Small Balcony Ideas

I have a really small balcony (1m x 4m) which faces north and it’s lovely to sit with a cup of coffee, read the paper or munch on a piece of toast in the morning sunshine – if only I could fit! No matter how many different ways I have tried to organise that balcony, it has been a constant decorating challenge. Small tables and chairs always over-crowd the space making it impractical to move around and walk down to the yard - until I discovered the Hanging Balcony Table.

It looked pretty ridiculous online, but for $59.95 it was worth giving it a try.When it arrived, it was a little larger than I thought and solved the problem perfectly. Coupled with a bench seat from IKEA and these cute little pink and scarlet outdoor cushions, I have the perfect place to sit in the mornings to watch the birds and enjoy the sunshine.

Here are a few other small balcony ideas I have uncovered while researching my own little project… Urban Balcony has some great furniture ideas including these ones for small spaces:

Burkes Backyard featured a small balcony makeover one episode including converting aluminium toolboxes into bench seats that also double as storage. I’m not too keen on the look personally, but I was originally thinking of having a piece of furniture custom made to fit in this space which could act as a kind of small daybed and storage box at the same time. They also featured another balcony makeoverwhich looks much better including custom designs furniture and wooden deck tiles.

12 Ideas For Small Bathroom Design

Every person that has a small bathroom is interested in ways of making their bathroom appear larger.  Remodeling the bathroom is not always an option and in many cases, remodeling the bathroom would be very expensive.  There are a number of ways that a person can use to make their small bathroom seem larger without having to undertake any heavy construction. Pedal Sink, Mirror, and Lighting to Enhance Small Bathroom 1. Soft Color for Walls One of the easiest ways that a person can alter their small bathroom design to make it appear larger is to choose light soft colors for the décor of the bathroom.   2. Accent with Color Bright, bold colors can be used in small bathrooms, assuming you reserve them for accents only. Going overboard with bold or dark colorstend to make the bathroom appear tighter and more intimate.   3. Visual Accents If your bathroom has wallpaper, avoid using large prints or busy pattern. Instead, choose very subtle wallpaper patterns. Better yet, keep one wall free from any pattern at all. Consider making the largest wall in the small bathroom into a mural of an open space.   4. Light Tones of Bathroom Flooring Just like light colors on the walls, light colors on the flooring of the small bathroom will help make the bathroom appear roomier and more open.  The most popular colors for a light bathroom floor are tans, light grays, and light blues.  By incorporating these colors into the flooring of your small bathroom design, you will have the basis for a light colored decorating scheme that will make your bathroom appear more open. 5. Pedestal Sink Another small bathroom design that can be used to make a bathroom appear larger is to replace a large vanity or countertop with a slimmer, pedestal sink.  A pedestal sink can be found in many different styles, colors, and materials, allowing them to be matched to any décor.  By placing a pedestal sink in the small bathroom, you can open up the bathroom space by another ten percent. 6. Classic Fixtures When selecting fixtures for your bathroom, keep in mind they are going into a small space. Choose simple designs made from smooth surfaces, such as ceramic and marble, and opt for light, neutral tones.  Additional Lighting Opens a Small Space 7. Additional Lighting Fixtures Additional lighting in a small bathroom can make a world of difference in the way the space in the bathroom is perceived.  Consider adding additional light fixtures or using higher wattage bulbs, as appropriate. By making the bathroom brighter and more inviting, it seems that the space has opened up and the walls are farther apart.   8. Increase Natural Light There are a variety of ways that additional lighting can be added to the small bathroom without taking up more space than is already used, including installing a new window, or even putting in a skylight. 9. Limit Items in Bathroom Many people choose to open up the amount of space available in their small bathroom by greatly reducing the amount of items that they place into the bathroom.  Items such as storage shelves, hampers, and decorative items all take up valuable space in a small bathroom and the bathroom will appear much larger if these items are removed and the things that they hold are stored somewhere else.   Keep Clutter at Bay 10. Consider Storage Outside the Bathroom Some people choose to place a small storage cabinet in their hallway near the bathroom as a place to put all of the things that they would normally keep in their bathrooms. It's also a good idea to consider putting laundry hampers in the bedrooms instead of in the bathroom. Extra supplies and paper products can even be stored in the pantry. 11. Adding Mirrors Adding additional mirrors to the bathroom will also help the bathroom appear bigger than it really is.  Placing additional mirrors in the bathroom will help to capture all of the available light and reflect it back into the room to make it brighter.  Adding extra mirrors to the room will also add depth to the room, as the mirrors reflect each other and make the walls appear farther away.   12. De-Clutter Other ways you can use to make a small bathroom design appear larger include removing clutter and extra items. Instead of storing all of your beauty items on the counter, place them in a cabinet or in the medicine chest when not in use. The more items are visible in a small bathroom, the more cramped the space will look and feel. Using these subtle design changes to modify the look of your small bathroom is easy, inexpensive, and most of these design changes can be completed in a few hours.  By changing your small bathroom design, you can make your small bathroom appear larger within the space of a day.

wall unit magnificent piece

This wall unit is a magnificent piece of art created in the center of Mr. Gonzales’s family room. He is a star from the big leagues and his preference was using a nice refreshing paneling unit to bring beauty to his main area to enjoy when watching games in a 65” top of the line LCD flat screen TV, with friends and family.

Wall An elegant

An elegant wood wall unit that incorporates marble countertops and glass cupboards. The many drawers make it a very useful piece of furniture, being a great design element for your living room or dining area.

Desiron NoHo TV Stand Console

Made from sustainably harvested wood, the NoHo TV stand and media storage cabinet has a sophisticated form mixed with functional elements. It’s four sliding doors cover a concealed area for storage. Each door opens to reveal adjustable shelving and concealed grommet holes tom invisibly manage your cords and wires.

Zita Modern Media Stand

In the manufacture of this TV stand only legally harvested and forested lumber is used, no lumber from ecologically significant, socially valuable, specially protected or uncontrolled forests. The Zita Media Stand provides four bays for audio/video equipment and a top surface large enough for a Plasma or LCD TV up to about 50in size. Excellent for surround sound systems, the center divider is recessed to allow a small center-channel speaker to be ideally placed under the TV and it has storage for more than 120 DVDs on its four outer shelves.

Zacara Costes Sable TV Stand

Constructed of select hardwoods, walnut and zebrano veneers, the Zacara Costes TV Stand in Sable will be a wonderful addition to your living room. This modern TV stand is extremely functional with plenty of drawer and shelf space and equipped to handle al your electronics with a ventilated back and grommet for electrical cords. THe Zebrano veneers and rich Sable finish turn this TV stand into a great-looking piece of furniture.

City Life Chocolate TV Stand

Constructed of engineered wood, the modernly curved shapes, slick metal accents, elegant frosted glass, and an original contrast finish all add to the cool uniqueness of this City Life TV Stand. It combines form and function to design perfection. It’s sophisticated chocolate brown finish will look great in most modern living spaces.

Life Modern TV Storage Wall Unit by Acerbis International

Wall units are most often made of different species of wood such as cherry, oak or maple. Sometimes wood veneers are also used in the creation of modern wall units with adjustable shelves. But apart from employing wood, glass and metal is also often used in wall units’ manufacture.

Here are some modern TV entertainment / storage wall units from Acerbis International of Italy.The Life from designer Roberto Monsani is shown here as a modular storage wall system, and as an entertainment wall unit with combinations of finishes, shelves, and cabinets vastly different in appearance.Spacious and stylish shelves may help you beautifully arrange your books, family photos and extensive collections of DVD and CD.

Rotating TV stand wall unit decorating ideas with modern minimalist style

Modern living room entertainment units are a must in contemporary décor. Futuristic home theater entertainment centers promise simplicity and functionality. Sleek and sophisticated design of Modern TV Stands that will compliment any contemporary or fresh taste. This wall unit from MDF Italia features a flexible rotating arm for the TV.The TV can then be turned back in, flush with the wall unit, to make for a tidy appearance. This is great design by MDF Italia.

Classic Flame Beverly Electric Fireplace and TV Stand in Espresso

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