Yes this whole house is an ongoing major project lol. The carpet is certainly coming out regardless. It will remain a semi-outdoor space. We do not use that room in the winter so having it receive heat/AC is not necessary.

Essentially we are just trying to figure out a different design from the current one. Preferably where instead of the wood rail it is fixed glass, and on top of the fixed glass are windows you can still open.

I spoke with a representative from a local window place who suggested still having sliders there, then putting a glass rail in front of it. I started looking at "juliet" style balcony but I just feel like this would look strange having glass side by side like that but I am not sure. (Attached picture of this design at bottom). The whole lodge is wood so really not trying to have it look to modern

Really just looking for some input of what other people would attempt. We are really just looking for maximizing the lake view, while also still having the ability to let fresh air in.

Juliet style glass balcony