In modern interiors, the balcony ceased to be simply a pantry for unnecessary things. He gained new, more useful functions. Here you can organize a study, a recreation area or a place for sports. In this article, we will consider how to create a cozy balcony, and show specific examples with photos.
Content:
- Preparation of the balcony
- Determination of balcony functions
- The choice of finishes
- Choosing style and color
- Choice of furniture and decor
- The choice of lighting
- Ideas of a cozy balcony in the apartment
- Cozy balcony with a recreation area
- Work office on the balcony
- Green Garden on the balcony
- Place for sports on the balcony
- Bar zone on the balcony
- Balcony with comfortable storage locations
Stage 1. Preparation of the balcony
In order for the balcony to become a full -fledged part of the apartment, it must be correctly prepared. For this, at the stage of draft work, the balcony is insulated using thermal insulation – foam and stone wool. Warm the floor, walls and ceiling. Read more about insulation of the balcony in our article “How to insulate the loggia and prepare for winter”.
All the cracks between the window frame and the wall are covered with plaster. So cold air and noise from the street will not enter the apartment. So that in winter there is a comfortable temperature on the balcony, a warm floor should be made. The floor slab carries a cold well, so without a warm floor the base will be icy and it will be unpleasant to walk on it.
Stage 2. Determination of balcony functions
To make a cozy balcony, you should determine what functions it will perform. If this is a study, then you need to provide where the table with the computer will stand, if the rest area is – how to arrange furniture, so that it is convenient to walk. The location of lighting and sockets also depends on the purpose.
Photo: Sometimes there is very little space on the balcony to plan something
Stage 3. Choosing finishes
If there is no constant heating on the balcony, dampness can accumulate in the corners or under the windows. Therefore, you need to use materials that are not afraid of temperature and humidity drops. In summer, the balcony without proper air conditioning can warm up to 40 degrees, so the materials should not smell with an increase in temperature.
Photo: For a cozy balcony you need persistent materials
On the walls you can use paint or decorative plaster. It is not advisable to glue wallpaper, since they can burn out of the sun or peel off. Quartzvinyl or porcelain stoneware is perfect on the floor. Quartzvinyl warmer material, and it can be quickly heated with a warm floor. Porcelain stoneware is more natural, but it will be ice in winter, and in order to warm it up, you will have to spend a lot of energy.
Photo: porcelain border on the balcony
The ceiling is usually insulated with foam and plastered with gypsum. You can close the ceiling with GVL sheets, it is more dense than drywall, and is not afraid of moisture.
Stage 4. Choosing style and color
A cozy balcony can be made in the same style as the whole apartment. Sometimes the balcony can radically differ from the rest of the rooms. For example, it is often designed in eco -style, where a lot of greenery, or, conversely, is made bright to recreate the atmosphere of the loft.
Photo: Loft style balcony
The balcony, decorated in calm colors, looks most comfortable. They create a pleasant background for furniture. It can be gray, white, khaki and other shades. You can use several colors in the decoration and highlight one wall.
Photo: White balcony with bright elements
Stage 5. Choosing furniture and decor
Furniture for a cozy balcony is selected depending on the task. For a rest room, you can install a gun-gun, book shelves, a coffee table.
Photo: Armchair and coffee table on the balcony
If this is a study, you should choose a spacious adjustable table with a chair, open and closed shelves for the office.
Photo: place to work on the balcony
Usually, the balconies are quite narrow, so the decor should be at a minimum so as not to conceal the space. Pictures, unusual sculptures for shelves, fabric and flax products are suitable.
Photo: Decor attracts attention
Stage 6. Choosing lighting
Lighting on the balcony can be both basic and accent. The main lighting is created using ceiling lamps. You can also use track lighting.
Photo: There is usually a lot of light on the balcony
As accent lighting, you can use lamps for certain zones to give a special atmosphere. It can be a floor or suspended lamp near the chair in the reading area, or the illumination of the floor or wall. It can be highlighted with a directed light of paintings or furniture.
Photo: lamp on the balcony
Ideas of a cozy balcony in the apartment
To make a cozy balcony, you need to build on the shape, area and level of glazing. Below are shown several ideas for the design of the balcony.
Photo: On the balcony with panoramic glazing, the place was found only under the puffs
Cozy balcony with a recreation area
In this case, you should make a calm finish with wooden elements and neat fabric curtains. The atmosphere should be relaxed, so hanging chairs and a coffee table are used from furniture, and plants as a decor.
Photo: balcony with a suspended chair
Work office on the balcony
A fairly popular solution, especially in small apartments. In this case, high -quality lighting is made on the balcony, a table with hidden sockets, a cabinet for storing things and a comfortable chair are installed. So that there is no too much sun on the balcony, several layers of curtains or dense blinds are hung.
Photo: On the balcony you can equip a place where it is comfortable to sit with a laptop
Green Garden on the balcony
Nature lovers can equip a living corner on the balcony. For this, priority must be given to natural decoration materials and plants.
Photo: balcony with living plants
As a decor, you can use stabilized moss. It looks like a real one, but it does not need to be watered.
Photo: Stabilized moss on the balcony can replace living plants
Place for sports on the balcony
Active residents on the balcony can make a sports area. The balcony should be at least 1.5 meters wide. Then there it will be possible to install a Swedish wall, a treadmill and other sports equipment.
Photo: Sports corner on the balcony
Bar zone on the balcony
The balcony can be not only comfortable, but also stylish. If you install a bar, hang a couple of lamps and paintings, then the space turns into a bar zone. The atmosphere can complement the loft and shelves with original glasses and other dishes.
Photo: Bar stand is placed on the balcony
Balcony with comfortable storage locations
If the balcony has an unusual shape or too narrow, it can be equipped with cabinets for storing things. As a result, there will be more free space in the apartment, and the balcony will not be empty.
Photo: Balcony with large cabinets
Conclusion
The balcony can become a full -fledged space for relaxation, work and other leisure. To do this, it should be insulated, make warm floors, choose a durable finish and install the right furniture and decor. On the balcony, you can make an office, install a bar rack and make a corner for sports.
