Inspiration for a contemporary balcony in Wollongong.

Mid-sized tropical balcony in Brisbane with a roof extension and mixed railing.

Photo of a beach style balcony in Other.

En una terraza, la iluminación, con las guirnaldas y con las velas no pueden faltar. ¿Nos tomamos una cerveza? Interiorismo de Ana Fernández, Fotografía de Ángelo Rodríguez.

The Kipling house is a new addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Designed for a family of five, it allows for generous open family zones oriented to large glass walls facing the street and courtyard pool. The courtyard also creates a buffer between the master suite and the children's play and bedroom zones. The master suite echoes the first floor connection to the exterior, with large glass walls facing balconies to the courtyard and street. Fixed wood screens provide privacy on the first floor while a large sliding second floor panel allows the street balcony to exchange privacy control with the study. Material changes on the exterior articulate the zones of the house and negotiate structural loads.

Designed by Moriq Interiors
Photo of an asian balcony for for apartments in Hyderabad.

Photo of a contemporary balcony for for apartments in Moscow.

Jeffrey Erb
Small traditional balcony in New York with no cover.

Photo of a contemporary balcony in Melbourne.

Tropical balcony in Bordeaux.

Juliet balcony with city views: French doors, light hardwood floors, white walls, custom molding
Design ideas for a contemporary balcony in Boston with no cover and metal railing.

Inspiration for a contemporary balcony for for apartments in Singapore.

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

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

This covered patio in a high-rise apartment building has three areas, designated by area rugs. Outdoor furniture, durable, bright accessories and container plants brighten up this corner of the city. Sean Litchfield Photography

Design ideas for a contemporary balcony in Madrid with a roof extension and glass railing.

Contemporary balcony in Moscow with an awning.

Our long-time clients wanted a bit of outdoor entertainment space at their Boston penthouse, and while there were some challenges due to location and footprint, we agreed to help. The views are amazing as this space overlooks the harbor and Boston’s bustling Seaport below. With Logan Airport just on the other side of the Boston Harbor, the arriving jets are a mesmerizing site as their lights line up in preparation to land. The entire space we had to work with is less than 10 feet wide and 45 feet long (think bowling-alley-lane dimensions), so we worked extremely hard to get as much programmable space as possible without forcing any of the areas. The gathering spots are delineated by granite and IPE wood floor tiles supported on a custom pedestal system designed to protect the rubber roof below. The gas grill and wine fridge are installed within a custom-built IPE cabinet topped by jet-mist granite countertops. This countertop extends to a slightly-raised bar area for the ultimate view beyond and terminates as a waterfall of granite meets the same jet-mist floor tiles… custom-cut and honed to match, of course. Moving along the length of the space, the floor transitions from granite to wood, and is framed by sculptural containers and plants. Low-voltage lighting warms the space and creates a striking display that harmonizes with the city lights below. Once again, the floor transitions, this time back to granite in the seating area consisting of two counter-height chairs. "This purposeful back-and-forth of the floor really helps define the space and our furniture choices create these niches that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.” - Russell The terrace concludes with a large trough planter filled with ornamental grasses in the summer months and a seasonal holiday arrangements throughout the winter. An ‘L’-shaped couch offers a spot for multiple guests to relax and take in the sounds of a custom sound system — all hidden and out of sight — which adds to the magical feel of this ultimate night spot.

This cozy nook is located on the balcony landing looking down onto the living room. It was designed as a quiet reading nook for morning coffee or evening wine. Since the light of the window can be harsh on fabrics, a Sunbrella in a stripe was chosen to protect the MGBW chairs. Adding in some color with the pouf and rug makes the space fun and relaxed for all ages to sneak off to. Photography: Peter G. Morneau