If you ask any person what type of house he wants to build, in his mind, he will surely have a space where he can cozy up to a good book, or take long Sunday naps. You can add a den or a personal TV room as your nook. However, the problem is that this takes so much space. And since the den is indoors, you will have to spend for the HVAC.

This is alright if you have the money, but if you dont, you may go for other budget-friendly alternatives. Some people ignore the space in their balcony by using it to store bicycles or empty bottles . the balcony is a great room addition because it does not take up floor space because it is hanging. This the reason why boutique hotels have balconies because it adds space, otherwise the room would be cramped.

If you are starting the layout of the house, you should already include the plan for the balcony. the balcony will not take up floor space, but then certain things have to be built differently if you are planning to have a balcony. Since balconies are usually built without roofs, they will be rained on.

So, you should make sure that rainwater does not flow to the adjoining room. You should place a barrier in between the main room and your balcony to prevent rainwater from going flowing into the room. If the floor of the balcony and the adjoining room happens to be leveled, you should build a rectangular concrete barrier. However, this can be a nuisance at times. Because if you fail to watch where you are going, you can trip on it.

To make the balcony lovelier, you can line it with flowering plants. Potted plants can be placed or a concrete rectangular box can be installed permanently. Your balcony can be turned into anything you can imagine. If you paint as a hobby, you can turn into your studio, but you will have to have a roof installed. It can be turned into an outdoor gym if you place your treadmill and other small gym equipments there.