When creating designs for multi-storey buildings, architects took care of a space that is not residential, but is important. It's about the loggias. Often people turn them into a warehouse for unnecessary things. But in vain. In this room you can equip a mini-gym, a small flower garden, a study, and more. Choosing the right design will be easy, as there are currently many interesting and original ideas. How to equip a loggia on your own? To do this, you will need to adhere to certain rules. Which ones? This will be discussed in the article.
Where to begin?
The area of this room is rarely large. As a rule, it is about 5 m 2 . Many people mistakenly think that the loggia space is very easy to arrange. However, it is not. Professionals recommend composing an interior plan. With it, you can get a truly ergonomic space. And this, in turn, will allow for the most efficient use of every centimeter. Also, before registration of the loggia, it is necessary to solve other issues. For example, is it necessary to insulate a room or is it enough just to protect it from dust. If it goes to the side where the highway passes, it is recommended to install plastic windows. On the loggia, you can pick up various designs, their range is large, so there will be no problems. Having decided on the main points, you can start repair work.
Glazing
So, it was decided to equip the loggia. In order to make it cozy, protect the necessary space from the weather (rain, snow, dust) and noise. Professionals recommend starting all work with glazing. Why? The answer is simple. After the insulation of the room, all used finishing materials will not be exposed from the outside.
There are two types of glazing - warm and cold. Consider the first option. If you install plastic windows on the loggia, the space will be as isolated from drafts as possible. As a rule, a plastic bag consisting of two cameras, that is, 3 glasses, is popular for these purposes. However, only windows for insulation will not be enough. Together with glazing, it is necessary to choose the right insulation for the main surfaces: ceiling, walls and floor. Most often, penofol or extruded polystyrene is used for these purposes, other similar materials are also suitable. It is important to note that a warm room opens up more possibilities for decoration. Many apartment owners combine a loggia with an adjoining room. However, it is not recommended to completely demolish the wall, as this can affect the strength of the house structure. In this case, you can install a glass door on the loggia, which will not create clear boundaries.
For cold glazing, a special aluminum profile is produced. Previously, it was very popular, but with the advent of plastic windows it began to fade into the background. This method can be chosen for those people who do not plan to use the loggia space in the cold season. Such windows will help protect against snow, rain and dirt, but they will not hold cold air.
How to decorate the walls?
The size of the loggia directly affects the design of the walls. Based on the dimensions of the room and select the optimal color scheme. As a rule, in a small space it is necessary to give preference to light tones. If the loggia faces south, then representatives of cold shades will look great. And with a lack of sunlight, warm colors are recommended.
It is quite difficult to choose a design for a narrow room, so professionals recommend using some tricks. For example, mirrors. Thanks to reflective surfaces, you can visually expand the space. They are positioned so as to display penetrating light from the street. Also, do not forget about the bright accents. It is necessary to enter them into space very carefully, so as not to overload it. If the room is very small, then it will be enough to hang a small picture or a family photo.
Decorate the ceiling
How to make a ceiling on the loggia? Most often, the main partitions in this room are concrete floors, so there is no need to carry out special insulation work. If the owner of the apartment plans to install heating, then various options are suitable for finishing the ceiling. For example, it can be dyed or whitened. A wooden lining will also look great. However, it must be treated with a special composition that prevents the process of decay. This is most relevant in rooms with high humidity. Currently, often use suspended structures made of drywall, inside which special heaters are laid.
Warm floor
How to equip a loggia to use it all year round? For this, professionals recommend installing a warm floor. It comes in several forms. The first is mounted using electric cables. They are laid under a thick layer of cement. It must be borne in mind that the height of the floor will rise by about 5 cm. This method is expensive, therefore, it is currently used quite rarely.
The second option is "water". It is carried out by laying pipes connected to a central heating system. For such work, you must obtain permission. Independent actions can lead to a decrease in pressure and, as a result, to cold batteries in the winter.
The third method is the most popular - electric film. During installation there is no need to carry out work under the screed, so the floor height remains almost unchanged. The discrepancy is not more than 3 mm. Used for all types of flooring.
We select material for decoration
How to equip a loggia so that it is not only beautiful, but also practical? To do this, you need to choose the right finishing materials. The main selection criteria are reliability, wear resistance, moisture resistance. What materials have these properties? These include panels made of wood or plastic, facing stone, decorative plaster or brick. And from inexpensive options you can use ceramic tiles and siding.
Lighting
Everyone wants to have a cozy loggia. How to equip this space so that a romantic atmosphere reigns in it that will set you up for positive thoughts and relaxation? Correctly selected lighting will help in this matter. Its role in space should not be underestimated. Professional designers recommend picking up small spotlights by placing them along the wall. With their help, the lighting will gently disperse throughout the entire area of the loggia, creating a mysterious mood. It is better to refuse a large ceiling chandelier, as it heavily piles up the space. If a pendant structure is installed, then the fixtures are mounted directly into it.
However, it is worth paying attention to what purpose the room will have. For example, in a greenhouse, this type of lighting will not work. Also, it can not be used in the office. For these purposes, it is necessary to purchase specially designed devices.
Decorate windows
Most of this room consists of windows. That is why professionals recommend picking up beautiful curtains on the loggia. Without them, the interior will look unfinished. The choice of fabrics for drapery windows is great. If desired, you can use transparent air tulle. Also, the windows will look great blinds. If style allows, then you can choose Roman curtains. In large rooms it is allowed to combine options. For example, if the loggia faces the sunny side and is quite large, then to darken it you can hang dense curtains. So that they do not look rough, they are combined with a light tulle.
But in narrow rooms it is advisable to abandon such drapery. In this case, the curtains on the loggia are selected non-voluminous and short. It will look best blinds, which, if necessary, can be closed or raised. When assembled, they perfectly transmit natural light into the room. Such drapery not only does not steal space, but also does not interfere with movement at all.
Furniture for a narrow loggia
In a small room, sometimes even a millimeter can play an important role. What furniture should I choose if the loggia is rather narrow? Most often, housewives dream of having a lot of space that can be used to store different things. In this case, a built-in wardrobe is perfect. Such models are quite roomy, while not very wide. Free space is gained due to height.
In this way, you can build in not only a cabinet, but also shelves, a desktop, bedside tables. Do you need to install a chair or chair, then you can choose folding options. Their advantage is that if they are unnecessary, they can simply be removed into the corner of the room, which will free up a lot of space.
Ideas for finishing the loggia. Equipping space
With the right approach to choosing the design of the loggia, you can make a full room. Consider some ideas.
- Children's room . If this room is not very small, then it is possible to equip a space for a child in it. Of course, the first thing to do is to carry out high-quality insulation and heating. Depending on age, furniture is selected. The student will need to set a desk, equip a sports and play area. Shelves of open construction will not interfere. They can store discs, books, magazines and more. The ceiling on the loggia is recommended to be decorated in the style of a starry or cloudy sky. Such a design will fit perfectly into the overall concept. It is important to choose the right finishing materials. This is especially true for colors. She should not be very boring, but at the same time not aggressive. The psyche of the child is only being formed, so he needs to create optimal conditions.
- Mini gym. If the apartment does not have free space for the installation of simulators, then it can always be found on the loggia. There are no special restrictions for choosing a design in this case, however, it is important not to clutter up the space, leaving a lot of free space. It is also advisable to carefully choose the color scheme. It should encourage action.
- Cabinet. If we talk about a room for this purpose, then immediately comes to mind a desk, a comfortable chair, a table lamp. All this can be harmoniously placed on the loggia. A small folding coffee table does not hurt. It is also worth taking care of bookshelves or shelving. Do not give preference to closed structures, as they greatly complicate the space. In addition to a table lamp, special wall sconces are also suitable, which must be hung near a coffee table or chair, which will be used to read books. The large loggia can be installed and ceiling lighting.