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| A BALCONY IS A SPACE APART |
Having a useful balcony in your home can be very handy if you need some extra space to expand the place. This space
can be used for family get-together and for spending time with the family
members.
If the balcony lies next to a
bedroom it would serve as a private place for cultivating hobbies such as craftwork,
origami and painting. On the other hand it could be a leisure space to spend
the weekend with a good book. Another use is to be a place to talk to a friend
in seclusion.
Some nested chairs or stools would
be good here so that you could sip a cup of tea in the evening times. If your
balcony overhangs a garden or tree grove you will be able to get a whiff of
outdoor air inside. A wider balcony or two balconies joined together would
provide a place to have a pleasant garden party with a few guests.
There should be something to set
your balcony apart and simultaneously to be a part of the remaining rooms in decor and usage. French windows should be used to connect the living room and
balcony so that there is a feeling of spaciousness in the area. To get an
earthy appeal, statuettes, figurines, toys and dolls of terracotta should be
placed here. Decorate the walls to save floor space. Flowering pots can be hung
on iron hooks from the walls. Pretty bells and trinkets can be on the grill and
a good chajja should be above to prevent rain water from entering.
Whatever activity the balcony is
designed for, the decor should be chosen. It should complement the general
theme of the home. For a touch of glamour, glittering mosaic tiles can be used with blue colors for a tropical touch
and green ornamental plants arranged in a row. This will give the impression of
a small forest. Herbs can also be planted to spread a fragrance.
A balcony fitted with grills like a
separate room but used as an open space sometimes must have an adjustable
decor. Both dim and bright lighting should be arranged. Good looking lampshades
and pendants lights for a quiet dinner or bright ones for a children's party
can be accommodated. Blinking lights are not advisable. Your balcony can be
used for multiple purposes.
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