This collection of small terraces and balconies from Maison Française magazine are full of small space ideas for the outdoors this summer...
Containers are one key - we're seeing all sorts of creative container garden solutions throughout the featured spaces. We're also seeing playful color sprouting up in elements from lighting to plantings to furnishings, which are kept functional and practical in classic styles.
These are just a few of our favorite images - see the rest at Maison Française.
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Comments (6)
The pretty-colored globe lights are just what I have been looking for. White ones will do but the ones with color are adorable.
The first one makes me uneasy. While I'm sure they're secure, the pots on the side look like they're about to fall.
They are all really nice. I esp. like the globe lights in the first pic.
I have those lights from Paris! There was a tiny store in Montmarte, and all they sold was the lights in a huge variety of colors. They are made of colored thread wound into a ball shape, and I think you could make them yourself.
http://www.lacasedecousinpaul.com/ This is where they're from.
Just came across this post and recognised the lights as i bought some just last month from US based http://cableandcottonusa.com/
I totally love them! I just had them wrapped around my Christmas tree and they looked so pretty. Got them in my apartment's empty fire grate now. Super cute.