How to decorate a small rental apartment balcony – LA edition, part 2

How to decorate a small rental apartment balcony – LA edition, part 2

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Even though I’m renting and on a small budget, I wanted to transform my small 35 ft² balcony into an outdoor room where I could enjoy the beautiful California weather all year round. In part 1 of this balcony makeover, I covered up the tired looking walls in a way that made it possible to use the top for plants and accessories. I also built DIY lattice panels to add shade and much needed privacy, installing them without making any structural changes to the balcony. Now in part 2, it’s time for some furniture to really transform my balcony into a cozy outdoor room. You’ll see how I made a lounging storage bench, how to makeover an inexpensive IKEA table, and how to make a vertical herb garden that doesn’t take up any floor space. You won’t believe the before and after of this rental balcony makeover!

49 Comments

  1. Geraldine Gresham on September 1, 2022 at 5:08 am

    Thanks for showing the great view and wonderful job

  2. jerelly kuo mei kwan on September 1, 2022 at 5:08 am

    You are so talented.. Hope you can come to my condo for helping out. Haha.. My Balcony are too tiny, way more tiny than yours..

  3. lovelylouro on September 1, 2022 at 5:10 am

    Soooo good!

  4. Nabila Laelyani on September 1, 2022 at 5:13 am

    I love your tropical idea 😁 but what would you do if the rainy season is coming? i mean for real tropical country there is always a thick rain every month.

  5. charming princes on September 1, 2022 at 5:13 am

    just love your videos !!

  6. donna grace on September 1, 2022 at 5:15 am

    ok…just WOW!! Your shows are by far the best I have ever seen on creating your space the way I always dream.  I feel genuinely empowered.. thank you!

  7. Kayinfso Here on September 1, 2022 at 5:17 am

    YOUR CREATIVITY IS GENIUS

  8. Seema Nikam on September 1, 2022 at 5:17 am

    Hey i like your videos are very nice.

  9. XM on September 1, 2022 at 5:18 am

    You’re amazing!

  10. mr j on September 1, 2022 at 5:20 am

    very inspiring..

  11. JOSE MANUEL on September 1, 2022 at 5:21 am

    As a renter It feel so good find this kind of ideas thank you

  12. Michele Marvell on September 1, 2022 at 5:21 am

    You’re amazing, Isabell! Extremely creative and clever!

  13. CatC on September 1, 2022 at 5:23 am

    WOW, love it!! so tropical! (you forgot to add the tiki LOL)

  14. sdjk on September 1, 2022 at 5:24 am

    you are brilliant and very inspiring…so happy to have found you!!!:))))

  15. charming princes on September 1, 2022 at 5:24 am

    just love your videos !!

  16. Linnet Mbotto on September 1, 2022 at 5:27 am

    Now I know why mathematics was important

  17. Joanna Mroczkowska on September 1, 2022 at 5:28 am

    XDxdddddded

  18. Needing Less on September 1, 2022 at 5:28 am

    Very, very cute!

  19. Evelina Russo on September 1, 2022 at 5:28 am

    lovely, you are awesome

  20. Karla Menendez on September 1, 2022 at 5:29 am

    I need you to decorate my apartment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. rneustel on September 1, 2022 at 5:31 am

    Cool outdoor space! I’ll bet your neighbors are envious.

  22. Sanjica Sinovčić on September 1, 2022 at 5:33 am

    Wow 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊👍

  23. Silverblue on September 1, 2022 at 5:33 am

    Hi 🙂 Where did you get this nice outdoor bluetooth speaker ? Thanks 🙂

  24. charming princes on September 1, 2022 at 5:33 am

    just love your videos !

  25. Desley Kakoulidis Gallaway on September 1, 2022 at 5:34 am

    You really do engineer your space 👍🏻 you’re amazing 😉

  26. charming princes on September 1, 2022 at 5:36 am

    just love your videos !!

  27. Bilingual Margarita on September 1, 2022 at 5:36 am

    How can someone dislike this?

  28. Dante Velasquez on September 1, 2022 at 5:36 am

    that’s incredible.  you are so talented.

  29. klara b on September 1, 2022 at 5:40 am

    you are the best!

  30. Fernando Abarro on September 1, 2022 at 5:43 am

    Thank u very much for this wonderful video of yours. Soon i will make my own balcony using any of your ideas bcoz i love all the ideas and skills u have😊 God bless u always😊

  31. thefabricexchange on September 1, 2022 at 5:44 am

    cool, nice video

  32. nadia Petal on September 1, 2022 at 5:44 am

    Awesum…..saw both parts….they were great!!!!

  33. S. on September 1, 2022 at 5:45 am

    You are a genius..!! wow

  34. nicinokc on September 1, 2022 at 5:45 am

    Your balcony is incredible!

  35. Jannie227 on September 1, 2022 at 5:46 am

    love your ideas but wished there were fewer commercials.

  36. Danica Hendricks on September 1, 2022 at 5:48 am

    Holy shit you are so impressive

  37. Laeeq Ahmed on September 1, 2022 at 5:48 am

    great work!

  38. Yanesthi Hardini on September 1, 2022 at 5:51 am

    I love all your videos!!

  39. gemma trisinio on September 1, 2022 at 5:52 am

    beautiful!

  40. Richashree Singh on September 1, 2022 at 5:55 am

    Why aren’t you posting anything new. Big fan of urs.

  41. Jenny on September 1, 2022 at 5:56 am

    so nice!!! even thought you are renting , you can always remove things, and make the most of what you have . otherwise it would be a miserable balcony !!!

  42. Z Dx on September 1, 2022 at 5:57 am

    You deserve to have your own house,I like your jobs

  43. teshreen odeh on September 1, 2022 at 5:58 am

    hey !can I send my balcona photo and can you gelp me to decorate it???

  44. Nightingale Faith on September 1, 2022 at 5:58 am

    It’s awesome!

  45. Kiana in China on September 1, 2022 at 5:59 am

    it is so nice video. We are planing to do makeover
    with our smart courtyard of new house, i will take it as reference. Thank you so much.

  46. Lexi Crawford on September 1, 2022 at 6:02 am

    This is amazing!!!!!

  47. Ameetsingh Gaur on September 1, 2022 at 6:02 am

    OMG its that balcony….seriously….too gud yar so easy so creative ..🎩’s off

  48. Ranjini Govindan on September 1, 2022 at 6:03 am

    Twinkle twinkle little star how I wonder what you are .always you come up with brilliant ,beautiful ideas

  49. yourdreams realidad on September 1, 2022 at 6:05 am

    love it !

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