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Decorating (investment residential properties) your balcony is simple and rewarding, says Rekha Kavoor

By Real Estate

 Agarden balcony, terrace or even a place to put a few plants, there are many ways to up the style quotient of such an area. With a little imagination, a verandah or balcony can become a striking feature of your home, drawing attention away from the interior of the house, and creating a feel of extra space.

Balconies do not merely have to be restricted to a space for drying clothes. They can be designed to make a pleasant getaway for city dwellers in need of space and fresh air.

Most of us, however, tend to ignore our verandahs or balconies while decorating the house. As a result the space becomes an ideal place for drying clothes or to keep knick-knacks in the corner. If the space is designed properly, your verandah or balcony can double as your private getaway.

Generally it’s a common perception to consider a balcony and verandah as the same. The difference is a balcony is an outside area attached to an inside room of a house, apartment, flat or other building. It is usually accessible from inside the house. Balconies are usually built in multi-storey buildings, to provide a small outdoor living area for units or apartments that are above ground level.

While decorating your verandah or balcony you must remember that it has access to three critical aspects - the sun, the wind and the rain. You ought to make sure while decorating it that it is functional so you can enjoy all the three natural elements without being affected by them i.e. without getting sunburn, feeling cold or getting wet.

In a small space, every inch counts, so make sure you plan it well. Make sure the scale of the various built elements and furnishings is appropriate to the size of your overall space.

Use ‘layering’ (foreground, middle ground, background) to create the illusion of greater size and depth within your balcony.

Since verandahs are open on three sides and walled on one side, you have the advantage of getting as much natural light as possible. For the nights, you can use small lamps or niches or electronic diffused lamps. You can also place a small coffee table and an armchair or a rocking chair to enjoy your evening.

Furniture

Space permitting, furniture could also be coordinated for the outdoorsy look. There are the space-saving folding stools and chairs that could serve double duty inside as well as outside. A garden swing is, of course, the most preferred piece of furniture for those who have the space. Hammocks can be strung up on a need-to-use basis, giving the whole ‘laidback’ feel to your verandah or garden.

If your balcony is large enough one can also recreate a miniature garden by placing synthetic grass and potted plants in a corner. But ensure that the space is not cluttered with too many potted plants and see to it there is an outlet for water to flow smoothly to avoid any sort of leakages.

Alternatively, a small balcony in a smaller apartment can serve as a playroom for kids, or a quiet place to meditate, a study (if well protected from the dust, sun and rain) or a dressing room (if covered with opaque glass), a store room or a private lounge! So all you need to do is to let your creativity run free.

Courtesy Times Property Dtd. July 16, 2010

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Courtesy Times Property Dtd. July 16, 2010

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Tucson is Home to Fun All Year Long

By Mike Balzotti

 There are countless reasons that homes and real estate in Tucson, including the foothills, are so highly sought after by many individuals, couples and families of all ages. Along with outstanding real estate values, theres plenty to see and do. What do we mean?

In addition to great schools, a wealth of cultural opportunities, gorgeous golf courses, fabulous nearby wineries, perfect weather and more, there are also a number of year-round events, some of which have become very well-known. For example, the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is held every year near the end of January/beginning of February. The Tucson Gem Show, as its informally known, attracts people from all over the world to display and add to their collections.

Every February, Tucson is the host of the world-famous Tucson Rodeo featuring events that range from bull-riding and barrel-racing to events for children. One of the centerpieces of the Rodeo is the Tucson Rodeo Parade, which is the worlds longest non-motorized parade and showcases dancers, floats, buggies, horseback riders and marching bands.

Starting in May and ending in August, the Fox Tucson Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Tucson, plays classic Hollywood films on Saturday nights in the Summer Classic Movies at the Fox series, making it the perfect time to catch that movie thats been on your must-see list for ages.

From June to August, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum extends its hours on Saturday evenings, choosing to stay open until 10PM in order to give more people the chance to come and experience plants and animals that only come out during at nighttime.

If you enjoy art, you can head to the Arizona State Museum, which has a revolving series of exhibits from a variety of different artists. Meanwhile, the Tucson Museum of Art also presents exhibitions on a regular basis from both local artists and artists from around the world.

If youre a golf aficionado, no need to wait for a special event — with over thirty golf courses in Tucson and the surrounding area, there is bound to be a course that matches up with your skill level. If wine is more your thing, no problem there are a number of award-winning vineyards within an hour or so of Tucson. A few of them are Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin, Callaghan Vineyards in Sonoita and Rancho Rossa Vineyards, which is located a few miles southeast of Sonoita.

Are you a concert-lover? Be sure to check out the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol and the Desert Diamond Casino which both host visiting artists on a regular basis, while Tucsons downtown Rialto Theatre puts on concerts by a variety of performers covering a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop and more.

Article Source: Russ Lyon Blog

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