Story Teller: Fashion a fairy tale cottage look for your balcony

We have at least once in our lifetime, dreamed about living in a pretty cottage surrounded by dense woods while tending to our own patch of garden.

Seek solace in a Hobbits’ Shire-inspired ambience, just like this outdoor space of designer Thierry Journo’s home in Jaipur. Decorate your balcony with large cane chairs or modas and a simple marble tabletop with bamboo legs, with dusted stone flooring.

Upholstery in punchy hues of turquoise, deep green and bright pink will stand out against a backdrop of plain terracotta walls and ceramic curios.

Lacquer trays, dainty patterned teacups and fairy lights will complete this storybook setup.