Halloween is over and there are 45 days left until Christmas! It's finally time to decorate your balcony for Christmas and enjoy it during the festive season. And if you have balcony glazing, there's nothing wrong with decorating your balcony with baubles, glitter and other things that might otherwise be blown away. If you have an open balcony without glazing, there are also many optionsChristmas spirit on your balconyto generate. Let your balcony become the center of your neighborhood and spread Christmas cheer to all passersby. It doesn't take much to create a Christmas atmosphere on your balcony. For example, you can invest in: Christmas lights, pine greenery, garlands and Christmas decorations. Read our tips on how to best decorate your balcony for Christmas in 2021.
Christmas decorations for the balcony made from natural materials
To ensure that the balcony looks attractive even in winter, it is enough to decorate the balcony boxes and pots with fir green or oneevergreen dwarf shrubplant in it. The dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo), for example, reaches a height and width of around one meter.
Mini Christmas tree in a pot on the balcony
Other dwarf coniferous trees are also ideal for planting in containers. With their fresh green needles, they are an eye-catcher on the balcony all year round. Water the tree every three days and make sure that the ball of soil never dries out. Place your potted Christmas tree in a central spot on the balcony so it can be seen from inside.
Keep fir branches fresh in the vase
So that freshnessFir branches stay beautiful for longerYou should place them in a bucket of water. If you want to decorate the improvised Christmas tree outside cheaply, you can make garlands out of Styrofoam foam flakes. Simply thread them one after the other on a thread to create a very long chain.Dried orange slicesare also ideal as craft materials.
Red apples instead of Christmas balls
Red apples are ideal for a country house-style Christmas decoration! Their beautiful color stands out even more against a backdrop of fir branches. You can arrange the apples in a basket with moss and twigs or simply place them among the flowersWinter planted potsplace. If you have problems with birds wanting to eat the fruit, you can use artificial apples instead of fresh ones or cover them with a thin layer of wax. Simply dip the apples into wax melted in a water bath.
Berry branches in a floor vase
Bright berry branches in a tall floor vase are a beautiful and natural Christmas decoration for the balcony. AClassic Advent decorationWith beautiful red berries are the branches of the holly (Ilex), skimmie, false berry and rose hips. They last up to three weeks in a vase with water.
Berry branches can also decorate balcony railings
Decorate the balcony railing for Christmas
A particularly beautiful Christmas decoration for the balcony are lush garlands on the balcony railing. This is an easy way to make the balcony cozy and, above all, festive - both for those who look out of the apartment and for those who pass by outside.In this articlewe also show an interesting DIY idea with branches and candles.
Christmas wreath on the balcony railing
Fresh fir garlands are easiest to make from pine and spruce branches, but you can also use boxwood or juniper. You can usually find cheap pine greenery at Christmas tree sellers. Attach the branches along the railing using flexible wire (barely visible), cable ties, or rustic jute twine (which is a decorative detail in itself). A wreath can also be hung as a special eye-catcher.
Fairy lights on the balcony railing glow even under the snow
Fairy lights bring a romantic touch to the entire railing decoration and provide exceptional eye-catchers in the evening. Since these fairy lights are specifically designed for outdoor use, they can easily withstand snow, moisture, wind and rain.
Red decorations are best seen from a distance
Instead of decorating the garlands with the classic colorful balls, get a large amount of pine cones in different sizes and shapes. Paint them white or red and (once the paint has dried) tie them to the branches with a string: this way they will be visible from afar and create a much more festive atmosphere.
Extraordinary colors for Christmas decorations
Red and gold are the classic Christmas combination for balcony decorations because these colors are easily visible from a distance, but you can choose your own shades. Just be careful not to use decorations that can be damaged by rain and moisture. When putting up Christmas garlands, keep in mind that they should be visible both from inside and from the street.
Christmas decorations for the balcony in silver and green
Silver decorations and crystals evoke associations with ice crystals and snowflakes. They look even more fabulous in candlelight. To make cheap Christmas decorations for the balcony, you can do the following: Roll up a few sheets of newspaper into balls of different sizes and wrap them carefully with aluminum foil. Attach them to a string and hang them wherever you want.
Lighting is an important decorative detail if you want to decorate your balcony for Christmas. Christmas lights create a warm and cozy feeling anytime, anywhere. Fairy lights create a Christmas atmosphere and increase the coziness factor on your balcony in no time. For example, you can attach them around the balcony railing, on the ceiling or around green plants. Candle lanterns and Advent arrangements also provide cozy Christmas lighting on the balcony. Remember not to leave your candles burning unattended.
Scandinavian luminous stars still popular
Add wow factor to your balcony with these simple yet stunning poinsettias. Hang them in a window or on a wall to add a Nordic touch to your Christmas decorations. Find out how you can make glowing starsin this article.
Use small light accents in different places
