The presence of a balcony in the house makes people think about its purpose. It is believed that a balcony is needed only to store unnecessary things, trash and conservation for the winter on it. For some, this is a place for smoking or for drying clothes, although it is really possible to make a full-fledged room out of the balcony. Therefore, like the rest of the rooms in the house, it requires functional arrangement, the design of the balcony also plays an important role.
Increasing usable area
In our time, you can often face the problem of a small living space. Each person is looking for ways to increase the footage, someone reduces the corridor, but someone increases the area due to the balcony. One or two meters will be useful, especially for small apartments.
The arrangement of the balcony depends on what you want to see there. If the goal of redevelopment is to enlarge the kitchen, then the dining area looks good on the balcony. When the balcony overlooks the courtyard, it's even better, you can dine 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 there. They also install a refrigerator or dishwasher.
If the dining table is not to your liking, it looks good instead of a window sillbar counter with high chairs is a great place for parties. Rest assured that your friends will be satisfied.
Looks good office or work area on the balcony. It is easy to fit a table and a comfortable chair here, and above the working area to equip a bureau with shelves where it is convenient to store notes, diaries, books or papers related to work.
To collect your thoughts, relax, unwind after a hard day's work, a place to relax is often arranged on the balcony. The highlight will be a hammock or a rocking chair, for lovers of books, moviegoers and needlewomen, this design of the balcony will be just right.
For a fashionista, it is reasonable to organize a small dressing room. In order not to litter the balcony with things, you should buy a closet or put functional racks where you can store not only things, but also shoes, bags, accessories.
If there are small children in the house, then, of course, you will need a playroom. To keep children safe, metal bars are installed on the windows. Drawings, multi-colored cabinets for toys are suitable for decor, if the child is an athlete, a 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 your family happy. Having replanned an apartment with a balcony, you will immediately notice the result and appreciate the advantages of combining a balcony-loggia with one of the functional rooms.
Begin arranging the balcony
Before making drastic decisions, first get rid of old and unnecessary things. Cleaned up the roomstart developing the 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 grill terrace on the balcony will be a successful continuation of the kitchen-dining room.
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. Various materials are used to make windows, but not all of them are suitable for warm glazing. In this case, plastic or wooden windows will be an excellent option.
- Waterproofing. When equipping a balcony, protect the space from moisture. Since balcony slabs are destroyed under the influence of moisture, waterproofing will preserve the functionality of the room. Based on the characteristics of the room, there are at least two options for insulation. Partial insulation provides for covering balcony slabs. You can process the entire balcony from the inside or protect it with visors. Surface treatment is carried out using liquid rubber, and composites based on bitumen are also used. Moisture-resistant sealant will help seal the seams.
- Insulation. Often, insulation is combined with waterproofing. To begin with, cover the gaps with foam. This is an important stage, so carefully process everything. The surfaces are then treatedpenetrating waterproofing and lay the insulation material - polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, foam plastic or mineral plates. Then a vapor barrier film is applied.
If possible, organize a heating system and underfloor heating - be sure to use it.
Balcony finishing
When the glazing and insulation work is completed, proceed to the selection of the inner lining. When choosing material for decorating a 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 the balcony space:
- Lining made of wood. Wood is a durable and environmentally friendly material. Wooden lining is easy to install, long-term operation 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 care, no special skills are needed, just wipe the surface with a sponge.
- Drywall. No less popular material, even though it is fragile. It absorbs moisture, fire-resistant, weighs little. Making and finishing the balcony inside, as in the photo, drywall will be inexpensive.
The walls on the balcony are painted or wallpapered. Before painting the walls, they are leveled. This is a required step. Otherwise, all defects and irregularities will be visible.
For the floor, masters do not recommend using heavy materials. They will serve as an additional load, which can lead to cracks. But do not worry, linoleum, laminate, carpet or tile will cope with this task one hundred percent.
Choose traditional materials for finishing the ceiling, they will best hide communications and give the balcony a presentability.
Features of the design of open balconies
When the repair work is completed, start decorating the balcony. This stage requires creativity and ingenuity. Open balconies are small, in order to visually expand them, they use design tricks:
- Flower pots visually enlarge the space. Often they are attached to the railing, substituting a special pallet.
- Since there is not much space for furniture, a coffee table and a comfortable chair will do. To save space, if you wish, purchase folding furniture.
- Decorative elements will help create a pleasant atmosphere: small pillows, candlesticks, hanging lanterns.
For large balconies, the range of furniture is wider. Wrought iron furniture is used to decorate the balcony. If wicker furniture is more to your liking, treat it with special protective agents.
Decoration ideas for closed balconies
Designing closed balconies is easier than open ones. Since on the open balcony furniture and decor is affected by weather conditions. Of course, the selection of furniture is an interesting activity, but at the same time responsible. Furniture and decor elements should be combined with each other. Decorating a balcony with your own hands will allow you to practice decorating the room and let you know what your strengths are in interior design.
Designing a balcony so that it becomes a full-fledged and functional part of the house is not easy. Each person equips the house, based on habits, hobbies and traditions. For example, people involved in sports turn the 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 will suit this role.
Arrangement options
The main limitation for decorating a balcony, of course, is the footage of the room. Even such a problem will not interfere with 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.
A balcony is an opportunity to breathe fresh air without leaving the apartment, and this original function must be preserved. Equip on the balcony:
- storage;
- small greenhouse;
- fitness room;
- office;
- workshop.
In the photo, the decoration of the balcony from the inside with original handmade decor elements and flowers will make the room brighter and more attractive, and even a beginner can cope with the design of the room.
Design of a small loggia
Initially, the balcony or loggia in the house was intended for relaxation, but over time, the purpose of the room has changed. First of all, this happened because of the ignorance of people. If you don’t know how to decorate a balcony and a loggia correctly, this article will help you figure it out.
When it comes to arranging additional space, most people do not just ennoble the space, but make it a full-fledged continuation 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. Floor coverings are best used the same as in the apartment. Then we proceed directly to the selection of ideas for decorating 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. In the middle of the "oasis" fit the sofa and relax, meditate or enjoy nature.
Combining a loggia with a room
There are several ways to combine a loggia with a room:
- remove the wall and make a continuation of the room out of the loggia;
- leave part of the wall between the room and the balcony, remove the door, window and window sill;
- leave the window sill, dismantle the door andwindows.
Important! For redevelopment and changes in the design of the house, you will receive the relevant documents allowing you to re-equip the apartment. The absence of the necessary documentation in the future will lead to problems with the municipal institution, on the balance sheet of which is the house in which the apartment is your property.
See how the modern decoration 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 redevelopment. If the entrance to the loggia is from the kitchen, you can easily increase the space. Combining the loggia and kitchen takes place in four stages:
- Dismantling the balcony partition.
- Glazing is the main condition for matching.
- Insulation with thermal insulation materials.
- Decoration of the 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.
Combination of loggia and bedroom
Combining a loggia and a bedroom has a number of advantages. Firstly, the room will become much more comfortable, and secondly, the vacated space is used for different purposes. Equip a dressing room, work area or a place to relax on the loggia.
When the dirty work is done, it's time to create a style concept for the room. The modern design of the balcony and bedroom involves the use of a certain color scheme. Since the bedroom is for relaxation,soft and soothing colors are suitable. A floor lamp or decorative pillows will become a bright accent.
Balcony lighting
The original layout does not provide for the use of lighting fixtures on the balcony. So how to make a living space without light and is it even possible? You can't do without lighting fixtures. Therefore, everything is simple - having conceived redevelopment, conduct electrical wiring. And do it before finishing the walls. Properly selected lighting will help expand the space. The decoration of balconies inside with lamps depends on the situation and the purpose of the space, and lighting devices 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 an uninsulated balcony, ordinary lamps are not suitable, since they may not withstand temperature changes. Choose special lighting fixtures with unique performance.
Regardless of how you plan to equip the extra 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 a pleasant environment, relax, have friendly gatherings or family tea parties in just a few square meters.
