7 Presents for a Small Balcony

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If you're shopping for someone with an apartment balcony, think small and vertical: the railing, the wall and a few square feet of floor. Each of these seven is described by its seller as made for outdoor use.

CEDAR Railing Planter With Hangers For 3.5-6 Inch Rails

1 A Cedar Railing Planter

This untreated cedar planter hangs on railings 3.5 to 6 inches wide with adjustable hangers, and it has drainage holes. Lengths run from 9 to 60 inches. The seller describes cedar as insect and decay resistant and says they leave their own planters out all winter.

Best for:

Someone with a balcony railing and no floor space to spare.

Why choose this:

Flowers or herbs go on the railing itself, so the balcony floor stays free.

Good to know:

Measure the railing width before ordering and choose the length. Returns aren't accepted.

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Handmade Copper Wind Chime: All Weather, 7 Chimes

2 A Copper and Cedar Wind Chime

Seven copper chimes hang from a cedar roundel on this 32-inch wind chime, with a beach stone clapper and copper hardware instead of string or plastic line. The seller lists it as all-weather.

Best for:

Someone who likes to hear the wind on their balcony.

Why choose this:

A handmade chime with a mellow copper sound, signed and dated by the maker.

Good to know:

Free engraving on the longest chime is available. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

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Balcony Railing Bar Table / Genuine TEAK wood Bartop FOLDABLE

3 A Fold-Down Teak Railing Bar

This 36 x 12-inch teak bar top mounts on railings up to 8 inches wide and folds down when not in use. The seller designs it for outdoor use and includes care advice for the teak.

Best for:

Someone with a narrow balcony and no room for a table.

Why choose this:

They get a ledge for drinks or a laptop without giving up any floor space.

Good to know:

An LED bar is optional. Check the railing width first. Returns aren't accepted.

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Vertical Planter Box, Ladder Planter, Cedar

4 A Cedar Ladder Planter

This cedar ladder planter stacks three to five removable boxes, and water drains from box to box. The seller names balconies and apartments as places to use it.

Best for:

A balcony gardener who wants herbs or greens but has little floor space.

Why choose this:

Several planting boxes stack upward on a small footprint, so herbs grow on a few square feet.

Good to know:

Choose three, four or five boxes. Wheels, a linseed oil finish and an engraved sign are optional. Returns aren't accepted.

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Outdoor Lighting Set - Bamboo Pendant String Lights

5 String Lights with Bamboo Shades

Handwoven bamboo fish-trap shades hang along a cable the seller describes as weatherproof and designed for outdoor use, in 5, 10 or 15 meters with US/Canada, EU or UK plugs. It ships from Thailand.

Best for:

Someone who uses their balcony after dark.

Why choose this:

The woven shades cast patterned light along the railing or ceiling once the sun goes down.

Good to know:

Bulbs aren't included; the sockets take E26/E27 bulbs. Sets don't connect end to end. The seller recommends a clear sealant if the shades will be out in the rain long-term. Returns are accepted within 30 days.

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Waterproof outdoor floor cushion, bench cushion for seating

6 A Tufted Outdoor Floor Cushion

This tufted floor cushion is made from outdoor olefin fabric with polyester fiber fill, in 15 colors and 21 sizes. The seller designs it for a patio, terrace or balcony and describes the fabric as resistant to sun, wind, rain and frost.

Best for:

Someone who sits on the balcony floor, a bench or a pallet seat.

Why choose this:

It turns a bare bench or floor corner into a place to sit outside.

Good to know:

Choose the size and color; custom sizes are available on request. Returns are accepted within 14 days.

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Handcrafted Cedar Platform Bird Feeder, Side mount

7 A Cedar Platform Bird Feeder

This 11 x 10-inch cedar platform feeder has a mesh bottom that lets rain drain away. The seller says cedar is naturally suited for outdoor use.

Best for:

Someone who'd like birds to visit their balcony.

Why choose this:

A small tray of seed can bring birds close enough to watch from the door.

Good to know:

It mounts to a fence, wall or tree with the included screws. Returns aren't accepted.

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