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Balcony makeover

13 years ago
Keeping with my passion of upcycling, I jumped at the idea of a recycled balcony makeover. The sectional is made from old pallets that were painted. The cushions were salvaged from an old sofa. The ladybug fabric had formally drapes purchased at a thrift store. An old Ikea table was given a new life by cutting the legs down and given a fresh coat of paint to be tranformed into a coffee table. The wrought iron chairs were salvaged from the trash. The pots all came from thrift stores, The windows were salvaged from a house that was being renovated. With a few new accents such as a the throw pillows and patterned rug the balcony has gone from an eye sore to a wonderful oasis.

Comments (26)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Great color and furniture choices.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Dytecture
  • 13 years ago
    Great up cycle! I love using pallets and this a glamorous way to do it
    Sandie DeCoste thanked evamdesign
  • 13 years ago
    Great job! :)
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Alicia Morales
  • 13 years ago
    Love this! Great job.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Michelle F
  • 13 years ago
    This is awesome! It looks so inviting
    Sandie DeCoste thanked blakeahart
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Thank you for all of your kind words. I am pleased with the way it turned out. This is not my profession however I do enjoy it very much. Hopefully some time in the fall I will post before and after pics of my Victorian inspired boudoir. I think it is amazing what can be accomplished with not a lot of money and a little love.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Very nice work with the limited space you had. Such bright, fun colors to enjoy the outdoors. Very nice!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Brown Bros. Masonry
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    A masterpiece - you've created a work of art - so fun and inviting for the homeowner!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you so much.
  • 13 years ago
    Very Pretty!! May I inquire where you purchased the rug?
    Sandie DeCoste thanked J C
  • 13 years ago
    The rug was purchased at Canadian Tire. It is made from straw I believe.
  • 13 years ago
    Great job nice idea and so great to use rather than those plastic balcony chairs
    Sandie DeCoste thanked chip77
  • 13 years ago
    Wow! Simply wow!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Jack Devin
  • 13 years ago
    Looks so much more inviting!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked User
  • 13 years ago
    Lovely space! Great job.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked B Cohen
  • 13 years ago
    Stunning!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Kim Winnick
  • 13 years ago
    WOW Sandie I am loving everything about your reno. And the best thing is that you reused reused reused! I am a firm believer of re-using and upcycling, there is too much waste in todays society and to be able to breathe new life into something is fantastic and you have done it with STYLE!!! Thank you for sharing
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Erin W-A
  • 13 years ago
    Sandie, This is excellent space planning. It's not just beautiful but very functional as well.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Kay Allen-Maisner
  • 13 years ago
    Totally diggin' your makeover! I love creativity and using old stuff.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Darzy
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Nice job!! I'm a sustainable designer and I always encourage my clients to re-use and up-cycle whenever possible. You've really made the best of it and what a lovely space you've created! Brava!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked User
  • 13 years ago
    Luv, luv, luv it!!
    Sandie DeCoste thanked elliyates
  • 13 years ago
    Beautiful! But what happens when it rains?
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Beverly Wright-Juste
  • 13 years ago
    Luckily for me there is coverage. Occasionally when it is windy and raining the cushions have got wet. No big deal they dry out easily.
  • 13 years ago
    Very nice job.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked grandmales
  • 12 years ago
    So pretty.
    Sandie DeCoste thanked Sandra I
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