A balcony, however small it may be, can become an ideal space in which to relax and unwind after the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And the benches are a great alternative to furnish them and enjoy better moments in this space. That is why today we share with you four types of benches to furnish a small balcony.
The more comfortable and cozy the balcony is, the more time you want to spend on it. A bench with some cushions cushions, an outdoor rug and a side table is all that is needed for it. And why a bank? That is the first question we answer today.
Why a bank?
Why a bench and not a sofa or a couple of chairs? It is common to ask this question. After all, all of them serve us to sit comfortably on the balcony. However, on a small balcony there are compelling reasons to bet on the first one:
- Banks generally have a shallower than a sofa, which makes them more appropriate for small and/or narrow spaces such as a balcony.
- The bank can be created in such a way that include storage space.
- The benches allow us to seat a largest number of people than some chairs that occupy the same space as this one.
- With some cushions, easy to collect in winter, they are very comfortable to sit down to have breakfast or relax in the late afternoon, but also to lie down on them.
- They do not require a large investment and you can even build it yourself to lower costs.
- You can find a great variety of designs.
4 types of benches for your balcony
Have you decided that a bench is what you need on your balcony? Now you just have to choose what type of bench you want or need to furnish it. And we are not talking about styles but about practical and space issues.
Light Freestanding Benches
You will find many benches on the market suitable for decorating a small balcony. The lightest will present steel or aluminum structure and details in braided resin that imitate rattan to shape the seats and backrest. Along with these you will find classic wooden benches, not as light as the previous ones unless you give up the backrest and place them attached to the wall.
The ideal thing in small balconies is that they do not exceed the 60 centimeters deep, since if so, they could greatly hinder traffic on a narrow balcony. You will have no problem finding them with a length between 115 and 150 centimeters.
modular benches
Chairs or benches? Why choose? Modular wooden benches are a great alternative to furnish the balcony because they allow you to Play with the layout of the space. You can use them as a bench attached to one of the walls on a daily basis and when you need to separate each of the modules to gather people on the balcony and achieve a more circular arrangement to chat.
Custom attached benches
When decorating a small balcony, betting on custom furniture is always a practical choice. Attach one to the longest or shortest wall, taking advantage of its full extension, and design it with ability to save mats or tools to care for your plants, is a smart way to optimize space. And no, it does not have to be more expensive to bet on this option, especially if you are a handyman and dare to create one from scratch.
folding benches
In the balcony, folding furniture give you some flexibility. You can pick them up and stack them on a wall when you need the space for other activities. In addition, it will be easier for you if the balcony is very exposed to protect them in winter from inclement weather.
Which of these four types of benches to furnish a small balcony would you opt for? At the design level, the light benches with a metal structure are probably the most attractive due to the many and varied styles they present. However, a custom bench with storage is undoubtedly the most practical alternative.
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