Balcony Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large contemporary metal railing balcony in Milan with a roof extension and fencing.

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Glenn Weiss Photography
Design ideas for a traditional balcony in Brisbane.

Balcony in Sydney.

This is an example of a contemporary balcony in Sydney.

Photo of a balcony in Paris.

Mediterranean balcony in Barcelona.

A Seidleresque ramp leads to a luxurious self-contained upper floor for easier future access, whilst the lower ground floor houses the new laundry and quarters specifically for guests. Underfloor space was reclaimed to create a man cave and occasional storage for a special car.

This Award Winning 411m2 architecturally designed house is built on an elevated platform perfectly positioned to enjoy the city lights and northerly breezes from the rear deck. An upper level ceiling height of 3m combined with a cool colour palate and clever tiling provides a canvas of grandeur and space. Modern influences have dramatically changed the authentic home design of the conventional Queensland home however the designers have made great use of the natural light and kept the high ceilings providing a very light and airy home design incorporating large windows and doors. Unlike old Queenslander designs this modern house has incorporated a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. Staying true to the roots of original Queensland houses which feature wooden flooring, the internal flooring of this house is made from hardwood Hermitage Oak. It’s a strong and resilient wood that looks great and will stand the test of time. This home also features some added modern extras you probably won't see in traditional Queensland homes, such as floor to ceiling tiles, separate butlers’ pantries and stone benches. So, although aesthetically different from traditional designs, this modern Queensland home has kept all the advantages of the older design but with a unique and stylish new twist.

Design ideas for a country balcony in Wiltshire with no cover.

Photography by Matthew Moore
Inspiration for a small contemporary private balcony in Melbourne with a roof extension.

Inspiration for a modern balcony in Sydney.

Balcony in Rome.

Industrial balcony in Perth.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary mixed railing balcony in Sydney with a roof extension.

KAI Interiors
Photo of an urban balcony in London.

GARDEN Trotter
This is an example of a contemporary balcony in Paris with a potted garden and no cover.

Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian balcony in Stockholm with no cover and a potted garden.

Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian balcony in Stockholm with an awning.