5 Ideas for Planning a Small Balcony

So you’ve ventured into the heart of a sprawling metropolis to chase your dreams and expand your horizons. The rent is higher, the traffic is louder, and the lawn is smaller. A lot smaller. Many city apartments have no yard space whatsoever, but if you’re lucky you can sign a lease that includes a modest outdoor balcony to decorate and furnish to your liking. Many … Continue reading 5 Ideas for Planning a Small Balcony

Designing Your Small Backyard or Outdoor Space

Homes come in all shapes and sizes. If you have any type of outdoor space you’ll want to transform it into a relaxing haven or a hotspot for revelry depending on your taste. Apartment dwellers in cities and homeowners with small yards may only have a bit of Earth to work with, but with vision and planning, you won’t be limited in the design of … Continue reading Designing Your Small Backyard or Outdoor Space

How to Make Your Small Backyard Look Bigger – With Expert Tips

More often than not, I find that homeowners have a difficult time designing smaller outdoor spaces. From petite patios and apartment balconies to small backyards, these spaces come in a variety of different sizes and shapes. Whether you feel that you have limited space or plenty of it, you can create a functional area with the tips and ideas below. But first, let’s talk about … Continue reading How to Make Your Small Backyard Look Bigger – With Expert Tips

Small But Mighty: How to Style a Balcony with 7 Steps & Inspiring Ideas

Balconies are small enclosed exterior areas on the upper floor of a home or apartment building. Some are even quite famous (waving royalty and Juliet Capulet’s soliloquy come to mind). From a design and styling standpoint, most residential balconies don’t get as much air time as other alfresco areas like patios or porches. They’re typically small, narrow, or not as easily accessible. As such, these … Continue reading Small But Mighty: How to Style a Balcony with 7 Steps & Inspiring Ideas