“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”
Juliet balconies blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Bellevue architect Eric Drivdahl took full advantage of a Juliet balcony when he transformed an attic bedroom into a master suite.
During his Seattle remodel of a custom storybook house, Eric sought ways to maximize light in this renovated master suite. The balcony provided the perfect opportunity. It invites natural light and fresh air into the home. The owners can fling open the French doors, curl up in nearby chairs, and enjoy a warm summer breeze as they sip their coffee and read their books.
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What’s more, this architectural feature increases the perceived size of the master suite. By adding the French doors with a steel railing, the room extends beyond the strict lines of the walls and invites the lake view into the Seattle remodel.
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The Juliet balcony also increases the exterior aesthetic of the home. The dramatic, red-cased French doors situated just under the roof peak draw observers’ eyes upward and encourages them to enjoy the full beauty of this custom house. In this instance, the Juliet balcony’s steel railing continues the line left off by the full balcony.
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Because Juliet balconies don’t protrude from the building, they’re a simple way to increase the enjoyment of your living space without the rigors of structural evaluations or considerations of exterior space. The reward of an open, light-filled, airy space makes Juliet balconies a worthwhile consideration.