Juliette Balconies

A French balcony—often called a Juliet balcony, balconette, or false balcony—is a type of architectural feature that gives you some of the benefits of a traditional balcony without actually providing a floor or platform to step out onto. Rather than extending beyond the face of a building in the way a full balcony does, a…

At first glance, a Juliette balcony (also spelled Juliet balcony) can seem like a minimalist architectural detail. But in reality, it’s a carefully designed feature that combines form, function, and flair. Most commonly found on upper-floor windows or French doors, a Juliette balcony doesn’t have a protruding floor you can stand on. So what is…