Even though your Carmel apartment community offers open spaces to explore, your private balcony remains your direct connection to nature. Use these apartment balcony furniture ideas for crafting a relaxing, natural oasis just outside your interior!
Apartment patio furniture composed of wicker, cast aluminum and stainless steel is stylish yet lightweight and long-lasting – not to mention you can easily add ornamental accent pieces that give your balcony its own distinct character!
Wicker
Wicker patio furniture gives your outdoor space an inviting and welcoming appearance, and is also durable enough to withstand all sorts of weather and be easy to maintain and clean. Plus, its diverse styles ensure there’s something perfect for every decor! And look out for clearance sales of this furniture to save even more!
Natural wicker furniture can be constructed using various plant species, such as bamboo and rattan. Many people appreciate its natural aesthetic; however, natural rattan furniture may not always make for good outdoor options due to being highly renewable palm plant and being soft when wet but more rigid when dry; sun exposure also damages it so it should preferably remain indoors or semi-indoors.
Synthetic wicker furniture is an excellent choice for outdoor seating. Constructed of resin that’s waterproof and weather-resistant, this material makes an eco-friendly statement while lasting years in your backyard and being easy to care for with just a garden hose hose.
Some people enjoy mixing wicker patio furniture with other pieces for an eclectic aesthetic, though wicker may become dirty easily. A garden hose or cleaning solution are recommended to remove dirt and debris from its surface, as well as store the pieces away during winter in either your garage or basement unless living in an area with mild temperatures – this will protect cushions from sun fading while also stopping water seepage into their frames.
Cast aluminum
Aluminum patio furniture is an increasingly popular choice due to its resistance to rust and ease of maintenance. Furthermore, its lighter weight means less risk of it tipping over or being affected by windy conditions.
Cast aluminum furniture is also designed with comfort in mind, often featuring swivel rockers for easy movement around outdoor spaces or changing up the atmosphere. Plus, due to its lower heat retention than other metals such as iron, cast aluminum may be better suited to areas with higher summer temperatures.
As is the case with wicker patio furniture, aluminum patio furniture also boasts an array of frame designs from traditional to contemporary for your choosing. Additionally, powder coating comes with several color choices – or you can opt for powder coating that comes with touch-up paint as an added feature! For added flexibility consider powder coated pieces which come with touch-up paint.
Aluminum patio furniture provides several key benefits, but its lack of corrosion may present its own setbacks. Without proper care and cleaning procedures in place, pieces could develop aluminum oxide deposits over time which is noticeable as a thin film on their surfaces. However, this issue can easily be prevented by following recommended cleaning and care guidelines – simply wiping down with water hose and mild detergent solution can prevent corrosion forming!
Stainless steel
Stainless steel patio furniture provides a modern aesthetic with heavy-duty durability. Being non-corrosive makes this material suitable for humid climates and less susceptible to scratches or dents than other metals. While regular cleaning with warm water and mild pH neutral soap is necessary, stainless steel furniture tends to outlive other forms of patio furniture and tends to last longer compared with its alternatives.
Whenever selecting metal outdoor furniture, it’s essential to keep its thickness and grade in mind. Lesser grades of stainless steel may rust over time due to exposure to moisture and salt air; higher-grade alloys like 316 provide greater corrosion resistance – though powdered coatings might help keep rust away!
Stainless steel offers another distinct advantage – heat stability. This allows it to endure both extreme cold weather conditions and hotter temperatures without suffering structural integrity loss, making it better suited for use in harsh outdoor environments than metals like wrought iron that crack or warp under heat and cold extremes.
Traditional metals such as wrought iron are popular with homeowners due to its natural beauty and antique appearance that will develop over time into a charming patina. Although wrought iron can rust, it tends to be stronger and more durable than aluminum and heavier which helps make it less vulnerable to high winds or theft; its weight, however, can sometimes make moving or cleaning your metal furniture difficult and uncomfortable for guests in hot or cold climates.
Cushions
Cushions are soft bags filled with ornamental materials used as decorations or to soften furniture’s hard edges and corners. Cushions may be filled with wool, hair, feathers, polyester staple fiber, non-woven fabric cotton or paper torn into fragments for comfort – though most are typically filled with foam or another poly material that dictates both its appearance and price. The filling material determines both comfort and cost when considering purchasing one of these cushions.
Feather cushions require periodic fluffing to maintain their loft and shape, as feathers come from various sources that range from straight and rigid flight feathers to light curled body feathers that come in different colors and textures that affect cost and quality. Fluffing can help preserve loft and shape.
An ideal option is a foam wrapped in down cushion, as this combination offers the benefits of both. Look for one with neatly sewn chambers so as to minimize down migration across the cushion and create uneven, lumpy or tilted seating conditions. Dacron fiber-wrapped cushion seats may be another great choice as they combine both qualities in one solution that may last longer than all-foam seats.
Ornamental accents
Ornamental accents are a fantastic way to add detail and flair to your apartment. Ranging in shapes and sizes, ornamental accents come in all sorts of sizes that will match any theme perfectly – sculptures and urns may draw the eye, while others serve more practical functions such as bookends and trays. Plus they come in an assortment of colors to fit in perfectly!
Ornamental accents are designed to accentuate the aesthetics of your walls, turning them into works of art. These decorative accessories offer an affordable way to personalize your home decor while making great housewarming or hostess party gifts.
