All of you who have a balcony know how wonderful it is to spend time on it during the breezy spring days and cool summer evenings. It’s a place the whole family can enjoy together talking, playing games, and relaxing.
However, when the cold weather comes, the
balcony becomes as desolate a place as the forgotten parts of the basement.
With that in mind, we wanted to help you by showing you how to create a winter
balcony. Once you're done, you'll be able to continue to have quality time with
family and friends during the whole winter!
How
to Make Your Balcony Warm and Comfortable in the Winter
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For people
who have a large balcony and an old sofa, you can make the balcony live up to
its potential by merely bringing out the sofa or an old mattress. Add some
pillows, blankets, and whatever else you want. Then you’ll have yourself a cozy
winter balcony.
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If you live
in an apartment and have a
small terrace, you can still create a winter balcony easily. All you need is
that old chair that's sitting there. Then, you can create a canopy out of it by
using a curtain of your choice, some hula hoop, and a metal wire to tie it all
together. Use the hula hoop to hang the curtain and tie it all in a corner with
the metal wire. Put the chair beneath it and hang some lights to make it all
bright and beautiful. Cover yourself with a warm blanket and enjoy!
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Instead of
regular furniture, you can create or buy a hammock and enjoy the warm winter
sun during the day.
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Use an old
carpet to cover the floor and make it warmer. Plus, it will look great!
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To keep
yourself warm, you can opt for some small stoves or radiant heaters.
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If you want
to keep the balcony truly warm, you can install sliding doors and windows (you
can keep those open in the summer and spring).
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Remember
that you have to use furniture that’s made from metal and natural materials to
avoid mold and cold weather ruining them. Even synthetic wicker and
aluminum-made furniture can survive the winter for a couple of years.
How
to Make Your Winter Balcony More Beautiful
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Add
curtains and fairy lights to the balcony to make it beautiful all year round.
You can also use lanterns and candles (both regular and LED candles are great).
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Use
evergreen plants to beautify your balcony. You can use plants like junipers,
boxwoods, and dwarf Alberta
spruces, to name a few. To ensure they live through the cold, it's always best
to choose the ones that can survive in colder regions. It's also good to use
fresh soil and a top layer of mulch. As for the containers, it's best to opt
for moisture-resistant wood containers or ones made from fiberglass or
polyethylene.
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