A balcony with the perfect view

A balcony is a welcome feature in any property, old or new.

Shutters for its windows work put a wonderful finishing touch, adding an impressive splash of colour, or, if a lower-key tone is preferred, blending the balcony into a harmonious whole with the roof, front door or other features. Exterior shutters in particular combine a hint of the Mediterranean (conjuring images of Italian villagers pushing open brightly-coloured shutters to let the morning sun flood through flower-bedecked windows) with the added practicality of being able to wander out onto the balcony and close them behind you, giving yourself a moment of privacy out of sight of those in the house.

The balcony commonly referred to as ‘Juliet’ does not generally project out of a building, essentially being part of an upper floor, with a balustrade only at the front. It should be possible to perform a morning weather check, or chat to the Romeo in the garden, without actually getting wet. The ‘French’ balcony is a similarly small, or ‘false’, projection, little more than a set of doors (French windows, naturally) through which you can step to lean against the railings and admire the view.

If you are fortunate enough to have a balcony of whatever form, custom-made interior shutters such as those designed by the team here at Lifestyle Shutters will show it to its best effect. They can be made to suit the architecture of the property, look classic or contemporary - and be just the right shape to match your windows (French or otherwise).

If you have set your heart on exterior shutters, we can talk you through the louvre options – including closed, semi-open or open. All our exterior shutters are finished with powder coated stainless steel hardware, which will keep them looking great over the autumn and winter months and for many summers to come.