1 How to decorate the balcony? Ventilation, ventilation, lighting, cooling, drying clothes, drying things, etc. , are naturally some functions of the balcony. But in addition to these, potted plants make life better, which is also an important potential function that can not be ignored. In order to prevent the hot sun from exposure in midsummer, you can use relatively strong textiles to make awnings. The awning itself not only has decorative function, but also can shelter from wind and rain. Awning can also be made of bamboo curtains and curtains. The awning should be made to roll up and down or be telescopic, so as to adjust the area, position and angle of sunlight according to the needs. At the same time, it can also protect the room on one side of the balcony from strong sunlight, forming a comfortable indoor work and rest environment. Balcony is used for rest and dining, and a small amount of furniture is necessary. Because of the limited area and bearing capacity of the balcony, the furniture on the balcony should be portable folding furniture. Balcony is the most suitable place for families to grow all kinds of flowers and plants. Potted plants can be placed on the balcony railing, but attention should be paid to safety, and guardrails should be added to prevent the flowerpots from falling and hurting people. Vertical rope, plastic pipe, etc. Climbing plants such as grapes and Parthenocissus can also be planted, which can beautify the balcony on the one hand and block the summer sun on the other. In addition to green plants, flowers and so on. It can play the role of decorating the balcony, and the balcony side wall and ground are also the focus of decoration and beautification. For example, decorative ceramic wall hangings, hanging boards, sculptures and other decorations can be hung on neat side walls, and some partition walls can also be made into antique shelves for placing decorative items. On the smooth and elegant wall surface, fabrics woven with wood, grass, reed, brown, hemp, corn husk and other materials can be hung as decoration, and the floor of the balcony can be decorated with old carpets or other materials to increase the comfort when walking. If it is necessary to completely close the balcony and make it a children's bedroom or study because of the shortage of family housing, we should also make some efforts and ingenious ideas to make it beautiful. Even if the balcony is used as a family storage space, the decoration and placement methods should be designed according to the actual situation and balcony conditions, and "indoor and outdoor" should be avoided, because it does not match the indoor decoration, which is neither fish nor fowl. At present, there is generally no lighting facilities on the balcony of residential buildings. The balcony will be hidden in the dark at night, so a balcony lamp should be installed on the balcony. If there is a wall between the balcony door and the balcony window, a wall lamp can be installed, and the installation height should be 1.8-2m from the ground. It is best to choose a glass lamp that is not afraid of the sun and rain. If there is no wall between the door and the window, a ceiling lamp with a floating white cover can be installed at the bottom of the upper balcony board. Because the balcony lamp is only used for lighting during rest, it doesn't need to be too bright, and the switch of the lamp should be installed indoors. 2 how to use the balcony? Balcony is an extension of the interior of the building, a transition between indoor space and external space, and a place for residents to breathe fresh air, dry clothes and place potted plants. People can communicate with nature without leaving home. When using the balcony, you should pay attention to safety first, and you can't pile up too heavy sundries on the balcony. Don't put the flowerpot on the balcony railing table, so as not to accidentally fall and hurt people. In order to air clothes conveniently, a clothes drying rod can be placed horizontally on the cantilever crane above the balcony, or a clothes rack can be extended from the balcony. At present, there is a kind of manual lifting clothes rack in the market, which can hang agricultural products by putting down the traction rope and tightening the traction rope, so that the clothes rack can rise to the upper space of the balcony without affecting people's activities on the balcony, which is more convenient. You can also install some simple and portable fitness equipment on the balcony and use the balcony as a place for fitness and entertainment. In addition, owners with tight housing often change balconies into small study rooms, small bedrooms and children's rooms. Decorate the balcony into a bedroom, and it is best to put the bedding away during the day to give full play to the multifunctional role of the balcony. What are the advantages and disadvantages of closing the balcony? Whether the balcony is closed or not is different. According to the function analysis of the balcony, closing the balcony means losing the original function of the balcony, especially Nanyang Terrace. Closing the balcony only expands the indoor use area. Once an accident happens, a good life-saving passage is lost. In addition, closing the balcony will provide a way for thieves to climb up from the balcony and break into houses. However, sometimes closing the balcony (with glass windows) also has its advantages, which can not only isolate or reduce the interference of urban noise on the indoor environment, but also help to create a good microclimate in the indoor space (the balcony is closed with windows and equipped with floor-to-ceiling doors), and can also reduce the air conditioning load and save energy. Therefore, whether to close the balcony depends on the specific situation, but one thing is certain: on the surface, it seems safe and reliable to close the balcony with iron bars, but it is not wise to do so. 4 how to carry out balcony greening? Carry out balcony greening. It can not only beautify the living space environment, but also help to improve the microclimate of indoor space. Balcony greening is an important part of urban vertical greening. In the corner of the balcony, you can set up a flowerpot or flowerpot rack. Plant all kinds of flowers and trees according to the local climate and everyone's hobbies. The types of flowers and trees are evergreen bonsai and flowers; There are both leaves of onion cages and drought-tolerant bulbs; Some are soft and drooping, while others stretch and extend; Some can enjoy flowers and leaves, others can bear fruit and form a small hundred flowers garden. In order to shade the sun in summer, you can plant morning glory, honeysuckle, grapes and so on. , and on the east or west side of the balcony, pull strings and climb upwards to form a green barrier, which not only forms three-dimensional greening, but also reduces the indoor temperature.