To create a real oasis of peace and romance from your balcony area, you can implement the popular shabby chic style. Shabby Chic represents a beautiful combination of other styles such as country house, Provence and vintage and fascinates with a special charm and nostalgic flair. Pastel colors, intentional signs of wear and playful, romantic patterns are typical. We'll tell you how you can decorate the balcony and create that romantic, cozy look!
First lay the right flooring and paint the railings
The floor covering should of course be weatherproof and durable. In addition to ceramic tiles, wooden tiles or WPC balcony boards are preferred. A soft, structured floor covering in shades of gray would be ideal. This way the pastel colors really come into their own.
Find the right balcony furniture
Typical of the shabby chic style is untreated or roughly varnished woodintentional signs of wearhas. Balcony furniture made of polyrattan or metal is also extremely weather-resistant and also fits in nicely with the nostalgic style. If you have a small balcony, you can opt for a bistro set consisting of a table and two chairs with an antique look. No matter which material you choose, it is important that your balcony furniture is white or a pastel color. Colorfully patterned cushions – ideally in a floral look – provide more coziness and a splash of color.
How to decorate the balcony?
As soon as you have found the right balcony furniture, it's time to decorate. Add the finishing touches to your shabby chic balcony area with playful details and beautiful flowers. The following inspiration will help you decorate:
- Tablecloth and fabrics with a feminine rose print
- Vintage candlesticks, lanterns or lanterns
- Decorative bird cages and bird houses in a nostalgic style
- Flea market finds that you can redesign
- Wooden boxes as shelvesfor flowers or coffee table
- Porcelain watering cans and cups as vases for cut flowers
Decorate the outdoor area with balcony flowers
Balcony flowersshouldn't be missing either. They complete the look and create a nice contrast to the white furniture. The colorful blossoms come into their own particularly well with elegant flower pots. Zinc tubs, metal buckets and beautifully decorated food cans also fit nicely into the overall picture. Choose balcony flowers in pink and pink tones to emphasize the feminine touch of the shabby chic style. For example, you can't go wrong with petunias, roses, geraniums and hydrangeas.
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