8 Stylish Balcony Updates That Start at Ikea

Give your small patio a more finished feeling with floor decking ($35 for a pack of nine). Then, mix things up with a flat-woven rug ($60). Source: Ikea

The Applaro bench panels ($105) create seating and a place to store your blankets or extra goodies in a tight space. Source: Ikea

This table and chairs set for two ($99) won't break the bank. Top it with rustic vases, including a bottle with a stopper ($4) to give it a Provencal bistro feel. Source: Ikea

The Flaster chair ($50), bench ($75), and table ($89) all come in a modern gray. The neutral and uniform color scheme creates a canvas that enlarges the space and draws attention to colorful details like pillows and plants. Source: Ikea

The paper ceiling light ($20) defines the dining space and dresses the balcony up a bit. Who cares if the table is tiny? Source: Ikea

Ikea sells string lighting for an affordable price ($5 for a pack of 12), so you can go crazy. Source: Ikea

Turn your balcony into a garden with the help of Ikea's oversize self-watering plant pots ($20). You can grow herbs for your kitchen! Source: Ikea

You don't need much space to fit a rocking chair ($129) and throw ($13). You'll be snuggling up with a good book even as the sun starts to set. Source: Ikea