Exterior balconies are a great way to provide guests and residents with an outdoor experience as well as a perfect place to incorporate amenities like seating, gardens, pools, and other gathering spaces. Indoor balconies serve to open up the interior space and provide a view of other areas of the building, making them feel more interconnected.
To create an effective, safe, and code-compliant balcony, you have to incorporate railings in a way that meets the needs of the space as well as meet all building codes requirements. These balcony railing ideas are the perfect way to incorporate safety without compromising the aesthetics of your project.
Preserve the View
One potential concern when generating outdoor balcony railing ideas is that the railing, while providing safety, will diminish the view from the top. The SS WINDWALLTM Glass Screen System is ideal for balcony applications as an amenity deck, particularly for high rise projects. Each system is custom built to meet the project’s particular requirements, and the glass infill provides unobstructed views of the surrounding areas
Create Multi-Purpose Spaces
In this student housing project, the balcony railing encloses an elevated activities deck. This space includes a pool, social seating, a TV area, and a unique walkway. The CIRCATM Glass Railing System supports glass infills that keep the space feeling open while also being safe for the university students that use it.
Opt for Sophistication
The black powder coated CUBETM Cable Metal Railing System exudes sophistication at the PGA Headquarters. The square posts are topped with monolithic pyramid top caps to form a stately structure through which the cables run to provide the infill.
Be Bold
In this balcony railing idea for outdoor spaces, the glass infill is surrounded by a thick black frame that makes this outdoor balcony railing a standout feature. Additional enhancement options include frosted or tinted glass infill, handrails for added stability while walking, and the ability to fascia mount, top mount, or core mount the system.
Create Connection
Including interior balcony railing ideas into a design can help spaces feel connected even if they’re on different floors. At Paula Walker Elementary School, the balcony integrated into an upper floor allows for views to the lower floor which makes the school feel more open and cohesive. The BLADE® Wire Mesh Railing System’s infill doesn’t obstruct the view, but it does create safety for the children that use it everyday.
Incorporate Patterned Glass
Balcony railing ideas for interior staircases need to fit the design of the school, but more importantly, they have to stand up to use day after day. The balcony railing design at Worthington Middle School incorporates patterned glass into the SHOETM Glass railing System for stability and style.
Opt for Full Coverage
Full coverage indoor balcony railing ideas can not only enhance the space’s design, but they can also add an enhanced element of safety. Perforated metal panel railing systems can feature prefabricated perforations or a custom design to be fully integrated into the space. The FOLDTM Metal Panel Railing System is designed with CNC laser cut patterns. We offer a range of pre-configured designs but can also create a custom design of your choice.
Brighten the Space
VIVA Railings offers a wide range of powder coated colors to enhance the balcony railing and fit with the aesthetic. Paired with a perforated metal panel system like the STRUCTM Metal Panel Railing System, this balcony railing idea for indoor spaces makes a bold statement.
Stand Up to the Elements
The last thing you want to do after deciding on an exterior balcony railing idea is to worry about how it will hold up to the elements. Luckily, our BEACONTM CableNet Railing System is ideal for outdoor applications, including coastal projects. Its durability and beauty makes it a great choice for multi-family units, hotels, and outdoor seating areas.
Add Character in Unexpected Places
Modern balcony railing ideas are nearly limitless, and the power of creativity is on full display at Cedars-Sinai Clinic at the Runway at Playa Vista. The unique exterior includes multiple balconies, with the SOLOTM Glass Railing Systems featuring different colors of glass infill. As a result, this design fits in perfectly with the lively atmosphere of this mixed-use development.
Bring Your Balcony Railing Ideas to Life with VIVA Railings
Designing an interior balcony with views of atriums or lower floors, or an exterior balcony that showcases scenery and provides fresh air, VIVA Railings offers a range of turnkey solutions to bring your vision to life.
You can choose from our Metal Systems or Glass Systems and further customize your balcony railing with powder-coated options and the choice of colored, frosted, or patterned glass. We can also help you design a fully customized railing solution designed exactly to your needs.
Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today to discuss your balcony railing ideas.
