If you have a balcony, you should make the most out of it: make it a relaxing space, an outdoor working or eating nook. Though most balconies are quite small or narrow or even both, you can still place there everything necessary, and this roundup will show you how to deal with a tiny space if you want to have a breakfast nook or just an eating space.
Choose The Right Furniture
Basically, choosing the pieces wisely will guarantee your success, and here you have several options. The first one is for those who don’t face any lack of space, and the two other ones are space-saving.
Basic Outdoor Furniture
Usual outdoor and even indoor furniture will work in larger balconies. If you don’t care about the amount of space your furniture takes, just take any pieces you like and that’s it. Still, if you need something sleeker, you can go for a marrow corner table, for example. Create several zones: eating, relaxing, maybe hobby or working ones. Hide the clutter away placing everything into a storage bench.
The folding furniture matches the mint colored shutters to create a spring mood.
The small balcony is done with a white corner table and a couple of stools. Such a table is comfy not only for eating or having drinks but also for working or even gardening.
The balcony shows off a tall sleek table and a couple of matching stools.
This long and narrow balcony is done with potted greenery and blooms and lights to create a mood. The long table is paired with folding chairs.
The narrow balcony is done with only black wicker chairs and a folding stained table,and the texture of the chairs adds to the look. (via matchness).
The balcony is fitted with a loveseat and a woven stool, and a small table can be used for drinks and food.
The modern balcony is done with a tiered mini table and white plastic chairs that add interest to the space. Plastic is durable and will work perfect for outdoors.
This sleek table is very functional as it includes three shelves and can be used for having drinks or breakfast.
The rattan furniture brings a light outdoorsy vibe to the space.
The balcony is furnished with a black metal table and black wicker chairs.
Folding Furniture
Folding furniture is outdoor classics, these are comfy chairs and tables that can be folded fast when not in need. This is a perfect solution for a balcony, and they come usually in two materials to choose from. Metal folding furniture is durable but heavy and can heat up a lot, wooden furniture isn’t that durable but is lighter and brings that relaxing vibe at once.
The long and narrow space shows off white folding furniture, railing planters with blooms that are placed there for privacy.
The space shows off folding stained furniture and potted blooms. when not needed, foldable furntiure can be removed.
The balcony is done with blooms and elegant red metal furniture, this is a durable material that can withstand bad weather. (via thenordroom).
The balcony is a cool seating space, and the table is attached to the banister and can be folded.
The quirky-shaped balcony is styled with potted greenery, a stained dining set, a bench and a rug. (via boligpluss).
The minimal Scandinavian balcony is done with black metal furniture including a hanging table, which is a smart solution as metal is durable.
The balcony is wide enough to accommodate black folding furniture, and the storage bench hides all the clutter away.
This laconic space is done with black folding furniture, potted greenery adds a fresh touch to the space.
The balcony is done with a black hanging table and a rattan sofa with an umbrella.
This table is installed right on the outer windowsill, and it's a folding one. The plants are placed in pots that are attached to the railing.
Attaching a table to the banister is a nice way to save a lot of space.
The balcony feels very relaxed thanks to the wooden folding furniture set. The space is surrounded with greenery.
The balcony shows off lovely metal and wood stained furniture that can be folded and put away when not in need.
This quirky table can be folded to save the space, and the greenery around makes the balcony feel fresh.
Save the space choosing a small hanging table that can be folded or even removed.
This narrow and long balcony shows off a wooden folding table and a couple of rattan chairs.
The balcony is very atmospheric thanks to a lot of plants in pots and even a trellis, and metal and wood furniture are folding ones.
The balcony is done with a rattan loveseat, a metal folding table and chair. Fold the table and it won't prevent you from walking.
The balcony is done with a trellis and potted plants that create a garden feel. The stained furntiure is foldable.
The balcony is styled with cool stained wooden furniture, every piece is foldable. The lights and potted trees create an ambience.
White folding furniture is squeezed into a narrow balcony, and some greenery adds to the space. (via thesimplyluxuriouslife).
The Scandinavian space features potted greenery, dark-stained tables, a butterfly chair and a bold rug.
The potted blooms and greenery create a mood, white folding chairs are paired with a folding mini table. (via apartmenttherapy).
Hanging Tables
Hanging tables and counters are great mostly for having drinks and breakfasts but can also accommodate a laptop if needed. Such a table is usually hung on the railings or banisters and the good news is that you can make one yourself and attach it.
The neutral space shows off light-stained furniture, potted blooms and greenery.
A bar counter hanging on the railing is a very cool solution that can be placed even in a narrow space.
The balcony features a hanging table, rattan chairs and a stained storage bench.
The balcony is styled with a small hanging table, to which you may add a stool or a chair.
The very narrow balcony is done with a small hanging table and a couple of folding chairs, and planters with blooms create a mood.
The Scandinavian space is done with a hanging table and metal chairs, potted greenery refreshes the decor.
Make a bar counter and attach it to the railing to serve food and drinks.
The balcony is done with daybeds and a tabletop attached to the railing and stools.
The balcony is fitted with a long tabletop attached to the railing, and this table can be used for eating or working.
The balcony is done with a vertical herb garden, a hanging tabletop and matching folding chairs.
The narrow space is done with stained furniture and a wall-mounted table. Lots of potted plants create an outdoorsy ambience.
Though the space is small, there is foldable furniture, a small shelf and an umbrella, potted greenery.
The stained bar counter is hanging on the railing, and a couple of stools is a perfect pair for it.
The table is hung on the banister, and the rattan loveseat adds a relaxed feel to the balcony.
This narrow balcony accommodates a small dining zone with a banister-mounted table, a chair and a bench.
Decorate
Don’t skip the decor even if the balcony is tiny: decor can turn it into a very cozy space, which you’ll never want to leave. Cozy rugs, cushions and blankets, potted blooms and herbs and your fave artworks and lights will bring the vibe here.