My bf just purchased this house and plans to gut it. He is considering removing the balustrades at least from the balcony because they are too short for safety and to meet code. Granted the house is an odd mash up of styles but I find the balustrades charming. The house is on an island and was built probably in the 1930’s.

What would you do with the balustrades? What suggestions to increase the height for safety?


And yes, if you’re wondering, the enclosure on the left with the horrible windows needs to go first.

Is there a predominant architectural style to this house? It has nods to Mediterranean but it seems to be “eclectic.”