This has been a long time coming! It has taken me nearly 4 years to decorate the small balcony in the back. It’s not because I didn’t want to , it’s because I never found the right pieces for my space! I’m one of those people who waits to find the perfect pieces for my home. I also never knew how long we were going to be living in this condo, the thought of buying something that I wasn’t sure would work in my new space was just crazy.
But, I’m so happy I found the perfect patio set from Target and have begun bringing in the pops of color with Monrovia plants! My decor scheme is forever minimal with black, white, woods and neutrals – it’s just so clean! The pops of green bring in the perfect pop of color.
Over the weekend I visited my Lowe’s Garden Center in search for the cutest plants. I specifically went looking for plants that only needed partial sun, because my patio only gets the sun for a few hours a day.
I have had this long pallet in my patio for quite a while, so when I set off the Lowe’s I knew I wanted to find plants that would be small enough to fit in my pallet & these Goldilocks Creeping Jenny plants are so perfect. They just cascade with green. I wasn’t sure if they would fit so now that I know they do, I’m going back for more!
Imagine how pretty that will be when the pallet is completely filled with these plants by Monrovia
I also found this Moon Light Philodendron it only needs partial sun and adds so much to the balcony. It’s that slightly lighter pop of color that helps add dimension and I’m in love!
Monrovia made it really easy to shop for the right kind of plant for my small balcony with minimal lighting. Each Monrovia plants has a wealth of information right on the tag – that is how I knew these plants only needed partial sun!
I’m so happy with how my small balcony is turning out, just in time for spring!
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14 Comments
Leah Weber
Plants make such a difference in any space, love the ones you chose!
April 6, 2017 at 7:59 amGiustina
Your balcony is so cute! I love your style & the pops of green! Beautiful & relaxing! <3
April 6, 2017 at 8:08 amTiffany C
Thank you so much! It’s quickly become my favorite space in my house!
April 6, 2017 at 9:02 amHalley
Loving this! I jump at the chance to add a little green whenever I have the opportunity.
April 6, 2017 at 11:18 amLisa
Greenery is an anti-depressant. Love this idea!
April 6, 2017 at 12:22 pmAmanda
Live plants are a balcony requirement. I like using herbs and colorful peppers, so I can eat them tooI haven’t been to Lowe’s yet this season, but those plants are gorgeous. Time to go there!
April 6, 2017 at 6:31 pmRobin
I love that palate with lights strung over it – that’s such a cute combo!
April 6, 2017 at 8:16 pmjustine
how cute is this?! the plants make it so welcoming — makes we want to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or just read outside. We’re downsizing to condo shortly and I was worried about making the space seem homier…. gonna steal these plant and palette ideas! so cute!
April 6, 2017 at 8:47 pmTiffany C
Thanks girl! that is exactly what I do, sip coffee or wine and relax. it’s such a nice little space
April 7, 2017 at 12:00 pmJessica Devlin Design
i’m in love with your chairs. pretty plants too!
April 6, 2017 at 10:14 pmAnna
Love your patio and those chairs are beautiful by the way. I need to decorate ours as well. It’s a mess right now with all the stuff we have in it. It’s not scattered but knowing it’s not the way I want just make it a mess. Great decorations ideas .
April 6, 2017 at 10:56 pmAnita
You did a great job with the pieces you chose and the accessories. I can totally relate with how long it took you. I bought my condo 10 years ago and only started decorating my balcony, maybe, 4 years ago and every year I add something or take away or move it around, its never-ending
April 7, 2017 at 12:19 amAlisha
I love that you chose darker furniture! It really draws your eyes to the plants and their pretty vases!
April 7, 2017 at 1:31 amKathleen Calado
Great set of photos! Never thought that a balcony could be designed that well. Our balcony is small as well but we have a lot of plants that my husband and I have put there. Anyways, thanks for this article!
August 22, 2017 at 12:05 am