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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Chow Chow With His Own Balcony
Finally Found Some Furniture To Fit My Balcony
This takes the saying "it's the small things that count in life" to a whole new meaning :)))
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.
This Cat Ladder
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.
It did say "Pet items and holiday decor only". It did not say "when can a holiday decor be up".
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.
Includes A "Private Balcony." It's Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building
Wtf Is Going On With This Balcony?
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.
Balconies?
Spaceship Balcony
What About These Solar Panels, Mounted On The Balcony?
Funny Balcony (Paris, France)
Will The Balcony Resist The Weight?
One Person Gets A Balcony
My Buddy And I Found A Tiny Useless Balcony
There Is No Way To Get To This Balcony
Balcony Is A Fake
"Step outside our balcony and you'll be falling over for the breath-taking scenery."
Meanwhile, Somewhere In Yevpatoria, Crimea
All jokes aside, seeing that really scares me. Knowing the Crimea situation, it's even scarier.
The Upstairs Balcony Looks A Little Unfinished
Balconies Without Any Windows Or Patio Area
Please give an award to whoever designed this! The most useless feature on a building award!
Privacy, Please
The Creepiest Balcony Ever
In Mother Russia, you don't stare at balconies, balconies stare at you.
I Have No Words
This Pointy Balcony
This Grille On The Balcony
Birdcage Balcony In Ukraine
DIY Balcony
This Climbing Wall Under My Friend's Apartment Balcony
The Worlds Smallest Balcony
There Is No Way On To This Balcony
The 18th century ghosts living there have no problems getting to that balcony.
The Future Is Now!
This Balcony
This Is A Perfect Balcony
You Can Put Glass Windows On Your Balcony Or You Can Just Wait For Winter
Pointless Balcony
Balcony For A Cat
This Building's Balconies
This Balcony In Liverpool
The building might be 'listed' and therefore not allowed to remove anything from the original features. You would think though................
This No Use Balcony Expansion
Bulgarian Architects Are World Leaders In The Industry
This Unusual Balcony In My Neighborhood
Rent Is Higher For This Apartment Because It Has A “Balcony”
This Apartment Complex With One Extended Balcony
The Story Of One Balcony
At Least One Guy Got A Balcony
How Do You Get In This Balcony?
Super Useful Balcony In Spain
They were probably planning to have a room or 2nd storey up there.
The Exterior And Interior Might Have Been Mixed Up
The Perfect Place For A Balcony
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.
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.