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When summer’s near—either by the calendar or in our imaginations—it’s time to start thinking of evenings and Saturdays spent relaxing on the balcony. A great balcony setting or the right outdoor furniture can make even the smallest balcony seem like an oasis. Choose the setting or furniture that fits your lifestyle, and you’ll be ready for summer year-round.

When you’re buying furniture for inside your home, you no doubt keep your room’s current or future colour scheme in mind as you choose upholstery and materials. So, do you think about colour and style when you’re shopping for garden furniture?

There’s a reason why you see so many magazine features and home reno shows using wicker furniture for porch, patio and balcony spreads—nothing says you’re serious about creating an elegant outdoor space like wicker furniture. But wicker outdoor furniture is good for more than just making your patio or balcony the envy of all your neighbours (though it’s good for that, too). Wicker furniture has so many advantages that it’s hard to narrow them down to just a few. 

Got a few mismatched lounge chairs sitting on your balcony or patio? No wonder you’re not spending as much time relaxing outdoors as you could! Truly enjoying your outdoor space means creating a spot that’s inviting, comfortable and liveable; in other words, you should treat your outdoor living and/or dining space just as you would a room inside your home, choosing the outdoor furniture and accessories with the same care. If you don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating your el fresco room, no worries—we’ve got the tips you need to create an outdoor oasis you’ll love to use.

Just because you live in a high rise with limited outdoor space doesn’t mean you have to forego outdoor furniture -- it just means scaling down the size and amping up the style. From cosy bistro sets to sleek dining ensembles to convertible furniture pieces, here are the five top picks for high style high rise balcony decor: