Japan is very clever. It installs folding doors between the indoor and the terrace, and separates 1 meter as a clothes drying room.

There are 10 clothes drying houses in Japan, and 9 of them choose to hang clothes indoors, under the windows, in the corridors, and in the laundry room. Some owners even separate 1m between the indoor and the terrace as a clothes drying room. These are all Netizens were confused: Are Japanese balconies just decorations? Why bother?

In fact, there are two main reasons why Japanese people choose to dry clothes indoors. First, they value privacy. It is very embarrassing for others to see their underwear outside. Secondly, dry the clothes indoors to prevent pollen or dust from sticking to the clothes. It doesn\’t matter if you don\’t have time to collect the clothes on rainy days.

So some Japanese families will choose to separate 1m between the indoor and the terrace as a balcony to dry clothes. The balcony and terrace can meet various functional needs. As for the partition door, it is recommended to install a folding door on the inside, and it is best to choose a glass sliding door on the outside. When you do not need to dry clothes, you can open the folding door to expand the indoor space and see the outside scenery.

If the indoor space is spacious enough, the installation position of the clothes drying rod should be at least 80cm from the window. In this way, when drying clothes, turn around to take the clothes in the basket and hang them to dry. There will be a turning movement on the clothes rail, leaving enough space so that you will not feel in the way even if you are walking by the window to dry clothes.

There is a terrace outside the bathroom, and a laundry room can be directly separated. Washing, drying, and ironing can be done in one step, all in this small space Completed, no need to move back and forth, saving time and effort. Sure enough, no one can match the housework ability of Japanese housewives!

Is the balcony of any space suitable for separating a clothes drying room?

NO, first come to the living room and The kitchen is not recommended. It will be awkward for guests to see when they come to the house, and it will also affect the indoor lighting. Usually there are more bedrooms and bathrooms. Secondly, it is recommended to have a south-facing balcony, so that even clothes can be dried indoors. Full sun.

In fact, in addition to the clothes drying room, many single-family houses in Japan also have a small indoor balcony separated from the living room and the courtyard. Its space is quite At the entrance, Japanese people have the habit of taking off their shoes when entering the door to avoid soiling the interior. When owners go from the living room to the courtyard and back again, they also need a small space to change shoes and clean dust. The presence of the other two doors can also have the effect of indoor insulation. .

Although this small space seems very practical, it is not suitable for China. Not only is the layout of the house different, but most of the balconies in China are enclosed for drying. There is no need to worry about the privacy of clothes and rainy days, but if conditions permit, it is still good to design a laundry room at home (picture from the Internet)