Is it better to install a cabinet on the balcony or not? What are the requirements for installing a cabinet on the balcony?

We all know that the balcony is an important location in the home. It is the place with the most sunshine. Many homes have balconies. When decorating, some people will install cabinets on the balcony, while some people will not. So is it better to install cabinets on the balcony or not? Let's take a closer look!

Is it better to install a cabinet on the balcony or not?

Whether to build a cabinet on the balcony needs to be determined based on the following factors:

⑴ Determine whether it is allowed to make cabinets

First, you need to determine whether the property allows you to install cabinets or larger cabinets on the balcony. Only if the property allows you can proceed to the next step. If not, give up the idea as it is a matter of safety.

⑵ Advantages and disadvantages of setting up cabinets

Advantages: ① Increase storage function to make the balcony more regular; ② Increase usage function. If the size allows, a wash basin can be set up, and it can be set up as a study, leisure area, etc.; ③ The washing machine cabinet can effectively improve the exposure of the washing machine and reduce the discoloration and uneven color of the washing machine;

Disadvantages: ① Increase the renovation budget; ② If there is a problem with the connection between the washing machine and the faucet or floor drain, or the washing machine itself, it will leak and it will not be easy to be discovered when the amount of water is small.

⑶Personal preferences

Finally, you need to choose whether to install cabinets according to your own preferences. As long as the balcony can bear the load and the property allows it, you can do it if you like.

What are the requirements for making cabinets on the balcony?

1. Be careful when building balcony cabinets in places that are often exposed to moisture

Nowadays, most cabinets are made of wood, so don’t place them in places that are easily affected by moisture. The gain will outweigh the loss and the service life will also be reduced.

2. Pay attention to protection at ordinary times

Since the cabinet is built on the balcony and is inevitably exposed to wind and sun, we must take good care of it and pay more attention to maintenance to avoid some man-made factors that reduce the service life of the cabinet.

3. Determine according to actual situation

There are pros and cons to making cabinets, and you need to decide based on your actual situation to see if your balcony is suitable for making cabinets. If the apartment is small and has high requirements for storage, then it is recommended to make a cabinet, and you can make a tall cabinet for storage.

What are the common styles of balcony cabinets?

I have decided to build a cabinet, but I have a headache if I don't have a good style. Here are some cabinet styles. According to the function of the balcony, I think it can be roughly divided into four types: storage cabinet, bookcase, storage cabinet and washing machine cabinet.

⑴ Storage cabinet

There are generally three styles of storage cabinets for the balcony: floor cabinet + wall cabinet, cabinet body + storage compartment, and leisure + cabinet body + storage compartment. You can choose according to your functional needs.

⑵ Lockers

If there is insufficient storage space at home, installing a storage cabinet that reaches the ceiling on the balcony can also play a significant role.

The storage cabinet that is set to the ceiling feels "monotonous", so you can add a storage grid design to make it more diverse and reduce the sense of oppression brought by the entire wall cabinet. Put a few books or some ornaments in the storage grid, which is convenient to use and increases the decorativeness of the balcony.

⑶Bookcase

If there is no suitable space at home to set up a small study, the balcony would be a good choice. Set up an independent bookcase on one side of the balcony, and the balcony can be used as a leisure area; set up a bookcase on the shorter wall of the balcony, or set up a bookcase + desk in an integrated style, and a small study can be completed.

⑷Washing machine cabinet

There are three general styles of washing machine cabinets: floor cabinets, floor cabinets + wall cabinets, and ceiling cabinets. Choose according to the size of the balcony and functional requirements.