13. Matte Black Barndominium with Wrought-Iron Balcony Overhangs
Introduction
Add romantic European flair to your second-story living spaces by attaching cantilevered balconies enclosed by ornate wrought-iron railings.
What This Idea Means
Balconies invite indoor-outdoor living while breaking up flat exterior walls. Wrought-iron scrollwork adds delicate, lace-like contrast against heavy black metal siding.
How to Make It
- The Structure: Engineer cantilevered steel floor joists extending outward from the barndominium frame to support the balcony platform.
- The Flooring: Lay durable Ipe wood decking or black composite boards across the balcony floor.
- The Railing: Secure custom hand-forged wrought-iron safety railings around the perimeter.
Tips and Variations
- Pair the upper balcony with French doors featuring black glass frames that swing outward for easy access.
- Essentials: Cantilevered steel framing, Ipe wood decking, wrought-iron railings, black French doors.