Decorating a new home can be a complicated one, and issues such as deciding whether to install sliding doors between the living room and balcony have always been difficult for owners to decide, as these decisions have a direct impact on the future living experience. With my experience in renovating two suites, this issue will analyze the pros and cons of installing or not installing sliding doors on the balcony of the living room for your reference.
1. The pros and cons of connecting the balcony and living room
I would like to say that most of the friends and relatives I have contacted have chosen not to install sliding doors, mainly due to the following advantages.
Advantages of not installing sliding doors:
1. The space is more spacious
After removing the sliding doors, the living room and balcony are integrated, and the space is visually more spacious. Not only does this eliminate partitions, but it also allows tiles to be placed on the balcony, enhancing the continuity of the space and making the living room appear brighter and more spacious.
2. More adequate lighting
After opening up the balcony and living room, the sliding door obstruction is removed, which directly brings more indoor lighting and significantly improved ventilation, especially suitable for small apartments or houses with poor lighting.
3. The balcony is more functional
After opening up the living room and balcony, it not only expands the space, but also increases the functionality, making it possible to transform it into a study room, fitness area and other multi-purpose areas, improving the efficiency and flexibility of use.
Disadvantages of not installing sliding doors:
Of course, there are pros and cons to every renovation decision. There are also some drawbacks to not installing sliding doors.
1. The indoor temperature difference becomes larger
If you don't install a sliding door, the balcony and the living room will lack a partition, which will increase the indoor temperature difference, especially in the northern residences, where the room temperature is 2-3 degrees higher in summer and 2-3 degrees lower in winter. In addition, when using air conditioners in summer, the power consumption also increases due to the expansion of the cooling area.
2. Drying clothes on the balcony is messy
There are no sliding doors, and the laundry and sundries on the balcony can be seen at a glance, especially when guests visit, the messiness of the balcony or the drying of clothes is directly exposed, and the lack of privacy is inevitable.
3. Increased noise
Not installing sliding balcony doors, especially in homes facing the road, can significantly increase indoor noise. This is because the sliding door has a sound and heat insulation effect, and if it is missing, the noise in the living room increases, and the noise of the washing machine and dryer placed on the balcony when it is working will also affect the living room.
Second, the pros and cons of installing a sliding door between the balcony and the living room
Let's talk about the pros and cons of sliding doors. Usually, when a new home is delivered, the developer has installed a sliding door as a partition by default.
Advantages of installing sliding doors:
1. Spatial independence
For many families, balconies are a place to dry laundry, store sundries, and grow plants. The sliding door between the living room and the living room divides two separate functional areas, making the space used more efficiently.
2. Good sound insulation
Installing a sliding door between the living room and the balcony can effectively isolate external noise, especially for noise-sensitive homes. Combined with balcony windows, it creates a double soundproofing effect.
3. Good thermal insulation effect
The partition door between the balcony and the living room not only adds a layer of insulation, but also increases the indoor temperature and provides additional protection for thermal insulation, which is the main reason for the installation of sliding doors in northern homes.
4. Good dustproof effect
In high-rise residences, the installation of sliding doors between the living room and the balcony prevents large amounts of dust from entering the room when the windows are opened for ventilation.
5. High security
The installation of sliding doors adds an extra layer of security to the balcony, especially for families with small children or pets, effectively preventing them from accidentally running onto the balcony while playing.
Disadvantages of installing sliding doors:
Although there are many advantages of sliding doors, there are also some disadvantages that lead many people to choose to remove, here are a few main reasons.
1. The space is small
For smaller homes, installing sliding doors can make the space appear narrower and affect ventilation and lighting.
2. Increase the cost of decoration
The installation of sliding doors will increase the cost of decoration, and the sliding doors of acceptable quality on the market generally cost thousands of yuan. Although most residential developers install balcony sliding doors, the quality varies. The cost of re-customization is even higher.
3. Cleaning problems
After installing sliding doors, daily cleaning becomes a major challenge, especially at the bottom of the track, which is prone to dust and hair accumulation, and at the same time, the glass on the door is also prone to dust and handprints, which undoubtedly increases the household chores.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer as to whether the living room and balcony can be connected or fitted with sliding doors, and the key depends on the situation of the home and personal living habits. Small homes or homes with poor lighting are suitable for opening balconies, while homes facing the street or in cold areas are suitable for sliding doors. How will you choose?Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section!
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