The balcony is an extension of the interior of the building and can be called the "back garden" of the room. Indeed, if it is well arranged, it can become a pleasant small garden, allowing people to enjoy the beautiful scenery without leaving home. Lovely colors in nature, breath in the fresh and floral air. Generally speaking, ventilation, breathability, lighting, enjoying the cool air, drying clothes, drying things, etc. are some of the basic functions of a balcony.
But in addition to these, potted flowers and plants can embellish life more beautifully and are also important potential functions of the balcony that cannot be ignored. 
In order to prevent the sun from shining in mid-summer, you can use relatively solid textiles to make awnings. The awning itself not only has a decorative effect, but also protects against wind and rain. Awnings can also be made with bamboo blinds and curtains. Awnings should be rolled up and down or retractable to adjust the area, location 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 suitable environment for indoor work and rest. For a balcony used for resting and dining, a small amount of furniture is still necessary. Since the area and weight-bearing capacity of the balcony are limited, lightweight folding furniture should be used as the furniture on the balcony. 
The balcony is a very suitable place for families to grow various flowers and plants. 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, and plants with climbing properties such as grapes and ivy can be planted. On the one hand, they beautify the balcony, and on the other hand, they can block the sun in the midsummer season.
In addition to green plants, flowers, etc., which can play a role in decorating the balcony, the side walls and floors of the balcony are also the focus of decoration and beautification. For example, ceramic wall hangings, hanging plates, sculptures and other ornaments with rich decorative charm can be hung on the neat and orderly side walls. Some partition walls can also be made into ancient racks for placing decorative utensils. On smooth and elegant walls, woven fabrics made of firewood, grass, reeds, palm, hemp, corn husks and other materials can also be hung as decorations. Old ground can be used on the balcony floor.Use blankets or other materials to add comfort when walking. 
If the familys housing is tight and the balcony needs to be fully enclosed and arranged as a childs bedroom or study room, some effort must be made to make it practical and beautiful. Even if the balcony is used as a storage space for the family, the decoration and display methods must be designed according to the actual situation and balcony conditions. Avoid "dual worlds of indoor and outdoor", which will appear nondescript because it does not match the indoor decoration. In currently built residences, there are generally no lighting facilities on the balconies. At night, the balconies are shrouded in darkness, so a balcony light should be installed on the balcony. If there is a wall between the balcony door and the balcony window, you can install a wall lamp. The installation height should be 1.8 to 2m from the ground. It is best to choose glass lamps that are not afraid of the sun and rain as the material of the lamp; if there is no wall between the door and the window, You can install a white-covered ceiling lamp at the bottom of the balcony board on the upper floor. Since the balcony light is only used for lighting during resting, it does not need to be too bright, and the light switch should be installed indoors.
