How Can I Draw a Balcony or Deck?

Want to add outdoor spaces to your floor plan? With RoomSketcher, you can easily draw a balcony or deck and choose whether to include a railing. This lets you create anything from a cozy balcony to a spacious patio that perfectly matches your project.

You can watch the video or follow the steps below.

This article covers:

• Draw a Balcony, Deck, or Porch
• Add Railings
• Remove the Ceiling
• Add Flooring 
• More about Balconies and Outdoor Spaces
• Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Draw a Balcony, Deck, or Porch

Follow these steps to draw the outlines of your balcony, deck, or porch:

1. In the RoomSketcher App, open Walls mode.
2. Click Draw Divider Lines  on the right side, and then click and drag to draw the outline of the balcony, deck, porch, or terrace.
   
   

How Do I Add Railings?

If the balcony will have railings, add them now:

1. In Walls mode, click Select  and click one of the divider lines that will be a railing (to select it).
2. The Properties appear on the right. Click Railing.
   
   
   
   
3. The Select Railing page appears. Click a railing style and then click Apply.
   
   
   
   
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for each divider line.

Note: Railing heights are fixed and cannot be adjusted.

How Do I Remove the Ceiling?

If the balcony will be open to the sky (with no ceiling), toggle the Show Ceiling option to OFF. Here's how you do it:

1. In Walls mode, click the + tab  in the upper right to return to the Wall drawing objects.
2. Click Select  and then click on the balcony to select it.
3. On the right, click Advanced Properties.
4. Clear Show Ceiling.
   
   
   
   

How Do I Add Flooring?

Next, add the balcony flooring – often concrete, wood, or stone.

1. Click the red Mode button and switch to Materials mode.
2. Click the balcony to select it and click Floor Material on the right.
3. Choose a floor material (tip: You can search for “concrete,” “wood,” or “stone”) and click Apply.
   
   
   
   
4. When you are done, use the camera and take a snapshot to see your results and fine-tune your balcony. Then switch to Furniture mode and if desired, finish your design with outdoor furniture and plants.

More about Balconies and Outdoor Spaces

With RoomSketcher, there’s always more to discover! Take a look at these related articles and Floor Plan Examples for fresh ideas.

Related articles 

• Draw a Yard, Garden, or Outdoor Area
• Create a 2D Site Plan
• Create a 3D Site Plan
• Add a Garden Gate

Inspiration from our Floor Plan Gallery

• Light, Spacious Home Office With Balcony
• 2 Bedroom Floor Plan with Large Balcony
• Warm and Elegant Studio Apartment Plan with Balcony
• Warm and Stylish Floor Plan With Outdoor Spaces