Is your balcony basically empty except for hanging clothes? For a small family, it’s really a pity to have an empty balcony. It’s better to install some cabinets on the balcony, which will not only greatly increase the storage space at home, but also make the balcony look neater and more beautiful.

How to install cabinets on the balcony mainly depends on how you plan to use the space. Today, let’s talk about how to design storage on the balcony besides drying clothes!

1. Washing machine cabinet

According to the size of your balcony and your preferences, you can tailor a washing machine cabinet on the side of the balcony to stack the washing machine and dryer. Dry clothes in fine weather, and use a dryer in rainy days. This makes the balcony a practical laundry area, which is convenient and tidy.

2. Wash basin cabinet

On the basis of placing the washing machine, a cabinet with a wash hand basin can be installed above the washing machine. It is very convenient to hand wash small pieces of clothes or water flowers here at ordinary times.

3. Storage lockers

The space on both sides of the balcony can be fully utilized. Put the washing machine and wash basin on one side, and a storage cabinet can be installed on the other side without affecting the drying, which can be used to store cleaning tools, daily sundries, etc., so as to keep the space fresh and clean.

4. Desk cabinet

If a small family does not have an independent study, it can install a desk cabinet on one side of the enclosed balcony, and arrange it as a small corner for working or studying at home.

The balcony cabinet design schemes shared above are basically recommended to be carried out under the condition of a closed balcony. After all, the balcony is directly exposed to the outside, and the sun and rain have a great impact on the durability of the cabinet.

Things to note when installing cabinets on balconies:

1. The waterproofing works of the floor, wall and ceiling of the balcony must be in place.

2. Plan the water and electricity lines in advance, and reserve the locations of hot and cold water pipes and sockets.

3. Choose waterproof and anti-corrosion cabinet materials, such as stainless steel, anti-corrosion wood, etc.

4. Avoid direct sunlight on the cabinet, and you can install blackout or venetian blinds.

5. It is best to affix thermal insulation film on the window glass to reduce the impact of high temperature on the life of the cabinet.