Settle in for a cosy evening with the Elio High Back Lounge Chair – made of weather-resistant Tricord rope, the handwoven seat is shaped as a cocoon that embraces the body. This is supported and framed by legs of natural teak, angled and tapered for an elegant profile.
Retails at XTRA, price upon enquiry.
If you use your balcony as a miniature garden or a children’s play area, this rack from MUJI will come in handy for quick and easy storage. The individual boxes can be stacked, mixed and matched in different configurations, and pushed around thanks to the casters on the bottom.
Retails from $29 at MUJI stores.
This foldable gardening shelf may look unassuming, but it’s just the right size for most balconies. It’s also weather- and rust-resistant, thanks to the hot-dip galvanizing process. Prop up your pots or hang your air plants on this – you won’t have to worry about getting it wet.
Retails for $189 at MUJI stores.
Made with Cane-line Weave, this outdoor sofa was designed to withstand the elements without its colour fading. Its compact size makes it ideal for most balconies, while the material is easy to clean with just a wipe.
Retails from $2136 at Danish Design Co.
With an adjustable backrest and removable cushions that contain pocket coils, this armchair provides the support and comfort you need for relaxing after a long day. The frame is made of beech wood with its natural grain and colour, so no two chairs are alike.
Retails for $360 at Nitori.
Lightweight and stackable, the Roii Lounge Chair is perfect for situations where you need flexible seating arrangements. Mix and match with other furniture from the DEDON range for a set – with its two weaving styles and variety of colours and textures to choose from, you’ll be able to create your own unique look easily.
Retails at XTRA, price upon enquiry.
Clean lines, folded edges, and half-circular intersecting legs come together to form a classic and timeless aesthetic. The Linear Steel Series by MUUTO is designed to last, made with weather-resistant steel topped off with a matte UV-resistant powder coat finish.
Retails from $770 at Grafunkt.
Inspired by the principle of symmetrical geometry, the HAY Palissade series was designed by French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec with a simple but visually strong aesthetic. The chairs and benches come in powder-coated steel, but are also available in a hot-dip galvanised finish for more durability.
Retails from $330 at Grafunkt.
Who says you can’t have a rug on the balcony? The Molly Runner Rug can be placed both indoors and outdoors – it’s been tested for colour fastness and has extremely high UV resistance, so you can put it in sunshine without worrying about the colour fading. With its durability, easy maintenance and anti-slip properties, we say it’s a winner.
Retails for $340 at Journey East.
This reversible mat features a different colourway on each side, so you can flip it whenever you feel like switching up the asesthetic. They’re made of UV-resistant fibres created entirely from recycled or recyclable polypropylene, so they’re not only easy to clean but also environmentally friendly.
Retails from $159 at www.hipvan.com, frednbobo.com and www.konopi.com.sg.
With a curved high back reminiscent of a peacock’s open tail, the Peacock Outdoor Lounge Chair instantly elevates the look of any balcony or pool area. It’s temperature- and UV-resistant thanks to the Cane-line Soft Rope material, keeping its colours as vibrant as the feathers of its namesake bird.
Retails from $3326 at Danish Design Co.
Serve your guests afternoon tea by the pool on the Link Outdoor Coffee Table, a sleek and low-profiled piece with durable teak legs. Choose from an aluminum or ceramic top – the table’s classic design makes it easy to pair with most furniture either way.
Retails from $2037 at Danish Design Co.
Part hammock, part chair, the Amanu Lounge Chair features a relaxed, easy look thanks to the hemp-based Canax sling seats. These appear to be floating from a slim frame, made of teak sourced from sustainably-managed Indonesian plantations.
Retails at XTRA, price upon enquiry.
Not enough room for your plants? Line them up on this handy shelving unit. Each tier has a lip on the back to prevent things from falling over, and can take up to 10kg each – more than enough for even the most enthusiastic of plant lovers.
Retails for $64.90 at Nitori.
If green thumbs aren’t really your thing, then artificial wall-mounted greenery is your answer to a verdant balcony. The leaves are incredibly realistic, and you can either mount a piece on its own or stack them together for a vertical garden that doesn’t need watering or pruning.
Retails for $3.90 at all IKEA stores.
Want to change up the look of your patio or section it off without going through the hassle of renovation? The RUNNEN outdoor floor decking is quick and easy to lay down – just measure out what you need and click them together to install. You’ll have an instant deck under an hour.
Retails for $36.91/m² at all IKEA stores.
Instantly create a cosy atmosphere with this string of twelve lights. They’re battery-operated so they can be taken just about anywhere, whether it’s poolside drinks or a romantic picnic on the terrace.
Retails for $29.90 at all IKEA stores.