Inspiration4 min read
Small balcony, big calm
Four square metres can still be a room. How one Mumbai reader turned a utility balcony into her favourite spot.
By Aisha Kapoor, Contributing Editor
Ritika's balcony in Bandra was where the washing machine lived. Now it is where she has her morning coffee. The washing machine is still there, behind a cane screen.
Keep the floor clear
A single low stool and a lounge chair, with plants raised on stands. Keeping the floor visible makes a small space feel bigger.
Choose materials that can handle weather
Terracotta, teak and cotton cope with humidity. Cushions come inside during the monsoon.