"A Juliet balcony, also called a mini-balcony or a balconette, is a European-inspired detail that spans the lower half of a floor-to-ceiling window or pair of doors. They are often used on the street side of the house as a decorative element and as a vehicle for additional light and air," says New York-based interior designer Lisa Frantz.
"Juliet balconies became popular in early 18th- and 19th-century England. Like the name suggests, Juliet balconies are named after Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The play helped to coin the eponymous name as an homage to Juliet's call for Romeo from a high-floor window," Frantz says.
"A traditional balcony has a floor and enough depth to stand, and often has room for furniture - the balcony itself is a cantilevered platform tied to the structure of the house. A Juliet balcony is attached directly to the house and typically does not have the same depth or standing space," Frantz explains.
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