A closer view of the balcony reveals recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan that coordinates with the wrought iron of the railings, friezes and front door. The painted leading edge of the balcony reflects the unifying color for the building's New Orleans-style facade. Photo: Dan Bawden.

This balcony speaks to spacious comfort and style, and a visitor would be hard-pressed to comprehend that the near window in the picture is faux. To achieve balance from the curb view, high-end shutters were painted and installed to coordinate with the new shutters beside the entry/exit door to...

In this close-up view of the corner brackets, you notice that the columns are square, rendering a much more stable surface upon which to weld the frieze/brackets. Photo: Dan Bawden.