If you love spending summer outdoors but have only a narrow terrace or balcony, comfortable seating can be hard to arrange. Here are a few ideas for original, compact garden and balcony furniture – just in time for spring.
Modern wooden furniture for the garden and balcony
Garden furniture for the balcony can be made from metal, wood, wicker, or plastic. Wood has good insulating properties and does not heat up too quickly in summer, so it works well on a sunny south-facing balcony. Wooden outdoor furniture is usually treated by the manufacturer with a protective coating, but it still needs regular care, ideally oiling before and after the summer season. Pieces exposed to strong sunlight can fade over time, so consider shade or a sun awning for the balcony.
Stylish stainless steel furniture for the balcony and garden
Stainless steel furniture for the garden and balcony is extremely durable and needs little care. It can even stay outside in winter, which is useful for homes without much storage space. Because stainless steel heats up quickly, it is better suited to west- or east-facing balconies than to the hottest south-facing spots.
Rattan and plastic furniture sets
Rattan and plastic furniture is durable and easy to clean. These surfaces may lose some sheen over time, but the change happens slowly. On north-facing balconies or terraces, where neighboring buildings cast shade and the area never becomes extremely hot or dry, rattan sets can last especially well.
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Modern and stylish furniture by Gloster
Stainless steel furniture set for the terrace
Table and chairs for a side balcony
Chic and elegant – Royal Botania
Practical for a narrow balcony – stainless steel table and chairs 
Furniture with playful botanical charm
Eclectic Grey Matter decor
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Peter Dark
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