Notes on balcony shape and Feng Shui
1. The balcony should not be closed
The disadvantages of a closed balcony
If the balcony is closed, it will It will cause poor ventilation in the house, making it difficult to keep the air in the house fresh, and the oxygen content will also decrease; on the other hand, the breathing, coughing, perspiration, etc. of family members in the house will cause pollution to the human body itself, plus stoves, cooking Many harmful substances emitted by items such as balconies and water heaters will be trapped in the house because the balcony is sealed. Living there for a long time can easily cause symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
The role of ultraviolet rays
Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can reduce the density of indoor pathogenic germs, and healthy people can also cheer up by enjoying the sunshine, while closed balconies reduce indoor sunlight exposure , not only easily causes the proliferation of germs, but may also cause poor growth and development and rickets in infants and young children. Therefore, it is better not to close the balcony.
Don’t overdo it
However, you must also be careful not to overdo it. Don’t choose a hollow balcony shape just to pursue the best ventilation and lighting effects on the balcony. Nowadays, in order to expand business opportunities, many real estate developers often use hollow balconies to express European style and increase the selling points of residences. The hollow balcony is indeed beneficial to the ventilation and lighting of the residence, but there are also certain disadvantages in the layout of this kind of balcony. The hollow balcony violates the taboo of "void below the knees" in Feng Shui. When other people look at the balcony from outside the house, they can easily see the people in the house below the knees. Not only will the privacy of the house be lost, And it’s also very detrimental to people’s mental health. Therefore, in terms of the shape of the balcony, it is necessary to avoid the fully enclosed wall structure and the use of concise flower railings, so that the balcony presents a hollow form.
2. Pay attention when remodeling the balcony
After buying a house, some people often remodel the balcony and move the living room outward in order to expand the practical area of ??the house. , making the balcony a part of the living room, so that the living room will become more spacious and bright. There is nothing wrong with doing this, but care must be taken to ensure the structural safety of the building and comply with Feng Shui principles.
Beam shielding
In general residential building structures, there will be a beam between the balcony and the living room. After the renovation, when the balcony and the living room are combined into one, this beam will be unsightly and harmful to the feng shui, and it will be suspected of the beam weighing the top. Therefore, it must be treated to a certain extent to make it beautiful but not oppressive. In fact, the best way to deal with it is to fill it in with a false ceiling and cover it up cleverly. If you want to enhance the effect, you can also place spotlights or light tubes on the ceiling of the balcony to illuminate it, hiding it from the shadow of the light, making it difficult for people to see clearly, and showing a hazy beauty.
Exterior wall treatment
After the balcony is converted into a living room, the exterior wall should not be too short. Some people like to use floor-to-ceiling glass as the exterior wall, thinking that this way, there will be no obstruction when viewing the exterior scenery, presenting a better field of vision. Little do they know that this situation, just like the hollowed-out balcony, violates the taboo of "void below the knees" in traditional Feng Shui. If the balcony is originally made of floor-to-ceiling glass and is difficult to change, then the most effective way to make up for it is to place a long low cabinet in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass as a substitute for the low wall. If the low cabinet is too short, you can place plants between the two sides to fill the space. This is not only beautiful and environmentally friendly, but also in line with Feng Shui.
Load-bearing principle
Since balconies generally protrude from the outside of the house, their bearing capacity is limited. Therefore, when converting it into a living room, you must carefully measure it and follow certain load-bearing principles. Otherwise, it will not only threaten the structural safety of the building and cause danger, but also be detrimental to the feng shui of the balcony, causing the originally relaxed and comfortable balcony to carry too much weight and destroy the original aura of the balcony. When renovating the living room and balcony, do not use too heavy decorative materials. For example, some people like to use marble to pave the floor of the living room, which is understandable. However, if the balcony is also paved with marble, I am afraid that the balcony will not be able to bear it.
In addition, do not place too many heavy items on the original balcony. Do not place heavy items including large cabinets, sofas, rockeries, etc. on the balcony, because these tall and heavy items will Overloading the balcony poses certain risks. In fact, after the balcony is remodeled, it is most appropriate to place lighter items there, which does not affect safety while maintaining the original open and refreshing feeling.
In short, converting a balcony into a living room is not something that can be done overnight. It must be carefully planned and carefully designed to make it comply with Feng Shui and the principles of building safety.
3. The layout should be neat and healthy
Due to the limitations of living conditions, balconies have always played a secondary role in residences. In many homes, the balcony is just a place to pile up debris and wash and dry clothes. But in fact, as an important space for the house to communicate with the outside world, the balcony is an important channel for the house to receive air. It represents the face of a home and must not be ignored. With the improvement of modern living standards, many buildings have separated viewing balconies and working balconies. The emergence of floor-to-ceiling glass windows has turned balconies into a continuation of indoor space. Even so, out of habit, many people still like to pile up debris, place washing machines, etc. on the balcony, making the balcony messy and disorganized. This will destroy the feng shui of the balcony and affect the beauty and comfort of the family. Therefore, not only should the balcony not accumulate clutter, but it should also be kept clean and fresh.