Keep It Contained

Well-built container gardens will serve as the anchors of a patio or balcony garden–they’re the stars of the whole blossoming show. Most gardening experts will tell you to use three main components to create your container garden: thrillers, fillers, and spillers. Thrillers are the main attraction–the tallest and generally most colorful part of the arrangement. Fillers are medium-height plants that support the structure of the garden. Spillers cascade naturally and dramatically over the side of the container. All three harmonize into a unique and lovely garden customized just for you. You can find more in-depth guidance for container gardening at HGTV.com.

On the Level

Putting plants at many different levels is crucial for an organic, eye-pleasing patio or balcony garden area. A row of potted plants is pretty boring and uninspired, but strategically set a few pots on the concrete as grounding focal points, with smaller delights on tabletops of varying sizes and heights, and voila! Gardening glory!

Edible Beauty

In addition to being a feast for the eyes, a patio or balcony garden can be a treat for the taste buds. You can plant the perfect herb garden to the specifications of the chef of the house, along with some edible blooms, such as marigolds (more yummy flowers here).

Happy planting!

Create comfort

The type of patio furniture you select will set the tone for your balcony. An antique-white wicker chair with sea-foam green cushions can make it feel like the porch of a beachfront cottage. An iron bistro chair and table set creates a Parisian dining escape. Once you’ve chosen your furniture, focus on the more subtle details like candle holders, outdoor shelving, and interesting objects to display that will make your balcony unique.

Add a little life

Create a perfectly landscaped balcony with seasonal plants in pretty pots. February is prime time for roses, lilies, tulips, and dahlias. Mixing and matching seasonal flowers and greenery creates a beautiful garden look. Planting the buds in matching pottery will make your space feel more streamlined, while choosing an eclectic mix of vases and pots creates a shabby-chic look.

Put things in the right light

Lighting can be the element that makes or breaks any space–even an outdoor one. It is also one of the simplest ways to transform a boring area into a relaxing haven. Candles provide soft, natural light. Placing candles of different heights in a small cluster on a patio table can turn your balcony into a romantic outdoor spot.

Whatever style you choose for your balcony, create a space that will become a peaceful retreat for you after a busy day in the city.

When walking into The Morgan, potential homeowners will forget they are in a loud, busy city and instantly fall in love with the cozy, tranquil atmosphere The Morgan provides. This 1,794-square-foot, two-bedroom and two-and half-bath penthouse is equipped with large spacious rooms and only the best in quality materials and design. Homeowners will thoroughly enjoy showing off this luxury penthouse to friends and family.

The gorgeous, gourmet kitchen features name-brand Thermador Professional Appliances, beautiful custom cabinets and granite countertops. Even for those notoriously bad cooks that tend to shy away from anything cooking related, The Morgan kitchen will have you signing up for cooking lessons pronto, just to have an excuse to use it more.

The master suite is a heavenly oasis with plush interiors featuring a vaulted ceiling, sitting room area, private balcony and a huge, spa master bath you will never want to leave. The master bathroom’s sleek design comes with two large, double-vanity sinks, spa bathtub, walk-in shower and a connecting walk-in closet large enough for the biggest of shopaholics.

Here at The Astoria, our designers created these homes with you in mind. With only four to five homes per floor and the fact that no two homes are alike, potential homeowners will see that these are not your average cookie-cutter penthouses. Located at the intersection of Peachtree Battle and Peachtree Hills, residents are within walking distance of countless restaurants, shops and other great entertainment.

With our drastically reduced prices, owning The Morgan is now more possible than ever. For more information on The Morgan and our other condos here at The Astoria at The Aramore, call 404-355-6999 or visit www.theastoriacondos.com

The Astoria at the Aramore spared no expense and the results are evident throughout the luxury boutique condo.

This Pulitzer condo, located on the sixth floor at The Astoria at the Aramore, is no exception.  This 1,849-square-foot, two-bedroom two-and-a-half-bath home offers spectacular views of Historic Peachtree Battle from the floor to ceiling windows that line two of the walls. The windows come together in a point, creating both visual appeal and the perfect spot for a breakfast nook in the corner.

On the right hand wall the beautiful fireplace echos the splendor of the kitchen. It’s easy to imagine spending a chilly winter night at home curled up in front of the fire with a book, watching the lights twinkle over the city of Atlanta while snow gently falls outside your windows.

Not to be outdone by the living room, the  master bedroom is spectacular. Featuring floor to ceiling windows, the master includes a private veranda, ideal for outdoor furniture and maybe a potted plant or two. With an oversized bathroom, complete with a large customizable closet, glass enclosed shower and his and her vanities, this master suite is truly paradise

Each Astoria condo offers buyers with the opportunity to customize their finishes to their tastes. With a wide variety of floorplans, standard upgrades and luxurious amenities, the boutique condos in Buckhead are the perfect place to call home.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.theastoriacondos.com to schedule a tour a see for yourself why so many people are choosing to call The Astoria home.