Many people who have chosen to live in the city dream of a green place to relax. With a little effort and the help of accessories available in Pepco stores, you can create a semblance of your own garden on a balcony in an apartment building! Where to start and how to furnish a balcony so that it becomes a pleasant space for relaxation?

The vast majority of apartments have additional outdoor areas, such as balconies, terraces, loggias, and even small gardens. Each of these spaces can be arranged to become an ideal place for relaxation. The key to success in balcony arrangements is a good idea, proper space planning, and thoughtful additions.

Start your balcony arrangement by:

• Measuring it thoroughly.
• Considering what arrangement style you like best.
• Defining your needs and expectations. Think about whether your balcony should serve as a green dining area, or perhaps you want to spend lazy afternoons there with a book?
• Paying attention to the degree of sun exposure of the balcony and its orientation relative to the cardinal directions. The choice of balcony flowers will depend on these factors.

With the exact dimensions of the balcony and a clearly defined goal (e.g., the desire to create a dining area on the balcony or a resting place for two people), you can get to work.

Furnishing a balcony in an apartment building depends on its size, individual needs, financial possibilities, and, above all, the creativity of the apartment owners. Skillfully arranged, it can become one of the most important places in the apartment, allowing direct contact with nature.

First of all:

1. Take care of the floor and walls

Many people wonder what to put on the balcony floor. Usually, the choice falls on tiles – however, these can cause problems. To minimize the risk of problems such as slipperiness, choose frost-resistant and non-slip stoneware tiles. What about the balcony instead of tiles? You can opt for artificial grass, but also for stone cladding or composite flooring. Remember that the flooring and walls are the background for the entire arrangement.

2. Choose furniture

The basic and most important element of balcony equipment is comfortable seating furniture. This can include armchairs, chairs, poufs, or seats made from pallets. That's not all. For storing balcony accessories, such as chair cushions or watering cans, you will also need a balcony cabinet or shelf. If you can't imagine summer days without sunbathing, also reach for a balcony lounger – it can be foldable so it doesn't take up space when you're not using it.

3. Reach for plants

Balcony flowers are not just petunias and surfinia, but a whole range of flowering and green plants. Depending on whether your balcony is sunny or shady, you can choose roses, hostas, lavender, conifers, ornamental grasses, and many other plants. At the same time, choose balcony planters that can be placed or hung on the railing. Freestanding balcony pots in various sizes look great on the floor, but also placed on a shelf or plant stand.

4. Choose accessories

Reach for items such as a balcony mat, chair cushions, and lighting elements – for example, lanterns.

What is actually useful on the balcony, and what items can be omitted? It certainly won't hurt to have a parasol, sail, or sun awning – especially if the balcony is very sunny. Balcony cushions are also useful, making sitting on chairs and loungers much more comfortable. On cooler days or evenings, a warm blanket will also come in handy. Pepco's assortment includes soft blankets and throws perfect for the balcony!

Many balconies in city apartment buildings have a small area, which effectively discourages owners from making any attempts to transform them into relaxation areas. Meanwhile, a small balcony can be not only cozy and easy to arrange, but also easy to keep clean.

How to furnish a small balcony to make it seem spacious?

• Opt for light colors, foldable or multifunctional furniture.
• Carefully select plants – every plant for a small balcony must be a well-thought-out purchase. Choose species with a columnar habit and climbing plants that do not take up much space and can create a green wall.
• When buying accessories, focus on a cohesive aesthetic – for example, choose identical or very similar balcony pot covers so as not to create a sense of chaos.

A small balcony can be square, but there are also very narrow balconies – are they also easy to arrange?

Arranging a long balcony doesn't have to be difficult! Just reach for well-thought-out furniture, accessories, and decorations.

What furniture to choose for a narrow balcony?

• Foldable – for example, a tabletop attached to the wall, which will serve as a table, can have a foldable structure, which will allow you to gain extra space when it is not in use.
• Mobile – opt for lightweight furniture that is easy to move when needed.
• Multifunctional – did you know that wooden balcony boxes can be successfully used not only for storing cushions but also as a table or seat?

You will find all the necessary accessories for your balcony in Pepco's offer.

A spacious terrace offers enormous arrangement possibilities. At the same time, many owners of large balconies or terraces fear the huge costs of such arrangements. Just visit Pepco to see that beautiful balcony items don't have to be expensive.

When arranging a large balcony or terrace:

• Remember that this space is a natural extension of the apartment, so its furnishings and character should refer to the interior design.
• You don't have to opt for compact, foldable, or multifunctional furniture. In a large space, larger and comfortable lounge sets work perfectly, including a sofa, armchairs, and a table (made of materials resistant to adverse weather conditions).

The finishing touch in arranging any balcony or terrace is also its lighting. Reach for lanterns and luminaries of various sizes that illuminate the darkness with natural, warm light in the evening.