Balcony design trends: How outdoor spaces are becoming extensions of home

If someone mentioned the word balcony a decade ago, it would often be synonymous with the ‘extra’ space used to dry clothes, have some plants and more often store things that you would not discard in a hurry! Traditionally, balconies and patios were always treated as secondary spaces within a home; used only occasionally and designed solely to bring in light and ventilation. But today, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationship with these spaces has changed quite significantly. For many people living in high-rises or dense urban environments, the balcony has become an important connection to openness, light, air and nature.