The presence in the house of a balcony makes people think about its purpose. It is believed that a balcony is needed only to store on it unnecessary things, trash and conservation for the winter. For some, this is a place for smoking or for drying clothes, although it is really possible to make a full room out of the balcony. Therefore, like the rest of the rooms in the house, it requires a functional arrangement, the design of the balcony also plays an important role.
Useful area increase
Nowadays, you can often encounter the problem of small living space. Everyone is looking for ways to increase the footage, someone reduces the corridor, well, someone increases the area due to the balcony. One to two meters will be useful, especially for small apartments.
The arrangement of the balcony depends on what you want to see there. If the purpose of the redevelopment is to increase the kitchen, then the dining area looks good on the balcony. When the balcony overlooks the courtyard, it is even better, you can have lunch and enjoy the view from the window. For convenience, the balcony is insulated and heated, so that even in the cold season it will be comfortable and warm. A fridge or dishwasher is also provided.
If the dining table is not to your liking, instead of the window sill, the bar counter with high chairs looks good - a great place for parties. Be sure that your friends will be satisfied.
The study or work area on the balcony looks good. It is easy to fit a table and a comfortable chair, and set up a bureau with shelves above the working area, where it is convenient to store notes, diaries, books or papers related to work.
In order to gather their thoughts, relax, relax after a hard day, a place for rest is often arranged on the balcony. The highlight will be a hammock or a rocking chair, for lovers of books, film fans and needlewomen, this design of the balcony will be just right.
It is reasonable for a fashionista to organize a small dressing room. In order not to litter the balcony with things, you should purchase a wardrobe or put functional racks where you can store not only things, but also shoes, bags, accessories.
If the house has little children, then, of course, you will need a playroom. To ensure that children are safe, metal bars are installed on the windows. For decor, drawings, multi-colored toy cabinets are suitable, if the child is an athlete, the Swedish wall will not interfere with him.
You need to increase the area wisely, do not clutter up the balcony, so choose the best option and make a pleasant family. Replanning an apartment with a balcony, you will immediately notice the result and appreciate the benefits of the option of combining a balcony-loggia with one of the functional rooms.
The beginning of the arrangement of the balcony
Before making radical decisions, first get rid of old and unnecessary things. Having cleaned the room, proceed to the development of future design. First, measure the balcony, then draw a drawing to make it easier to equip the room and arrange furniture. The design of the balcony from the inside, as in the photo, depends on the room with which you plan to connect the balcony.
For example, a successful continuation of the kitchen-dining room will be a grill-terrace on the balcony.
The arrangement of space consists of the following steps:
- Glazing. A high-quality glazed balcony is an effective protection against noise, cold and dust. When planning to make a living space on the balcony, it is better to choose warm glazing. For the manufacture of windows using different materials, but not all of them are suitable for warm glazing. In this case, windows made of plastic or wood will be an excellent option.
- Waterproofing. Equipping a balcony, protect the space from moisture. Since balcony slabs are destroyed by moisture, waterproofing will preserve the functionality of the room. Based on the characteristics of the room, at least two insulation options are distinguished. Partial insulation covers balcony slabs. You can process the entire balcony from the inside or protect it with visors. Surface treatment is carried out using liquid rubber, composites based on bitumen are also used. Moisture-proof sealant will help seal the seams.
- Warming. Often, insulation is combined with waterproofing. First, cover the cracks with a mounting foam. This is an important stage, so carefully process everything. Next, the surfaces are treated with penetrating waterproofing and the insulation material is expanded polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, foam or mineral plates. Then apply a vapor barrier film.
If possible, organize a heating system and underfloor heating - be sure to use it.
Balcony decoration
When the glazing and warming work is completed, proceed to the choice of inner cladding. When choosing material for decorating the balcony inside, as in the photo below, consider the characteristics and features of the room.
First of all, pay attention to the strength and moisture resistance of the material, also find out how long it will last. Common options for finishing a balcony space:
- Lining from a tree. Wood is a durable and environmentally friendly material. Wooden lining is easy to install, has been operating for a long time and has a high level of sound insulation.
- Plastic lining also serves for a long time, it is simply mounted, unlike wood, the lining is selected by color. As for the care, then special skills are not needed, just wipe the surface with a sponge.
- Drywall. No less popular material, even though it is fragile. It absorbs moisture, is fire resistant, weighs little. The design and decoration of the balcony inside, as in the photo, with drywall will cost inexpensively.
Walls on the balcony are painted or wallpaper. Before painting the walls, they are aligned. This is a mandatory step. Otherwise, all defects and irregularities will be visible.
For the floor, craftsmen do not recommend using heavy materials. They will serve as an additional load, which can lead to cracking. But do not worry, linoleum, laminate, carpet or tile will cope with this task one hundred percent.
For the decoration of the ceiling, choose traditional materials, they will best hide communications and give the balcony a presentable appearance.
Features of the design of open balconies
When the repair work is completed, proceed to design the balcony. This stage requires creativity and ingenuity. Open balconies are small, to visually expand them, they use design tricks:
- Pots of flowers visually increase the space. Often they are attached to the railing, substituting a special pallet.
- Since there is not so much furniture space, a coffee table and a comfortable chair are suitable. To save space, if desired, buy folding furniture.
- Decorative elements will help to create a pleasant atmosphere: small pillows, candlesticks, pendant lights.
For large balconies, the range of furniture is wider. For registration of a balcony use shod furniture. If you prefer wicker furniture, treat it with special protective equipment.
Design Ideas for Closed Balconies
Making balconies closed is easier than open. Because on the open balcony, furniture and decor is influenced by weather conditions. Of course, the selection of furniture is an interesting occupation, but at the same time responsible. Furniture and decor should be combined. Making a balcony with your own hands will allow you to practice arranging the room and make it clear what your strengths are in interior design.
Making a balcony so that it becomes a full and functional part of the house is not easy. Each person equips a house based on habits, hobbies and traditions. For example, people involved in sports turn a balcony into a personal mini-gym. If the owner of the house is a creative person, and there is no place for a workshop on the main square in the apartment, the balcony is suitable for this role.
Arrangement options
The main limitation for the design of the balcony, of course, is the footage of the room. Even such a problem will not prevent the arrangement of a small but cozy corner. When choosing furniture, do not forget that the balcony is a structure attached to the house, so do not overload it with weights.
The balcony is an opportunity to breathe fresh air without leaving the apartment, and this original function must be preserved. On the balcony equip:
- storage
- a small greenhouse;
- gym;
- study;
- workshop.
In the photo, the design of the balcony from the inside with original handmade decor elements and flowers will make the room brighter and more attractive, and even a novice in this business can cope with the design of the room.
Small loggia design
Initially, the balcony or loggia in the house is intended for relaxation, but over time the purpose of the room has changed. First of all, this happened due to the ignorance of people. Do not know how to properly arrange a balcony and a loggia - this article will help to figure it out.
When it comes to arranging additional space, most people not only ennoble the space, but make it a full extension of the apartment. You can separate the loggia from the rest of the rooms using a partition or sliding doors. When planning to install lighting fixtures in a room, think about wiring in advance. Flooring is better to use the same as in the apartment. Then we proceed directly to the selection of ideas for designing a balcony.
Every woman dreams of her own greenhouse. So why not create it with your own hands on a balcony or loggia? To get closer to the natural world, it is better to use natural materials or imitating textures for decoration. You will also need shelves for flowerpots, hanging panels for climbing plants. Among the “oasis”, place a sofa and relax, meditate or enjoy nature.
Combining the loggia with the room
There are several ways to combine a loggia with a room:
- remove the wall and make the loggia a continuation of the room;
- leave a part of the wall between the room and the balcony, remove the door, window and window sill;
- leave the windowsill, dismantle the doors and windows.
Important! For redevelopment and for changes in the design of the house, you will receive the relevant documents allowing you to re-equip the apartment. Lack of necessary documentation in the future will lead to problems with the utility, on the balance of which is the house in which the apartment is your property.
See how the modern design of the balcony looks in the photo.
Combination of loggia and kitchen
A small kitchen is a headache for every housewife. To change the situation, do a redevelopment. If you enter the loggia from the kitchen, you can easily increase the space. The combination of loggia and kitchen takes place in four stages:
- Dismantling of the balcony partition.
- Glazing is the main condition for alignment.
- Thermal insulation materials.
- Making a balcony from the inside is the final stage of redevelopment.
Since the loggia and the kitchen have become one room, the style of the interior should match and look harmonious.
Loggia and bedroom combination
The combination of loggia and bedroom has several advantages. Firstly, the room will become much more comfortable, and secondly, the vacated space is used for different purposes. On the loggia, equip a dressing room, work area or place to relax.
When the dirty work is done, it is worth creating the style concept of the room. The modern design of the balcony and bedroom involves the use of a certain color scheme. Since the bedroom is designed for relaxation, soft and soothing colors are suitable. A bright accent will be a floor lamp or decorative pillows.
Balcony lighting
The initial layout does not include the use of lighting devices on the balcony. So how to make a living room without light and is it even possible? Without lighting devices can not do. Therefore, everything is simple - having conceived the redevelopment, conduct the wiring. And do it before decorating the walls. Properly selected lighting will help expand the space. The design of balconies inside fixtures depends on the environment and the purpose of the space, and lighting fixtures can be installed not only on the ceiling.
If there is a bar on the balcony, you will need a lot of bright light. For a recreation area, slightly diffused lighting is more suitable.
Important! For uninsulated balconies, ordinary lamps will not work, as they may not withstand the temperature difference. Pick up special lighting products with unique performance characteristics.
Regardless of how you plan to equip additional space, the balcony must be insulated and insulated from moisture. If everything is done correctly, then the result of the work will please you. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere, relax, arrange friendly gatherings or family tea parties just a few square meters.