No matter what anyone says, but still a large kitchen is a great advantage of any apartment. No wonder so-called studios are so popular today, in which all rooms are combined into a single space. Here you have a bedroom, and a living room, and a kitchen, and an entrance hall … True, it will not be possible to make such an apartment out of an ordinary one, if only to purchase a new one, but everyone can try to convert some of its premises. And the easiest way to do this will be for those who have a balcony in their living room combined with a kitchen. By the way, there are a lot of options for refurbishment here. Of course, it cannot be said that this procedure is simple, nevertheless, there are many variations of it, so that everyone can choose the right method for themselves. We, in turn, will try to tell in as much detail as possible how kitchens combined with a balcony are being converted. The design ideas presented in our review will certainly help you and push you to the rightthought.
Original version
So, what kind of layout can be found in a typical apartment in which the balcony is combined with the kitchen, or rather, is located outside its window? There are few options. If this is an old house, then most likely it will be a long narrow loggia, the exit to which is in another room, usually the living room. The second option - the kitchen is equipped with its own balcony. And the third - besides him, there is another loggia in the apartment. Not often, but it happens. By the way, the best layout for those who are trying to find original ideas for a kitchen combined with a balcony. Why? Yes, if only because in this case the second loggia can be used for its intended purpose - for drying clothes and other similar purposes. And with the kitchen, you can do whatever your heart desires. You don’t have to rack your brains on how to make it so as to increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, but at the same time not affect the functionality of the balcony. But what exactly to do, we will tell further.
Combination methods
They are, by and large, two. No, however, there is a third one, we will say a few words about it separately below, but this option can be attributed more to the visual than, so to speak, to the specific combination. As for the two basic methods, here you can go in different ways: remove the window and the balcony door from the opening, or completely demolish the wall separating the kitchen from the loggia. And if the first one is quite simple and will not cause any special problems, then for the second one you will have to contact the BTI forresolution. Moreover, it will be possible to get it only on the condition that you are going to demolish a non-load-bearing wall. Otherwise, you will have to do with only the first option.
When the balcony is combined with the kitchen, it is required that both rooms have a comfortable temperature. Therefore, if a decision is made to combine these two sections, then one must be prepared for the fact that the balcony will need to be insulated, and thoroughly. And be sure to install a double-glazed window. We will not talk about how to do this, because at this stage we are more interested not in a technical issue, but specifically in the design of a kitchen combined with a balcony.
And therefore we will devote the rest of the review to the ideas of uniting this space.
A few words about the third method
Now briefly about the third option mentioned above. In this case, there is no need to destroy or break anything, the door to the balcony remains, however, the room is insulated and a good double-glazed window is placed in the opening. This option is suitable for those who, for some reason, cannot or do not want to engage in bulk construction work. In this case, the balcony with the kitchen is combined purely conditionally, as if being its logical continuation. What can be done in this case, how to equip this zone in an original way?
Ideas for a balcony with an exit
Make a cafe outside the window. Set a table, a few chairs, if space allows - a small bar, hang a TV on the wall. The result is a great dining area and your owna mini cafe where you can arrange romantic get-togethers with your soulmate.
Arrange a chic winter garden outside the window. If there is space, install an aquarium in it, attach an armchair in the corner. As a result, you get not only a great view from the kitchen window, but also a great place to relax.
Make a sports corner - put the simulators, fix the Swedish wall on the wall. A great idea for those who can't seem to find a place to exercise in their exquisitely furnished apartment!
Don't do anything… Yes, you heard right. Install a floor-to-ceiling window on the balcony, make repairs and do not put any furniture. Today this is a very popular technique, and it is called the arrangement of a transparent zone. Perfect for those who are suffocating in the cramped cells of apartments and eager to be free with all their hearts.
This is, of course, a meager number of ideas from the mass of existing at the moment. But even these few options are perfect as a basic basis for flying your own imagination.
Remove the window from the opening…
As a result, we get a space separated from the kitchen by two side walls and part of the wall under the windowsill. What can be done in such a case? A kitchen combined with a balcony in this way gets quite a lot of extra space as a result. As a rule, the window sill is replaced by a countertop, which can be made to order and in various shapes and sizes, depending on what goals are set. So, for example, it can be small, slightlywider than the part of the wall below it. In this case, it can be used as a stand for the same household appliances or simply as a decorative shelf. And you can order a figured tabletop, so that most of it wraps onto the balcony. In this case, you get an additional work surface, a bar counter, just a dining table attached to the wall. Lots of options.
You can move a refrigerator to the balcony, it will hide in a niche behind the wall and will not be noticeable, and you will have a lot of space occupied by this unit on the main territory of the kitchen.
You can install cabinets on both sides of the balcony - exactly the same as in your kitchen set in order to store dishes, household appliances, various little things in them - in general, all those things that are not needed every day, but are required by the hostess only on a case-by-case basis. Great option for those with a small kitchen. Combined with a balcony in a similar way, it will become much more functional. The hostess will have more space in the lockers of the main room for the necessary everyday things, in addition, they will not be packed, as they say, to the eyeballs.
And, of course, you can bring a table and chairs to the balcony, thus arranging a separate dining area.
Massive overhaul
If it is possible to completely demolish the wall between the kitchen and the balcony, then in this way you can significantly increase the area of \u200b\u200bthis favorite room in every family. At the same time, it is still possible to transfer all communications, forwhich, however, will require a competent design of the kitchen, combined with a balcony. And, as we mentioned, get the appropriate permission. There is certainly a lot of work, but sometimes it’s worth it, if only because at the end of the process you can equip the interior of the kitchen combined with the balcony, as you like, without adapting to the remaining walls, lintels, window sills. Below are some of the most popular designs.
Complete relocation of the working area
As a rule, in all our apartments in the kitchens, water pipes and sewerage are located in the corner, next to the bathroom. And because of this, the interior of the kitchen - combined with a balcony or not, does not matter - sometimes it is simply impossible to make it original. If all communications are transferred to the loggia, then a purely working area with a washbasin and a stove can be placed on it, and the former kitchen room can be equipped as a dining room. Agree, sometimes we order numerous boxes of kitchen sets, not at all because we really need them, but then, in order to fill the wall along which the working area is located with something. The option we proposed will allow us to more functionally arrange the usable space and make it possible to obtain an additional rather impressive island of free space. Which is especially true, by the way, for owners of one-room apartments.
Creating a recreation area
If the kitchen, combined with a balcony, is spacious enough in itself, plus it was added at the expense ofrestructuring is quite an impressive space, you can just put a chic soft sofa and a coffee table on the loggia. It will turn out a cozy corner for relaxation, where you can sit perfectly yourself, and have a good time with guests. By the way, and if necessary, use it as an extra bed.
And the dining area again
Someone may reproach us for the fact that we already suggested moving the table to the balcony in case of incomplete restructuring of the premises. Yes it is. Nominally, nothing seems to have changed. However, there is a big difference between these two options. In the first case, we are limited by walls on two sides, so we can only put a small table. In the second, we have a lot of free space. And we have the opportunity to place a large round table with beautiful comfortable chairs under the balcony window. Agree, such solid furniture has always been considered a symbol of prosperity and comfort. So, thanks to her, your kitchen will become refined and truly elegant.
And you can place a kitchen corner sofa with a table here. Only not the one we are used to seeing in our kitchens - modestly pushed between the wall and the refrigerator, but chic, leather, soft, with pillows. As a result, you can get a great place not only as a dining area, but also a wonderful corner for relaxation.
Small but effective tricks for small spaces
If the balcony is combined with a small kitchen, then you can also try to visually enlargesquare. Of course, there will not be more space from this, however, visually the room will seem more spacious. To do this, it is enough just to install windows on the floor on the balcony itself. They will help to expand the space and wallpaper on the wall, especially of the corresponding theme. For example, depicting an exit to a terrace lined with green trees or a suspension bridge leading into the distance.
In addition, when equipping the interior of a kitchen combined with a balcony (we provide a photo of some options in the review), you should pay more attention to the color scheme. No need to use too dark shades in the design. After all, by and large, all the porridge was brewed in order to expand the space. Well, make it even bigger and visually, using pastel, white, cheerful shades, do not stifle the hard-won space with dark colors.
About interior style
Of course, ideally, the best option for interior design is when all the rooms in the apartment are decorated in the same style. However, not everyone succeeds in doing this, in addition, many consider such a design to be monotonous and boring. Therefore, the kitchen, combined with a balcony, can be decorated, by and large, the way the owners like it, and not be combined with the rest of the premises. However, professionals still recommend adhering to several of the most common styles when arranging such rooms, which are the best suited for kitchens combined with a balcony.
Minimalism
Featuring stunningly high functionality and minimal use of the decorative elements we currently have at our disposal, this style is the best fit for our purposes. After all, its motto is practicality and spaciousness. When designing a kitchen in this style, you should pay attention to the fact that you should not clutter it up with a large number of hanging drawers. After all, we got additional space due to the balcony, and that’s where you can equip places for storing utensils and products, but it’s better not to fill the main space of the kitchen with furniture to the ceiling, but use practical hanging shelves when decorating the interior.
Hi-tech
This style involves an abundance of chrome parts, plastic, glass in the interior. As well as the most modern kitchen equipment. A kitchen decorated in this style will be functional, light and, for all its tricks, spacious and elegant.
Country style
Combining the best traditions of Provence and country, this style of interior design will make your kitchen cozy and warm through the use of natural materials. Assuming a modest finish, rustic style will not allow you to fill the kitchen with unnecessary items and thereby deprive yourself of the feeling of spaciousness that is so hard-won.
Conclusion
A balcony combined with a kitchen (the photos presented in the review only prove this statement once again) is not a tribute to fashion today. The combination of these two rooms makes it possible to end up with a truly functional space. And make so loved inmany families kitchen more practical, comfortable and cozy.
