The apartment balconies of Central Park North overlook the expanse of Central Park.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary balcony in New York with glass railing, a container garden and a roof extension.

This modern outdoor space, with its pop of vibrant Rangwali, is the perfect antidote to grey skies. But you don’t need a balcony to capture the spirit of this scheme in your own home – the inside of an arbour, the side of a shed, and even garden furniture and plant pots can be brought up to date with bold hues.

Design ideas for a contemporary balcony in Other with a container garden, a roof extension and cable railing.

The balcony reflects the aesthetic and color scheme of the interior, and the container garden provides an oasis in the middle of the city.
Small asian balcony in Philadelphia with a container garden, mixed railing and no cover.

Sehlstedtsgatan 7 Fotograf: Henrik Nero
Photo of a large scandinavian balcony in Stockholm with a container garden and no cover.

These custom aluminum planters were fabricated to fit seamlessly between the curved railings and the concrete pavers of this penthouse condo. Designed and installed by Pistils Landscape Design + Build.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean balcony in Marseille with a container garden and no cover.

Photo by Hart STUDIO LLC
Small contemporary balcony in Denver with a container garden and metal railing.

Traditional balcony in St Louis with a container garden, a roof extension and metal railing.

Small mediterranean balcony in San Diego with a container garden, no cover and metal railing.

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Photo of a scandinavian balcony in Gothenburg with a container garden and metal railing.

Tout en rondeurs, ce jardin miniature ravi l’œil été comme hiver grâce à ses plantes persistantes à croissante lente
Inspiration for a small modern balcony in Rennes with a container garden.

Conception et Réalisation de Terrasses en Bois Balcons et Terrasses de France 49 rue Hericart - 75015 Paris contact@terrasse-de-france.fr
Design ideas for a large contemporary balcony in Paris with no cover, metal railing and a container garden.

This is an example of a traditional balcony in Catania-Palermo with a container garden and a pergola.

Inspiration for a contemporary balcony in Paris with a container garden and no cover.

Terrasse des Oliviers
Photo of a contemporary balcony in Paris with no cover and a container garden.

This is an example of a contemporary balcony in Sydney with a container garden.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary balcony in London with a container garden and glass railing.

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