In the Depths of the 90th Floor

I tend to talk about outdoor living like everybody that has outdoor space is in either the country or the suburbs, well after looking through where many of our area rug orders get shipped and spending time in both San Francisco and New York this past fall; I’m realizing that a balcony is quite often the outdoor space for many people. People decorate their terraces with plants, do their grilling out there, and maybe even enjoy a glass of wine in a nice chair after a long day with a friend or neighbor. This made me think that why should I just concentrate on the suburban patio as a place to create an additional room? Why not the balconies of our urban dwelling customers?

Whether you’re looking to create an urban oasis, a modern living space, a cottage on the 20th floor, how you use and decorate a balcony to feel like an additional living space?

Start with the size, if you have a small balcony make sure you don’t over crowd it or use items that are too large in scale. If you’re blessed with something bigger – go for larger pieces, more pieces and put more things out.

Make sure you have a comfortable seating area. It doesn’t have to be expensive, maybe some garage sale finds with new cushions – or a bench (again with a fun cushion) – even just pillows made from outdoor safe fabrics work well for this.

Add plants!!! You need flowers and greens otherwise you might as well stay inside. If you have a small balcony try hanging baskets or attaching containers to your railings. Bigger spaces again use bigger containers and pots. Remember though it’s easier to keep things well watered if they are in bigger rather than smaller containers.

Next, add nick-knacks, side tables, and umbrella and of course a grill if you have the room. These are the extras that make this space more personal and usable.

Finally of course an outdoor area rug grounds everything and makes the area feel more like a

room. Whether you use a traditional looking faux sisal or something more out there, feel free to browse our selection of outdoor rugs and start creating a room outside.