Types of pedestals on the balcony and the secrets of their choice

A balcony space can have many functions, because its future appearance depends on the size of the balcony, as well as on the request of the owners. Both in the mini-workshop and in the resting corner, there can be a place for a balcony cabinet. You can sit on it, you can store a lot of important and necessary things in it, but hidden from the eyes and does not create visual noise.

A balcony or loggia is far from being 100% exploited, although most people think about their improvement. I would like to streamline everything there, to make the space aesthetic and stylish. And the curbstone is one of the central elements of ordering.

There are several reasons why it is needed on the balcony.

• If the upper part is upholstered or covered with something suitable (seat cushions, for example), you get something like a bench... And on such a bench it is convenient to sit down and have a cup of coffee right in the morning or an evening cocktail.

• If the seat does not need to be created, you can use the top of the curbstone as a tabletop for potted flowers and other appropriate decor.

• A non-standard form of a curbstone can make functional disputed areas on the balcony - for example, a corner cabinet makes a difficult corner a storage place.

• The curbstone has a lot of functionality. Inside it may be tools, or maybe a sewing machine with all the accessories. Old toys may be stored there, which are a pity to throw away, but they either have ceased to be relevant, or you need to unload the nursery.

• The curbstone can perform the task of a chest: store clothes or other things that have no place in the closet.

• Finally, the curbstone is good and for storing vegetables.

Read more about what kind of bedside tables are on the balcony.

Balcony cabinet can be built-in and placed separately. The second option is suitable for those who like rearrangement or want to take furniture with them when changing housing. The curbstone can stand directly on the floor with its entire lower plane or rise above it on legs or wheels.

The shape of the pedestals are square, rectangular, angular and even rounded.... The choice of shape depends on the geometry of the balcony. Most often, cabinets are made with doors, and here different options open up: sliding doors, swing doors. These can be drawers instead of doors, or one drawer with a folding seat on top. Finally, it can be an open shelving type design.

And also there are:

• pedestals-benches - primarily designed for comfortable seating;

• bedside tables - and you can already lie down on them;

• cabinets-cabinets - suggest large-scale storage;

• pedestals with a soft top seat and a retractable folding bed.

The version with swing doors will be popular only on a spacious balcony; in a narrower space, this can be inconvenient. Sliding doors are much better, more ergonomic. Those who adhere to the country-style or eco-boho make either slatted doors on the curbstone, or completely abandon the classic closing system in favor of a fabric curtain - if it is stylistically appropriate, inexpensive and cute solution.

A plastic bedside table will be the most short-lived option, and it doesn't look as convincing as more durable materials. But her moisture resistance is profitable, and the price is lifting for everyone. Chipboard, MDF and, of course, natural wood are much more profitable. You can buy "cut" or in the building market blanks of parts from natural wood, and according to a drawing from the Internet (or drawn up independently) to make your own curbstone - it will be cheaper.

Sometimes the cabinet on the balcony is not a newly assembled structure, but alteration of old furniture or some kind of interior element. Then the source will be the material: for example, an old chest. As a rule, this is a natural wood, strong, in need of restoration (optional). It can be repainted, varnished, added even more vintage, made a print using a stencil. Such options are considered the most attractive and from the point of view of avoiding excessive consumption - modern and logical.

The main selection criterion is compliance with the size and style of the balcony or loggia.

Let's see what else to pay attention to.

• Try to look for replicas of branded items. Many not so popular, young manufacturers can quote recognizable things (including furniture), and the difference will be small, but the price is pleasantly less.

• Know immediately how the cabinet will be used in order to take into account both the materials and the "stuffing", and additional functionality (store something inside, but also use it as a bench).

• Think over whether this design will be able to "make friends" with something in the future, what else can appear on the balcony. For example, with a rack or wardrobe, with a table or shelves.

The curbstone can also have seasonal decor, which makes any rather simple, modest-looking thing more interesting. For example, the pillowcases on the seat cushions can be changed to suit the season and holidays. Such a trifle, but it significantly transforms the space.

The simplest and most affordable option does not even require a detailed drawing. But the sketch will most likely have to be drawn. And in the same place, register the exact dimensions of the structure, making preliminary measurements.

For work you will need: a drill, drills, a jigsaw, a sharp knife, a screwdriver, a tape measure, fasteners and a pencil.

Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to make a curbstone.

1. First, the box is assembled according to the scheme... Simple wooden beams will do for this. The structure must be firmly fixed to the floor and wall. Metal corners will help with this.

2. Then the bedside table cover is installed... It must be cut out in advance, fixed on the box, and finally secured. If you want to cover the lid with a cloth, this is done in advance. You can use heavyweight fabric, printed material, and a furniture stapler.

3. Several shelves are installed inside the box... They are made, as a rule, from chipboard and MDF, and are also mounted using metal corners.

4. Next, you need to hang the doors using hinged type hinges... Handles are made in advance for them, doors.

5. The curbstone can be decorated at will, but if it is a print using a stencil, you need to do this even before editing.

For information on how to make a curbstone on the balcony, see the video below.

Few things are better than illustrative examples: they inspire you to find your ideal option and help you choose something original and interesting.

Here are 10 pedestals on the balcony that I want to repeat.

• Incredibly cozy, sunny balcony. Not particularly big, but the play of color and light does not allow it to be "exposed" right away. The curbstone is laconic, white, and at the same time serves as a table top.

• Perfect furniture that blends into the decoration of the space. Sliding doors, ergonomic.Roomy storage space inside. Hinged shelves above the curbstone help the elements create a harmonious ensemble.

• Drawer units with slatted doors such a pleasant grassy color refreshes the small space of the loggia. And in combination with natural greens, it looks like the best relaxant.

• A curbstone, a sofa, a lot of plants - the balcony becomes a place of solitude, a small room of psychological relaxation.

• Multifunctional design, somewhat reminiscent of even a small sofa that can fit two. A good place to read on a sunny day.

• Lining furniture, merging with the finishing of the balcony - for lovers of laconic solutions, this option is definitely worth considering.

• And this is the construction with drawers, quite deep and roomy. At the same time, a small sofa for relaxation or coffee in the morning in the fresh air (to the best of the balcony's capabilities, of course).

• Almost a chest of drawers with four sections, nobly and elegantly adorned the narrow balcony space. Suitable for those who love sophistication everywhere.

• Here comes curbstone with roller shutters, which mimics space, does not attract attention and is suitable for small and not very wide balconies. Inside, it is convenient to hide radiators, sports equipment, various tall things that need to be removed "out of sight."

• Another laconic option, offering the possibility of continuation and flow of one type of furniture into a full-fledged wardrobe. To do it or not, it is up to the owners to decide, one thing is for sure - rack doors incredibly help to make the space more comfortable.