How to design and maintain the open balcony?

First of all, I think this problem should be divided into Nanyang terrace and North balcony. There is a great difference between north and south, and the climate and living habits determine the design style. As far as the balcony is concerned, the south can open, the north can only choose to be wrapped, and the north can only open the balcony. This question is about the design and maintenance of the open balcony, so as a southerner who has lived in the north for more than ten years, I try to talk about the open balcony in the south and the terrace in the north. Let's talk about Nanyang station first. Even though many families choose to pack balconies now, many of them are open. Then the choice of materials for floors and walls is very important. Waterproof and moistureproof first. If you don't like floor tiles, you can choose stone, mosaic or outdoor wood floors, as well as walls. The choice of furniture is more troublesome. If you like fabric, you will encounter the problem of "collecting clothes when it rains". Outdoor sofa is a good choice. At present, the styles of rattan furniture that can be bought are slightly more beautiful in design than those of anticorrosive wood, and there is another choice called wrought iron (European or industrial style in interior). Choose furniture that is easy to care for, and don't worry about daily maintenance. Except for the north stage, the utilization rate of the north stage is actually very low. Every year, it is only useful when there is no wind in spring and autumn and summer nights (the premise of summer use is to splash water to cool down first, and then shake the cattail leaf fan to see the stars). Very troublesome. Might as well go back to the house and blow the air conditioner. ) digression, I actually want to say that I personally like balconies, and there can't be open-air balconies in Beijing, so you can understand the yearning of a southern children's paper for open-air balconies. The design of balcony has always been my concern. The area of the terrace is much larger than that of the balcony, and there is more creative space. Cement, permeable brick, anticorrosive wood, etc. Floor material selection, wall surface can choose exterior wall coating. But the focus of the terrace is not the material, but the definition of this space, which is either a teahouse, a garden or a children's playground. As far as the frequency of terrace use is concerned, I personally think the roof garden is the best choice. Finally, I want to say that in fact, many magazines or websites you read about those beautiful open balconies are basically foreign. As for why you always see fabric furniture or carpets, sometimes it is because photographers or exhibitors need them.