How to make a balcony cozy?

A cozy balcony is the cherished dream of many people, but not everyone knows exactly how to make it comfortable with their own hands at low cost. It is very important not only to create coziness on an open balcony, but also to think over the design of a small loggia in Khrushchev in accordance with all the rules. It is necessary to pay attention to the recommendations of professionals, as well as ready-made elegant examples.

Ensuring coziness on the loggia is not as difficult as it seems, but it is important to approach this matter thoughtfully and carefully. Necessary:

• clearly define the sequence of work performed;
• figure out whether it is necessary to heat the room, how to insulate it;
• calculate the need for materials;
• to purchase the materials and tools themselves with a margin.

It doesn't matter if you plan to make an open balcony or a closed loggia; to make it comfortable there, it is necessary to get out, that is, to restore elementary order. And no, it's not just about sweeping and garbage collection, although that's important too.

In some cases, it is impossible to make a balcony cozy without special reinforcement of the slabs, repair or re-erection of parapets; even if it is a rather complex work, but still they are the only ones that guarantee order, security and stability.

Important recommendations:

• exclude overloading of the balcony;
• think over the scheme without using heavy or numerous partitions;
• to close up with a cement-sand mortar all uneven areas, cracked places and shells;
• it is imperative to level the floor and other surfaces, if this is not achieved with the main refining.

Even a small balcony, typical for "Khrushchev" and other small apartments, can be turned into a chic place - this is the basic rule that allows you not to lose heart even in the most hopeless situations, it would seem. The most important thing is to take into account the parameters of the supporting plate (its size and bearing capacity). The size of the slabs is determined by the parameters of the balconies themselves, but even a qualified engineer can hardly name the bearing capacity without special research. In any case, wear and tear and a number of other factors are at play here.

Therefore, any ideas can be realized only after consultation with professionals. But this does not mean that you cannot do anything with your own hands. There are a number of more gentle methods for organizing balcony space. Panoramic balconies are popular with many people. However, it should be borne in mind that they do not always provide adequate ventilation (that is, you have to spend money on additional ventilation).

We must not forget that the design of the balcony must be calculated for its perception both inside and outside. A good exterior finish is vinyl siding. This material has a very elegant look and is quite practical. The ideal crate for it is wooden slats 2x4 cm; they are impregnated with a special mixture that blocks decay even with prolonged use. Glazing is carried out after covering with siding (even the owners themselves can attach it, there is nothing complicated about that).

Glazing on an open balcony is sometimes not necessary at all - it is perfectly replaced by polycarbonate. The interior walls in this corner are sheathed at the final stage of the renovation. Materials are used for work:

• moisture resistant;
• not requiring sophisticated care;
• employees for a long time;
• suppressing extraneous sounds;
• delaying the maximum heat (at the same time, the cost of each solution is also estimated, of course).

Enjoys demand drywall... You can stick wallpaper on it or repeatedly apply different paints. This material does not melt and allows you to mask clogged areas. It can be used to make surfaces of different shapes. It is worth considering that all materials that need a frame and crate take up a lot of useful space. Brick walls can be painted - it looks noble and does not take up space. Ceramic tiles are often placed on the floor. But still it is better to stop at lighter parquet, linoleum and laminate. Verkhotura is decorated with stretch ceilings. In some cases, drywall sheets are used.

So that the space is not too boring, you can put vases or decanters of flowers. But the variety of design options does not end there. A very good move is the use of "correct", that is, fitting into the furnishings. If there is a niche, it is necessary to furnish it, and not to mount the cabinet to the very ceiling.

Traditional design solutions that save space:

• window sill storage niche;
• the use of the window sill itself as an additional shelf or flower garden;
• arrangement of a podium with internal drawers;
• mounting on the wall of the transforming table;
• installation of a soft bench, inside which a drawer is hidden;
• replacing the cabinet with a rack or several shelves;
• providing comfort with stained glass or roller blinds.

In any case, you must adhere to strictly defined interior styles. Usually these are the same design moves as for the entire apartment. Given the limited space, we are usually talking about minimalism and other simple solutions. However, even within these limits, very original ideas can be realized. Decorating a balcony in a modern spirit, it is easy to make a simple rational corner out of it:

• where they drink tea or coffee;
• read books and magazines;
• look out the window;
• just resting.

A modern and stylish approach - organizing a sleeping podium on which it is pleasant to spend a warm evening... Hookah lovers should also take everything they need for their hobby onto the balcony. The creation of a small office is deservedly considered a good solution.

From the point of view of pure practicality, the most promising are:

• installation of cabinets for various things;
• installation of hanging dryers;
• a computer desk and a workplace with it;
• winter Garden;
• guest apartment bedroom;
• home gym.

On balconies, you can only use electrics that are highly resistant to dust and water... For short visits, traditional incandescent bulbs can be dispensed with. Moreover, fluorescent lamps on unheated loggias are impractical and work poorly. In the absence of heating, the fewer connection points, the better. Even on a relatively large balcony, it makes no sense to use massive lighting devices - they can look awkward.

There are a few more recommendations:

• check if the lamps will interfere with normal movement;
• strictly observe electrical codes and regulations;
• provide for special lighting for each functional area;
• think over the regulation of natural light with roller shutters or with the help of blinds;
• use portable lamps with an inclination of the luminous part for reading and delicate handicrafts.

Professionals advise sometimes to deviate from the generally accepted rule that the balcony stylistically continues the adjoining room. If you have a well-developed design concept, you can finish it in a completely different style. To save money, you can abandon the arrangement of a glazed loggia and make an ordinary open balcony. Other recommendations are as follows:

• prefer light shades;
• use compact (and ideally folding furniture);
• do not get carried away with overly decorative details;
• visually combine the space of the balcony with the adjacent room using panoramic doors;
• beat brick walls using the loft style.

• A very good way to decorate a balcony is to use a small number of flowers and laconic lanterns of an emphatically old-fashioned look. Although only a compact, discreet decor was used, it turned out to be very attractive.

• But you can do it differently: use pillows to decorate the balcony space, for example. In this version, the rough brick walls are gracefully set off by chandeliers, and a row of long windows provides ample light.