Fall Decor Tips for Your High-Rise Balcony

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Understand how to celebrate autumnal plants and greenery
• Learn how to use balconies’ vertical space and pumpkins 
• Discover ways to create a cozy setting with lighting and warm textiles, and textures 

“I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves.” 

Ann Drake (Founder of AWESOME)

Beautiful red, yellow, and golden leaves, cooler air, and weather that just goes beyond the word pleasant. Let’s be honest, no one can resist loving this season, and neither can I. 

I adore autumn, and when it comes to the decorating part, I’m always in charge. But not because I am some kind of expert in decorating, but because I know how to actually decorate a balcony, especially a high-rise one. 

A lot of people who just shift to places where high-rise balconies have only outdoor exposure feel they will miss out on the festive charm of fall. But nope, not this time. Read this blog carefully to discover tips and ways to decorate this place to make it cozy and festive ready.  

Embrace Autumnal Plants and Greenery

Want to add color and life to your lifeless balcony? Then start with planting plants that love cooler weather and can grow in high-rise environment. Mums that go by another lengthy name, chrysanthemums, have beautiful red, orange, and purple flowers, literally perfect for fall. 

Ornamental kale or cabbage is another great option, as this plant has a beautiful texture and color, with leaves that become more vibrant when the temperature goes down. I still have one of these on my balcony. Now, come to mini evergreens, they stay green, give a fresh feel, and the best thing is, they are low maintenance. So that you can focus on other decorations. 

Go Vertical with Your Garden

I know planting a whole full-blown garden isn’t possible so high up, especially because of limited space. But not to worry, I told you I know how to handle this space well. 

My approach to a high-rise balcony is to use vertical space. I hang small and light plants on the railing. Also, I built wall-mounted shelves a few years ago to stack small pots. You can do the same, but if you don’t want this. You can even go for ladder shelves, they have more space and levels too, so simply more space for more plants and decoration. 

Add a Harvest Touch with Pumpkins and Gourds

Close your eyes and think about a thing that strongly reminds you of fall. It is a pumpkin, right? With pumpkins, one can decorate a place in a thousand different ways. But when we talk about a high-rise balcony with limited space, we have to go with a strategy: 

Mix and Match Sizes and Colors: Try to use medium-sized and mini pumpkins’ combo with scary face carvings. I love to paint some of them in white and gold to give a chic look with my plants, so just go for this.  

Get Creative with Placement: Arrange them in odd numbers, like 3 or 5, and to give dimension, place them in different heights. Also, don’t hesitate to rearrange things. I rearrange plants, place decorations in different ways until I feel it is good. 

Create a Cozy Ambiance with Warm Lighting

Do you love twinkling lights in the darkness of the night, like me? Days get shorter in the fall, and this is the best time to actually use it, or to decorate the house with this. 

Safe and Stylish Lighting Options:

• Set string fairy lights along the railings 
• Use battery-powered lanterns and candles for a flickering effect (because of the risk of fire)
• To avoid cords, try to use solar-powered lights 
• If the weather is too rainy, go for waterproof lanterns and lights 

Trust me, on a cold night on a high-rise balcony with a glass of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket, watching these lights is just something that can’t be explained in words.

Layer in Warm Textiles and Textures

Nothing can make a space feel more cozy and warm than soft layers, correct? This cozy retreat makes autumn a lot more beautiful and pleasant. I usually add knit blankets to my chairs because they have the actual warmth as they are handmade. Also, they add a beautiful texture to my decoration, too. 

To add some colors, I always go for fluffy cushions that have the colors of fall. They not only feel good but also go well with the whole theme. I never forget to add outdoor rugs with plaid or leaf patterns because it just takes things to the next level. 

High-Rise Safety and Small-Space Considerations

Decorating a balcony is actually fun, but let’s get back to reality. Here we are talking about a high-rise balcony. So it is important to take some time and keep these things in mind: 

• Weight: Plants and pumpkins can actually get heavy, so don’t overload the balcony.
• Wind: If you live in one, you know how windy high-rise is, so keep lightweight things secure. (I lost one of my favorite cushions because of the wind last year)
• Weather: Try to use weather-resistant decor. Things can change anytime up there. 
• Rules: Mark this as important. Always check your building rules before doing any decoration.

Conclusion: Your Personal Autumn Escape

Even though I only have my balcony as an outdoor space, I still get compliments like ‘your balcony looks like a mini autumn festival’ or ‘it seems like autumn came first in your balcony.’ You can get these compliments too.

Just keep a few things in mind, like using your space in the proper way, planting greenery that is great for cooler weather, setting pumpkins in the right way, and taking care of the cautions. And that’s it, you are good to go and enjoy autumn on your high-rise balcony. 

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