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A balcony enlarges the living space and range of activities possible in a property without a garden or lawn. If you have one, a little attention can turn it into a really cool hangout spot. Or go crazy with it.
For example, you can turn your balcony into a solar power plant. Or a spaceship. What's that I hear you say? It's impossible? Believe me, that's just scratching the surface.
Bored Panda has collected a list of images of the funniest and weirdest balconies we could find on the Internet, and they're so ridiculous, I don't know if we should demolish them or declare architectural heritage. Enjoy!
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#1
Chow Chow With His Own Balcony
#2
Finally Found Some Furniture To Fit My Balcony
Mihai Mara 3 years ago
This takes the saying "it's the small things that count in life" to a whole new meaning :)))
#3
Got A Little Carried Away By Indoor Plants
Conceived in Persia and Egypt, the balcony had a specific ceremonial function, similar to that of the pulpit, which also was a hierarchical one: it made the presence of someone prevail over the masses underneath the balcony. But over time, the balcony and its older sibling, the terrace, took on new functions and purposes.
During the pandemic, for example, the balcony has solidified itself as a communal device. Remember when everyone was confined to their home as governments imposed strict lockdowns? Then you probably also remember when people rediscovered the balcony as a link to the outside world and a way to connect with their neighborhoods at a time of forced isolation.
#4
This Cat Ladder
#5
Balcony Inspections Are Coming Up Again At My Complex
Our balcony rules at my apartment complex are draconian, but far be it from me to break them. I'm a responsible renter. And no, he's not coming down after Halloween.
engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago
It did say "Pet items and holiday decor only". It did not say "when can a holiday decor be up".
#6
The View Of My Balcony Before And After They Removed A Tree
Quarantined Italians, for example, had taken to their balconies to sing the national anthem in unison, launch fireworks, belt out opera and applaud medical workers in an effort to boost the country's collective morale.
Many of these public pandemic practices had quickly spread around the world and when most areas across the globe were under some form of state-mandated, social-distancing measures, balconies from Madrid to Mumbai, Chicago to Zhejiang and Hamburg to Alexandria were suddenly taking center stage and reminding people of the importance to look outside, to realize they weren't alone in this.
#7
Includes A "Private Balcony." It's Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building
#8
Wtf Is Going On With This Balcony?
#9
My Neighbors Made Their Balcony Into A Pirate Ship
In Western culture, the balcony has made quite a name for itself; one of the most famous and romantic scenes in Western literature, from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, was played out on this platform. Also, it was on a balcony in Cape Town where a newly-freed Nelson Mandela looked out upon the masses and promised a new chapter in history. And it is from a balcony in the Vatican where the Pope still blesses millions of believers each Sunday.
So does all of this mean you can make your balcony home to a fake horse skeleton? Probably not. But I can understand why it inspires you to express yourself.
#10
Balconies?
#11
Spaceship Balcony
#12
What About These Solar Panels, Mounted On The Balcony?
#13
Funny Balcony (Paris, France)
#14
Will The Balcony Resist The Weight?
#15
One Person Gets A Balcony
#16
My Buddy And I Found A Tiny Useless Balcony
#17
There Is No Way To Get To This Balcony
#18
Balcony Is A Fake
engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago
"Step outside our balcony and you'll be falling over for the breath-taking scenery."
#19
Meanwhile, Somewhere In Yevpatoria, Crimea
engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago
All jokes aside, seeing that really scares me. Knowing the Crimea situation, it's even scarier.
#20
The Upstairs Balcony Looks A Little Unfinished
#21
Balconies Without Any Windows Or Patio Area
troufaki13 3 years ago
Please give an award to whoever designed this! The most useless feature on a building award!
Ann Dominici 3 years ago
I'll bet this was designed by a man! Just like the traffic patterns at malls. No woman would ever design something like this!
Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
All the "architecture" on the whole side building is decorative only.
#22
Privacy, Please
#23
The Creepiest Balcony Ever
engineer_nope.avi 3 years ago
In Mother Russia, you don't stare at balconies, balconies stare at you.
#24
I Have No Words
#26
This Grille On The Balcony
#27
Birdcage Balcony In Ukraine
#28
DIY Balcony
#29
This Climbing Wall Under My Friend's Apartment Balcony
#30
The Worlds Smallest Balcony
#31
There Is No Way On To This Balcony
Mihai Mara 3 years ago
The 18th century ghosts living there have no problems getting to that balcony.
#32
The Future Is Now!
#33
This Balcony
#34
This Is A Perfect Balcony
#35
You Can Put Glass Windows On Your Balcony Or You Can Just Wait For Winter
#36
Pointless Balcony
#37
Balcony For A Cat
#38
This Building's Balconies
#39
This Balcony In Liverpool
Lorraine Geater 3 years ago
The building might be 'listed' and therefore not allowed to remove anything from the original features. You would think though................
#40
This No Use Balcony Expansion
#41
Bulgarian Architects Are World Leaders In The Industry
#42
This Unusual Balcony In My Neighborhood
#43
Rent Is Higher For This Apartment Because It Has A “Balcony”
#44
This Apartment Complex With One Extended Balcony
#45
The Story Of One Balcony
#46
At Least One Guy Got A Balcony
#47
How Do You Get In This Balcony?
#48
Super Useful Balcony In Spain
Candace Alagappan 3 years ago
They were probably planning to have a room or 2nd storey up there.
#49
The Exterior And Interior Might Have Been Mixed Up
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Biljana Malesevic 3 years ago
After so many repeating of word "balcony" I forgot how to say it in my own native language. Other than that, why bother to built nice, designed and functional balcony without any access to it? The hardest part is done, so just add the door.
Random Panda 3 years ago
I'm wondering the same thing. Why waste all that time and material for something that will never be used?
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juice 3 years ago
i did, so here you go: "French balconies, or “Juliet balconies,” are nowhere near big enough for people to stand or sit on. Their main purpose is to provide the feel of a true balcony without the expense or upkeep." dorchester...cony-2.jpg 
Ashlie Williams 3 years ago
After seeing some of these places, I'm very grateful that I live where I do. And that I have a normal balcony!
Charlotte A. 3 years ago
A lot of the fake balconies are most likely decorative elements. I did a google and "quora" said something about making homes look more luxurious. For larger buildings it's probably an architects choice of making the façade prettier or emphasize the "rhythm" in the design. That said, there seem to be a lot of useless AND horrid examples...
Biljana Malesevic 3 years ago
After so many repeating of word "balcony" I forgot how to say it in my own native language. Other than that, why bother to built nice, designed and functional balcony without any access to it? The hardest part is done, so just add the door.
Random Panda 3 years ago
I'm wondering the same thing. Why waste all that time and material for something that will never be used?
Load More Replies... juice 3 years ago
i did, so here you go: "French balconies, or “Juliet balconies,” are nowhere near big enough for people to stand or sit on. Their main purpose is to provide the feel of a true balcony without the expense or upkeep." dorchester...cony-2.jpg
Ashlie Williams 3 years ago
After seeing some of these places, I'm very grateful that I live where I do. And that I have a normal balcony!
Charlotte A. 3 years ago
A lot of the fake balconies are most likely decorative elements. I did a google and "quora" said something about making homes look more luxurious. For larger buildings it's probably an architects choice of making the façade prettier or emphasize the "rhythm" in the design. That said, there seem to be a lot of useless AND horrid examples...
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