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How to make the most of your balcony

How to make the most of your balcony

You are indeed lucky if you have a balcony. Have you noticed some homes don’t? And if they do, the balcony is usually covered up completely with grills! What an unfortunate waste of beautiful, free space to invite the morning sunshine into your home and breathe in fresh air from Nature to begin your day, don’t you agree?

If you do have a balcony – thanks to premium homes from HM Constructions http://www.hmconstructions.com/ which flaunts this exquisite home extension with elan – there’s so much you can do to make this space a completely different world.

We give you some hints, but before that, you must know a few facts about the privileges of sporting a balcony in your apartment.

Balcony Basics

If you own a home with a balcony, you don’t just share a romantic Shakespearean moment from Romeo and Juliet. You own the right to a spectacular view, have direct access to healthy Vitamin D – laden sun rays, fresh breeze, and most importantly, enjoy the benefits of added value to your property. Yes, you read that right.

According to real estate experts, a balcony in an apartment can add up to a whopping 12 percent to your property value!

And if you buy an apartment in the luxury high rises of HM Constructions at HM Tropical Tree http://www.hmconstructions.com/projects/details/hm-tropical-tree, HM Grandeur http://www.hmconstructions.com/projects/details/hm-grandeur, HM Cambridge Square, HM Astoria, HM Gladiolus, HM Concord Tower on Sarjapur Road, and HM Indigo http://www.hmconstructions.com/projects/details/hm-indigo on Kanakapura Road you can be assured of enhanced safety and security in the plush gated enclaves they nestle in. That means it does not require you to enclose or grill up your balcony to prevent uninvited sneaky visitors from breaking into your charming abode.

Having an unhindered cross-play of natural light and air into your home through your balcony means a healthier, well-ventilated home too.

Here are some innovative ideas to make good use of your balcony space:

Herald the sun

Is your balcony an east-facing one? Then turn this charming space into a private sun deck to soak up the healthy rays of the morning sun. Put in a small table with a couple of chairs or lounges in the area that gets the most part of the sun streaming in. Sip your morning cuppa as your pour over your favorite newspaper.

On a chilly winter morning, turn your face up to the sun’s rays and enjoy the natural warmth.

If the balcony gets the evening sun, take in the sunset view and let the scenery cast its spell.

Go for Yoga

Are you a yoga buff? Then it’s the best idea to transform your beautiful balcony into the perfect yoga zone. Create an ideal and tranquil spot for your soothing meditation moments. Decorate the balcony area with energy artifacts like a crystal tree or a compact water fountain in one corner to conjure up the mystical aura and set the mood for deep concentration.

Book Nook

Balconies are marvelous spaces to read in. While a balcony gives you the feeling of being in the outdoors, it also calms your mind to concentrate on your reading. The next thought is to create a cool book nook on one side. Style out a bookshelf on one wall and stock it up with your favourite bestsellers. It’s a great way to inculcate the reading habit in children too.

Instead of a regular lounge chair and table, hang up a rope chair or wicker swing with a pretty pouffe or footstool to complete the picture.

Alfresco dining

Your balcony is a blessing if you love having your meal in the free open space. This is where you can go the whole hog and fashion out an elegant, Italian café-styled alfresco eat-out.

Table it differently. We mean the dining table, that is. Place a compact table – a low one with stools or floor cushions, Japanese-style.

Or perhaps, a nifty foldable picnic table with attached benches to give your family the feeling of being on a picnic. The best part about the table is it can be comfortably propped up against a wall when not in use.

Raise the bar

That ‘man is a social animal’ is an oft-repeated adage. So, socializing and hosting a party at home can make your balcony a great party zone. Then, having a stylish bar cabinet in the balcony is a great feature for your intimate private soirees. Either go in for a conventional bar unit or better still, take a shot at designing a unique bar cabana with a barrel and thatched roof. Throw in a couple of bar stools or low seating to take the party meter up a few notches.

String along a row of hanging fairy lights to brighten up the balcony and enhance the celebratory ambiance with a flourish.

Grow your own herbs

Show off your green thumb the healthy way. Craft your own herb garden out there on your awesome balcony. Since you already have ample sunlight to shower love on your plant babies, a herb garden can perfectly complement your culinary skills too. It’s easy to grow basil, parsley, mint, ginger, lemongrass, fennel, rosemary, garlic, oregano, and turmeric in a row of colorful pots and planters. This way you get to not only enjoy the fresh herbs straight from your garden into your plate but also take in the enriching fragrance of the plants when you’re soaking up the sunlight.

These are just a few great ideas to give your balcony that ethereal makeover. There’s so much more you can experiment with and transform this space in your home any which way you want, on a whim and a fancy. Remember to cherish this precious area each moment of your living in your home because you are among the privileged few to enjoy this distinct freedom of space. And yes, if you have a home in any of HM Constructions’ luxury abodes, you’ll preen with pride as a homeowner with a balcony view!

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