01Steel balcony design
Stainless steel railings with horizontal bars.
House balcony design outside: 11 railing and cover ideas
Exterior balcony designs that look good from the street and stand up to weather.
House front with stainless steel balcony railings and a glass canopy cover
A house balcony design outside shapes the whole look of a building's front. Railings, covers and screens need to be safe, weatherproof and in harmony with the facade.
Here are 11 exterior balcony ideas.
02Glass railing
Toughened glass for an open look.
Patterned MS balcony railing
03MS railing with pattern
Powder-coated MS with decorative patterns.
Balcony jaal mesh
04Balcony jaal design
A metal mesh (jaal) for safety and pigeons.
Glass canopy over a balcony
05Glass canopy cover
A glass cover keeps rain out while letting light in.
Polycarbonate balcony cover
06Polycarbonate cover
Affordable, light rain protection.
Concrete planter ledge on a balcony
07Concrete planter ledge
Built-in planters on the balcony edge.
WPC louvre balcony screen
08Wooden louvre screen
WPC louvres for privacy.
Cantilevered balcony
09Cantilevered balcony
A floating balcony for modern facades.
Balcony with a metal sunshade
10Balcony with sunshade
A concrete or metal sunshade above.
Laser-cut balcony panels
11Laser-cut balcony panels
Patterned metal panels for privacy.
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How to choose balcony railings and covers
- Height: railings at least 3.5 feet.
- Gaps: no more than 4 inches.
- Material: SS 304, powder-coated MS, toughened glass.
- Covers: polycarbonate or glass with proper drainage.
- Rules: check building and society rules for exterior changes.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Railing material and length.
- Cover type and area.
- Screens and planters.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which balcony railing is best?
Stainless steel 304 or toughened glass for durability and safety.
What is a balcony jaal?
A metal mesh fixed to the balcony to keep out pigeons and add safety.
Can I cover my balcony?
Yes, with glass or polycarbonate covers, subject to society rules.
How high should balcony railings be?
At least 3.5 feet for safety.
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