Most people lucky enough to have a balcony in their apartment choose to turn it into a small garden. That's fair enough, but surely it would be nice to have a bit more room in your actual home, especially in places where space is tight?
That was the initial thought process that inspired a handful of visionary interior designers to completely overhaul our perception of what a balcony could be. By blocking the open face (in most cases) and fixing up the interior, they've managed to turn these tiny spaces into rooms that many of us long to have – home offices.
Cosy, quiet and full of brightness, a balcony conversion is the perfect way to squeeze a study into your home. Don't believe us? Check out these 20 examples and be amazed…
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