Make the Most Out of Your Balcony: Must-Have Outdoor Flooring Features

 

 

Often a highly neglected part of your home, balconies are often overlooked in home design but they can be one of the most enjoyable features of your house. In fact, a balcony can be just as much of a living space as any other room. If you’re a homeowner with an outdoor space, then you know that the right type of flooring is essential to creating the perfect living area. Especially if your flooring requires a revamp and you’ve never truly explored the uses of your balcony, there’s no better time to start making the most out of this small space.

 

With countless ways to utilise your balcony according to your needs, here are some ideas to guide you through redecorating this cosy space.  

 

Balcony Ideas: Flooring Features to Look Out For

1. Eat out on the balcony

As a start, it’s a simple way to switch up the usual family meals away from the dining room and have them at the balcony for a change. With a stunning view to enjoy, you can also take it a step further and have the occasional barbecue. Our Eco Fusion Deck and ClipOnDeck are examples of low-maintenance flooring – so it’ll be hassle-free to clean up any grease after use and maintain your balcony on a regular basis in general. The next time the entire family is up for another grill, you’re all set to whip up a delicious barbecue dinner for your loved ones.

 

 

2. Extend your child’s play area

For families with young children, your balcony space can be easily converted to a fun play area for your little ones. Get creative by setting up a tent to create your own outdoor camping area. Alternatively, if the space in your balcony is able to accommodate, consider having an inflatable pool to add more hours of fun for your child.  As parents, if you’re concerned that your little one may injure himself, rest assured that our flooring is splinter-free and slip-resistant.

 

Besides installing safety nets as a childproofing measure, you can also make your balcony safe and kid-friendly starting with your choice of flooring. 

 

3. Start a garden

If you’ve always considered the idea of growing your own plants, why not start now as you spruce up the look of your balcony flooring? With durable decking in place, the addition of plants will make your home look more beautiful by adding colour and life. Your choice of flooring can also play a part in speeding up the cleaning process when it comes to clearing your balcony of any dead leaves and twigs. That way, you can better keep this area in good shape as you aim to make your little outdoor garden a success. From flowers to edibles, balcony gardening can be incredibly rewarding. For your children, it can also be an amazing experience for them as they get to help create their own garden.

 

 

4. Dedicate this space for stretching

Balconies connected to bedrooms are relatively smaller but can still offer a versatile range of uses. Especially if you’re already investing in privacy screens, you already have a distraction-free environment that gives you the ideal space for stretching and exercising on the spot. Even in Singapore’s hot weather, outdoor wooden flooring like natural wood decking and eco wood composite decking offers insulation against heat so you’ll feel comfortable at all times.

 

Especially if you’re working from home, you can also take a moment to stretch at your balcony while enjoying some fresh air. As a change of environment, it can be refreshing to have your work setup on your balcony when you’re feeling stuffy in your own home office at times.

 

5. Create a striking gallery wall

Design-wise, if you love adorning your walls with photo frames and artworks, you can also make full use of your balcony walls and bring your collection outdoors. Composed with different decorative elements, a gallery wall will make a charming addition and transform your balcony aesthetics. As your gallery wall will be the focal point of your balcony, opt for a more toned-down shade of decking to complete the look.

 

6. Match the rest of your interior design

It goes without saying that your balcony design will ultimately play a part in the overall look and feel of your home. It sets the tone for what kind of mood you are trying to set. You’ll want it to feel like an extension of your home’s interiors so it should look cohesive with everything else in your house.

 

From timber to eco composite wood, you can also consider using multiple materials in order to get a variety of textures and colours on one surface.

 

Regardless of your interior design, you can definitely find your ideal flooring style and texture among our outdoor decking products. With a reliable flooring contractor in Singapore like The Floor Gallery, you can discover the endless possibilities of personalising your balcony space with our wide selection of flooring materials.

 

More Spaces Worth Decorating with Outdoor Flooring

If you’re looking for new ways to make your home more liveable, why not start by enhancing the comfort of your balcony flooring? You will never know how much you can do with your balcony until you actually use it. Whether you want to have a barbecue, grow some plants or simply enjoy the view from up high, your balcony is a great place for making memories and getting work done. It’ll soon become a space you’ll be spending a lot of time in with your friends and family.

 

On top of balcony use, our range of outdoor flooring materials is also suitable for installation at patio areas and swimming pool decks in Singapore. Can’t wait to enjoy the possibilities of your newly designed outdoor space? When deciding on what type of material to use for your outdoor space, there are many factors to consider such as durability, environmental impact and cost. If you are looking for outdoor flooring that will add warmth, comfort and style to your balcony, check out our outdoor decking products to get started.

 

To find out more about our prices, get in touch with us for quotes and give your outdoor space the makeover it deserves with The Floor Gallery today!

10. Underlayment

A thin layer of foam, plywood or cement board, an underlayment is usually used for flooring installations. Foam underlays, for instance, are used in laminate floorings and when properly installed, the addition of an underlay can enhance walking comfort at home.

11. Vinyl

If you’re looking for flooring that’s durable and allows ease of installation, vinyl flooring may be your ideal choice of flooring. A popular option for many homeowners in Singapore, this type of flooring is made out of various vinyl sheets compressed together for a more resilient result.

12. Wear Layer

As the shield for your floor, the wear layer is the top layer of your flooring that’s crucial to ultimately protect against surface scratches, dents and stains.

Ready to Get Started?

No matter what type of flooring you pick, you ultimately want a good flooring company that can assist with your queries and guide you throughout your renovation project. If you’re looking for a trustworthy supplier for quality engineered wood flooring and many more in Singapore, get started with our online catalogue here at The Floor Gallery for all your flooring needs today.