In modern society, people are paying more and more attention to the quality and comfort of life. For many families, the balcony is more than just a place to dry clothes, but also a valuable area that can be used as a space for relaxation and entertainment.
I have always liked to drink tea, and recently I have been particularly obsessed with tea culture, watching a lot of tea ceremony videos at home and buying a set of kung fu tea sets. Half a year ago, my husband enthusiastically proposed to transform the balcony of the house into a tea room, but my parents-in-law and I were firmly opposed.
In our opinion, the balcony should be a place to dry clothes, plant flowers and plant and store sundries, and it would be too wasteful to change it into a tea room, which would affect the original function of the balcony. In addition, they are concerned about the noise and dust that the renovation process will bring and affect their daily lives.
However, the husband did not give up because of this. He presented his ideas to his family through detailed planning and design. He explained that through a reasonable layout, the balcony can be divided into a drying area and a tea room area, without affecting each other.
During the construction process, my husband was personally involved to ensure that every detail met his expectations. He also paid special attention to the decoration style of the tea room, choosing a simple, natural design that makes people feel comfortable and relaxed.
After a period of hard work, the balcony tea room was finally completed. When the family saw the effect of the makeover, they couldn't help but be amazed. The balcony was renovated into a small private room, with bamboo curtains hanging around it, long tea tables and cushions on the floor, and my husband also hung a few tea ceremony paintings in the tea room, adding some cultural atmosphere.
Sunlight shines through the glass windows on the tea table, creating a warm atmosphere. The whole is based on a rustic log style, dotted with some green plants, making this tea room particularly eye-catching at home, fresh, natural and antique. The family sat here, sipping the fragrant tea, and felt an unprecedented comfort and relaxation.
Today, the balcony tea room has become the most popular corner of our home. My parents-in-law also love this, and they often go to the balcony to drink tea, chat and bask in the sun, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Now, our family likes to drink tea on the balcony, and it has become our place of relaxation. Whenever friends and family visit, they are also attracted to this unique space. My husband's persistence and hard work have been recognized by my family, and it has also made our lives more colorful.
When designing a tea room on a balcony, you need to pay attention to the following things.
●Functional planning: According to the size and shape of the balcony, reasonably plan the functional areas of the tea room, such as tea tables, chairs, shelves, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the drying function of the balcony and reasonably arrange the location of the drying rack.
●Drainage and waterproofing: The balcony is susceptible to rainwater, so when designing the tea room, it is necessary to do a good job of drainage and waterproofing of the balcony to avoid rainwater seeping into the room.
●Furniture selection: The furniture of the balcony should be made of waterproof, sunscreen and anti-corrosion materials to avoid damage to the furniture.
● Lighting design: The lighting of the balcony should be as soft as possible to create a comfortable atmosphere. You can choose a variety of forms of lighting such as chandeliers and wall lamps to increase the layering of the balcony.
● Green plant matching: Placing some green plants on the balcony can increase the natural atmosphere of the tea room. But pay attention to choosing plants that are suitable for the balcony environment and avoid excessive influence of sunlight and rain.
● Curtain selection: The curtains of the balcony should be made of materials with good shading to avoid direct sunlight, and the color and pattern of the curtains should also be taken into account to coordinate with the overall style of the tea room.
The above are some of the things you need to pay attention to when designing a tea room on the balcony, I hope it will help you. Through careful design and hard work, we can turn some seemingly impossible ideas into reality, bringing more beauty and surprises to life.