Should the balcony bricks be light or dark? What color bricks are suitable for the balcony?

We all know that the design and decoration of the balcony is also very particular, especially the choice of floor tiles. There are many colors of floor tiles. Different colors, styles and materials will have different decorative effects, which mainly depends on personal preference. So is it better to use dark or light colors for balcony tiles? Let's take a closer look!

What color should I use for balcony floor tiles?

The factors to consider in this question are: 1. Home style. 2. What is the function of the balcony. 3. What color is the living room brick. 4. What color does the owner of the house like. So there is no definitive answer on what color is good.

1. The balcony tiles are similar in color to the living room tiles

Generally, the color of balcony tiles is slightly darker than that of hall tiles. For example, if the hall tiles are gray, the balcony tiles may be dark gray. One reason is that the balcony has good light, and dark colors have better effects. Another reason is that dark colors are more resistant to dirt. Of course, there are also halls and balconies with exactly the same tiles. The advantage of doing so is that the area appears very spacious. This is common in small apartments, which can make the color tone uniform and the visual experience of the living room wider. In addition, if there is no balcony sliding door, the same tiles will be chosen to incorporate the balcony into the living room.

2. The color difference between balcony tiles and living room tiles is large

In many cases, the balcony is an independent leisure area. As long as the color and style are not completely inconsistent with the home style, you can still create an independent area according to your favorite color. It is also a landscape in the home.

3. Common balcony brick colors

Generally, they are yellow, gray, and brown, which are resistant to dirt. Popular styles include imitation stone texture, imitation wood texture, etc. The common purpose is to be resistant to dirt and look good, and it is easy to match green plants or balcony tables and chairs to create a leisure area.

Things to note when choosing balcony floor tiles

1. Pay attention to anti-slip. The main function of the balcony in China is to dry clothes. Many people also put the washing machine on the balcony, so there will definitely be water, so anti-slip is very important. It is recommended to use antique tiles and use less bright tiles (including polished tiles and glazed tiles).

2. Try not to choose light colors. The balcony is dusty and light-colored bricks are not resistant to dirt. In addition, the balcony has good lighting, so choosing dark colors will have better effects.

3. Pay attention to the leisure effect of the balcony. Try not to choose shiny tiles.

Should there be gaps between balcony tiles?

Whether to leave gaps when paving the balcony actually depends on the actual use of your balcony.

One of the most common ways to use the balcony is to dry clothes. If this is the case, I suggest that you still need to leave a gap on your balcony. Although many families now have a washing machine and dehydrate the clothes after washing, some clothes are not recommended to be washed and dehydrated in a washing machine. Then the water will drip onto the balcony. Even if the balcony is equipped with a floor drain, it will not dry immediately. Leaving a gap can increase the friction of the ground and have an anti-slip effect. This is for the safety of your family. In addition, thermal expansion and contraction can cause hollowing. The situation where water stains often drip on the floor tiles is more obvious. Leaving a gap can remove the remaining water faster, dissipate heat and moisture, and ensure that the floor tiles will not become hollow.

If the balcony is opened up into a space, the balcony should be kept as beautiful as possible. In this case, leaving gaps will break the overall sense and make the balcony incompatible with the entire home decoration. At this time, what you need to consider is how to prevent the balcony from being exposed to the outside every day. The best solution is to isolate the balcony and build it into a small sun room, so that you can make various modifications to your balcony.