Requirements for equipping balconies
Interior decoration and interior design of a loggia with an area of 6 meters must be carried out in compliance with a number of important requirements:
- Safety. This criterion is important when carrying out glazing, insulation, and interior finishing of the balcony area. It is better for the apartment owner to obtain preliminary consultation from a construction specialist with an assessment of the maximum load on the load-bearing structures. The same principle must be taken into account when planning to demolish the wall between the balcony and the adjacent living room.
- To decorate a loggia, it is better to choose finishing materials with the minimum possible weight.
- Decorating compositions and coatings must be sufficiently resistant to moisture and direct sunlight, which is important when there are wide window openings.
- For rational placement of furniture and accessories on the balcony area, it is best to prepare a project plan in advance.
The choice of the optimal layout depends on the purpose of the adjacent room (adult or children's bedroom, kitchen, living room), its interior and the possibility of combining rooms.
Loggia 3 sq. m.
Limited space requires rational use of every square centimeter and the use of a restrained nude palette.
Repair of loggia windows is required, which consists of installing “warm” double-glazed windows and a 10 cm wide window sill.
- The walls and ceiling should be painted light gray. When dry, the paint should form a matte surface. Gloss is unacceptable here.
- Designers recommend lining the partition under the windows with modified plywood in a dark gray shade, stylized as an old tree.
- It looks very beautiful and is ideal for a balcony interior.
- Porcelain stoneware is considered the ideal floor covering for a loggia. But it can be replaced with ordinary ceramic tiles.
- The main thing is that the color of the floor matches the color of the wall decoration.
The highlight of the loggia is 3 sq. m is a medium-width table with a rectangular top. It should be supplemented with a small bench.
Roman curtains, decorative pillows and fashionable panels are suitable as accessories. A modern lamp should be installed on the ceiling.
Preparing for interior decoration
The first stage of work on arranging the loggia is to clear the site of debris, furniture, and old coverings. After agreeing on the repair work with BTI specialists, you can begin insulating and glazing the loggia with a total area of 6 meters.
Today, custom-made plastic windows are recognized as the most modern materials. According to the prepared project, manufacturing companies can equip opening windows, transoms, and additional accessories.
The price for glazing a loggia with an area of 6 meters is in a wide price range, depending on the quality of the windows and the total area of the balcony. The room must be waterproofed, insulated, and internally lined.
If the loggia is planned to be combined with a kitchen, water supply lines should be laid at this stage, as well as other communication lines (electrical networks, exhaust system).
Combining a loggia with a room
Combining a loggia with a room means increasing the area of the apartment, which does not include the area of the balcony. If a loggia is attached to a room, the layout of the apartment changes. In order not to break the law, you must refer to Art. 25 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation. If in a particular case such redevelopment is allowed, then the documents in the BTI must be changed.
During the connection work, the window and door opening is subject to change. If such a structure is affected, the configuration of the premises changes. The law interprets this as redevelopment. To carry out the redevelopment, they receive permission, after which they begin work.
The loggia can also be combined with the kitchen. Here, too, you need to obtain permission and follow the basic rules. In practice, residents independently decide to carry out redevelopment. Out of ignorance, they make many mistakes and do not comply with norms. This is followed by lawsuits and fines. When concluding an agreement with the Foundation company, you can forget about all the coordination and approval of redevelopments; our specialists will do everything for you. In addition, you can return the entire cost of the design project when applying for a turnkey renovation!
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Wall finishing materials
When carrying out repair work, you should remember the need to reduce the load on the supporting structures. It is better to avoid coverings that are too heavy, such as stone, brickwork, or solid wood panels. The following materials are considered the most optimal for wall decoration:
- Wallpaper (for example, liquid or fiberglass). This coating is distinguished by a wide range of colors, ease of finishing even with your own hands, sufficient durability and affordability. Liquid wallpaper can mask small defects and also does not require preliminary preparation of the walls.
- Decorative plaster is easily applied to the underlying surface, is stable and durable, and allows you to create an advantageous design on the balcony.
- Veneer and chipboard panels.
Paint, glass and plastic panels have an advantageous design. The interior of a 6-meter loggia requires the use of predominantly light shades, which will visually increase the size of the room.
French loggia
The origin of the phrase is unknown, but the popularity of this technical solution is great. It is manufactured and installed according to dimensions taken from bottom to top.
Options with a slight rise from the bottom plate are possible. To do this, you need to first arrange the foundation. This design does not provide for finishing a 6-meter loggia, except for sealing the seams adjacent to the wall.
Interior floor finishing
The flooring is selected based on the general requirements for repair work. After insulation and waterproofing, you can lay laminate or parquet, use ceramic tiles or wooden slats.
In the future, a rug or small rug will be used as additional decoration and insulation. Today it is possible to use the services of professional craftsmen who will decorate a loggia with a square area of 6 meters on a turnkey basis.
In what style can you decorate the room?
The question often arises: “How to fill the space on the loggia?” After thinking for a couple of hours, a lot of ideas came to me for arranging a 6-meter space. But in what style should the idea be presented? There is an exclusive loggia design with the addition of various prints. Some of the ideas are listed below.
Provence
France inspires. The Provence style uses light, natural materials in decoration. It is based on a white ceiling and wood-paneled walls. To create artificial antiquity, the walls are covered with decorative plaster (for more details, see the article “finishing a balcony with decorative plaster”). The design involves wicker or wooden furniture.
For curtains - light linen fabric. Plants and small souvenirs are added as decoration.
Country
The design involves massive wooden furniture of simple shape. Country is filled with natural tones: olive, sand, brown. For decoration, choose homemade crafts (for more details, for example, see the article “Do-it-yourself wardrobe for the balcony”). The theme adds sophistication to the room through unusual shades, casual capes on chairs, and rugs on the floor.
Mediterranean
Marine style is calming and inspiring. When decorating, white, turquoise, and sand tones will look beautiful. The floor should look like wood, so you can put wooden panels (for more details, see the article “finishing a balcony with wood”). Complete the design with simple, wicker furniture. A hammock and sun lounger are also perfect for a seaside destination.
For decoration, add flowers in massive pots (read more in the article “pots for the balcony”), soft light, and wicker ropes.
Modern
Sharp corners, sharp lines, magic of light, spaciousness - modern style. Combining the incompatible is the motto of our time. Despite this, all the details are in beautiful harmony with each other.
In most cases, there is a white ceiling, darkish linoleum, decorative panels and a lot of light. Choose soft, possibly shapeless, frameless furniture. The colors are bright, but not saturated.
Balcony layout options
After renovation work, the insulated loggia acts as a full-fledged living space. The advantages of equipping a balcony include the ability to use additional space to organize the following areas:
- Dining area (if the balcony is adjacent to the kitchen).
- Work office or student corner.
- Fashionable bedroom for a teenager.
- Library.
The balcony area can always be used as a storage area by placing a couple of shelves and boxes with lids.
Room dimensions
First of all, we need to figure out what area is available to us and what can be done with it.
If you look at the photo of the loggia 6 sq. m., you can see that usually this room, this is how we consider it, has a rectangular layout, and it turns out to be quite narrow, but long.
This will affect in the future how we can decorate and arrange it.
At 6 sq. m. you can easily place a shelving unit, a small bench and a folding table. The rack will be used to store books or just things, because they still need to be kept somewhere.
On the bench you can read books in different weather conditions or drink coffee early in the morning to wake up faster.
Loggia design 6 sq. m. in this case will be complemented by a folding table on which you can place a cup of coffee or a plate with breakfast.
But not all scenarios sound so romantic and peaceful. The loggia may well act as a greenhouse in which you will grow your favorite plants.
If you decide to create a small workplace here, all you need to do is install electricity and set up a table, because now it’s quite rare for people to work without a computer, even a portable one.
Cozy dining room on the balcony
There is no better use for the loggia adjacent to the kitchen. A small table and a couple of chairs should be installed on the prepared area. This method is especially relevant when there is a beautiful view from the window.
Another layout option is to refurbish the wide window sill. The window sill can be turned into an original tabletop, and high chairs will complement the desired image.
A very popular planning method involves partially demolishing the adjacent wall between the kitchen and the balcony. After finishing and decorating, the remaining part of the wall is used as a bar counter.
The side wall is also equipped with hooks, metal mesh and railing. Such devices are designed for storing dishes, seasonings, and kitchen utensils.
Private room or not
One of the most controversial issues regarding the loggia is the choice between leaving it as a separate room or joining it to the room, partially or completely.
In the first case, you don't have to constantly think about the temperature there if you don't use it.
The second option will turn the loggia into part of the room with all that this entails, which means it will be impossible to compromise on insulation and additional heating.
Study
In small apartments, insulated balconies are often used as a study or student corner. This is facilitated by the convenient shape of the balcony, sufficient area (6 square meters), and the relative isolation of the area from other rooms.
It is important to place the table in such a way that the maximum part of natural light falls on the tabletop. For evening and night work it is necessary to equip 1-2 wall lamps.
If you purchase a table with additional shelves for your equipment, you can store your personal office on it, install a small computer or laptop, tablet, or musical equipment.
Furniture for balconies and loggias
Furniture is necessary to create comfort on the balcony. Here are a few things that might come in handy:
- Table and chairs for tea breaks and refreshments. You can use rattan furniture;
- A bench is an ideal option for a winter garden;
- for such a small space you can make a structure with your own hands, for example, from pallets;
- a hammock is a good option;
- Balcony cabinets are also available, design photos show compact solutions;
- Instead of furniture, you can use all kinds of pillows and poufs;
- Pots with flowers and souvenirs can be placed on the shelf.
For connoisseurs of country style, a wicker chair is suitable. They can be used even if the room is not glazed. Wicker furniture goes well with natural wood, fabrics and even plastic. You can purchase special cabinets for storing food or tools.
A small sofa with pull-out shelves takes up little space
Particular attention should be paid to the upholstery fabric of furniture. It must be durable and not stain. Functional options include a corner cabinet or chest of drawers. Such items can be placed in unused areas.
Photo of a loggia 6 meters
Category: Balconies and loggias
Design features
Unlike balconies, loggias are usually installed in the walls on a slab, which ensures their reliability and durability. Balconies are susceptible to destruction at the base.
From time to time, the authorities desire to ban the glazing of remote structures, and one cannot but agree with them. More and more often we hear about collapsed balconies, but this does not happen with loggias due to the three-sided pinching of the base plate.
Metering
The most important process that requires maximum communication between the customer and the contractor. Express your wishes and make sure you are understood correctly.
Be sure to discuss the possibility of further interior finishing - this will make adjustments to the dimensions of the structure. Sometimes companies offer comprehensive services for window installation and repair work; this option will be the most acceptable, as it will cover the entire production cycle.
Consider the question of how to glaze a 6-meter loggia separately. In window and balcony products, several glass unit formulas are used, which have many advantages, but one drawback is weight.
Beautiful examples
There are many interesting examples.
- As you can see in the photo, white walls and gray floors combine well. Although only one bright accent is used, the room looks attractive.
- The nailed slats and parquet floors harmonize well.
- Pillows and furniture in distinctly old-fashioned colors can form a striking composition. A flat ceiling with a square lamp will please even discerning aesthetes.
