The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, the temperatures are rising and flowers are appearing. These are the sure signs of the arrival of spring. If you are lucky enough to have a balcony or a small piece of garden, take care of making it beautiful and ready for spring. Don't waste a minute and find out more about how to decorate your balcony and terrace in the following articleprepare for springso that you can spend a relaxing time outside again.
Balcony and terrace: inspection
An inspection makes sense before the garden furniture is taken out andBalcony boxes can be planted, because some things may have been damaged over the winter. Cold, rain and ice in winter could cause problems when it comes to terraces and balconies because these components are particularly exposed to the weather. Snow remains on horizontal surfaces, which leads to dangerous pockets of moisture. This could put a lot of strain on the surface. Cracks appear on tiles and slabs and plaster may also have chipped off the walls. Moisture can penetrate the subsurface through the cracks and destroy the structure. Such damage must be identified and repaired early so that the statics of the balcony are not affected.
Wooden structures are also heavily exposed to cold and humid climates. After winter, all components should be carefully checked for wood-destroying fungi and rot.
Clean the balcony and terrace properly
During the cold and wet winter months, the balcony and terrace suffered a lot. Clean the ground very well and remove all stones, branches, leaves, weeds and other dirty things.Remove the green growth, which can be found on soil and surface. You can use green deposit removers or natural home remedies: for example vinegar or baking soda.
Then clean the floor very well. Only use a machine as a last resort as it can damage your floor. That's why a high-pressure cleaner is not always the best choice. Stone slabs and smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but you should be careful with wood and other soft materials. If there are small stones or other foreign objects on the floor, there is a risk that they will scratch the wood. Dirt on wood can be easily removed by scrubbing with lukewarm water. If the dirt is particularly aggressive, you can use a special cleaning agent.
For natural stone floors, you can use warm water with vinegar or surface cleaner to clean. Mop the floor with the cleaning product until the dirt is removed. Alternatively, you can also use a steam cleaner if you have stubborn dirt. Always pay attention to the temperature of the steam.
Protect wooden floors
Softwood floors need to be waxed after cleaning to protect them from water and UV rays. You can use wood preservatives containing pigments. It is recommended that hardwood floors be treated if the color of the wood is to be retained.
Prepare garden furniture
Do you still like your furniture or do you want to change, remove or add something? Then this is the ideal time to make these decisions.
Have you ever had the opportunity to clean and tidy up your garden furniture in the fall? So, not much work. Is your furniture outside in winter? Then it would be beneficial if you clean them well to prepare them for spring. First clean them with a damp cloth. Depending on the material of your furniture, you can do this as follows: Clean your wooden furniture with a sponge and wood cleaner. Next, apply a coat of wood preservative to the furniture to prepare it for various weather conditions.
For metal garden furniture, you can also use a sponge to remove the rust. Use a furniture cleaning agent and even apply a protective coating to the furniture: it is best to take protective varnish for metal.
Plastic furniture is very easy to care for. Use water with a little soap. Tip: You can treat stubborn stains or small scratches with a little toothpaste. Polish well with a cloth and you're done!
Once your furniture is clean, you can put the cushions on it. Do they still look good? Do they still need to be washed? Check whether the covers can be ironed or cleaned with a damp cloth. If your cushions or covers are worn out, you can buy new ones to give your lounge furniture a new look.
Design a balcony and terrace
Make optimal use of space
Before you start decorating, think about what you want to do in the room: Do you need a place to sit or do you also want to set up a dining area? It is usually possible to create different areas on the balcony and terrace to make the most of the space. You should spend more time outdoors, so depending on the size of the balcony or terrace, you should adapt the decoration and furniture to the desired use of the room.
Find the right furniture
A great way to decorate a balcony or patio is to use outdoor furniture that is more weather-resistant and can be used for many years. The furniture does not necessarily have to match each other, but harmony between the different pieces is recommended to achieve a satisfactory result. Nowadays you can find new or used outdoor furniture in various furniture stores, so it won't be difficult to decorate the balconybeautiful and practical to design.
Get your balcony and terrace ready for spring and comfortable!
Decoration that emphasizes comfort is essential in every part of the house. So choose items like colorful pillows and different blankets, even buy a carpet, especially if the balcony (terrace) is closed because the weather is a little colder now and then. Also adapt the fabrics of these elements to the season: in spring you can opt for lighter and thinner fabrics to decorate the room.
Bright colors are a must
Color is a very important element in decoration because it helps to make the entire space more coherent and to give different sensations depending on the shade chosen. So use a color that you like on your balcony or terrace and complements the decorative elements you have there. White is an option that never fails to brighten up furniture and plants, but bright colors are very popular in spring.
Install a vertical garden on your balcony and terrace
Who has never seen a vertical garden and not fallen in love with it? They are really beautiful and bring joy to the interior and exterior of the house. To assemble them, you can install a wooden structure, pallets or something similar and then attach the hooks for hanging. Another idea is to invest in potted plants with trailers or even yourselffor traditional potted plantsto decide and place them in niches or on shelves.
Design space correctly
Decide what you want to have on the balcony or patio so you can take some measurements and choose vases and planters. Remember that you will have to move between containers for watering and care. Don't forget that you can also take advantage of the vertical space on a wall with good sunlight.
You can use vertical gardening kits that are easy to install. They have the advantage that the plants are separated from each other, so you can better regulate the watering of each plant.
