The French Balcony - A Friendly Alternative

The French balcony is actually not a real balcony. He represents a long window that extends to the ground. On the outer side, so the House wall and directly in front of the window a protective grille is attached also respectively, railing, so this type of balcony not or only barely escapes. That seems confusing to the part in the name. For this reason, often also called "Parisian window" is used.

The French Balcony

The French balcony as a space-saving alternative

Less Balcony Decor

The French balcony is used for apartments in cities where space is limited or the construction of balconies is not permitted, especially as an alternative to the balcony. Financially, this type of balcony is a great substitute and the effort is not large.

But the French balcony must be not so impractical as it may sound. The large window and sit with a sun lounger in the Sun's rays, which penetrate into the room. You will hardly notice the difference to an exiting balcony. Also in the winter, the room receives plenty of light, so you can use the area in front of the window as a small winter garden wonderfully. Amid the plants, make this a comfortable rocking chair and enjoy the view with a cup of hot cocoa or tea also cold winter.

The French balcony to a floral OASIS transformed

Balcony Small Garden

Use of the railing, you have the possibility to decorate the House facade. They are offered in various styles and designs. You want that the French balcony exudes romance, you can choose a grid of wrought iron ornate features. A simpler railing made of stainless steel, which can represent as well pretty pattern ensures a contemporary look in turn. The selection is huge. Choose preset models or convert your own ideas and patterns into a railing.

"Parisian window" with lattice wrought iron and ornate elements

Romantic French Balcony

Depending on the direction in which is located the French balcony, add then a few flower boxes with pretty flowers and hanging plants to the parapet. Your home has a country-house style also colorful, rustic decorated shutters are very well, to the balcony, or the window to decorate and emphasize. Do you like the chirping of the birds? Then, set up a bird feeder in the winter and watch the spectacle. The French balcony has a small outlet, it can be used also as a small garden. A herb garden is suitable for this purpose very well.

French balcony with a small leak

Metal French Balcony

Get now an interesting selection of ideas, for whom the French balcony is a great prerequisite and convince yourself of its practical side. If you have not the possibility for a large or even small balcony, you do without at least the Parisian window. Should already have a French balcony and be looking for the perfect railing, you will find something perhaps in the following Gallery. Let yourself be inspired and have fun watching!

Decorating in a country house style