{"id":17915,"date":"2022-11-01T03:37:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T19:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/articles\/?p=17915"},"modified":"2023-09-14T10:26:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T02:26:34","slug":"balconies-are-a-waste-of-space-or-are-they","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/articles\/balconies-are-a-waste-of-space-or-are-they\/","title":{"rendered":"Balconies Are A Waste Of Space\u2026 Or Are They?"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h1>Balconies Are A Waste Of Space\u2026 Or Are They?<\/h1>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=&#8221;thin&#8221; text=&#8221;Go to top&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;30px&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;standard-width&#8221; row_bg_type=&#8221;color&#8221; color_row_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;cover&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;standard&#8221; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; row_top_style=&#8221;none&#8221; row_bottom_style=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; remove_element_spacing=&#8221;no&#8221; row_col_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; row_col_equal_heights=&#8221;no&#8221; row_expanding=&#8221;no&#8221; row_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; row_animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; minimize_row=&#8221;no&#8221; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Some folks regard balconies as an integral part of their home, some think that these are a waste of space.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of having a balcony at home. Read on to find out more!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2>Is It Worth Having A Balcony At Home?<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17919&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">Hundred Palms III ($104,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/mr-shopper-studio\">Mr Shopper Studio<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>There are two different camps of people &#8211; the first camp thinks that balconies are a great addition, and the second feels like they\u2019re wholly unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you have a balcony, this eats into your overall living space.<\/p>\n<p>Some folks will also point out that developers often include balconies in their units in order to push down development costs. The balcony is counted into the total sqft, but the material costs of building a balcony are obviously cheaper than that of building out the rest of an apartment.<\/p>\n<p>That said, we recommend that you focus less on whether a balcony is a good deal, and instead evaluate if it makes sense for <i>you.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>So in deciding whether you want a balcony, consider your lifestyle and think about whether you\u2019ll use the balcony frequently enough to make it worth the space you\u2019re sacrificing.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can You Use A Balcony For?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a ton of things you can do with your balcony &#8211; the sky\u2019s the limit!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17920&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">Sennett Residences ($50,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/premium-artz-pte-ltd\">Premium Artz Pte Ltd<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Grow plants (both decorative and edible)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Set up an outdoor grill\/bar and host friends<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">House your laundry set up (apart from drying racks, you can actually house your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/washing-machine\">washing machine<\/a> and dryer in your balcony. This is assuming you\u2019ve got enough space, and you\u2019ll also need to have waterproof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/feature\/roller-blinds\">blinds<\/a> installed, to protect your machines from the elements).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Set up a mini-gym<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Set up a play area for your kids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, you might be wondering\u2026 the weather is so humid in Singapore, does it really make sense to spend that much time outdoors, on my balcony?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s an easy solution to that &#8211; get those balcony blinds that allow you to keep air conditioning in. This lets you transform your balcony into an indoor space, and use air conditioning to ensure that the temperature is sufficiently cool.<\/p>\n<h2>Balcony Renovating Guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>Before you start daydreaming about the perfect balcony, make sure you know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ura.gov.sg\/Corporate\/Guidelines\/Development-Control\/Residential\/Flats-Condominiums\/Balconies-PES-PRT\">URA\u2019s guidelines<\/a> when it comes to renovating balconies.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few specific things to keep in mind &#8211; for instance, you cannot enclose your balcony with glass panels or walls. (This does not apply to blinds, which are fine).<\/p>\n<p>Also, balcony screens are only allowed if they can be drawn open or retracted fully. The screens need to allow for natural ventilation\/airflow within your balcony at all times.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=&#8221;17921&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; frame=&#8221;noframe&#8221; caption_pos=&#8221;below&#8221; remove_rounded=&#8221;yes&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; overflow_mode=&#8221;none&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; intro_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;200&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">311C Clementi Avenue 4 ($70,000) by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/interior-designers\/starry-homestead-pte-ltd\">Starry Homestead Pte Ltd<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_divider type=&#8221;thin&#8221; text=&#8221;Go to top&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0px&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;30px&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block animation=&#8221;none&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;0&#8243; simplified_controls=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_css_percentage=&#8221;no&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css=&#8221;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;&#8221; border_size=&#8221;0&#8243; border_styling_global=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometrust.sg\/photos\/space\/balcony\">balcony design ideas<\/a> on Hometrust, or click the button below to get connected with expert designers.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_row] [spb_promo_bar display_type=&#8221;promo-button&#8221; promo_bar_text=&#8221;Renovating your home soon? 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