[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-turn-your-balcony-into-the-perfect-outdoor-escape":3,"blog-related-turn-your-balcony-into-the-perfect-outdoor-escape":35},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":28,"inlineProducts":29,"seo":30},425,"turn-your-balcony-into-the-perfect-outdoor-escape","Turn Your Balcony or Patio Into the Perfect Outdoor Escape",null,"\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Imagine Juliet on the edge of her balcony, surrounded by lush greenery, gazing out into the night, yearning for her beloved Romeo...okay, maybe we're past this stage of our life, but it doesn't mean we don't swoon over a beautiful balcony! Outdoor relaxation isn’t just for those with big backyards. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Everyone should be able to enjoy their \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Category/Garden-Outdoor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">outdoor space\u003C/span>\u003C/a> as a place to relax and retreat to at the end of the day with a good book or a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/glassware?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glass of wine\u003C/a> in hand…even if you’re a city gal with only a small fire escape! Here are our tips to transform your outdoor area into a summer sanctuary. Enjoy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balconybanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22088\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/1_coastal-beach.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> Balcony Must-Have #1: \u003C/span>The Right Rug\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Ditch the shoes and dig your toes into a cozy underfoot by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">placing a rug\u003C/span>\u003C/a> in your outdoor space. This will immediately bring the feeling of a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/living-room-furniture?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">living room\u003C/span>\u003C/a> to your balcony and encourage you to spend more time outside! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When shopping for outdoor rugs, make sure to choose a synthetic material like polypropylene. You can also opt for a natural material rug, like bamboo or sisal, \u003Cem>only\u003C/em> if your outdoor area is covered and won’t get wet from rainfall. Need more help selecting a rug? Get all of the tips you'll need when you read \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/the-rug-guide-weve-got-you-covered?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">our rug guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 146.37755102040816%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/caAzqNNIBnnxeVlDDJZTuOB2atMBQdsu?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"2869\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/CwJyE0USgp9tPeB3zn1RgmW9kOLE3XZcxl4sFPX8JvQ=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44861-Sunset-West-Provence-French-Beige-Cushion-Metal-Outdoor-Sofa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26405 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_81414-1.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor sofa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75733-Marin-French-Country-Green-Triple-Boxwood-Sphere-Topiary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26402 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Marin-French-Country-Green-Triple-Boxwood-Sphere-Topiary.jpg\" alt=\"topiary\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/21429-JohnRichard-Classic-White-Glass-Cylinder-Faux-Floral-Arrangement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26403 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/John-Richard-Classic-White-Glass-Cylinder-Faux-Floral-Arrangement.jpg\" alt=\"faux flowers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"clear_column\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Balcony Must-Have #2:\u003C/strong> \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cb>A Garden Stool Side Table\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">A place to set down a drink or your laptop is a necessity for an outdoor space. Explore our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/side-end-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">collection of side tables\u003C/span>\u003C/a> to get started, but for many outside areas where space is limited, you might have to get more creative. We love using a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/garden-stools?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">ceramic garden stool\u003C/span>\u003C/a> as a smaller table option that’ll look beautiful and still store your belongings. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Place a few candles on top next to a bouquet of flowers, or set out some \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/18314-Elora-Hollywood-Regency-Light-Grey-Shagreen-Wood-Coasters?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">coasters\u003C/span>\u003C/a> with a pitcher of fresh sangria! The best part is that garden stools are perfectly safe for outdoor weather, don't have to be moved inside for the winter, and they're super easy to dry off with a towel for when it rains. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 66.66666666666666%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/zAg2Ja2bviz9QiLlCSjzykPz0mbh0VXE?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/Y7bXrc9jSLr4n7pLTVv8Fh5bNeLzZD2RFBB0YEIRhpw=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Shop the Look:\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/62297-Summer-Classics-Peninsula-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Woven-Wicker-Outdoor-Sofa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26406 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Summer-Classics-Peninsula-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Woven-Wicker-Outdoor-Sofa.jpg\" alt=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44861-Sunset-West-Provence-French-Beige-Cushion-Metal-Outdoor-Sofa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/28900-Calvin-Global-Bazaar-White-Outdoor-Garden-Stool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26407 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Calvin-Global-Bazaar-White-Outdoor-Garden-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"garden stool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n \r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/42452-Skylar-Modern-Outdoor-Cylinder-Grey-Stool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26408 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Skylar-Modern-Outdoor-Cylinder-Grey-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"grey stool\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"content-column one_half\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"content-column one_half last_column\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>Balcony Must-Have #3: Creative Seating\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Your outdoor space won’t be much of an escape if there’s nowhere to sit and relax. Shop our collection of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-seating?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">outdoor seating\u003C/span> \u003C/a>for a beautiful chair or garden bench for your balcony. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If there’s not enough space, find creative ways to find seating like using a bench or crates with seat cushions and \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">outdoor pillows\u003C/span>. Or if the space permits, hanging a hammock or a swing is a fresh and fun seating alternative.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 149.3877551020408%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/6QDzlka8TDuND2jM5DTPYKw3IEetQY0p?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"2928\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/8lNJBovXYHafZ2BMUeZiHV0zc4stIn1LOW_FKqyc_4Q=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79067-Natalie-Modern-Durable-Dark-Grey-Tapered-Outdoor-Planter-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorspace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29402\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_79067.jpg\" alt=\"planters\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44947-Palecek-Loretta-Coastal-Grey-Woven-Teak-White-Cushion-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26409 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Loretta-Coastal-Grey-Woven-Teak-White-Cushion-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chair\" width=\"999\" height=\"999\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/112560-Caelum-French-Country-White-Potted-Green-Topiary-Boxwood-Small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26411 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Caelum-French-Country-White-Potted-Green-Topiary-Boxwood-Small.jpg\" alt=\"topiary\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>Balcony Must-Have #4: Candle Lanterns\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">There’s nothing like some nighttime reading (or Netflix-watching), but outdoor spaces are notoriously difficult to light. If you have easy access to an outlet and wiring, string lights are a very popular and photogenic choice, but if not, we suggest a gorgeous \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/candles-and-diffusers?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">candle lantern\u003C/span>\u003C/a> or two for on the side table or down near your feet or doorway. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Not only will candle lanterns help you see, but they offer the space a calming and romantic atmosphere.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 66.7%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/WrkQ6t9KUAPqwtoGxqwlTlKP9X9sreau?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"667\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/VkjWUSw-oAKvfVx80bSof6AUJwOHnXbh4OkBVaUsDX8=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/68651-Leia-Industrial-Loft-Black-Metal-and-Glass-Candle-Outdoor-Lantern-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorspace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25794\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_68651.jpg\" alt=\"lantern\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/13843-Palecek-Verona-Modern-Classic-Faux-Wicker-Cream-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair-Blanco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26413 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Verona-Modern-Classic-Faux-Wicker-Cream-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair-Blanco.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75736-Fida-French-Country-Green-Fiddle-Leaf-Brown-Clay-Potted-Fig-Tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26414 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Fida-French-Country-Green-Fiddle-Leaf-Brown-Clay-Potted-Fig-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"faux tree\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"content-column one_half last_column\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>Balcony Must-Have #5: A Mini Garden\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The key to capturing the outdoor feeling is unsurprisingly…lots of plants. Buy \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/pots-and-planters?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">pots and planters\u003C/span>\u003C/a> for larger plants and trees that you can place in a corner area. Smaller plants and flowers can be placed on a side table, and of course, railing planters filled with flowers or a fresh herb garden are a way to give balconies and fire escapes that extra charm.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 124.62962962962962%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/o42PsA50ONmGSkWpRYC4CmBAgu9lxL0L?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"1346\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/WtNM4DCXBu2aF7VhesKcYtVeGLmOcc3KXXCPlIHpMQo=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/13397-Palecek-San-Martin-Coastal-Beach-White-Cushion-Rope-Wrapped-Outdoor-Arm-Chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26415 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-San-Martin-Coastal-Beach-White-Cushion-Rope-Wrapped-Outdoor-Arm-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86820-Rylee-Industrial-White-Concrete-Natural-Teak-Wood-Outdoor-Counter-Table-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26416 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Rylee-Industrial-White-Concrete-Natural-Teak-Wood-Outdoor-Counter-Table.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75699-Marin-French-Country-Green-Boxwood-Potted-Mini-Topiaries-Set-of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26417 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Marin-French-Country-Green-Boxwood-Potted-Mini-Topiaries-Set-of-5.jpg\" alt=\"topiary\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>This article originally appeared as \u003Ca href=\"http://thechrisellefactor.com/2016/08/how-to-turn-your-balcony-into-the-perfect-summer-escape/\">a contributing article\u003C/a> to our friends at The Chriselle Factor. This version has been updated and modified. \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=balcony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. 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