This time,Continuation of last timeWe will explain the points to be careful about when creating an inner balcony.

Points to note when installing an inner balcony

The inner balcony can be used as a place to relax,

It can be used in a variety of ways, such as a children's play area or a laundry drying area.

However, simply turning the balcony into an inner balcony

However, it is not as if you can fully feel the benefits.

When considering an interior balcony, keep the following points in mind:

 

▼ Be careful with regulations on floor area ratio

Inner balconies are often

It is added to the "total floor area" when calculating the building's floor area ratio.

According to the Building Standards Act,

It determines how much floor space a building can have.

The fact that the inner balcony is added to the total floor area of the building means that

This means that the area available for room layout will be reduced.

Therefore, when considering an inner balcony,

We will proceed in consultation with the architect to see if there is enough space in the floor plan.

 

▼ Consider your family’s daily living schedule

If you are installing an inner balcony,

We hope you will enjoy the sense of unity between the living room and the inner balcony.

However, if the inner balcony is connected to the children's room or bedroom,

This limits the uses of the inner balcony.

In the end, the inner balcony was not used.

You may end up regretting it and thinking, "I should have made the room bigger."

If you want to make the most of your inner balcony,

We also recommend considering a floor plan that would allow you to use the second floor as a living room.

 

▼Ensuring privacy and creating a sense of the extraordinary

If you want to use your inner balcony as an outdoor living space,

Unless you take into consideration ensuring privacy and creating a sense of the extraordinary, you will not be able to use it as you expect.

For example, if the location of the inner balcony is right in front of the neighboring house,

In the end, the inner balcony may go unused and the curtains may remain closed.

In addition, if you use the inner balcony as a drying area,

There will always be laundry hanging out, making the living room look very lived-in.

In this case, there is no need to make it an inner balcony.

If you want to enjoy the inner balcony, it is a good idea to set up a separate drying area.

In addition, during bad weather or typhoons, the inner balcony is equipped with a

You will need to clear away benches and other items, so you will need to make sure you have enough space for them.

～Summary～

The inner balcony provides a large space outside the room window,

This creates a sense of unity between the room and the balcony and a sense of openness.

In addition, the balcony can be made wider,

Enjoy the outdoors with a barbecue or something similar.

You can enjoy reading while basking in the sun, creating new ways to have fun at home.

Please refer to the points introduced here,

You may also want to consider purchasing a home with an interior balcony.

 

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