It's a shame to admit it, but most apartment owners with a balcony or a loggia use such valuable and bright square meters as the most ordinary warehouse. It does not matter whether unpaired skis and rusty sledges, fishing gear or a keg with sauerkraut, adjacent to the box for a stock of vegetables, are added to this space - this space can be used completely differently.
Trash fight because golden meters
The main value of the balcony and the loggia is that these tiny rooms (yes, you should not treat them differently) are always flooded with light. Even if they are located on the north side, a skyscraper is perched side-by-side, "in these rooms it is always lighter than in the apartment.
The second advantage is a small area. I believe this may seem a dubious statement, but judge for yourself:
- for insulation, waterproofing or decorative finishes do not need to invest large amounts;
- the cost of heating the warmed balcony corresponds to its area;
- for airing, even on the hottest day, a sufficiently open window.
And the only disadvantage of this room arises from its dignity - many, many glass and too few blank walls. Therefore, when refurbishing a room, you will need to seriously spend money on the windows. Although…
If the loggia or the balcony is still not glazed, then you most likely have not yet had time to turn this little room into a warehouse (the dampness, and the blanks will not survive the frost). And this means that without serious investments it is easy to turn valuable meters into a summer recreation area - a kind of terrace where you can drink coffee and flowers and enjoy it.
But strictly not attached to this option is not worth it. Therefore…
Hello workaholics
Yes, now the story goes about transforming a balcony into a comfortable work area. True, you have to attend to the insulation and heating systems. The reason is simple: - when converting a room into a useful room, you should take into account that it will be most necessary in the winter.
Personal Area
Freelance captures the world, and if at home there is the Internet, then it would be good to supplement it with a personal room in which you can retire to work. And a lot of it is not needed - just a table for a computer, a chair and a comfortable sofa (yes, also for work).
The table, most likely, will have to be ordered, since the "apartment" options are often too cumbersome and inconvenient. But since it will not be big anyway, it doesn't matter. But in the kit it can be ordered and hinged locker for every working trash.
As for the sofa - here you should choose for yourself:
- frameless chair (you can do it yourself, it is inexpensive);
- a drawer with a lid that fits into the corner opposite to the table, to which the mattress and pillows are sent;
- light ottoman, supplemented by a small bedside table or a wide window sill located near it.
A box with a lid is one of the most practical solutions for organizing a place to rest, since it may contain a small warehouse of rarely used things.
Workshop
This is almost the same cabinet. But since the sofa will not be needed, it is better to replace it with a wardrobe to the full height of the balcony. Yes, this furniture is also likely to be ordered. But there will be plenty of space for tools and consumables.
Another important point is the lighting. If you can get a desk lamp + sconces in the office, then this will not be enough in the workshop. Requires a ceiling lamp above the workplace.
Ideas for holiday lovers
Yes, a corner for these purposes can also be taken on the balcony. And the most pleasant thing is that on modest square meters it is easy to organize a zone both for solo recreation and for spending time with a noisy group of friends.
Winter Garden
This design option for a loggia or balcony is attractive because it allows connoisseurs of the tropics to have a couple of strange plants at home and relax, admiring their beauty, even when there is a blizzard outside the windows. True, they will be much more effective to look at against the background of walls twined with lianas. And for this, in addition to the floor boxes, you will also need shelves and hooks fixed on the supporting wall of the building. And light. Lots of light.
Plants love moisture, but its excess is not the best effect on the supporting structures of the balcony. Therefore, before the organization of such a recreation area should attend to high-quality waterproofing.
Bar
It can not be imagined without a rack, the role of which is perfectly handled by a slightly extended window sill. Or folding table. A small sofa and a TV located on the other side will only add to the atmosphere.
Space expansion
Depending on which room the loggia or the balcony adjoins, you can use them for its expansion or addition. Or to create a completely autonomous zone. For example:
- The room adjacent to the kitchen can be easily turned into a neat warehouse, a dining area or a small dining room for several people.
- Adjoining the bedroom - can turn into a dressing room. Only in this case it is better to install blinds or Roman blinds on the windows (the classic curtain requires space). And if there is also a dresser, then you get a true paradise for the fair sex.
- Living room is self-sufficient, but this does not mean that next to it can not be a balcony, turned into a gym or children's playroom.
And this is not a complete list of ideas. Inspired by their own needs and looking at the balcony, as a place to fulfill desires, you can find the most incredible ways to use it. And under skis with sleds it is recommended to build a mezzanine in the hallway - there it will not disturb anyone. Especially if it is located above the entrance door.
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