Balcony & Patio ideas? In February? Daydreams if you live in the North, I know. But the second week in February is always my trigger here in the South; the holidays are firmly behind us, life is getting busy, and the weather is so lovely that I’m drawn outside. Only to realize I’ve totally neglected my outdoor space since before the end of the year.

So today, I’ve rounded up a whole bunch of balcony and patio ideas, brand new furniture and my years of knowledge when it comes to outdoor furniture and decor.

Where to start with your Patio and Balcony

First things first, evaluate what you’re working with:

• Balcony, Patio, Pool Deck?
• What shape is it?
• Does it need sun coverage?
• Is the floor level?

Then, think about what you want:

• Dining or Lounging? (You can still Dine if you Lounge, but you can’t necessarily Lounge if you Dine…)
• Should the finished space soothe you with neutral tones, or feel more playful with color and contrast?
• What kind of investment do you want to make / what is your budget?
• How much maintenance and upkeep do you want to do?

It’s all up to you – there are no right or wrong answers here, it’s really what you feel is the best answer for you.

And then? You can get to planning.

Small Balcony Ideas

An apartment balcony is not a useless space. Yes, it’s small, and you don’t really get a choice of the color scheme, but even a small slice of the outdoors is a luxury.

A lot of the ideas for balconies work for front porches, or even small seating areas in a backyard, too.

So, what did you decide you wanted for your finished space? Dine or Lounge? Soothing or Exciting?

I’ve pulled together a couple of options for each combo:

NEUTRAL LOUNGE BALCONY

UMBRELLA: CB2
PLANTER: CB2
LANTERN: TARGET
CHAIRS: SERENA & LILY
TABLE: TARGET
PILLOWS: TARGET

COLORFUL LOUNGE BALCONY

UMBRELLA: HALF UMBRELLA & STAND – BOTH WORLD MARKET
PLANTER: CB2
LANTERN: WORLD MARKET
CHAIRS: WORLD MARKET
TABLE: TARGET
PILLOWS: WORLD MARKET

NEUTRAL BALCONY DINING

UMBRELLA: HALF UMBRELLA & STAND – BOTH WORLD MARKET
SMALL PLANTER: TARGET
LARGE PLANTER: CB2
DINING SET: TARGET
LANTERN: TARGET
RUG: TARGET

COLORFUL BALCONY DINING

UMBRELLA: CB2
PLANTER: CB2
CHAIR: WORLD MARKET
TABLE: WORLD MARKET
PILLOW: WORLD MARKET

Patio Ideas

Patios are one of the most versatile spaces you can have outside. In our current house, we had it set up as a dining space for 3 years, then converted it to lounge space. As long as you have a good solid floor, and more than 8’x8′, it can be the patio of your dreams. If your space is smaller than this, check out the Balcony ideas, above.

Here are some ideas for Patio combos:

COLORFUL PATIO DINING FOR 6

LARGE PLANTER: CB2
SMALL PLANTER: CB2
LANTERN: TARGET
TASSELED PILLOW: SERENA & LILY
PATTERNED PILLOW: TARGET
UMBRELLA: TARGET
TABLE & CHAIRS: TARGET
RUG: TARGET

NEUTRAL PATIO DINING FOR 4

LANTERN: TARGET
TALL PLANTER: TARGET
SMALL PLANTER: CB2
SQUARE PILLOW: TARGET
LUMBAR PILLOW: CB2
UMBRELLA: TARGET
TABLE & CHAIRS: TARGET
RUG: CB2

COLORFUL PATIO LOUNGE

PLANTER: CB2
TALL LANTERN: TARGET
SHORT LANTERN: TARGET
UMBRELLA: TARGET
RUG: WORLD MARKET
LOUNGER: TARGET
SIDE TABLE: WORLD MARKET
SQUARE PILLOW: SERENA & LILY
LUMBAR PILLOW: SERENA & LILY

NEUTRAL PATIO LOUNGE

PLANTER: WORLD MARKET
PILLOWS: TARGET
SECTIONAL: WORLD MARKET
TABLE: TARGET
RUG: TARGET
LANTERNS: TARGET

And don’t forget – the best way to stretch that dollar is to take care of what you’ve got! Check out my post about How to Maintain your Outdoor Furniture to get all my best tips & tricks.

WHOOOOOOO! There we go! All the best Patio and Balcony Ideas I’ve got. All my sources, tips & tricks!

I hope this helped! If you ever need a custom solution or have more questions, let me know! I’m always here to help.

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