All about wardrobes for the balcony and loggia

The balcony is no longer just a place for mindless storage of various things. In most modern apartments, a balcony or loggia acts as an additional space where you can organize a convenient storage system for things, food or other utensils. Furniture manufacturers produce compact wardrobes, with the help of which it is possible to make even a small balcony spacious and functional.

A well-chosen wardrobe will not only unload the living space, but also make the balcony attractive and stylish. This is a necessary construct where you can store:

• clothes and shoes;
• Kids toys;
• products;
• equipment;
• books.

If you correctly approach the choice of a cabinet for the balcony, then it will be possible for each thing to choose its location and save the usable area of ​​the available space. The key requirements for cabinets that will be installed on a loggia or balcony are as follows.

1. Furniture should be not only roomy, but also functional. It is important to organize a storage system where you can place the necessary utensils, as well as provide for additional free space. This approach will avoid turning the balcony into a warehouse.
2. The design should ideally match the interior design of the room, as well as be included in the dimensions of the available space. Therefore, it is important to take measurements before buying a cabinet and decide on what materials the headset will be made of, and what kind of facade it will have.
3. Preference should be given to quality materials and well-known manufacturers. The cabinet must not only have an attractive facade, but also have excellent performance and a long service life.

There are different types of balcony cabinets. Manufacturers produce sets with doors and shutters, narrow and wide models. It is worth taking a closer look at the popular classification options.

The type of cabinet is chosen depending on the shape and design of the furniture intended for use on the balcony. The configuration of the balcony suite is different. Manufacturers produce models:

• with open and closed shelves;
• with provided niches, hooks;
• with narrow sections.

Hidden-type cabinets, which are convenient to hide on the balcony, are considered quite popular. For example, if there is not much space, you can put a cabinet under the windowsill.

Manufacturers use the following door opening options.

• Swing doors. The standard version, which is still popular today.

• Accordion door. The advantage of this option is to save space on the balcony.

• Louvered doors. A neat way of opening the doors.

• Compartment doors. The best option for cabinets for cans or clothes.

To choose the appropriate way to open the door, it is worth considering the dimensions of the room, as well as the dimensions of the available space where the structure can be installed.

Modular systems are often equipped with shelves of various shapes and sizes. However, some models are additionally equipped with:

• hangers;

• drawers;

• mezzanines.

It is also quite common to find household cabinets with open side shelves where you can put books or small items. Some models are produced in the form of a wardrobe-bed or a wardrobe-seat, which is quite functional in the case of arranging spacious loggias.

Cabinets for balconies and loggias are made from different materials. You can stop at three popular options.

Such cabinets, due to the small area of ​​the available space, will act as a small storage. Basically, plasterboard or chipboard headsets are used to store tools and other accessories.

Pros of wooden cabinets:

• go well with any type of finish;
• good roominess;
• long service life;
• the possibility of seasonal renewal.

The disadvantage of a headset made of wood lies in the large weight of the structure and a low indicator of resistance to moisture or low temperatures.

Plastic furniture is an alternative to wooden structures. The features of plastic models include:

• high performance in the form of resistance to moisture, sun;
• a wide range of colors;
• small price;
• a light weight;
• ease of use.

The disadvantage of cabinets made of PVC panels is that it can be difficult to immediately find a high-quality set. It is necessary to consider many models and compare the characteristics of the selected options in order to finally select the desired model.

The third most popular version of the material. Advantages of metal structures:

• high strength;
• long service life;
• affordable price;
• resistance to climatic influences.

The aluminum headset will look attractive in a minimalist style. It is noteworthy that some manufacturers produce metal-plastic models with plywood shelves. Another feature of balcony cabinets is the cut of the facades and their texture. Headsets with smooth or decorated pediments are especially popular. In modern models, manufacturers prefer a homogeneous structure. For this, the surface is coated with varnish or other compounds that not only ennoble the product, but also extend the service life.

Balcony cabinets are produced by many companies that professionally manufacture furniture of all shapes and sizes. In the assortment of such organizations, you can find both budget and elite models, with the help of which you can equip a balcony space in a classic or more pompous style.

Popular manufacturers:

• Aristo;
• Cideco;
• Komandor;
• Raum;
• Mnogomeb;
• "First Furniture";
• "Monolith";
• Best Furniture.

This is not a complete list of companies producing quality cabinets.

Before proceeding with the choice of a cabinet for a balcony or loggia, it is worth deciding what tasks the furniture will have to cope with. To do this, it is recommended to first draw a plan of the available space, draw the location of cabinets and shelves in order to choose what you need in the store, or seek the help of a consultant.

To buy a high-quality wardrobe that will last a long time and fit perfectly into the interior, you need to take into account various subtleties.

• Features of the room. Be sure to pay attention to the size of the balcony or loggia, as well as the features of the layout. For example, if there is a convenient niche, then it can be used by installing a headset there. If the loggia is elongated and the space is rather narrow, then you can put a wardrobe.

• Functionality. It is better to give preference to structures of the optimal type. If we talk about a wardrobe, then it can be cabinet, built-in and semi-built.The first option is a collapsible product, in the second, all structural elements are mounted to the walls, floor or ceiling, in the third part of the walls are the walls or ceiling of the room.

• Opening mechanism. This point also needs to be taken into account, since it is able to make the room more functional. The doors of the cabinets can be sliding, where the doors move through the use of mechanisms; suspended with the use of upper rollers in the structure; hinged, in which the opening system is hidden in the cabinet body.

• Trends. Manufacturers offer a huge number of models of wardrobes and other types of headsets for installation on a loggia or balcony. Therefore, it is worthwhile to study the novelties of the market in advance in order to buy a modern product.

• Financial opportunities. In order to competently approach the purchase of a cabinet and not spend extra money, it is worth planning the configuration of the future structure and understanding where it will stand. It is also necessary to take into account the possibilities of the premises and determine the boundaries of financial possibilities.

• Storage system. It is worth considering the features of filling the future product. There are no standard types of cabinet filling, so it is recommended to think in advance about the number of shelves and other elements.

• Facade. In this case, you should pay attention to the finish. The surface of the headset can be matte or glossy. Glossy cabinets are perfect for modern interiors. In addition, with their help, it will be possible to visually enlarge the room.

It is worth carefully considering what will be stored in the cabinets, and how many clothes hangers, for example, you may need.

The location of the cabinet depends on the area and layout of the room. It is allowed to use the space from both tanks of a small room. Sometimes designers suggest using built-in wardrobes as the main idea.

The headset installation location will allow you to determine:

• the shape of the future design;
• sizes;
• filling.

If, for example, an idea has arisen to put a balcony cabinet in a niche or near one of the walls on a 6 square meter balcony, then preference can be given to rectangular models. Other options for placing furniture are as follows.

• Glazed balconies and loggias of small "Khrushchevs" can be furnished with narrow cabinets that will look good along the free side wall.

• It is possible to install one product on another. For example, you can put a large cabinet on the floor and place a small cabinet on it.

• The corner model is suitable for apartments with small balconies. In small square meters, you can use the angle between the window and the wall. Practical corner designs will also fit perfectly in a spacious loggia. In this case, a table can be placed under the window, which will act as an extension of the cabinet.

• Free space below, under the windows, can be filled with a base cabinet drawer where you can store food, pickles or other items.

• U-shaped models can be installed in a room with beveled corners. The design will allow you to take up both the corner space and the space under the window, making the place more functional and roomy. And near the wall, you can provide a place where you can sit.

• A balcony in the form of a boot will be happy with the productsthat can be installed in the protruding part.

There are other interesting furniture placement ideas. The configuration of the future design, location and material of the product determine the type of model.

Not everyone can afford to buy a wardrobe for a balcony. Then you can try to assemble the headset yourself. First you need to decide on the installation site of the future structure and take accurate measurements. It is important to pay attention to irregularities and distortions so that the furniture fits perfectly into the gap provided for it. If the deviations from a flat surface are too large, it will be necessary to pre-align the walls, floor and ceiling. This will facilitate the procedure for making the frame and will allow you to correctly calculate the amount of required materials.

The main stages of cabinet assembly are as follows.

1. Preparation. In addition to selecting a location and taking measurements, you also need to prepare materials and tools with which the structure will be assembled. The main materials are wood, plastic or metal. Additionally, you will need accessories in the form of fasteners and other consumable items.
2. Assembling the frame. To do this, you can use a bar or a metal profile. The product is attached to the wall using dowels or corners. It is very important to control the position of the element when performing the task. This can be done using the building level. Experts advise to pre-mark the position of the structure. Bars or profiles are fixed between themselves with self-tapping screws.
3. Installation of limiters. Shelves will subsequently be laid on them. Limiters can be located at different distances. The choice of the location of structural elements depends on the purpose of the cabinet and the functional features of the product.
4. Frame sheathing. They also use wood, plastic or metal sheets. Before sheathing the structure, the legs are mounted in the lower part, if the cabinet is not located on the floor.
5. Door system installation. Here it is worth paying special attention to rollers and other mechanisms with which the door leaves will open.

At the end, they check the quality of the assembly, carry out additional work to strengthen the frame, if required. To give the product an attractive look, the facade is covered with special compounds or decorated. A wardrobe for a balcony or loggia is the best solution that will allow you to practically organize the space of a small room.

For detailed instructions on how to make a cabinet from a lining on the balcony with your own hands, see the next video.