In the eyes of many people, the balcony = a place to dry clothes.
But the balcony is occupied by wet clothes every day, and those few square meters are wasted. Housing prices are so high now that a few square meters is enough to travel halfway around the world. What's more, the best view and the most abundant sunshine in the home are here. The balcony is only used to dry clothes, which is overkill.
We found that many Sumitomo’s balconies have truly made the best use of everything and not wasted it. While ensuring that they can dry clothes, they have also transformed it into a work area and storage area... After reading this, you will know I found that my balcony really needed to be tidied up.
1./ Balcony work area, good view and space saving
If you don’t have a study room at home and need a work area, try putting a table and chairs on the balcony to have a wide view. , surrounded by the scenery outside the window, looking outside is very refreshing when you are tired from work.
Sumitomo @ mralright: The workspace for the balcony renovation, the table corners were customized from Taobao, and the table boards were made from large logs from Fujian, and matched with IKEA bookshelves.
If it is an enclosed balcony, you should pay attention to the following points:
1. Replace the windows with high-quality sealing strips for better sound insulation and haze prevention.
2. The walls should be internally insulated with fireproof materials such as rock wool and mineral wool.
3. The air-conditioning holes should be drilled diagonally downward to avoid rainwater backflow.
4. Install a heater on the balcony to make it warmer in winter.
Sumitomo @natural awakening fan: The balcony of the master bedroom was finally wrapped up and turned into a work area.
2./ Balcony leisure area, make it as comfortable as you like
As the place with the best view and the most light in the home, the balcony is very comfortable even with just a cushion. Simply decorate it and transform it into a leisure area. When friends come, you won’t sit in the living room and go straight to the balcony.
If there are double balconies, one of them can be turned into a leisure area. Place tents, hammocks, carpets, beanbags, etc. whatever makes it comfortable.
Sumitomo@马油叶儿: I carried the hammock back from France and tied it directly to the balcony. It feels super comfortable just looking at it.
If there is only one balcony, you can do this:
1. Functionally partition the balcony.
2. Block your sight and use a lifting clothes drying rack.
3. Use a dryer to solve the problem of drying clothes.
Sumitomo@PI小北: I put a pot of white Guanyin and maidenhair fern on display, and occasionally drink coffee and read books.
3./ Balcony plant corner, use flower stands to create hanging gardens
It is not uncommon to raise plants on the balcony, but many people keep them in a mess, overgrown with weeds, and simply Like an abandoned garden. With some simple storage tools, you can make your plant corner tidier.
◆ Flower stands fixed on railings save space, but they have certain safety risks and must be checked frequently.
◆ For wall flower stands, the automatic drip irrigation system can be used for watering, which can be done regularly and quantitatively, but attention should be paid to the waterproofing of the wall.
◆ Hanging rods are used to hang pendant plants, such as spider plants, Buddhist beads, thousand-leaf orchids, etc.
◆ Shelves or benches can be used to place plants.
Sumitomo @lesliemint: Plant some plants on the balcony, use curtains on the exterior windows, and use blinds on the glass partitions inside.
sumitomo@梅梅: There are also two fiddle-leaf figs, a lemon tree, three sky rulers, some cacti, some succulents, and a big bag of plants that are still on the road that are not in the mirror. So be it, I'm very satisfied.
4./ Balcony storage area, no longer pile up clutter
Many people’s balconies also have the function of storing clutter. Usually, they do not care about the three things. Seven-Twenty-One threw it onto the balcony, and no one could get down. It is better to directly convert the balcony into a storage area, which is practical and worry-free.
◆ Use storage tools such as shelves and racks skillfully to look beautiful and save space.
◆ Use a low cabinet with storage boxes or baskets to store broken items in categories, so you no longer have to worry about not finding things.
◆ Customize wall cabinets to hide all debris and keep the balcony open and tidy.
Sumitomo@元野之久: There are many drawers, which are very suitable for classified storage.
Sumitomo@小风风yoyochui: Leave a space in the middle of the wall cabinet to place some tea sets. You can sit by the window and drink tea while watching the scenery.
5./ What are the things worth noting about open balconies?
The open balcony seems to have its own safety hazards. As long as the waterproofing and other work are done well in the early stage, it can actually be very practical.
◆ The ground material should be waterproof and moisture-proof, with a good slope. When cleaning, you can rinse it with a soft water hose, and then use a mop to clean the corners.
◆ Lighting:
1. Ceiling lamps, wall lamps, and floor lamps are all good choices.
2. Try not to use chandeliers. There will be safety hazards when the wind blows, but it depends on the specific situation.
3. If dual switches are installed, make sure that the switch in the balcony area is installed in a range that will not be exposed to rainwater.
Sumitomo@海嘘格综合: The balcony on a rainy day is my favorite corner.
Sumitomo@vivianshen: The large balcony that runs through the three rooms is my favorite in the whole home. The black and white tiles and green plants create a retro Nanyang style.
You may be wondering: The balcony is so beautiful, where to dry the clothes?
Here are 5 tips to avoid delaying clothes drying:
1. Partition the balcony so that half is used for drying clothes and half is used as a leisure area.
2. Use lifting clothes drying rods to improve space utilization.
3. Use products such as movable racks for drying clothes and multifunctional tables.
4. Dry in other available spaces indoors.
5. Use a dryer to solve the problem of drying clothes.