30 Apartment Balconies That Are Small But Gorgeous

Having any outdoor space is considered a luxury by many renters and apartment owners, so if you've got even a tiny balcony, you should be taking advantage of the area. By bringing your sense of style to your tiny balcony, you'll create a space that you can truly enjoy as much as your living room or bedroom. Per WebMD, spending time outside can reduce anxiety, improve focus, boost your creativity, etc. So, spending even 20-30 minutes outside enjoying your tea, reading a book, or taking a work call can make a big difference in your everyday life.

While you may feel like you don't have enough room to really relax once you're outside, you will be surprised by how inviting, soothing, and luxurious a space you can create with just a little inspiration and some know-how. This list of 30 gorgeous and small apartment balconies will have you rushing to clear off your tiny balcony to make way for your new favorite place to enjoy the little things in life.

You don't need a full patio set of furniture to create a comfortable space. A cushioned chair and a matching table are all you need for a relaxing balcony. 

Enclosed porches offer year-round sunlight exposure and can be perfect distraction-free spaces when you just need to get away for a little while. Consider using a small air mattress or cushions to create a luxe bed. 

Adding sheer curtains to your balcony offers extra privacy and much-needed sun protection during the warmer months, all while making an outdoor space feel cozier.

Even if your balcony is totally closed off, you can still bring the beauty of nature into your space with some potted plants. Just be sure you can reach all of the pots to give them water. 

By using color sparingly, as seen in this lovely photo, you can make a space feel more serene and uncrowded. Use metallic accents to add glamor. 

A hanging seat is a playful accessory that can be anchored from a ceiling or beam, taking up less precious room on the floor with legs. 

Playing with square and round silhouettes makes an outdoor space feel more dynamic and more lived-in. Using a combination of wood, metal, fire, and plant elements really helps to tie feng shui into your balcony. 

High-quality astroturf can make your balcony feel more soothing and less confined to the greys and beiges of the city. Add flowers and green plants around the perimeter to create a soothing, no-grass-necessary garden. 

Using wire bistro chairs and a black and white color palette will make your balcony take on the personality of a French cafe corner. 

As this Instagram user shows, it's a great idea to reflect on your home's interior design and try to infuse the balcony with those same design principles.

Using plants to give your apartment balcony some special pops of color is a great idea, especially as you can easily modify your patio's palette as the seasons change.

To keep playful palettes and design aesthetics cohesive and non-cheesy, use visual motifs, like the bunny rabbits seen above.  

Especially if you have an enclosed space, you can really get wild by adding cushions and lush fabrics like mohair, velvet, wool, and suede.

Use your outdoor balcony as a dining area during the spring and summer. Whether it's just a piece of toast or a four-course meal, eating outside just makes everything taste better.

By using cloth chairs and accent pillows, this space is deliciously cozy. Best of all, accent pillows can be changed out with different covers based on the season and even your mood.