I have a similar issue, i have 3 feet wide & 10 feet long balcony attached to the dining area. It is more like a standing balcony, i plan on adding greenery, and decorate it with some terracotta stuff, pebbles & make it look like an attached conservatory to the dining. My problem is, it is way too narrow a balcony and i want to design it aesthetically. I also plan on adding glass sliding doors and cover the roof top & sides of the balcony with the glass, add some color to the walls to give it a conservatory look. Again, safety is an issue. I need to know if this is feasible and will look good. It is currently under construction. Any ideas & suggestions are welcome!

vedikaseth Bombay rains are harsh! The one thing you can do is use flexible covers that work similar to roller blinds, and are transparent which allows the light to enter. There are many companies that offer such a product. Just choose one where the installation is easy and taking down the sheets is not an issue once the rains are over. Do keep in mind however that the water will still enter the balcony, you will simply be reducing the force of rains, and will require a water outlet.

There is a lot of concerns when you're constructing a new floor and want to merge with the existing building. Please consult with your local architect for a contemporary look. Few things that needs to be incorporated : 1. Replace the overhangs with a contemporary shade structure. 2. Replace the traditional designs on balcony with SS and glass. Repeat on the new balconies 3. Incorporate ACP/ fibre cement panels throughout the facade. 4. Wooden paint / slats on the balcony roof 5. GFRC jaali on boundary wall alongwith stone cladding. 6. Painting the whole structure with a neutral tone or contrast as per preference. Regards, Aurum Ideas and Spaces Bhubaneswar

Hello there, Suggested tweaks for house : 1. Wooden slats for balcony roof 2. WPC jaali for balcony privacy wall 3. ACP wooden finish for cantileverd structures 4. Wall Wash illumination with stone cladding and textured paints for boundary wall 5. ACP and SS/MS black powder coated gate. Regards, Aurum Ideas and Spaces Bhubaneswar +91-9078942136