Urban Balcony Garden Ideas

Garden Unique Expo

2012-01-11T06:17:00.001-08:00

High end design comes out to play -out on the balcony, patio and in the garden with the launch of Garden Unique. The concept was launched in 2011 aimed at exhibiting the latest in designer wears for the outdoors.

Garden Unique 2011

Last year’s highlights included the winner of the Garden Goes Balcony contest. Titled 'Sight' by Tim Kerp the design solution is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of city life. The polstered interior is cocooned by a plastic woven shell. View the concept description and details on Tim Kerps homepage or check out reactions from visitors at Garden Unique 2011.

Garden Unique 2012

This year’s Garden unique takes place 2-4.09.2012 in Cologne, Germany. Stay tuned for more news on that or check out the Garden Unique Homepage.

Modern Balcony Ideas

2012-01-10T04:08:00.000-08:00

Kubes are uber modern balcony solutions for city dwellers. Designed by University of Nimes students Noémie Royer Lorraine Thirion Kibes Kubes are 200 x 200 x 400 mm cubes made from sheet metal, rubber and plastic to form durable yet aesthetically pleasing planter boxes. The cube forma enables a flexible positioning of the planter boxes. Weighing 1kg on their own they can be stacked or hung. No news of the Kubes going retail yet stay tuned for more news.

Kubes Planters by Design Students- Noémie Royer Lorraine Thirion Kibes

Rail Balcony Planters

2012-01-10T03:39:00.000-08:00

Rail Planter Boxes for balconies offer the possibility to minimise use of space along the balcony rail this means you have more space for furniture. Rail planter boxes also provide great visual dimension to your balcony especially if you have a main living space opening out onto the balcony the rail planter boxes help frame the view.

New planters on offer this year include a few old favourites like conventional hooks which simply attach to the balcony rail allowing you to attaché planters of your choice onto your balcony. This is one of the most versatile options since you can change containers it is also the most economical choice. More decorative rail planters include the funky Green Bo planters. These plastic forms come in a variety of cold colors and retail from $39.99. If you prefer the old terracotta look then you can find ones suitable for attachment to deck rails.

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1. Greenbo Planters from $39.99. Amazon.com for details.
2. Wired Baskets.
3. Metal Master Craft Hanging Basket Bucket Planters, Set of 2. $15.13. Amazon.com
4. Höstö Flower Box $12 IKEA.

Ikea Balcony Garden Ideas

2012-01-10T02:54:00.000-08:00

IKEA BALCONY IDEAS

Some of the Balcony Garden Ideas from the IKEA 2011 catalog provides some rather inspiring ideas for small balconies especially long narrow ones. Thank to planters like the Höstö flower boxes that hook onto the balcony rail you can just about acquire some extra space on tiny balconies for much needed seating space.

First up is The Green Fingers Balcony (as I call it) it’s the ideal urban balcony solution for you green fingers who prefer to grow your own salad greens etc. A low bench is dual functional serving s a shelf for plants but can also double as seating space for summer balcony parties.

Foldaway Balcony for Small or arrow Balconies

SMALL BALCONY IDEAS

Folding Balcony furniture is most practical for tiny balconies. Hook them up on the balcony walls for ease of access.

NARROW BALCONY IDEAS

Narrow Long Balconies are cute difficult to furnish. Unless you find a suitable bench or couch to fit the width of your balcony your best opt for folding chairs.

All Images From: Ikea.com