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Outdoor Balcony / Patio Starter Pack
21
items Essential items for your small outdoor apartment balcony or patio
Sections
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Patio chairs
Plants stands and planters
Lighting and atmosphere
Patio chairs
Plus size friendly patio chairs. All have weight capacity of over 350 pounds.
Great end of season deal! Chairs have 400 pound capacity, loveseat 700 pounds
Rattan Wicker Furniture - Loveseat, 2 chairs, coffee table - ON SALE $130
Simple and solid wicker chairs with 350 pound weight capacity
Tangkula 3 Pieces Patio Furniture Set Outdoor Rattan Wicker Coffee Table & Chairs Set with Seat Cushions
Wood table and chairs. Chairs have a weight capacity of 400 pounds
Stoog 3-Piece Patio Bistro Set, Black
Modern looking charis and table. Weight capacity 400 pounds.
Tangkula 3-Piece Patio Wicker Set, Cushioned Chairs & Glass Table
Rocking chair and glass top table. 350 pound weight capacity.
COSIEST 3-Piece Patio Bistro Set w Cushions
Not a patio chair, but nice to have a high weight capacity chair to go places or for guests if you need an extra spot
Big and Tall Camping Chair
Fun focal point chair for your patio. Has a 440 pound weight capacity.
Best Choice Products Wicker Egg Chair Oversized Indoor Outdoor Patio Lounger w/ Steel Frame, 440lb Capacity - Ivory
Plants stands and planters
Planter options to help you get growing on your patio.
I really like this set of plant stands from Ikea. They help create different levels for potted plants to sit on. And they look great inside if you need to bring them in during the winter.
OLIVBLAD Plant stand - indoor/outdoor black 22 ¾ "
Solid little wood plant stand with wheels to make it easier to move your bigger pots around.
Vigoro 12 in. Round Wood Plant Stand Caddy with Wheels 710252320
Great for growing vining plants or tomatoes on your patio. Has wheels to make it easy to move and the planter has a water resevoir to help keep your plant watered longer.
Raised Garden Bed Planter Box with Trellis On Wheels,47.3”garden Tomato Planter Box with Trellis Self-Watering Rolling Raised Garden Bed for Climbing Vegetables Plants Cage
Use the railing to maximize space for plants. This one is renter-friendly and hooks over the rail.
Red Barrel Studio® Metal Railing Planter & Reviews | Wayfair
Cedar planter boxes to hang from the railing. Adjustable bracket fits just about any railing size.
CEDAR Railing Planter With Hangers For 3.5-6 Inch Rails (message for other sizes)
Classic over-the-railing planter for balcony railings.
Bloem Finley Collection 24" Black Rectangle Deck Rail Planter,Fits Rail Sizes between 3" - 6"" Wide, 2 Pack
Lighting and atmosphere
A few items to help level-up your enjoyment of your outdoor space.
Add a little atmosphere with string lights. I like these because 1.) you always need a longer string than you think and 2.) these have different color modes so you can use classic white for chilling and light up for holidays without swapping out the ...
Enbrighten 40-ft Plug-in Black Indoor/Outdoor String Light with 20 Color changing -Light LED Edison Bulbs
Great little multi-color dawn-to-dusk solar recharging lantern for your patio or balcony.
Tarkio Matte Black Color Changing Integrated LED ...
Nothing ruins an evening on the patio more than getting eaten alive by mosquitos. This is hands down the best mosquito repellant I have ever used on the patio. Get the refill pack while you are at it.
Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repellent with 12 Hours of Mosquito Protection, Glacial Blue
Smaller size, but great colors. Great for a vintage vibe on the balcony or patio.
Multicolor 4' x 6' Washable Modern Indoor / Outdoor Rug | Rugs.com
Colorful modern rug adds a playful vibe to your outdoor space.
AllModern Icon Striped Indoor Outdoor Multi Rug & Reviews | AllModern
Colorful, shatterproof pitcher and glasses for your favorite summer beverages.
Improvements 5-piece Nesting Pitcher Set with 4 Glasses - 22343391 | HSN
If you prefer glass, this set is classic, timeless, and cheap enough that you won't be devastated when you accidentally break a glass on a concrete patio.
Mainstays 7-Piece Clear Glass Pitcher and Drinkware Tumbler Set
Perfect travel coffee tumbler to keep your coffee warm on a chilly morning on the patio.
Owala 20oz SmoothSip Slider Coffee Tumbler - Periwinkle Twinkle