Contemporary balcony in Hyderabad with a roof extension and glass railing.

Inspiration for a small contemporary balcony in DC Metro with a roof extension and glass railing.

A midcentury style living room creates an indoor-outdoor space with wide-open views of lush hills through the large AG Millworks Multi-Slide Patio Door. Photo by Logan Hall

This is an example of a mediterranean balcony in Santa Barbara with with fireplace and no cover.

Small courtyards and outdoor spaces can be just as homely as large gardens and should be seen as an extension of the interior. By picking out the planting with a couple of spiked garden lights and highlighting the brick wall texture with wall downlights, you can draw focus to the elements you want to see. Photo Credits: Tom St Aubyn

Crystal Imaging
Inspiration for a small modern balcony in Toronto with a roof extension and glass railing.

Photo of a contemporary balcony for for apartments in Singapore with a roof extension and metal railing.

Юрий Гришко
Design ideas for a small scandinavian balcony in Moscow.

Photo of a small contemporary balcony in Berlin with no cover, mixed railing and a container garden.

As of 2018 Pneumatic Vacuum Home Elevators are now allowed in Massachusetts! This elevator is powered by air and is truly a work of art. It is ideal for retro-fitting in existing homes. It requires a minimal footprint, no pit or machine room required. This picture shows the most popular size PVE37 model. This unit only takes up a 39" diameter of space!

Inspiration for a contemporary balcony for for apartments in Miami with a roof extension and glass railing.

La Cantina multi sliding door
Design ideas for a small modern balcony in San Francisco with a roof extension and metal railing.

Grossman
Mid-sized contemporary balcony in Miami with a roof extension and glass railing.

Originally built in the early twentieth century, this Orchard Lake cottage was purchased almost 10 years ago by a wonderful couple—empty nesters with an appreciation for stunning views, modern amenities and quality craftsmanship. They hired MainStreet Design Build to design and remodel their home to fit their needs exactly. Upon initial inspection, it was apparent that the original home had been modified over the years, sustaining multiple room additions. Consequently, this mid-size cottage home had little character or cohesiveness. Even more concerning, after conducting a thorough inspection, it became apparent that the structure was inadequate to sustain major modifications. As a result, a plan was formulated to take the existing structure down to its original floor deck. The clients’ needs that fueled the design plan included: -Preserving and capitalizing on the lake view -A large, welcoming entry from the street -A warm, inviting space for entertaining guests and family -A large, open kitchen with room for multiple cooks -Built-ins for the homeowner’s book collection -An in-law suite for the couple’s aging parents The space was redesigned with the clients needs in mind. Building a completely new structure gave us the opportunity to create a large, welcoming main entrance. The dining and kitchen areas are now open and spacious for large family gatherings. A custom Grabill kitchen was designed with professional grade Wolf and Thermador appliances for an enjoyable cooking and dining experience. The homeowners loved the Grabill cabinetry so much that they decided to use it throughout the home in the powder room, (2) guest suite bathrooms and the laundry room, complete with dog wash. Most breathtaking; however, might be the luxury master bathroom which included extensive use of marble, a 2-person Maax whirlpool tub, an oversized walk-in-shower with steam and bench seating for two, and gorgeous custom-built inset cherry cabinetry. The new wide plank oak flooring continues throughout the entire first and second floors with a lovely open staircase lit by a chandelier, skylights and flush in-wall step lighting. Plenty of custom built-ins were added on walls and seating areas to accommodate the client’s sizeable book collection. Fitting right in to the gorgeous lakefront lot, the home’s exterior is reminiscent of East Coast “beachy” shingle-style that includes an attached, oversized garage with Mahogany carriage style garage doors that leads directly into a mud room and first floor laundry. These Orchard Lake property homeowners love their new home, with a combined first and second floor living space totaling 4,429 sq. ft. To further add to the amenities of this home, MainStreet Design Build is currently under design contract for another major lower-level / basement renovation in the fall of 2017. Kate Benjamin Photography

foto: Simon Donini
Photo of a small scandinavian balcony in Stockholm with no cover and wood railing.

Materials used: DesignClad Hydra Plomo Designed by: Prof. Nigel Dunnett
This is an example of a contemporary balcony.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Building Architecture: Charlie & Co. Design | Interiors: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional balcony in Minneapolis with no cover.

Pradnya Ranaware
This is an example of a contemporary balcony in Other.

Thomas Nylund
This is an example of a scandinavian balcony in Stockholm with a container garden, no cover and mixed railing.