‘Balconette provided the best-looking, best Juliet balcony option’

Numerous positive customer reviews, plus a choice of glass balustrading handrail colours and styles were among the key reasons why a Birmingham couple chose Balconette for the ‘finishing touch’ on their home improvement project.

Replacing an original smaller window with full height bi-fold doors has brought much more natural light into a large room at their detached cottage in Water Orton. Spanning the 3.3-metre-wide opening is a smart Aerofoil Juliet balcony which homeowners Charlotte and Michael Starkey say “ticked all the boxes.”

Using Balconette’s Aerofoil Juliet Balcony with a Royal Chrome Anodised handrail provides a secure barrier to graphic designer Michael’s study.

Charlotte says: “Overall, Balconette provided the best-looking and best glass Juliet balcony option for us. It looks lovely and we’re very happy customers. We are so over the moon!”

Keeping views over the garden and towards woodland using glass, as well as making the room lighter, was important for the couple. So, when Michael discovered Balconette’s products on Pinterest, he researched further on Balconette’s website and the decision was made.

“As a graphic designer, he has a keen eye for detail and Balconette catered for all our requirements, such as the colour and style, and of course, the size we required. The nature of his work meant that he was also confident in doing all the measurements and structural drawings,” continues Charlotte.

“We had searched for the best-reviewed company, and we were happy with so many customer testimonials for Balconette that we were making the right choice. For us, Balconette ticked all the boxes in terms of quality and service so there was no going to anyone else for a quote.”

The couple were reassured by their builder and building inspector that they had bought the right fittings, so they decided to self-install the Juliet balcony in August 2022. It took Michael and Charlotte’s dad Neil just half a day to complete the task.

“They took their time to make sure everything was right but found it very straightforward thanks to all the information Balconette provided. The glass was fitted from the inside so there was no risk of damaging the glass,” says Charlotte.

Like many other satisfied Balconette customers, the couple love the broader wing-shaped design of the Aerofoil handrail that makes it an inviting support while admiring the view.

“It’s so comfortable to lean on,” adds Charlotte. “Everyone loves the Juliet balcony; and the first thing that visiting family members do is open the bi-fold doors, look out and lean on the Aerofoil handrail.”