When I moved from a two bedroom cape cod into a two bedroom apartment, I was blessed with not having to mow and tend the landscaping. However, I was missing digging in soil and decorating the out-of-doors areas surrounding my house. My solution – decorating my petite balcony. The following tips will assist you in tricking out your tiny deck so that al fresco living is done in an area customized to your taste.
Before you begin your project consider having a theme. Without a theme, your project could turn out looking like a preschool watercolor painting which by the way are adorable, but we’re creating your outside oasis and we want there to be synergy. Consider not only color schemes, but a central theme. For instance, do you want this to remind you of the beach, or your trip to Italy or that rustic farmhouse you once visited? It’s important to try to pin down some central focal point from which you can build around.