Balcony layouts
Measured plans for Barcelona outdoor strips — zones for walking, sitting, and planting that respect door swings and railing posts.
Reading the available rectangle
Most Eixample galleries run long and narrow, with the kitchen or living door at one end. We mark clear paths so chairs never sit in the only route between indoors and the rail. Depth under 1.2 metres usually favours a single furniture line; deeper rear yards can host a small table without blocking escape routes expected by building practice.
Sun path and afternoon wind
West fronts bake after lunch and often catch channelled air along the avenue. East faces stay cooler for morning coffee but lose usable light early. Layouts place seating where glare is manageable and leave buffers at corners where gusts lift lightweight pieces. Neighbouring chimneys and AC units create micro-drafts we note before locking chair positions.
District notes
Eixample
Long shallow galleries; keep taller elements to side walls and soft sightlines toward the court.
Gràcia
Compact rear courts with dappled shade; smaller furniture scale and careful neighbour courtesy.
Poblenou
Windy roof edges and loft openings; weighted bases and fixed side screens over freestanding umbrellas.
Field checklist
- Measure clear width and depth at railing, mid-span, and door threshold.
- Note door swing direction and any raised sill that rocks furniture legs.
- Mark drain positions and keep a walk path of at least 60 cm where possible.
- Photograph neighbour windows opposite seated eye height.
- Check lift and stair turns against proposed table and planter dimensions.
Deliverables
A layout package includes a dimensioned plan, a simple elevation of railing and furniture heights, and a shopping list with EUR ranges. Typical fees run from €680 for a compact strip to €1,450 when two outdoor areas on the same flat need coordinated zones.