DIY: transform your balcony into a terrace for less than 400AED!

Do you envy your friends who live in villas with massive outdoor terraces and gardens? We got you covered! Get a pen and paper ready and schedule a shopping trip down to IKEA to transform your tiny balcony into a cozy terrace where you and your friends can chill and enjoy the weather, all under 400AED!

The reading spot

Spend your Friday morning cozied up on your balcony with your favourite book and a cup of tea.

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Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 3.44.54 PM Cushion: 25AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 3.43.58 PM Throw: 59AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 3.42.20 PM Table & Chair set: 210AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 3.45.46 PMPlant pot: 9AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 3.56.50 PMPlant pot: 35AED, IKEA

Total: 338AED

The stylish terrace

Invite your friends over for lunch and flaunt your funky balcony.

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– Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.44.56 PMCoffee table: 195AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.28.13 PMRug: 19AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.42.33 PMPot: 9AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.31.37 PMChair: 45AED, IKEA

Pics-Pantone-Spray-Paint-1 Spray paint: 25AED/each, Ace Hardware

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.38.20 PMCushions: 29AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.38.09 PMCushions: 39AED, IKEA

Total: 361AED

The mini garden

Who needs a big villa when you can have all the greenery you want with the right tools?

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Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.10.49 PMHanging pot: 25AED x 2, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.09.56 PMPlant pot: 4AED x 5, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.13.50 PMFlower box: 175AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 4.13.39 PMTrellis: 99AED, IKEA

– stone pebbles Stone pebbles: approximately 15AED/kg, online resellers such as alibaba.com

&MaxW=640&imageVersion=default&AR-311109945 Head out to Satwa Plant Nurseries and buy fresh plants for as little as 10AED a piece!

Total: 374AED

The romantic spot

Nothing more romantic than an outdoor candlelit dinner.

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Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 5.01.37 PMDining set: 189AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 5.02.02 PM Tablecloth: 95AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 5.02.42 PMBowl: 12AED, IKEA

Screen Shot 2015-11-11 at 5.03.24 PM Candle set: 35AED, IKEA

Total: 331AED

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