Decoration tips for the balcony: The most beautiful ideas

No matter whether you have a small, medium-sized or large balcony, every balcony can be decorated beautifully and comfortably – with the right balcony decoration tips. I’ll show you how you can decorate your balcony into an absolute oasis of well-being for the summer and make holidays on the balcony a lot of fun.

Do you also have a garden? Here are the best decoration tips for your garden party!

1. Which plants for the balcony

Which plants are best suited for your balcony depends on the lighting conditions and the location of your balcony. Is your balcony exposed to a lot of sunshine or is it more in the shade? Depending on the location, you should choose plants that like a lot of sun or a lot of shade. You also have to ask yourself whether you want to invest a lot or a little time in your balcony plants.

Sunny balcony:

These plants are suitable for a sunny balcony:

• Cape daisies and blue daisies
• From the Mediterranean area: lavender, rosemary, thyme and sage
• Geranium or petunia

Balcony plants that soak up so much sun also need a lot of air and water.

Therefore, choose the largest possible containers for your plants or water storage boxes. They have a built-in water reservoir, so you don’t have to worry about your plants often.

Of course, automatic watering is ideal. Once installed, you’ll never have to worry about watering your plants again.

Shady balcony

These plants are suitable for a shady balcony:

• Fuchsia, Busy Lieschen, (for the shady balcony)
• Bleeding heart and the bluebell (for the shady balcony)
• Herrentreu, Laurentie and liver balm (for the partially shaded balcony)

If a cold night is approaching, cover the plants with newspaper or bring them inside for the night.

It looks best if you combine perennial and seasonal plants that can overwinter either in the frost-protected basement or on the balcony.

Bleeding hearts and bluebells are particularly suitable for this – both plants that do well every season.

Combine perennial plants such as bamboo, fern or boxwood. They really look great on any balcony and are therefore an essential tip when it comes to decorating tips for the balcony!

2. Decoration tips for the balcony: flower vases & pots

When it comes to the type of flower vases, there are no limits to your imagination.

For example, you can choose flower pots with bright colors. This can particularly make a rather shady balcony more lively.

Clay flower pots are also nice. Here it is a good idea to play with different geometric shapes. Alternate round and square flower vases.

Glass flower vases come in rustic light bulb shapes. Fill it halfway with water and insert a few flower stalks and decorative shrubs.

Old wine boxes are also particularly decorative. Either attach it to the wall or place it against a wall and put fresh herbs or bright flowers in it.

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3. Which seating for the balcony

Some days you spend several hours on the balcony. And let’s face it, sometimes it’s just the entire day. This means you need comfortable seating.

Depending on how small your balcony is, sometimes there is only enough space for one seat, but ideally for at least two.

Wicker and folding chairs

Wicker chairs take up little space, fit with pretty much any decor and are super comfortable.

If you like to put your feet up or want to lean back, classic folding chairs are the best choice for you. With a color-coordinated seat cushion, they are cozy and stylish.

Sofas and benches

Of course, it can also be a little less classic. A small sofa fits well on medium-sized balconies and is almost too cozy with pillows and blankets. It is particularly easy to build a sofa yourself using wooden pallets and sofa cushions.

Benches are perfect if you have a medium-sized balcony but often need to accommodate a lot of people on the balcony.

Seat cushion and hammock

If you think chairs are overrated, it’s time for a soft seat cushion. There you can then meditate while sitting cross-legged and enjoy the sun. By the way, I explain meditation for beginners to you here.

The best comes last: a hammock invites you to the ultimate chill out. Attach to the privacy screen and never leave the balcony again.

4. Decoration tips for the balcony: privacy protection

A good privacy screen creates the desired privacy and wards off prying eyes. But to make it look stylish, you have to take a few things into account.

Wooden privacy screen

The most classic privacy screen is made of wood and is dismantled like a fence. Wood colors are warm and immediately create a cozy atmosphere.

Of course, you can also paint the wood if you prefer a more elegant look. White is best here.

Alternatively, folders made of reed or willow also work.

If you set up a wooden privacy screen, you must be careful not to attach it to the ground. Then the wood will last longer and will not slowly start to mold.

Bamboo privacy screen

Bamboo mats are also super pretty. If you have bamboo plants on the balcony, a bamboo privacy screen fits the balcony perfectly and blends into the picture.

Fabric privacy screen

With fabrics you can play with patterns and colors and create a very warm flair. However, your fabrics must be water-repellent and dirt-repellent. Otherwise you’ll quickly have foul-smelling mold on your balcony – not a nice thought.

Plastic privacy screen

Plastic is easy to care for and can withstand any weather without any problems. There are also a wide variety of variants and designs. However, I recommend choosing plastic designs that look natural so that the balcony doesn’t look too cold.

5. Lights and luminaires for the balcony

What could be nicer than a balcony decorated with beautiful lights. The right light creates atmosphere. So time for a few decorating tips for the balcony with light!

Oil lamps and fire bowls

Oil lamps are very stylish and extremely comfortable, but are not suitable if there are children in the household.

Fire bowls are also not recommended with children, but are nice. They also fit on a medium-sized balcony. However, place the bowl at a safe distance from wooden furniture and privacy screens. So-called spark protection grids made of wire mesh provide safety here.

A spark guard is an absolute must on the balcony!

LED lamps, solar lamps and wind chimes

Then you should rather rely on LED lamps and lanterns. They don’t use a lot of electricity and are inexpensive.

Solar lamps can save energy even better. They recharge throughout the day and shine brightly until late into the evening.

Or wrap a chain of lights in the classic way around the railing or your privacy screen and you already have cozy lighting.
Otherwise, tea lights and candles always provide a nice flair.

That was a lot of tips! Which color combinations do you like best on your balcony? And do you have any other decorating tips for the balcony? Write it to me in the comments and show us pictures of your balcony! Share this post with friends and like us on Facebook!