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<\/h4>

Upcycle\u00a0old crates as a\u00a0storage bench or shelving.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photos: Pinterst<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

DIY a hanging lounge chair with some rope, doweling and cloth.<\/h2>\n

\"diy<\/a>Photo:\u00a0themerrythought<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Step-by-step directions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Build a mini fire pit by securing a\u00a0can of\u00a0chafing fuel in a flower pot.<\/h2>\n

\"diy<\/a>Photo:\u00a0theblueeyeddove<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Create mood lighting\u00a0by placing\u00a0candles in mason jars.<\/h2>\n

\"mason<\/a>Photo:\u00a0unskinnyboppy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Turn your outdoor space into an open-air office with\u00a0this balcony desk.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photo: balkonzept<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Costs about $145 USD.\u00a0Order one here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No matter how grimy the railing and concrete may be, you can cover it up with\u00a0blinds, wicker fencing, floor\u00a0slabs and stones.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony-reno-1\"<\/a>\"balcony-reno-2\"<\/a>\"balcony-reno-3\"<\/a>Photos: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Step-by-step guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Or try easy-to-install interlocking deck tiles.<\/h2>\n

\"interlocking<\/a>Photo:\u00a0handydeck<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Buy them from IKEA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lay down AstroTurf and the\u00a0balcony becomes a backyard.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photo: Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A tablecloth slathered in a water-based polyurethane becomes a\u00a0durable outdoor rug.<\/h2>\n

\"tablecloth<\/a>Photos: Design Share<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Add a bit of greenery with hanging pots.<\/h2>\n

\"hanging<\/a>Photo: Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Or invest in some railing\u00a0planters.<\/h2>\n

\"railing<\/a>Photo:\u00a0ippinka<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Buy them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a cheaper flower bed\/pot option,\u00a0re-purpose a\u00a0pallet or\u00a0tin cans.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photos:\u00a0sowswell<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Flip over a\u00a0tomato cage and you have an elevated pot stand.<\/h2>\n

\"tomato<\/a>Photo:\u00a0chatfieldcourt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Think you don’t have enough space for a barbecue? THINK AGAIN!<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photo:\u00a0menkind<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This space-saving\u00a0balcony barbecue hangs from the\u00a0railing. Order it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sewing two placemats or a vinyl tablecloth around a\u00a0pillow will it make it weather-resistant.<\/h2>\n

\"placemat<\/a>Photo:\u00a0happylooksgoodonyou<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cinder blocks and a few wood slabs is all you need for a durable bench.<\/h2>\n

\"cinder<\/a>Photo:\u00a0alickapromise<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Easy instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Or an outdoor shelf.<\/h2>\n

\"cinder<\/a>Photo:\u00a0campfirechic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Or flowerbed.<\/h2>\n

\"cinder<\/a>Photo:\u00a0modernlywed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, try painting it<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Nosey neighbors? Hang some drapes.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photo: Apartment Therapy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Or roll out the privacy canvas.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photo:\u00a0nortene<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Turn your balcony into the ultimate bohemian hangout with a hammock.<\/h2>\n

\"balcony<\/a>Photo: Apartment Therapy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Or go all out with cushions, pillows and\u00a0string lighting.<\/h2>\n

\"cozy<\/a>Photo: Imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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