Turning my balcony into a cosy paradise ☁️ | DIY Balcony Makeover
3 months of waiting for deliveries
3 full days of work
...and we have a cosy paradise 🌱
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FAQ - What do you do when it rains?
There is a roof / the balcony of our upstairs neighbour, so we don't get much rain on our balcony, unless it's windy or heavy rain. That said - the rug, trellis, sofa base, lamp are meant for the outdoors meaning they are waterproof. We put a uv + waterproof tarp over the bbq & entire table if there's any chance of rain, and cushions are kept indoors. It takes only 1 minute to protect our cosy balcony ^^
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S O C I A L 🌱
IG: @ccloudyhills
art: @ccloudy.art
pinterest: pin.it/315cIz2
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L I N K S
Links marked with * are affiliated links.
Patio tiles - www.ikea.com/de/de/p/runnen-b...
*Sanding pads - amzn.to/3zHQBTh
*Wood lacquer (my colour is not available, but this is the range) - amzn.to/3tnpTgJ
PVC privacy fence - www.jalousiescout.de/sichtsch...
*Wood trellis - amzn.to/3zK69Gf
*Faux ivy - amzn.to/3BwlJpo
*Balcony hanging planters (rotbraun) - amzn.to/3kRW1F0
Black metal planter - www2.hm.com/de_de/productpage...
Black rolling table - www.ikea.com/de/de/p/bror-ser...
Plant stand (DIYed by me) - • Spring is here, let's ...
Round pom pom cushion (sold out, colourful version) - www2.hm.com/de_de/productpage...
Rectangular fluffy cushion cover - www2.hm.com/de_de/productpage...
Fairy lights (battery-powered) - www.ikea.com/de/de/p/utsund-l...
Watering can - www.ikea.com/de/de/p/vattenkr...
DISCLAIMER!!!
Below are links to the other pieces I bought for the balcony. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this store as the pieces, although look beautiful, all came with defects and were delayed by almost 2 months (even though shipping itself was already supposed to take 1 month). Customer service is also pretty much non-existent. Purchase with caution~!
Outdoor rug - www.sklum.com/de/kaufen-garte...
Solar powered rattan light - www.sklum.com/de/kaufen-ausse...
Blanket - www.sklum.com/de/kaufen-decke...
Sofa base - www.sklum.com/de/kaufen-chill...
Sofa cushion - www.sklum.com/de/kaufen-chill...
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T I M E S T A M P S ⏰
0:00 prologue | the before
1:09 chapter 1 | refinishing ikea patio tiles
4:50 chapter 2 | privacy fence + ivy trellis wall
7:13 chapter 3 | repotting plants
9:30 chapter 4 | adding furniture
11:21 chapter 5 | the reveal
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F A Q
camera: canon g7x mark ii // gopro hero 9 // iphone 11 pro
editing software: adobe premiere pro 2021
digital art/drawing timelapses: ipad air 4th gen + procreate 5
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M U S I C 🎶
Epidemic sound (30 day free trial) - www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
Artlist (+2 months free) - artlist.io/Hillary-1982006
Thematic (+1 month free) - app.hellothematic.com/?via=hi...
summer cologne - kelsey kuan - thmatc.co/?l=562EEF97
call me out tiger - velvet moon - www.epidemicsound.com/track/e...
the things you do - wildson ft. frida winsth - www.epidemicsound.com/track/R...
this love of mine - l.m. styles - www.epidemicsound.com/track/i...
kings and queens - ramin ft. staffan carlén - www.epidemicsound.com/track/y...
golden things - kylie dailey - www.epidemicsound.com/track/g...
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FAQ: What do you do when it rains? We don't get that much rain into our balcony, because there is a "roof" aka the balcony of our upstairs neighbour. Also, it's slanted and slopes downwards so the water slowly trickles away. Either way, I made sure almost everything there is uv + waterproof - from the rug to anything wood (using outdoor stain). If we know there's gna be the slightest chance of rain, we'll place a waterproof tarp over the entire bbq + table, and cushions are brought indoors. It takes only 1 minute to protect the balcony :) FAQ: Doesn't it get dusty? Not really... It's pretty easy to maintain since it's such a small space. We find it gets dustier inside our house than outside, lol. FAQ: What about winter? In the winter we bring everything in. In Germany a lot of old buildings like ours have basement storage units (it's like 3 to 4 sqm of space) so we can put everything away, and restore it once the weather gets warmer again. A lot of people who have fully decked out balconies bring their furniture in during the winter too!
@anetaw.3742
2 жыл бұрын
You can grill on the balcony?
@cloudyhills
2 жыл бұрын
@@anetaw.3742 yup!
@nov7955
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloudyhills is it electric? Can i ask where did you bought it; thank you!! love your videos
@cloudyhills
2 жыл бұрын
@@nov7955 It's gas, but there's an electric version. The brand is CampingGaz :)
@nov7955
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloudyhills thank you more videos yo come I love you diy's.
Finally. A KZreadr that isn't screaming at us. This video gave peaceful and calming vibes. Thanks
@midnitemoon577
Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! This was such a nice, calming video to watch vs the other ones when the youtuber is talking loud and fast, sounding like a fake cheery car salesman.
@MellowMeadowsGrove
Жыл бұрын
Totally. I'm beyond sick of the rambling intro, way too much narration and demands that I like and subscribe. I'll subscribe if I want to...don't tell me what to do! Lol This is a lovely video.
@lil5753
Жыл бұрын
Kkkk 🎉🎉
@Jon-dh3ki
11 ай бұрын
Yay
@julianes9748
Ай бұрын
Exactly! I was looking for apartment makeovers and everyone was like „Pinterest aesthetic cheap fast“ style and this feels just like coming home.. and embracing crafts and material. Very relaxing, grounding and inspiring💞
I love the ending where you and Pat just wave at the train 😂
@cloudyhills
2 жыл бұрын
We're still waiting for the day someone waves back 😜
@user-zi5ym6cn2t
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloudyhills ڜجحهحغاعه وزز. نهججخ
@Phoenix-ty3qb
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloudyhills they must be waving back ,you just can't see because of the speed of train😭❤️😂👍
@fatimagranzotto3635
2 жыл бұрын
Apaixonada por tudo!!!! Lindo
@user-hh9up1ym1x
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-zi5ym6cn2t شهد فيج شي🤣😃😃
Can't wait to have my own house and decorate it myself. This vlog is so satisfying and relaxing :)
@alp6181
2 жыл бұрын
haha
@bipbip7095
2 жыл бұрын
Me too ♥️♥️
@kamelaranxha4904
2 жыл бұрын
Me too😍
@mondrella627
2 жыл бұрын
Sameee eventho it will be in like 10-15 years LoL
@rxenn.10
Жыл бұрын
sameeeeee i kinda want i like a dark vibe but whit lots of led lights :)
Waving at the train almost made me cry🥰 I love how it came out and I am happy for you both. What a special place to share and have memories!
I really like the way you recorded this; not a bunch of talking about stuff that is just unimportant. It sounds weird to say but the no talking at all was actually really refreshing. The music was very relaxing. You got to the point without a lot of excess and distractions but it still it felt like you were telling a cozy story. The whole video was 13 minutes long but I didn't feel like I sat through a long 13 minutes watching the whole thing because it was that engaging. The space turned out beautifully. And it's inspiring cuz I have a balcony that's not really being used and I'm kinda prissy; I don't like spiders or bugs or dirt (lol 😆) so I usually don't even go outside to the balcony, but now I might decide to do something with it.
You’ve honestly motivated me to declutter and somehow arrange the house the best I can :)
I just stumbled upon this video and instantly gave me a very calming vibe that has been very hard to find these days. Now i’m going to binge watch your vids. ❤️
i love how you’ve taken us alone to makeover almost all the rooms in your home!!! love ya! 💓
I cannot get over how talented you are! You're so amazing at these little makeovers I'm constantly inspired!
@derekjohnson77
2 жыл бұрын
She could probably develop a profitable business where she provides this service for clients.
The ending was like.. awww how magical, and then.... lol Each time I have watched a cloudyhills video I feel so relaxed, refreshed and inspired. This channel rocks!
All the effort and love you put into each of the makeovers, every detail... honestly, reflects your personalities completely (you are so adorable and you make such a good team!). Your videos inspire me just by seeing the magic of what you create even in such a small and simple space. I love your edits and thank you for sharing these little moments of your life. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
Since this is the last place for makeover, pls do a full house tour ! It sure will attract millions of views.
That wood with the fake ivy looks so good omg I'm going to remember that idea!!! ❤️
Wunderbar, dass Du dir im Sinne der Nachhaltigkeit keine neuen Holzfliesen geholt, sondern Dir die Arbeit gemacht und die abgewetterten aufgefrischt hast - und Dein Balkon ist dank etwas Ideenreichtum und Kreativität sauschön geworden :D danke für's Teilen mit uns!
I got goosebumps at the end with the waving at the train🥹🥹🤍🤍
If you're reading this comment, one small positive thought can change your whole day & believe you can and you’re halfway there ✨. God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.✨🦋
@GradKat
2 жыл бұрын
Have a wonderful day, Moonlight! 😘
I love the cozy vibe of the entire space... definitely adding this to my vision board 🙈💜
This is so relatable. Many of us who rent have a small balcony and can’t drill holes or paint the walls. Love your solution of using a faux ivy on the wooden grid, it made the white wall stand out! I have recently taken care of my balcony as well and it is now one of my favourite spaces around the apartment 💕
What’s nice is nothing is too hard to remove or move around if you want to change the direction … beautiful 😍
ever since I found this beautiful channel of yours, it never failed to make me inspired and motivated to transform my room and the different parts of our home as well ☁️✨ thank you so much for these aesthetic videos! 🌺👓 I am sick yesterday but constantly healing as of this moment, and this made my day 👉👈
I love the rug. Its colours are so rich. It ties everything together, imo.
Why am I crying?.. I wish everyone could make such a lovely place to escape
I find it so much cooler in apartments. They are small but they have everything you need and are really cozy. I love them
I leave my palett sofa outside in the winter, like your wood tiles they are gonna be just fine in the snow. After all paletts are made to endure a lot. I only take the cushions in. 🙂
Hace poco descubrí este canal y quedé fascinada con tus ideas, no he parado de buscar inspiración en pinterest porque tengo un espacio que quiero convertir en balcón pero se me dificulta visualizarlo, te quedó muy bonito y definitivamente me inspiraré para organizar mi diseño, disfruten mucho su espacio, y gracias por compartir tus ideas!!
Ohhhh this is sooo cozy. I love how you maximized and transformed the small balcony into a great space.
your balcony looks like a very comforting place to chill. Also, your choice of music makes everything perfect.
Such a calm, cozy space. Love it! Wonder what's in store next since your apartment makeover is done (or maybe almost done?). Whatever you decide to share with us, I'm sure it's gonna be fantastic!!
It's finally here! I was waiting for this video from so long🥺. Your videos are so calming and beautiful! You are very creative from the process of planning, visualising and executing it. Thank you so much for all the efforts that you put it and sharing it here. More love and Power to you. Keep growing 🌿🌻
the brightly lit train going by must be so cool to watch at night!
You've made your balcony so warm and cosy. I especially love the outdoor rug. What a great find! Thanks for being so creative and sharing it with us. I hope I can soon, like you, finish my apartment and make it cohesive. And thanks for sharing the links as well. :))
You've turned this small space into such an amazing and beautiful looking area. Well done!
Dreaming of that same balcony! Love how you did it all by yourself 😍
You are such a treasure. That simple but fulfilling life.
The only thing left to get is some tea, a bowl of oatmeal and a good book. I❤️it.
The balcony is a second home altogether in the home itself and I loved every bit of your detailed work here, from the balcony makeover to your video editing skills and content. I am Madhu from New Delhi, India. If you ever visit India, I'd be so grateful to host you both ❤️ I'm in love with your work! Thanks to KZread recommendation that it landed me to your video. Much love and more light ❤️✨
Best thing I have ever seen in a makeover, is so cute and all the house is so unique ❤️
I would spend all my free time in that balcony during the warmer seasons 😍💕
I'm happy for your happiness! You give me hope! Thank you for the wholesome, beautiful preocupations you have and share with your audience..you are strangers to me, people whom maybe I wouldn't be able to identify in a crowd and yet I feel love and serenity and emotions I would have for my familiars. Thank you for that! I wish you the best in life
This was so satisfying to watch. Many happy days are wished you and Pat on your lovely patio. What a great job!
I love the outcome! So cozy! Also, yeahwaving at the train too ❤️ Too cute!
Can’t leave your channel without saying how beautifully you transformed your balcony. You’ve inspired me to cosy up my home :) Thanks!
AND THE AWARD FOR THE BEST AESTHETIC DESIGNER GOES TOO....@cloudyhills ❤❤😍❤❤💫❤😍💫💯❤💯💯💯😍💫❤
@cloudyhills
2 жыл бұрын
hahahaahaha
AMEI demais o resultado, que lindo que ficou!!
Please make a fridge organization please
The perfect finish to your cozy home! I love this transformation ❤️👏🏼
Great job using the space you have! Love the vine wall and lights.
PLSSS THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL and it gave me insight as to how I want to make my new balcony :D loved the video and the vibes aaaa
Oh here it is!! I found your channel few days back and I can't stop binge watching all of your videos😆💗 lots of love from India🤗✨
@jayashreejayakumar7428
2 жыл бұрын
Crochet
KZread recommend this channel. And now i am watching your vlogs starting from here. 🤩
This is beautiful. I feel these small creations make our world so much more beautiful and comfortable. Have a good life.🙂
Ficou maravilhoso!
Maravilhoso esse cantinho, ficou muito aconchegante...que luxo...criatividade à flor da pele... Ameiiiiiiiiii de ❤ Parabéns vcs são muito caprichosos... Que Deus proteja vcs !!! 🙏🙏🙏😇💐🥰
Absolutely love the simplicity of the balcony. It has so much character and speaks ‘warmth’. Such a beautiful video! ✨💙
What a beautiful transformation. Love the color combo you pick for your balcony..
I found you yesterday and i love your'e taste of aesthetic ❤ Greetings from Poland!
Oláaa! Eu sou do Brasil! Ficou a coisa mais linda, fiquei muito encantada com esse seu espaço. Amei muito 😍
Snuggling into a corner on that couch with a book & a mug of coffee... Or just watching people or a train pass by while soft music playing in the background... *just* *imagine*
wholesome, earthy, and aesthetically pleasing. "I'd rather have a pantry full of herbs than a closet full of heels" i love it!! this was so claiming and inspiring to watch
This looks absolutely beautiful.i have a question though how would you protect all this if it rains suddenly?
@dkjbgs
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same question, especially about the grill and dishes
@cloudyhills
2 жыл бұрын
The bbq + table are entirely covered by a waterproof thingy (is it called a tarp? haha) at night if we know there's any chance of rain. Rug, trellis & sofa base are waterproof. Cushions are brought indoors :) (It sounds like work but actually not really, takes only a minute!)
@reebafatima9926
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloudyhills that's great :D
I love your design. It is so cozy and relaxing. i just want to ask what do you usually do with the sofa if it starts to rain?
@kamanadahal5582
2 жыл бұрын
Same question is bothering my mind as well 😅 that sofa and electric items ??? 🤔
@moonpie21012
Ай бұрын
Yes lots of fabric items the you wouldn’t want to get wet!
I love this. its a mini getaway staycation! the vibe is perfect.
Good job! You're right about it being cosy. Love it!
It's amazing how even the trees became greener and the sky more blue after the makover
That looks like a beautiful little getaway and a very comfortable spot to just chill
I have those exact wood tiles, and mine look just like yours did at the start. You inspired me to refresh my balcony!
so refreshing to see the balcony
I'm so happy that it turned just the way you imagined. 🥰✨ You are an inspiration 🌸💕
Hi hill! I am a Mexican also living in Germany since few months ago. I just started watching your videos because I was looking for inspiration for my own balcony transformation, and I must say I love to watch your channel. Now I have a great space to relax with my lovely husband and cat!
You got so much into a tiny space without making it look cluttered. I adore the rug!
The train was the cherry on top. Like a Miyazaki film
How cozy and lovely your balcony is and that atmosphere... ❤️
I am completely in love with your gorgeous little patio.
What a beautiful space to be in and enjoy together, love it all XX
The place became very beautiful, I liked the harmony and overlapping of colors, I felt the feeling of intimacy and warmth 🧡
It looks lovely. A nice cozy space to relax in.
Dearest Hillary, I am so pleased to have stumbled upon your channel. I started with the first video, and am all caught up. Thanks for such beautiful and peaceful videos. I have teally enjoyed seeing how your artistic expression is artfully carried out in every part of your home. I have loved seeing it all come together. I think having these tidy and organized spaces will further help your mental health and well-being. It's so hard to feel productive and at peace in a space that is cramped and cluttered. I am sure these make-overs have helped you a lot. I am also so impressed with your superb editing, and see how you love adding in all the extra parts to make it an "artisit experience" for your viewers. Can't wait to see what's next!
Upvoted. 1. Stain doesn't protect, it just brings out the wood grain. Some stain claims to have protectants... well, I guess an umbrella protects against bullets too, just not very well. 2. Consider covering all wood, especially the floor tiles, with polyurethane. Follow directions and the stained wood will look great. Again, nice tansition.
Just simple beautiful and cozy ♥️
its so cosy and beautiful
I love everything it feels so boho and cozy
What a cute and cozy little space, I am loving it and now am more inspired to make my outdoor space a wonderful space like yours.
I'm just SPEECHLESS at how cozy, aesthetic and pretty it looks !!!!!! 😍✨💕 PERFECT 👌💜.
Te ha quedado fantástico!!
The patio turned out beautiful. U 2 did a great job. So pretty, enjoy.
Such a beautiful transformation! Thank you for sharing ❤
Absolutely beautiful outdoor sanctuary ✨🌿💚
It’s really nice! Enjoy.
your videos make me so calm despite the fact that i'm working and i'm preety anxious most of the time ,your content makes me feel as i used to, before all this. Calm ,free, in love with life. Keep going you seem like an amazing person ,wish you the best!!!
Immediately took inspiration from your table top bbq idea for my tiny balcony. I'm putting in table+grill that also doubles as a workstation for mini outdoor projects. Thank you so much.
I've watched a few of your videos and find this the most charming so far! I like your style and how you factor comfort, practicality and aesthetics! I look forward seeing more of your videos!
It looks so cozy and relaxing, love how it turned out 😄♥️
Your space looks so peaceful. 🥰 love how you setup the rolling table for the grill. Beautiful space. 💕
@derekjohnson77
2 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome
Wyszło naprawde super 👌
This is so aesthetically pleasing 🥺❤️ the makeover, the editing.. everything is so well put together ✨
I love all your makeovers, you have a wonderful taste ❤️
Stunning balcony makeover!!! So glad that I've came across your channel.
This was so wholesome and pleasing to watch🤍
It looks so peaceful