Designing a small balcony optimally – 6 ideas
Optimize Your Small Balcony – 6 Ideas
Designing small balconies can be challenging when it comes to transforming a small space into a cozy outdoor oasis. With our six ideas, you can transform your small balcony into a new favorite spot in no time – regardless of whether your balcony is 5 square meters or smaller. Be inspired by our balcony design ideas!

Tip 1: Save space with folding furniture
Quickly at hand when needed and quickly stowed away again: With folding furniture, you save space on your balcony, as chairs and a table can be stored in a corner when not in use. This allows you to use the balcony for other purposes, even when you don't want to use it as a seating area.
You can find a wide selection of folding furniture in stores – made of wood, plastic, or steel, for example. Folding furniture is a great way to decorate a narrow balcony.
Tip: Small folding tables that can be mounted on the balcony railing are currently trending. These can be folded out and back in with a single movement.

Tip 2: Create vertical gardens
Vertical gardens are ideal for designing a small balcony – this means you use the vertical surfaces of your balcony for space-saving greenery. You can attach herbs, flowers, or even vegetables to the wall or balcony railing and trellis, making optimal use of limited space.
The following plants, for example, are suitable for vertical gardens:
|
Plant |
Special Features |
Location |
|
Ivy |
Evergreen and easy-care, fast-growing |
Sunny to shady |
|
Basil |
Perfect for hanging pots, pleasantly fragrant, versatile usable |
Sunny and dry |
|
Nasturtium |
Insect-friendly, colorfully blooming, edible, fast-growing |
Sunny and dry |
|
Strawberries |
Available as a climbing plant or in a hanging pot, insect-friendly, delicious fruits |
Sunny to partially shaded |
Tip 3: Multifunctional furniture for limited space
Multifunctional furniture is especially valuable for the practical design of small balconies. This furniture serves multiple purposes. For example, you can use a bench with integrated storage space to store pillows, blankets, or other items. Equally practical is a balcony table with an integrated flower box, which you can plant as you wish.

Image source: unsplash.com, Ed Orozco
Tip 4: Use light sources cleverly
When used cleverly, the right lighting can make a small balcony appear larger and more cozy. LED lights, spotlights, or fairy lights are particularly suitable here. Hanging lamps and solar lights on the balcony railing are ideal for keeping the limited space on the balcony clear.

Tip 5: Integrate a privacy screen
A privacy screen or privacy railing provides more privacy and undisturbed moments on a small balcony. Choose a model made of weather-resistant metal or Corten steel, which can easily remain on the balcony year-round.
Tip: At ELEO Express, you'll find metal privacy screens in various modern designs. Measuring 158 x 60 cm, the privacy panels are ideal for decorating small balconies.
Privacy screen for the balcony

Tip 6: Skillfully use colors and patterns
Colors play an important role in making a small balcony cozy. You can use them skillfully to make your balcony appear larger and more vibrant. To achieve this, opt for light, natural colors and subtle patterns when choosing flowerpots, rugs, flooring, and cushions – this will visually open up the space.
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