Cantilever balconies are platforms added to a house projecting from the face of the house without any visible support. This balcony type is pre-designed and part of the building process, and cannot be added to a house at a later date.

False balconies have a railing and a very small deck, also called "balconettes".

Faux balconies are ornamentation in the form of a railing attached to the facade of a house, usually under a window. There is no floor and they don’t provide any real use except for decorative purposes. Think of faux balconies as flair for the exterior walls and windows.

French balconies are a type of False balcony, have a railing and a very small deck but with French doors opening to the small balcony.

Hung balconies are hung from cables that are fixed on the edges of the balcony and then connected to the house at a 45-degree angle.

Juliet balconies are ornamentation and consist of a door with a shallow railing, attached to the facade of a house. There is no floor and they don’t provide any real use except for decorative purposes. Think of Juliet balconies as flair for the exterior walls and doors.

The Loggia balcony may look like a balcony but it’s actually a distinct architectural feature. Traditionally on an upper floor, however it is set apart by its roof and support structure. A typical balcony is suspended with no overhead covering, but a Loggia is inset as part of the building and shares the roof.

Stacked balconies are supported using vertical posts or pillars, and are the most common design due to its simplicity.

A True balcony is a large space with a floor and railings, open to the outdoors, and large enough for furniture.