We all love a nice verandah - especially when it comes attached to a beautiful Melbourne townhouse - but balconies can be equally impressive. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we only need take a leaf out of Romeo’s book to understand what a difference a balcony can make! They offer an oasis of outdoor living to those in apartment units and in many parts of the world are an important decorative element in the facade of a home. Here are 16 wonderfully whimsical to start your February.