Transforming the Mediterranean -style balcony is simpler (and low cost) than it seems. A few targeted tricks are enough to create a corner that smells of vacation all year round.
Make the balcony more welcoming with a touch Mediterranean It does not require large budgets or complex projects. The idea is to bring some sun, sea and atmosphere relaxed even in the city. A recovery table, some colorful vase, a light tent: sometimes three objects are really enough to make magic. What if there was also a rocking chair? It wouldn’t be bad, right?
Do you want a practical advice? Start from a precise palette: white, blue, terracotta and sage green. These are the colors of the Mediterranean, those that immediately evoke islands, pergolas and outdoor lunches. The white illuminates, the blue refreshes, the terracotta warms up and the green gives harmony. Add natural fabrics, raw materials and lush plants, and your relaxation corner will be ready to get noticed. Maybe with a Ghirland of LED lights for the slower evenings or a small shelf to place books and glasses. The important thing is not to complicate life: the less it is, the better.
Colors and materials to furnish the Mediterranean -style balcony
Those who think that shells and fishing networks are enough to give a Mediterranean style to the balcony, perhaps the most authentic part is being lost. This style focuses on the essentials, but with warm and welcoming details. The bianco Sovereign reigns: walls, furniture, even vases. Reflects the light and dilated the spaces. Contrasting, the cobalt blueil yellow ocher and the terracottawhich immediately evoke landscapes of Greece, Puglia and Sicily.
Natural wood is always a winning choice, but also the beaten metal (painted white or blue) gives an irresistible rustic charm. For fabrics, it is better to choose cotton or linen, perhaps striped or with discreet geometric motifs. The result? An airy environment, simple but with personality.
Low cost ideas to furnish with style (without emptying the wallet)
The beauty of the Mediterranean style is that it adapts very well to creative recycling and do-it-yourself solutions. Even a forgotten object in the cellar can find new life on the balcony, just a little imagination. Here are some easy and effective inspiration:
- Wooden boxes: perfect as planters or support tables. Pain in white or leave raw.
- Compassions: to be placed directly on the floor or on a bench. Better if with fresh and marine colors.
- Iron or glass lantern: Also found in the markets, they give atmosphere in the evening.
- Light sheets: fixed as curtains or light covers to shade without weighing down.
- Decorated dishes to hang: a classic of sea houses, easy to find also in second -hand shops.
You don’t need to buy everything new. Sometimes it is enough to change the arrangement of the furniture, add an aromatic plant or play with the fabrics to obtain a radical change.
Plants and perfumes: the true Mediterranean heart on the balcony
What a Mediterranean -style balcony would be without the right plants? It is not only an aesthetic, but also sensory. The scent of rosemary, lavender, salvia o basil It fills the air and immediately creates the holiday effect. Better to choose aromatic plants arranged in terracotta pots, perhaps on several levels, alternating with bougainville with intense and climbing flowers. THE geraniums he is Prickly pears give a more rustic and scenic touch, while the olive trees in potseven small in size, add an elegant and vertical accent.
Advice? Do not place everything in line. Better to create corners, differences in height, combine high and low vessels, mix colors and shapes. The experience lived, almost random, is precisely what makes this style so fascinating. Curious to experience something immediately? Even just hanging an old glazed jug with fresh twigs inside can change the mood of the balcony. Sometimes beauty lies in the simplest details.
Who said that to dream of the Mediterranean you need a plane ticket?
A few touches are enough to hear part of it every day, even from the third floor of a building in the city.
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