Making the Most of Your Balcony or Terrace

October 6, 2026

A balcony or terrace in Malta earns its keep most of the year. With a bit of thought about storage, shade and seating, even a compact space can become somewhere you actually want to sit, read or have your coffee outdoors.

The small details that set the mood

Baskets, boxes and containers are an easy way to bring order and personality to a balcony. FLÅDIS basket works well for cushions, gardening bits or whatever tends to clutter a small outdoor corner, while KNAGGLIG box has a sturdy, practical look that suits a more relaxed, outdoorsy style. Choose finishes that pick up the colours of your walls or furniture so the space feels pulled together rather than improvised.

For anything that needs to stay dry and protected, KOLBJÖRN cabinet in/outdoor is built to cope with sun and rain, making it a sensible spot to store cushions or tools without them taking over the house. Grouping a few pieces together, rather than scattering odd containers about, tends to make a small balcony feel calmer and more deliberate.

KOLBJÖRN cabinet in/outdoor, beige, 80x81 cm

FLÅDIS basket, seagrass, 25 cm

KNAGGLIG box, pine, 23x31x15 cm

BRANÄS basket, rattan, 32x34x32 cm

LABBSAL basket, handmade water hyacinth, 32x34x32 cm

SAMLA lid for box 45/65 l, transparent, 57x39 cm

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A seating corner that earns its space

On a narrow balcony, every piece of furniture needs to work harder than it would indoors. TORPARÖ balcony table is sized for exactly this kind of spot, giving you somewhere to rest a coffee or a plate without crowding the floor. Pair it with a flask such as BEHÖVD vacuum flask and you have a simple setup for keeping drinks hot or cold through a long afternoon outside.

Underfoot, ALTAPPEN floor decking is worth considering if your balcony floor is uneven, worn or simply unattractive. Laid over the existing surface, it gives an instant, warmer finish underfoot and helps tie the furniture and accessories together into something that feels more like an outdoor room than an afterthought.

TORPARÖ balcony table, white, 50 cm

BEHÖVD vacuum flask, light green/beige, 1 l

ALTAPPEN floor decking, outdoor, light grey, 0.81 m²

RUNNEN floor decking, outdoor, dark grey, 0.81 m²

RUNNEN floor decking, outdoor, acacia, 0.81 m²

RUNNEN edging strip, outdoor floor decking, dark grey, 4 pack

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Sorting out a larger balcony or terrace

A bigger outdoor area in Malta, the sort you might find on a terraced house or a top-floor apartment with a roof terrace, brings its own challenge: there is more space to fill, and more things that need somewhere to live. KLÄMTARE box with lid is a practical option for keeping cushions, tools or seasonal items dry and out of sight when they are not needed, without resorting to anything bulky or expensive.

Greenery makes a real difference to a larger terrace, and NYPON plant pot is a straightforward way to introduce plants without fuss. Grouped at different heights along a wall or railing, a few pots can soften hard surfaces and make even a sun-baked terrace feel more like a garden than a storage area.

KLÄMTARE box with lid, in/outdoor, dark grey, 58x45x30 cm

NYPON plant pot, in/outdoor grey, 15 cm

KOLBJÖRN cabinet in/outdoor, beige, 80x81 cm

HYLLIS shelving unit, in/outdoor, 60x27x140 cm

NÄMMARÖ storage box, light brown stained indoor/outdoor, 80x40x45 cm

HYLLIS shelving unit, in/outdoor, 60x27x74 cm

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Picking outdoor seating that suits how you live

Not every balcony needs a full seating set, and in many Maltese homes the smartest solution is one that does more than one job. HYLLIS shelving unit can be pressed into service as extra storage or display space on a balcony, holding plants, folded throws or everyday bits that would otherwise clutter a small table.

For greenery that fits the scale of your space, NYPON plant pot comes in sizes suited to both a narrow ledge and a more generous terrace, so you can build up a collection gradually rather than committing to one large arrangement. Think about how you actually use the space, morning coffee, evening unwind or weekend lunches, before deciding what to bring outside.