I'm having trouble finding chaises/loungers that are sturdy enough to be used as benches, while still being light enough to move around without it being a two person effort. Is there any way we can reinforce a lounger when using it as a bench? I'm also trying to not to spend a ton of money, because we're renting and it isn't our forever home. The usual dilemma! EDIT: I just realized the type of lounger I was looking for won't fit in the space, so that opens up a lot more possibilities - I may not need to have to use that particular piece as a bench after all, so that eliminates that problem! The heft and price are my main contenders.

It's a lovely view. 6.5 feet is very narrow though for a dining space. Is the entire length shown your space or does it stop at the half wall that seems to separate two sets of doors? The tables you show are too wide for the space. People won't be able to move the chairs to get in/out of them and definitely won't be able to walk behind others to go into the house for a drink or whatever. Tight spaces aren't conducive to enjoyable outdoor dining. I think you need to look for very narrow, long tables that can be placed against the balcony wall. You might also consider a grouping of small cafe tables. Think about what you see in restaurant outdoor spaces that tend to be narrow. I'd look for an umbrella no wider than 5 feet like this one: and an umbrella stand that can also serve as a drink table. Before rushing to purchase furnishings create a floor plan with the furniture to make sure it fits.

Replace with windows/ windows. There is no way to construct a balcony in that spot with out major, major work (Removal of the 1st floor window bump out & probably a good idea to downsize that window so you would have more support. Current iteration looks odd/ out of place.

What are your thoughts on color changes or adding aluminum spindles? Maybe white face boards and deck/top railing in a cedar color? https://i.postimg.cc/wvq846Sf/Screenshot-20220330-132824-Photos.jpg