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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Cushion: 25AED, IKEA
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Throw: 59AED, IKEA
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Table & Chair set: 210AED, IKEA
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Plant pot: 9AED, IKEA
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Plant pot: 35AED, IKEA
Total: 338AED
The stylish terrace
Invite your friends over for lunch and flaunt your funky balcony.
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Coffee table: 195AED, IKEA
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Rug: 19AED, IKEA
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Pot: 9AED, IKEA
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Chair: 45AED, IKEA
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Spray paint: 25AED/each, Ace Hardware
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Cushions: 29AED, IKEA
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Cushions: 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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Hanging pot: 25AED x 2, IKEA
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Plant pot: 4AED x 5, IKEA
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Flower box: 175AED, IKEA
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Trellis: 99AED, IKEA
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Stone pebbles: approximately 15AED/kg, online resellers such as alibaba.com
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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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Dining set: 189AED, IKEA
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Tablecloth: 95AED, IKEA
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Bowl: 12AED, IKEA
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Candle set: 35AED, IKEA
Total: 331AED
