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Chapter 37 Extra Space Arrangement: Every corner should make people feel comfortable physically and mentally (2)
Insulation and ventilation: make the balcony at home no longer cold

Due to the small living area of ​​many families, in order to expand the living area, the balcony and the interior are often opened up during decoration, so that the balcony and the interior space are integrated.Although this approach significantly increases the size of the living room, the problem of heat preservation of the balcony also follows.

After the balcony is renovated, you must be careful when filling the ground. You must not fill it directly with cement mortar, because doing so will increase the load on the balcony and cause danger.Lightweight foam bricks can be used to reduce the load on the balcony as much as possible.

After the doors and windows connecting the balcony and the interior are removed, the first thing to solve is the problem of indoor insulation.Some people take the method of changing the direction of the heating pipe to ensure the indoor temperature, which is not advisable.It is very inconvenient to carry out heating transformation in winter because there is hot water in the pipes, and most properties do not allow owners to do so.Although there is no water in the heater in summer, it is impossible to test the water after the modification. I don’t know if the heater will leak. When I use the heater in winter, I find that the heater leaks, which will cause water to run indoors, damage furniture and floors, and even endanger the neighbors.A better way is to do a good job of sealing the balcony windows and insulating the walls.

It is better to use plastic-steel windows for closed balconies. This is because plastic-steel windows have poor thermal conductivity and good airtightness. Double-layer glass is used for better warmth retention.Installing plastic-steel windows in northern areas with strong wind and sand can effectively prevent dust and sand.After the balcony is remodeled, it is necessary to carry out the insulation construction of the balcony wall.Before doing wall insulation, it is necessary to close the balcony and do a waterproof project for the balcony, fill some insulation materials in the wall of the balcony, seal it after filling, and finally decorate the surface of the balcony wall.

In addition, a row of low cabinets can also be built on the balcony wall, which can be used to store books and newspapers and other items, and can also effectively block cold air and play a role in heat preservation.When decorating the balcony, insulation measures must be taken while reducing the load on the balcony to avoid potential safety hazards.

Ingenious remodeling: expanding the usable area of ​​​​the home

Nowadays, many families use the inner balcony as an extension of the living space, and design the balcony as a study, gym or leisure area.In order to expand the usable area and pursue good decorative effects, some people ask workers to connect the balcony with the inner room during decoration.

Many people do not know that there is a wall between the living room and the balcony, and the part under the window must not be moved. This low wall is called the counterweight wall, which plays a role in supporting the balcony.If this wall is removed, it will affect the safety of the balcony, and in severe cases, it may also cause the balcony to collapse.Therefore, during the decoration process, the doors and windows between the living room and the balcony can be removed, but the counterweight wall must not be moved.

When decorating the balcony, we should also pay attention to heat insulation. Now the finished house has a balcony door and window inside the balcony that can play a role in heat insulation.However, when many people renovate their balconies, they remove the doors and windows without considering the impact of the balcony doors and windows on the overall living room, which will greatly reduce the insulation performance of the balcony.If you want to increase the thermal insulation performance of the balcony, it is best to use polystyrene board as the insulation layer under the balcony window, or use rock wool as the insulation layer under the balcony window. Exchange of hot and cold outside air.

If the family housing is relatively tight, the balcony can also be transformed and fully utilized.Generally speaking, as long as the balcony is fully enclosed and then carefully decorated, the balcony can be changed into a small study, a small bedroom, etc.If the balcony is decorated as a bedroom, it is best to put away the bedding during the day, so that the multi-faceted functions of the balcony can be fully utilized.Before closing the balcony, you must think carefully, because closing the balcony means losing the use function of the balcony. If an accident occurs, you will lose a good rescue channel.

Attic Remodeling: Clever Remodeling, Reasonable Utilization
Lofts used to be used to store various miscellaneous items, but in recent years, the attic decoration has become very popular, especially the decoration of small attics, which is very popular among young people.

Specifically, the attic can be decorated into a bedroom, study room, reception room, chess room, and even a bathroom or kitchen.No matter what you change the attic, you must pay attention not to damage the original structure of the attic as much as possible, and try not to change the structure of the attic when decorating.For example, when making a suspended ceiling, try not to use a whole piece of gypsum board. You can drill or cut the gypsum board, or make wooden beams in the attic, so as not to damage the original structure, but also to increase the space changes.

There are generally two types of lofts: one with a loft on the top floor and the other with a pure loft.It is more common to have a loft on the top floor, but the area is not large.The pure attic is generally slightly larger than the top attic.In the decoration design, except for the unique space structure of the pure loft, its function can be used in common with other living room spaces, and it can be carried out according to the normal living room decoration in the decoration design.

Loft Decoration: Adding Aesthetics While Adapting to Local Conditions
The attic can have many different designs, and the main consideration in design is how to adapt measures to local conditions.Usually, the attic has the characteristics of low height and irregularity. In the design process, in addition to the structural constraints of the building itself, pre-planned functions must also be considered. The design of the attic must be naturally integrated into the entire building. In the style of living room design.

In the decoration design of the attic, the height of the attic must be considered.If the attic is designed as an area with frequent activities, it may be advisable to design the height of the attic a little higher to make it easier for people to enter and exit.If the attic is designed as a space that is not frequently used, the attic does not need to be too high.

The furniture placed in the attic should be tailored according to the specific conditions of the attic.Loft furniture is usually small and chic, with simple lines and frame-type furniture. It can also be matched with some brightly colored accessories or some interesting furniture.

The top surface treatment of the attic is more complicated, and it is also the focus of the attic decoration design.Usually, natural wooden materials are used to decorate the top surface of the attic.Due to the structural limitations of the attic, it is necessary to visually make the attic space higher and larger, while giving play to the characteristics of the structure itself, to produce a structural beauty of the building.This kind of beauty needs to be consistent with the style of the whole room. It should not only follow the principle of modern simplicity, oppose redundant decoration, but also meet the requirements of comfort and beauty and the lighting of the attic.The decoration color should be bright, which can make the attic look brighter and make up for the inherent deficiencies.

Most of the attics are not flat roofs, and many attics have relatively high roofs, so choosing lamps is very important.You can choose some distinctive large chandeliers, which can not only illuminate but also play a decorative role. The disadvantage of chandeliers is that once there is a problem with the lamp, it is not very convenient to repair.Wall lamps and floor lamps can be used, among which dual-control lamps are the best.

Materials for stairs: choose economical, durable, safe and beautiful building materials
Stairs are passages that connect floors.Stairs can be divided into the following four forms: straight ladders, which are less used now because they take up too much space; curved ladders, which are more suitable as indoor stairs for large duplex rooms; The choice; the spiral ladder is a variant of the folding ladder, which is widely used in some villas.

Indoor stairs must not only be strong, safe, and beautiful, but also not make too much noise when in use, especially in the dead of night, walking on the stairs and making loud noises will bring a lot of inconvenience to the family.The noise of the stairs has a very close relationship with the material of the tread.

Wooden stairs are relatively convenient to make, and there are many styles. It is also a good decoration indoors, but the durability is relatively poor, and it is easy to make noise when walking, so it is generally used in spaces where there is not much walking.

Metal stairs have a light structure, a more beautiful design, and a relatively simple construction process, but maintenance is troublesome, so they are rarely used in indoor stairs.

Although concrete stairs are durable, safe, and do not make too much noise when walking, their pouring process is complicated and the production period is long.

Although the brick staircase is more economical and applicable, its shape changes little, it cannot effectively decorate the space, and it is rarely used for indoor stairs.

Stair Design: Designing in a Safe and Comfortable Way
The design of indoor stairs should conform to human mechanics. The width of the stair pedals is generally greater than 25 cm, the height is preferably about 17 cm, and the length should be greater than 85 cm. Such stairs are comfortable to walk without appearing too narrow.Because the stairs have a clear direction, the stairs at the entrance should not point directly to the bedroom area, so as to avoid drawing people's eyes to the private space.

In addition to the treads of the stairs, other parts of the stairs should also be smooth and rounded, without protruding or sharp structures, so as to avoid accidental injuries to users.The treads of the stairs should also be specially treated with rounded corners to avoid hurting the user's feet.If metal materials are used as the railings of the stairs, it is best to treat them on the surface of the metal, so that even in winter, people will not feel cold when touching the railings.The diameter of the stair handrail should be about 6 cm, so that people will feel very comfortable when holding it.The interval between the railings of the stairs is preferably 8 cm. A smaller interval can prevent children from accidentally getting their heads stuck in them.

The guardrail height of indoor stairs should generally be about 90 cm.If the stairs are built outdoors, the height of the platform guardrail should be set at 110-120 cm.At the same time, avoid using materials that are easily corroded as guardrails. The welds of the guardrails should be fully welded and the surroundings of the welds should be smooth.

Not only the choice of stairs must meet the requirements, but also the installation method of the stairs must be safe and pollution-free.Fast and convenient installation can effectively reduce noise and dust pollution during installation.

Stair decoration: decorate the stairs as a landscape in the interior

Generally speaking, the location of the stairs will make people feel darker, so the design of the light source is very important.The brightness of the light should be appropriate. Light that is too dark is not conducive to people's safe walking, and light that is too bright is prone to dazzling. It is best to choose light that is both soft and clear.

The structure of the stairs mainly includes stressed curved beams, steps, handrails and railing lights. During design, these main components should be organically connected so that they can design various beautiful shapes while being evenly stressed.If you want to design a wooden spiral ladder indoors, then you need to make the stress points of each tread plate be at both ends of each tread, and one stress point is on the middle column, and the other stress point is on the stairs. on the armrest.If it is a wooden right-angle staircase, the force on the tread plate should be designed on a slanted beam in the middle, so that one end of the force on the tread plate is transmitted to the wall, and the other end is transmitted to the handrail to disperse the force of the pedal. Force.

The key to the stairs is the design of the handrails, and the design of the handrails is an important part of evaluating the design of the stairs.Be careful when choosing.According to the material, the stairs can be divided into wooden handrails, steel handrails, stainless steel handrails, copper handrails, stone handrails, etc. The railings that match the handrails can give people the beauty of rhythm and rhythm, so most of them are made of carved aluminum plates, stainless steel tubes, and copper tubes. Take sandblasted glass.

The most ideal material for indoor stair railings is forged steel, followed by cast iron, and then wood or porcelain.The most ideal material for outdoor stairs and platform guardrails is stone or mirror stainless steel.

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