Balcony living - How to make the most of your urban oasis

If you have ample room, seating options like The Palissade Balcony Collection by HAY is perfect. Bridging modern design with durability, this collection boasts all types of seating from chairs to benches, ottomans and dining armchairs.

Thanks to its powder-coated steel material, this collection ensures resilient weather resistance when exposed to the elements and its galvanised steel finish protects against rust, guaranteeing longevity.

For a cohesive, upscale look, consider the Palissade Balcony Collection by HAY as an all-weather, contemporary furniture choice to elevate your balcony living experience with an industrial, urban twist.

If a refined, sophisticated aesthetic is where you are drawn, options like the SC100 & SC101 Garden Chairs from &Tradition’s Thorvald Collection fuse neoclassical artistry with stackable functions.

Designed with sculptural lines and inviting silhouettes, they present a distinctive approach to balcony seating with an unequivocally Danish edge.

For a standalone piece offering an all-year seating option for one, enter the Ocean Lounge Chair by Cane-Line. This plush chair presents a unique blend of timeless craftsmanship achieved through the use of sustainable materials.

Lightweight, and weather-resistant, it has been ergonomically designed to offer comfort alongside style. And for those sudden downpours, it is equipped with the Quick Dry and Airflow system, where cushions rapidly dry for use faster than most.

Versatile, lightweight and stylish, the On the Move Side Table by Cane-Line is very much designed with compact balconies and a plethora of seating arrangements in mind.

Minimal and elegant in its design, the On the Move Side Table by Cane-Line has been crafted from weather-resistant, power-coated aluminium, keeping rust and weathering at bay.

Complete with an integrated handle, to allow for easy repositioning, this table slots effortlessly into any balcony arrangement, as a tray-like surface for serving drinks or resting coffee during a lazy weekend morning.

From a subtle, warm glow for entertaining to a crisp, bright hue for reading, balcony lighting can act as both an aesthetic accent and a practical necessity.

Portable and rechargeable lamps are the most efficient and effective way to light your balcony due to their lightweight designs and IP ratings which ensure hours of illumination, whatever the weather.

Take the Muse Portable Lamp by Tala, a rechargeable lighting option designed in partnership with Farrow & Ball. Offering five exclusive colour ways, and designed to last a lifestyle, this lamp can light your balcony evenings and nights elegantly, reminiscent of the British pleasure garden of old.

With an IP44 rating, it is a strong weather resistant choice.

Alternatively, the VP9 Portable Lamp by &Tradition, offers a portable, lightweight lamp that provides a powerful 325 lumens, complete with an integrated touch dimmer to suit your desired brightness level.

Coupled with its iconic 1960s design, a reimagining of Verner Paton’s iconic Flowerpot collection, it is a stylish solution to outdoor lighting when substantial output is required.

Further bolstered by its IP44 rating, this lamp is designed for outside use and built to last.

Whilst furniture for balcony living brings function and style into your space, plants bring verdant beauty.

Add height and texture to your balcony with hanging baskets, filled with Ivy and Pothos plants. Their cascading vines create flowing outlines to your space and lush vibrant hues. Ideal if you enjoy mid-century aesthetics.

If your style is minimalist, and you like potted plants, choose succulents and cacti. Opt for snake plants or ZZ plants in boldly painted pots, which bring stricture and simplicity to your balcony without busyness or too much maintenance.

A balcony offers endless potential as an urban oasis, whatever the size. A thoughtful selection of seating, tables, lighting and plants can enrich your balcony and provide a beautiful flow of outside and inside, year-round.