redone my balcony

i have a beautiful balcony with a beach view, it was in need of some tlc, so me and my partner decided to revamp our little outside getaway, we wanted to privatise the area, and create an extension to our home we used astroturf on the floor to create a welcoming outdoor feel, and its washable, brush it down and hose it down! we even vacuumed it! (hoovered) adding elements of wicker baskets and fire logs around the edge, with planted lavender and other shrubbery along the edge in hanging basket/trellaces. but instead of hanging these baskets we placed them on the floor. adding a screen to the railings created a feel of intimacy and privacy. we used a brushwood to add texture and warmth. we then reused an old bench adding a dry brush paint effect to balance the concrete walls and greenery. finishing with an old fisherman's rope along the railings. few more little touches here and there and we have a beautiful balcony.

How to decorate a small outdoor space

Today I decorated my other outdoor space. A small balcony to the front of the house. 

I decided to it needed to feel more homely and warm. 

First of all I added AstroTurf to the floor. Actually recycled this piece of turf from my other balcony from previous tenants. 

I then cut each section to fit. 

I then repaired the windowsill or window seal? 

I washed down the walls 

And added a small iron table for a coffee in the morning. 

With a small vintage stall. 

Key elements are short and thin pieces. Such as the stall. 

A chair made the space look small and claustrophobic. 

I then replanted the new hanging baskets with foilage and some flowers. 

I had an old plant pot already on the balcony of which I turned up the soil and planted some coloured foliage to add texture and warmth. After all plants are living! 

I finished with fire logs and candles. 

A yankee candle and some faux rose garland over a Moroccan lantern.