Saving spaces : Transforming balconies!

Spaces can be transformed, an extrovert space can be played in such a manner that it makes you feel cozy, homely and comfortable.

Balconies have etched their mark in history, be it Shakespeare’s Romeo Juliet or the beautiful jarokhars of the rajputs.

It’s time to feel like a princess, standing on your jharokha and capturing the world with your vision or just making it “your space“. And for that you don’t need to go stay in a haveli, make your house your palace and the extra space of the balconies into your private jarokhas.

It’s time to transform the static balcony of your house into a dynamic one. To create the mundane space in a way that defines the essence of you and your family, it could be a simple kitchen garden, a private cocoon or a book worm’s paradise.

For all the nature lovers and the key to create an outdoor space is: The sign of outdoors.

There is nothing like a bare space. It’s time to transform your blank boring balconies into your own garden. One could make a bonsai wall with potted plants or have your own kitchen garden in potted plants hoisted up on the wall. One could us the ultra modern railing pots which snuggly fit on the railing of the balcony, creating not only privacy but also a sense of colour and depth to your balcony. India being a tropical country gets enough rain, these plants will not only absorb the moisture but would also protect one from the harsh sunlight and create a private oasis.

For the ones who love to travel and like a little bit of adventure ,make your balcony into a zone which lets your mind travel places , make it your Zen spot, , take a section of your balcony , add pebbles and make it your own reflexology pad. Add a swing or a hammock , curl up with head phone in your ears or spend time with your loved ones. Be it sipping hot coffee or sparkling champagne and spend a beautify evening or morning in your private space.

One could make the balcony into their private library, stack the books up the walls, place a nice cocoon swing ,a foldable mattress or rug and curl up with your favorite book. For the doting mothers with scanty space this could be transformed into a room for your child to study or play in.

And if you love art and design, make your balcony into your private studio, with oodles of inspiration in the view, one can add open shelves to the wall, a small seater with a dash of cushions or a table and chair and sail across the sea of ideas in one’s mind. It could also turn into a gallery to showcase ones creativity. Pop up the art work on the wall, colour the walls or create your own ideas and decorate your balcony spaces

While transforming the spaces one must keep in mind that they should use foldable furniture or pull out shelves and tables to increase the movement space in the balcony,

The colours of the balcony should be fresh and bright, as it gives the neighbors a sneak peak into your world, try using screens or glass windows to protect the house from unnecessary rains, mosquito’s and dust. Also one must use study, washable furniture and furnishing to give the balcony a longer life.

Don’t get caught up in the mindset that your balcony is too small to enjoy. If everyone with a compact balcony thought that way, the world would be deprived of some amazingly innovative outdoor spaces…

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