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10 Inspiring Small Space Balcony Gardens

A small balcony can be the best little hideaway as long as it isn't just a forgotten chair and a dead plant or two. Yes even a really tiny outdoor space has the potential to be a refuge from the re...

The DIY Balcony "Flower Bed"

Apartment Therapy reader Jackie Honikman sent us her whimsical and imaginative DIY project that puts a cheap canopy bed frame to reuse in a whole new light as a balcony garden flower bed. We could als...

My Great Outdoors: Tim & Nicole's Surprise Balcony

Name: Tim & Nicole Location: Austin, Texas Type of space: Balcony Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This is our “surprise balcony.” We lived in this apartment complex for o...

Simple Tips to Make Over Your Garden

If you're looking at your backyard in despair, take heart: Sometimes, it's the little things that can make a difference. We've rounded up a few simple, budget-friendly tips that can help enliven your ...

Inspiration: The Potted Balcony
Melbourne

We’ve seen a couple of impressive balcony makeovers this month on Apartment Therapy but this one has had the biggest impact on us. Mostly because it’s achievable to the everyday balcony owner! See...

Weekend Meditation: Put Chairs Outside and Sit Down

I've been living somewhat stressed out recently and the last thing I need is to have more chores on the list. So right now the plants are lucky they're getting watered, forget about maintenance (thou...

Inspiration: A Tropical Balcony

While a tropical vibe is usually reserved for a balcony with a beach view, we're loving Ana's added elements that justify enjoying a piña colada on a humid day......

Balcony Tour: Matt and Alex's Outdoor Living Room

My friends Matt and Alex recently moved from a studio apartment to a (by contrast) luxurious 1 bedroom apartment with a balcony. Not only have I been impressed with how quickly they made their new sp...

The Small Space Raised Garden

We're quickly running out of space on our own balcony; it's getting cramped with little pots that look almost like (egads!) clutter. Plus, in a freak sweeping accident over the weekend one of our pri...

Look: Sandra's Little Balcony Nook

When we ran across these pictures of Sandra's thrifted balcony we got jealous. Not only have we been meaning to spend some quiet morning time outside before the heat becomes unreasonable (as a side n...

Before and After: Pallets Used For Outdoor Furniture

We love it when readers send in their industrious ideas for building furniture. We've blogged using shipping pallets as furniture before, but reader cathinca actually made it happen. Here's how her ...

Small Balcony Idea: Line It With Fabric

Being able to make any amount of outdoor space feel like an extension of your apartment will go a long way towards opening up your tiny space. And for those of us with miniscule balconies that never ...

Good Questions: How To Convert a Balcony Into An Enclosed Space?

Dear AT: I would like to turn a covered balcony into a more enclosed space, that would be capable of some temperature control with a space heater. I live on the second floor of a 3 floor apartment co...

Good Questions: Painting a Rooftop Patio?

AT reader Jamie writes in with a question about painting their rooftop patio to compliment their stunning [emanating envy] view of the Hollywood Hills: "We have a great rooftop patio with views of th...

"Spaceless" by Sandy Lam

Balconies are often under utilized spaces. Unfortunately, they're also usually pretty small and it's often hard to fit standard patio furniture. Designer Sandy Lam has come up with a concept we hope m...

IKEA DYNING Chair Pad With Foot Rest

With Summer approaching and Spring in full swing, it's time to start enjoying the outdoors. If you're one of the many that only have a small balcony, this item from the Summer collection at IKEA could...