant.
• For its beauty, essential in landscaping.

And if you want, why not combine the tiles with the grass?

If we want to create an intimate space on our balcony, we will have to find the most hidden and decorative way to close the balcony. A good option are the concealment meshes since they are installed really easy. The material can be very varied, from fir bark to Chinese bamboo hurdle. There is also the option of placing some decorative hedges, although that will depend on the space we have and the hours of sunlight available on our balcony.

The touch that cannot be missed on our balcony are some beautiful and aromatic plants. Seasonal plants are characterized by completing their entire life cycle in one year, for example petunia, it is sown in spring and dies in autumn, pansy is sown in autumn and dies in late spring, they are plants of great floral splendor.

Its main feature is the density of its blooms and the great variation between species, allowing the gardening enthusiast to create attractive, colorful flower beds in the garden every season. Placing plants on our balcony is also a good option for privacy.
Also, if we choose the right planters we will not reduce the space excessively. You can use some planters that can be hung to avoid taking up floor space, and some hanging plants to make a curtain effect on the outside of the balcony.