Balcony Inspiration from Maison Française

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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.

Images: Slowgarden

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The pretty-colored globe lights are just what I have been looking for. White ones will do but the ones with color are adorable.

posted by sunny on June 1st 2009 at 6:53pm
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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.

posted by Brandyjane on June 2nd 2009 at 8:40am
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They are all really nice. I esp. like the globe lights in the first pic.

posted by apbs on June 2nd 2009 at 11:46am
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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.

posted by whitneyhtown on June 2nd 2009 at 11:59am
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http://www.lacasedecousinpaul.com/ This is where they're from.

posted by whitneyhtown on June 2nd 2009 at 12:00pm
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