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How to arrange a balcony in a row?

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Balcon en enfilade
Balcon en enfilade

In the city, even the smallest corner of a balcony is a luxury that few urbanites can afford. Very coveted, these suspended platforms are precious.

But, precisely, you are one of those privileged few, happy owners of an outdoor space. For now, it is concrete, raw, and not very pleasant. Moreover, you do not find it very practical and finally you do not enjoy it so much. The opposite is important, the surface is not very wide and in a row. In short, it is difficult to make it a haven of peace …. Think again! This balcony, certainly thin, which runs all along your apartment is a real grail!

Today, we offer you some smart ideas for your small hanging garden: plants, decoration, furniture and lighting, we tell you everything about the latest trends!

How to exploit and enhance this outdoor space?

Your balcony is all in length, it is an advantage but you do not really know how to exploit it? You are lucky to have an outdoor space common to several rooms of your home, enjoy!


  • If your balcony is less than 80 cm wide: we grant you, the available space hardly allows the installation of a garden furniture. Ok. A small chair can just be cased? Instead, focus on the vegetation and recreate a pleasant plant decor to contemplate from inside your apartment. You will see: plants in pots, of various sizes and formats, arranged along the entire length and already, your balcony takes the air of small vegetable paradises. The little extra: install aromatic plants and fragrant flowers! 


  • If your balcony is at least 1 meter wide: you have a real gem! Some outdoor furniture, vegetation, cleverly chosen accessories and your balcony metamorphoses into the flagship room of the house. Let’s bet that you will spend long hours at lunch, reading or chatting with friends! Depending on the space available, set up a small table, at least two chairs and why not one or two deckchairs. For the lucky ones, optimize the space and opt for a bench, a key furniture both practical and very aesthetic.

Protect yourself from prying eyes

Do your neighbours have a bird’s eye view of your balcony and what’s going on? Do not give up on your outdoor living space and invest in practical solutions that block the view: screen, panels, shade sail or simple canisse protect your space from prying eyes. Practical, these equipment are increasingly aesthetic and also allow to dress the balcony. Plain, patterned, colored or in natural materials, they help to create a certain atmosphere.

Colourful accessories

A furnished and furnished balcony is good, a decorated balcony, comfortable and cozy, it’s better! To create a friendly atmosphere, a small welcoming corner of greenery where it is good to relax, bet on accessories such as textiles, cushions and mattresses, but also pots and planters. Decorate your balcony with small cocooning objects such as tealights, lanterns or light garlands, placed on the ground or installed along a wall or fence.

Floor decoration

Do not neglect the floor covering, it can make all the difference and turn a dull concrete into a cozy garden corner! For example, you can opt for synthetic grass, for a guaranteed green effect but without the constraints of maintenance.

Other solutions, wooden terrace slabs, to be arranged aligned or staggered.