Petite Patio Solutions by Jana Bek and Ballard Designs

Categories: Outdoor Living, Patios

Jana Bek, owner of Jana Bek Design, had a problem. Her Buckhead apartment had a small balcony that wasn’t an inviting space for entertaining. So the interior designer partnered with Ballard Designs, where she sourced furniture and
décor to create an eye-catching area for hosting guests. She says that most outdoor pieces can be bulky, so she chose armless chairs to
“keep things open and light.”

The wrought-iron legs of the chairs mimic the black iron balusters of her balcony railing, and she chose bright white pads and a porcelain garden stool to lend the space a modern, sleek vibe. Next, she combined strings of weatherproof electric lights sporting retro-style bulbs with the natural glow of outdoor lanterns to create an inviting ambiance at night. “Decorating the balcony really makes it an extension of our home!” Jana explains.

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Iron Chairs: Suzanne Kasler Directoire Armless Lounge Chair with Cushions from Ballard Designs
Garden Stool: Classic Garden Stool in white from Ballard Designs
String Lights: Vintage String Lights with Bulbs by Ballard Designs
Lanterns: For lanterns like the ones pictured here, check out Ballard Designs’ Classic Ballard Lantern