Should a sliding door be installed between the living room and the balcony? What are the consequences of not installing a sliding door between the balcony and the living room?

We all know that there are many things to pay attention to when decorating your home. The living room and balcony are two of the more important places to decorate. Many people will spend some time decorating the balcony and living room. In most cases, the balcony and the living room are connected, so should we install a sliding door between the living room and the balcony? Let's take a closer look!

Is it better to install a sliding door between the living room and the balcony?

In terms of the living room area, it is not recommended to install sliding doors in small-sized houses, because the space of small-sized houses is not large to begin with, and we pay more attention to the sense of space in use. If the indoor space is small, if sliding doors are installed, the whole house will look smaller, which can easily make people feel depressed, and it will also affect the lighting and transparency. Therefore, it is not recommended to install sliding doors in small-sized houses.

For large houses, sliding doors are still practical. They can keep warm in winter and insulate in summer. If you turn on the air conditioner at home, installing sliding doors will have a better cooling effect. Sliding doors can also prevent dust and sand. Moreover, if you dry clothes on the balcony, installing a sliding door can also protect our privacy well.

In addition, the size of the sliding door. When installing a sliding door, it is generally recommended that the height of the door not exceed two meters. If it exceeds two meters and the area remains unchanged, the width of the door will need to be narrowed or more sliding doors will need to be made to ensure the stability and safety of the door. Therefore, it is generally recommended to do so.

Advantages and disadvantages of installing sliding doors between the living room and balcony

advantage

After installing the sliding door, the sound insulation and heat preservation effects are further enhanced; when the balcony is used as a clothes drying area, it can effectively prevent moisture from entering the family living area.

After installing the sliding door, the balcony can exist as an independent space, and it is also a good choice to set it up as a small study, reception area, or other area that requires independent space.

shortcoming

After the sliding door is installed, it will "interrupt" the extension of the living room space to the balcony, and the living room space will be visually "reduced". This is especially obvious in smaller living rooms, and may even create a cramped feeling. The installation of sliding doors will also affect the lighting in the living room.

Advantages and disadvantages of not installing a sliding door between the living room and the balcony

advantage

The balcony can be used as an extension of the living room. For example, it can be turned into a leisure area. When there are many guests at home and the living room is not large enough, the leisure balcony can be used as a "second" reception area without destroying the atmosphere of everyone being together.

Not installing sliding doors can expand the living room and balcony towards each other both visually and spatially, thus enhancing the sense of space experience.

shortcoming

The moisture and humidity from hanging clothes to dry enters the family living area.

When is it recommended to install sliding doors?

① The living room and balcony are already large, and there are not many people in the house. Installing sliding doors can effectively prevent the living room from feeling empty;

②The living room is large and the balcony is used as a drying area, so it is more practical to add a sliding door to isolate moisture.

What are the situations where it is not recommended to install sliding doors?

① If the living room or balcony is small, not installing sliding doors can visually "expand" the space;

②If you like a spacious and bright living room environment, do not install sliding doors to "expand" the space and increase the lighting in the living room;

③If you want to make the balcony an extension of the living room, it will be more convenient not to install sliding doors.