Our diversity of resources is intended to help you get the most out of every aspect of your apartment. This includes the outside, which is why you should consider how useful your deck or porch is. The opportunity to sit outside at your apartment will help you enjoy your space even more than before. Follow the following seven tips while you decorate your apartment’s porch or balcony.
1. Decorating Apartment Porch for Comfort
If you’re going to spend a lot of time sitting outside at your apartment, you should make it as comfortable as possible. Make sure you’re choosing furniture that will hold up even if it’s placed outside. Also, make sure it’s furniture that will make you and your guests feel good when they sit in it. A good look is important, but the ability to sit comfortably is absolutely critical to a great apartment porch setup.
2. Make it An Extension of Inside
The right furniture and functionality will make your apartment porch like an extension of the living space. As mentioned above, the right furniture will go a long way. There are other things you can do, too, like add a rug to give your porch a homier feel. Think about how you want to use it. If you’re going to eat outside, get a small table and a couple of appropriate chairs. If you want to read, give yourself a cozy place to curl up.
3. Liven It up With Plants
If you have a concrete and metal porch, it doesn’t have to feel cold or lifeless. Some plants will make the space come to life. Plants act as growing, living art when they’re potted correctly and arranged stylishly. You don’t necessarily have to have a green thumb to get great plants on your porch. Cacti grow well in Phoenix, and they don’t need a lot of care. Just make sure you put them in a part of your porch that sees a lot of sun. There are tons of options when it comes to designing the plant layout on your porch. You can use one big pot with a bunch of small plants in it or scatter smaller pots throughout the space. You can even use a plant wall if you want. Choose a level of difficulty that’s appropriate for your skill set.
4. Give Yourself Some Privacy
Part of the beauty of sitting on your porch is that it gives you the opportunity to watch people and traffic as they pass by. That doesn’t always mean you want a lot of people staring at you, too, especially when you’re just trying to relax on the balcony. A privacy fence will help keep prying eyes away, and it adds a lot of style, too.
5. Use Lights
You don’t need to do too much work or risk your security deposit by installing a massive lighting setup. Simply put out a good standing light that can stand up to being outside all the time. You can also find awesome strings of lights for a relatively low price at your local hardware store or online. If you buy outdoor lights, they have been specifically designed to endure the weather. They also make your porch look fantastic, and make it better for sitting outside at night!
6. Make it Colorful
Some pops of color will make your porch beautiful and eye-catching, especially in the city. Colorful decorations will also make it a fun and pleasant place to sit. Interesting colors and patterns for your furniture create a lively vibe. Complete the look with some potted flowers to really go all out. When you sit on your porch after a long day at work, the colors will help you perk back up in a hurry. You might be surprised by how much people’s moods are affected by colors. Choose some good ones, and prepare for happy times on the porch.
7. Throw Some Shade
To state the obvious, Phoenix can be a little bit on the hot side at times. That doesn’t necessarily have to prevent you from sitting outside if you plan accordingly. Temperatures are much lower in places that get the right shade all day, and it’s not hard to create a shady spot for yourself. There are lots of options, and some of the most common include umbrellas or bamboo curtains. Don’t be afraid to get creative with it! Your shading device can also provide a decorative flair.
Apartments for Rent in Phoenix
At Heers Management, we are delighted to offer a wide variety of properties with porches and balconies. Our residents enjoy the outdoor seating areas, and we enjoy having happy residents. Contact us today to set up a showing. While you’re around, we can show you some of the best porch decorations our residents have come up with.