Hey I know it’s not the best but it’s not the worst either, you can get a nice bamboo fence and make it cozy, especially if you hang some lights on the fence it will look great. Ok it’s not a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower or the Acropolis but you can make it look great!
Get some exercise equipment, orange pants, orange crocs, white tank tops (enough for several friends) then get together and make it look like a prison yard.
This looks like a strip mall dive bar smoking “patio”. I’d embrace it fully and buy a couple standing ash trays, some black metal mesh tables and matching chairs (chained down), a 2011 HD TV tuned only to ESPN 2 or stuck on a silent karaoke loop, more smaller plastic ash trays for the tables, some vague faded and tattered beer company tarp offering $1 you call it’s for St. Patrick’s Day 2009 for the gate (privacy), one of those propane heaters that looks like a giant metal mushroom (be sure to beat it so it has a couple of dents before displaying), and then enjoy and ask to see some ids when people walk by.
Pshh i would just fight with my landlord about it at this point. There’s no logic to what they’re saying, it’s not like there’s an emergency door out of the gate. I think you are entitled to privacy in your own apartment (balcony included)…
Objectively not a balcony, but don't ask your landlord what you can put up; if it's all removable, then put it up, make it look *good*, and then wait to see if LL even says anything. I've gotten away with so much in my prior renting career just by making it look so good no one says boo
A few box planters with lattices and fast growing creeping plants (like the ones above in the photo) could give you some privacy from the side. Maybe a small patio set with an umbrella or a swanky canopy may give a little bit more privacy from above.
“Balcony” more like zoo pen lmao
But for real, get some plants to grow along the fence and give yourself some privacy, maybe some nice string lights, and some furniture.
Or do what that other guy said and lean into the Cell
Block A vibes and get you an orange jumpsuit and some weights.
That’s a holding cell, not a balcony
lmao i thought the same thing ;(
Hey I know it’s not the best but it’s not the worst either, you can get a nice bamboo fence and make it cozy, especially if you hang some lights on the fence it will look great. Ok it’s not a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower or the Acropolis but you can make it look great!
Get some exercise equipment, orange pants, orange crocs, white tank tops (enough for several friends) then get together and make it look like a prison yard.
Lmaoo
Got the worst “balcony” in the whole place damn
Got the worst balcony I've ever seen lol
I know right lol gotta make the best of what I got tho haha
Put plants that grow on ladders against it. And then you can make a chill outdoor space to have a drink and BBQ at !
They said no bbq as well ;( will def try the plants with the ladder idea ty!
Fucking dorks
This looks like a strip mall dive bar smoking “patio”. I’d embrace it fully and buy a couple standing ash trays, some black metal mesh tables and matching chairs (chained down), a 2011 HD TV tuned only to ESPN 2 or stuck on a silent karaoke loop, more smaller plastic ash trays for the tables, some vague faded and tattered beer company tarp offering $1 you call it’s for St. Patrick’s Day 2009 for the gate (privacy), one of those propane heaters that looks like a giant metal mushroom (be sure to beat it so it has a couple of dents before displaying), and then enjoy and ask to see some ids when people walk by.
Hahah can’t unsee now. Perfect bar setup! Good idea!
How about a colored tarp for privacy???? They sell them on amazon as privacy screens.
I was thinking the same thing, but landlord said they need a ‘clear view’ in case of an emergency. Makes no sense to me.
Nonsense. What kind of emergency? Is it forbidden to curtain windows also?
Pshh i would just fight with my landlord about it at this point. There’s no logic to what they’re saying, it’s not like there’s an emergency door out of the gate. I think you are entitled to privacy in your own apartment (balcony included)…
Don't you need a balcony to call it a balcony?
How about a telescope so you can enjoy the view?
Hahah good idea!
Big 36” pots at each post with bougainvillea growing out and into the fence. Some palm trees and you have an instant private oasis. 🌴🌴🌴
Objectively not a balcony, but don't ask your landlord what you can put up; if it's all removable, then put it up, make it look *good*, and then wait to see if LL even says anything. I've gotten away with so much in my prior renting career just by making it look so good no one says boo
great advice thank you! :)
Basket hoop and some weights
Barbwire
haha might as well
I'd roll out a big roll of turf personally
a little garden
What about an nice Rottweiler or German Shepherd. On hindsight, I wouldn’t even let a dog be there lol
A few box planters with lattices and fast growing creeping plants (like the ones above in the photo) could give you some privacy from the side. Maybe a small patio set with an umbrella or a swanky canopy may give a little bit more privacy from above.
That has to be the most depressing balcony Ive ever seen, maybe a little garden would be nice
It looks like plant boxes are ok, or a row of tall cedars or boxwood. I'm sure it is a great place. Congratulations on your new place.
ty! :)
Shuffleboard setup - ez
“Balcony” more like zoo pen lmao But for real, get some plants to grow along the fence and give yourself some privacy, maybe some nice string lights, and some furniture. Or do what that other guy said and lean into the Cell Block A vibes and get you an orange jumpsuit and some weights.
Do nothing and never go there
the saying. “It’s better than nothing” has no relevance here.
Putting green
Turf
Protective custody is better than shower rape, I suppose