Is this the effect you're trying to create? If so, the sliding windows would need to be open most of the time anyway, to let in the breeze - which is the attraction of the balcony space. So might as well not have full glass. Otherwise will be a furnace and require you to have AC for this space too.
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canopy like this is great and will be cheaper than the ceiling you presumably want, but won't be appropriate if you want to keep furniture out permanently.
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large sliding door into balcony
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doors need to be big (ideally that entire wall would be a sliding door or a large door like this) that opens out (not in as it takes space in the bedroom) into the balcony
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Now this is perfect for a balcony that overlooks a garden. Natural wood look to the balcony barrier, large doors leading up to it.
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idea for floor tile, if tiling
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wood flooring
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ceiling fan
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pot lights in ceiling; ceiling and balcony barrier frames continuous (material)
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ceiling
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ceiling
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glass panels are what is used these days (our neighbour Rose has the same thing with a white frame).
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glass with white frame
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glass panels again, this time with minimal framing
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alternative to the glass panels
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another barricade style
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pot lights, flooring, and sliding door
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motorized screen. would keep mozzies out and no need for glass.
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another retractable screen. Don't do balcony barrier bars like this unless you're also able to do retractable screens (as they look outdated by themselves)
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bamboo blinds can be added if needed as sun shades
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Blinds like this will allow you privacy (from the road), shade when needed, etc. And you have the option of rolling them up for the view as well.
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bamboo blinds
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shades
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You can grow bamboo in planters for privacy/ aesthetics...
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square planters
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Higher walls, built in seating and planters/ built in lighting - but still open.
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built in planters
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you can have a vertical herb garden along one wall
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would be nice to include pots like this
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couple of these with trees in them would look very nice
Is this the effect you're trying to create? If so, the sliding windows would need to be open most of the time anyway, to let in the breeze - which is the attraction of the balcony space. So might as well not have full glass. Otherwise will be a furnace and require you to have AC for this space too.
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