We transformed our balcony and got more privacy – it’s like having an outdoor pillow fort
AN influencer couple has come up with an intriguing idea for ensuring privacy on their balcony.
The cozy end result gave their balcony the feel of a pillow fort.
The addition of curtains made their balcony cozy and private – and they did all the work themselves.
Using extendable curtain rods from Amazon and some white curtains, they quickly transformed their outdoor space.
Paige and Broch (@paigeandbroch) share lifestyle, travel, and home improvement content for their 242,000 TikTok followers.
In a recent clip, they demonstrated their DIY solution for gaining privacy on their apartment balcony, which is overlooked by other homes.
The video opened with Paige stating that she had gotten a call from Broch, who said that she should clear everything off the balcony because he had “an idea for it.”
Broch then appeared, holding a ladder and tools.
He said: “I ordered extendable curtain rods on Amazon so we can hang curtains all the way across our balcony, to make it more private.”
Broch surprised Paige with the balcony transformation, and she was excited by the unexpected makeover.
Balanced on the ladder, Broch attached the curtain rods to the four corners of the balcony.
The extendable rods clicked easily into place, and he hung white curtains onto the rods.
Paige drew long pieces of white fabric across each of the rods and draped the curtains across the ceiling, giving the space a tent-like feel.
She said: “I love it!” while Broch said that the space looked “beautiful.”
Broch continued: “You know how you always ask to make a pillow fort to watch movies in? Look at this now!”
Paige was thrilled with the transformation. She said: “Wow! Baby, I love it! It’s so beautiful!”
The floor-length white curtains ensured that the couple had privacy on their balcony, with neighbors unable to see in.
Their makeover was completed with the addition of an outdoor couch and two footstools, some plants, and some candles.
The lightweight fabric meant that the balcony was shaded from the sun and prying eyes, while still letting air circulate and light enter.
Viewers loved Broch’s idea, with many commenting on the video.
One person wrote: “I just love this, the privacy alone is worth it!”