End of Summer Balcony Makeover

This post is going to feel a bit out of season, when everyone is looking ahead to Fall. But, thanks to end-of-season sales, my outdoor balcony - which I have worked on in pieces all summer - finally feels complete.

I love spending time our balcony, which is always nicely shaded and very private. But, the design wasn't exactly inviting. In the beginning of the summer, it looked like this:

One by one, I started buying some accessories and spray-painted the tired table and chairs a fresh white. What I kept waiting for in order to pull the whole space together, was a rug. Patience paid off, though, as last week I found an awesome Greek key rug in the right size for only $25! Finally, this is how the space looks:

The bench, which we bought last year, came with the green cushion, so that set the color scheme. I already had the chair cushions, which are green and blue, so those were staying as well. I needed something brighter though, so I was excited when I found the long pillow at Home Goods, which brought all of the colors together.

Next, I spray-painted the table and chairs, which also helped to brighten up the space.

Bring in a couple of accessories and the rug, and I am finally really excited to spend time out here!

Talk about delayed gratification, huh? Luckily the weather will still feel warm for a few more weeks, so I can definitely enjoy the space for a little while longer. Plus, for less than $50 for the whole makeover, I am way ahead of the game for next spring :)

From the Inspiration Folder

So Spring has finally made its way to DC, and I couldn't be happier! We had a gorgeous day today, and even though the rest of the week won't be as nice, it still has me dreaming of all the fun the warm weather brings.

I went out to our balcony after work to clean out all the fallen leaves and, um, cobwebs, and now it is all ready for some lounging with a yummy drink and a pile of magazines. This beautiful photo below, though, reminds me that I still need to decorate it. Yes, the space is functional, but why not make it beautiful, too?

Coastal Living

Do you have an outdoor space that needs decorating? How is the weather in your corner of the world?

Happy Friday!

Wishing you a wonderful Summer weekend! I plan to spend lots of time outdoors enjoying the sun, but if only I could be sitting in a balcony just like this...

So pretty, isn't it? Have a great one!

Image via Coco + Kelley