How to decorate the balcony?
1. In order to prevent sunlight in midsummer, you can use relatively solid textiles to make awnings. Awnings have a decorative effect and can also protect against wind and rain. It is best to use bamboo curtains or curtains.
2. The awning should be rolled up and down or retractable to adjust the area, position and angle of sunlight as needed. At the same time, it can also protect the room on the balcony side from strong sunlight, creating a comfortable environment for indoor work and rest.
3. For a balcony used for resting and dining, a small amount of furniture is still necessary.
4. Potted plants can be placed on the balcony railings, but safety should be paid attention to and guardrails should be added to prevent the flowerpots from falling and injuring people. Vertical ropes, plastic pipelines, etc. can also be installed.
5. The side walls and floors of the balcony are also the focus of decoration and beautification.
6. Install a unique balcony light on the balcony. Lighting and decoration are both perfect. 
How to use the balcony?
1. First of all, pay attention to safety and do not pile up too bulky debris on the balcony.
2. Install some simple and lightweight fitness equipment on the balcony and use the balcony as a place for fitness and entertainment.
3. Owners who are short of housing often change their balconies into small study rooms, small bedrooms, childrens rooms, etc. 
What are the pros and cons of closing a balcony?
The balcony is closed or not.
Based on the function of the balcony, closing the balcony means losing the original function of the balcony, especially the south-facing balcony. Enclosed balconies only expand the indoor usable area. In the event of an accident, a good life-saving channel will be lost. In addition, enclosing the balcony will provide a way for thieves to climb up from the balcony and break into the house.
However, sometimes closing the balcony (using glass windows) also has its advantages, which can isolate or reduce the interference of urban noise on the indoor environment. , and is conducive to the creation of a good microclimate in the indoor space (balcony windows are sealed, interior decorationFloor-to-ceiling doors), it can also reduce air conditioning load and save energy. Therefore, whether to close the balcony or not should be determined according to the specific situation and cannot be one-size-fits-all, but one thing is certain: closing the balcony with an iron fence may seem safe and reliable on the surface, but in fact this approach is not a wise move.
How to carry out balcony greening?
In the corner of the balcony, you can set up flower troughs or flower pot stands.
Plant a variety of flowers and trees according to the local climate and personal preferences. The types of flowers and trees include evergreen bonsai and seasonal flowers; there are green leaves and drought-resistant bulbs; some are soft and hanging, some stretch and extend; some have ornamental flowers and leaves, and some It can bear fruit and form a small garden. In order to provide shade in summer, you can plant morning glory, honeysuckle, grapes, etc., and pull strings on the east or west side of the balcony to let them climb up to form a green barrier, which not only forms a three-dimensional greening, but also reduces the indoor temperature. . The north balcony can also be potted and placed with some shade-tolerant plants such as dieffenbachia, clivia, orchids, four-season crabapples, etc., which will make the balcony look particularly fresh, elegant and quiet. 
