With all the redesigning of the interior of the house to suit Christmas and winter, the garden, the terrace and especially the balcony are quickly forgotten. But just because you don't spend much time on the balcony during the cold season doesn't mean that it can't and shouldn't be made festive and friendly. Create a good mood with Christmas decorations on the balcony in winter and plant some flowers and evergreen plants in good time so that you can feel the magic of Christmas there too.
There are a variety of Christmas decoration ideas for which fir green is used. This decorative element is, so to speak, the basis for thevarious arrangementsthat are supposed to have a wintery look. Fir branches are also great as Christmas decorations on the balcony in winter. It is best to combine them with pine cones.
A glazed balcony in particular is perfect for decoration in winter. If it can also be heated, you can enjoy your coffee on the balcony or have breakfast there at any time. Design the balcony table with a tablecloth in a matching color and give the balcony the finishing touch with Christmas tableware.
The Christmas tree is not only welcome indoors. An artificial tree or a real tree can also be decorated outside and used as a Christmas decoration on the balcony in winter to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere. It will bring you joy every time you look out the balcony door. A great alternative to balcony plants, most of which die in winter at the latest.
The classic red color is also great for balcony decoration in winter. A checkered pattern gives the whole thing an additional, rustic flair. You can also make such a Christmas decoration yourself using foil. Stick suitable patterns and motifs on vases or flower pots and put together arrangements of twigs, fir greenery and berries.
The best way to decorate your balcony in winter in Scandinavian style is to use a lot of wood. If the wood also has a worn look, the decoration looks even better. Don't forget the Christmas wreath. This is also wonderfully suitable as a decoration for the balcony door or the outside wall.
The railing of the balcony offers enough space for a Christmas decoration. The decorations also don't take up any space on the balcony itself and are therefore perfect for small balconies. For a pretty balcony decoration in winter, wrap pine greenery or garlands around the railing and add Christmas motifs such as bells.
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you have to go without plants. There are enoughBalcony winter flowers, which you can now use. Aside from evergreen plants, grasses are also suitable for the balcony in winter and can be combined with any decoration for balcony boxes.
If green plants aren't enough for you, there's a trick you can use to ensure blooms.Suitable flowersFor the balcony in winter, for example, are pansies. The inAutumn flowering plantsare simply planted in the boxes and watered straight away. With a bit of luck, the flowers will keep their blooms well into winter, even if it's already snowing. The Christmas rose is also suitable for the balcony in winter. Also interesting:Design flower boxes in winter
If you want to set up candles as balcony decorations in winter, a lantern is very important. As the name suggests, this protects the candle from winds so you can enjoy candlelight at any time. Place the candle in a table wreath, which you can also put together yourself. How about an Advent wreath for the balcony?
It's not just the light from the candles that creates a romantic Christmas atmosphere. Fairy lights that are intended for outdoor use can be used as balcony decorations. Wrap the railing or branches that you used for the rest of the decoration. You have the choice between warm, yellow light and bright colors.
This decoration idea consists of both a chain of lights and fir greenery. If you're designing your Christmas decorations on the balcony in winter, you can try out different things before you decide on a specific option. Do you want it to be more neutral like this or do you prefer some colorful elements? Then you can also add tree decorations.
We have already mentioned the Christmas wreath. And here you can see another way you can use the balcony decoration. The wreaths on the railing look very attractive, especially in groups. You can also emphasize the Christmas wreaths with fairy lights. Don't forget a lot of fir green here too.
Are you annoyed that the balcony is always covered in snow? You shouldn't, because you can use this to make your balcony decoration look even more attractive. This bird house, which was designed with lots of pine greenery, looks even more pleasant with the snow. The decoration is given the finishing touch by the metal furniture in the shabby chic style.
Such an arrangement is also an alternative to the classic wreath. You decide for yourself whether you want to decorate the fir green with bells or other Christmas motifs. Of course, you can also buy a suitable model ready-made in the store and then use it as a balcony decoration.
If you would like to try something unusual instead of the classic Christmas tree, then build your own Christmas tree. With several branches that you can collect yourself, you have the opportunity to set up such a decoration. You get a rustic flair on the balcony that is perfect for winter.