The problem with a small apartment is easily solved. A balcony would be an excellent solution for arranging additional space. Create a games and creative studio, combine a kitchen with a loggia, thereby increasing the space in the apartment. Decorating a nursery on the balcony is a strong decision. The most convenient option is to combine the annex with the bedroom. It will help to visually separate the playing area from the sleeping area. In this combination, you can use the room as a cozy area, and arrange part of the loggia as a playground.
You can use the option of arranging a loggia. It is important to insulate it here.
Requirements for the nursery
It is necessary to approach the arrangement of the extension with complete seriousness. Consider the requirements and details. Be responsible for such repairs, because a child will live in the structure.
A children's room with a balcony must adhere to the following rules:
- Provide security. The extension itself must be reliable, not old, the structure must be stable. If necessary, strengthen the old coating. Repair the area: get rid of cracks, chips, mold on the balcony. Be sure to calculate the maximum load on the balcony slab;
- Warm room. Monitor the quality of sound insulation and, if necessary, plug cracks and joints.
- Plastic windows to the loggia. Window frames are a very important part. Install high-quality double-glazed windows. They will ensure heat retention inside the loggia, safety, and sound insulation.
- High-quality materials for finishing the loggia. Choose reliable, harmless, safe materials for interior decoration.
- Think about the layout. Keep in mind that the extension is not intended for living space and fitting functional furniture into 6 m2 is a difficult task.
On a note! Windows from developers are of poor quality, so it is better to replace them with a more reliable option. To avoid colds in your child, take care of this in advance.
If global changes are planned in the loggia area, you will have to collect the relevant documents. This applies to demolishing a wall and increasing the space in the apartment, to creating a living area on the balcony.
Glazing
The loggia, as a rule, is always glazed. It is through windows that significant heat loss occurs, and ordinary glass is a rather fragile material.
Therefore, the following nuances should be taken into account during repairs :
- Not only double-glazed windows, but also the frames themselves should have high heat-saving characteristics.
- In a children's room, only shockproof glass should be used.
- When choosing fittings for windows, it is important to equip them with special locks so that small children cannot open the sashes on their own.
- The structure should not be completely solid; ventilation must be provided in such a room.
- Don't think that mosquito nets are enough for protection. The weight of the child will not bear them. For reliability, it is better to install grilles.
Note! A balcony for children must be completely insulated: not only the walls, but also the ceiling and floor. The flooring needs to be given special attention, because kids love to sit on the floor. But at the same time, it is important not to overload the structure; you cannot significantly increase the weight of the balcony.
Insulation of the loggia
Warming the space is one of the main features in arranging a children's room on the balcony. The main thing is to cover all the cracks, get rid of cracks, chips, and blowout areas. Make sure the floor is warm.
According to the current rules, a loggia is a structure that does not belong to the residential premises of the apartment. It is not intended for heating in cold weather. Therefore, moving equipment with water heating into the annex is strictly prohibited. Such actions may bring conflict situations with current legislation and utility services. Read more in the article “moving the battery to the loggia”.
Already during the design period, it is worth abandoning the water heating system and paying great attention to alternative sources of heating the loggia.
We advise you to focus on the following two options:
- heated floor system;
- infrared heat-heating films.
heated floor on the loggia
Flooring material
It is better to choose wood as a flooring material: laminate, chipboard.
Materials and furniture
When starting renovations in a nursery, you need to remember that all materials and furniture elements must have a natural composition. When buying wallpaper, paint, or flooring, you need to carefully read the label to see what they are made of and whether they can be used for a child’s room.
You shouldn’t forget about accessories either: the photo shows an example of a drawing of a model ship made of plywood
Homemade or purchased beds, wardrobes, bedside tables should be made of durable, environmentally friendly wood or chipboard panels. The bed should be comfortable, pleasant and comfortable for sleeping, and have a high-quality orthopedic mattress.
Safety
A children's room on the balcony requires maximum safety. Everyone knows that children are most active when they are unattended by their parents. They strive to climb into all the cracks, look out the window, climb onto the windowsill and examine the whole world around them.
We are talking about the reliability of locking systems on window frames. The window is the most dangerous place in the aisles of the loggia. This is what you need to take care of first.
On a note! As an additional security measure, you can install bars on your windows.
Color solution
The color scheme directly depends on the gender of the children. A children's room with a balcony for a girl should be in pink, red, yellow colors. For boys, blue, black, and gray shades are preferable.
Here are some important design tips:
- Avoid white, gray, bright, light shades. The loggia is perfectly illuminated by natural light and does not require additional lighting from the walls. A combination of light colors will give a cool look.
Try to diversify the color scheme, find an interesting combination of tones that will not indicate the child’s gender:
- To a greater extent, the room has an elongated, narrow shape. Therefore, try to avoid long stripes in the interior, which will emphasize the volume of the room. Use the effect of visual magnification with vertical patterns.
- An excellent solution would be to use themed wallpaper, drawings, photo wallpapers that the kids will definitely like. It is important to consider that children grow and they may get tired of the picture on the wall. Choose a more comfortable, suitable picture.
- Avoid saturated bright, dark shades. Bright colors will make the child excited. He will be undermined sharply and get tired quickly. And too dark colors will create darkness and will depress the child.
A children's room with a balcony requires distinction. The loggia does not have to be decorated to match the color scheme of the main room. The optimal solution is to choose neutral colors for the walls, ceiling, and floor. The lower part of the space should be slightly darker. A bright accent can be made on furniture, paintings, toys.
Design of a children's room with a balcony
The partition between the main nursery and the loggia will not be so important; the main thing is to choose an interesting design.
Game Zone
The design of a children's room with a balcony involves two separate rooms. But for a full-fledged play area, the wall separating the bedroom and the annex will get in the way.
When choosing an interior, rely on the preferences of the children. Cover the play area with a soft, bright carpet. Install additional cabinets and cabinets for storing toys.
It is not necessary to completely demolish the partition; you can get rid of the window frame and replace it with a small table. Or decorate the window, make an unusual design solution.
Workplace
The student will need a place to work. A room for privacy and homework. A loggia is perfect for a work area. Another option is to remove the window and leave only the window sill, which will serve as a desk or shelving unit.
A children's room combined with a balcony is an ideal solution for increasing the space and equipment of the workplace. For colors, give preference to not bright, calm, neutral shades. The decor should set the teenager up for the work process.
Color matters
When choosing a color scheme for a children's room, you should give preference to those shades that the child likes. Therefore, it is worth consulting with him. In addition, you need to take into account that all materials must be non-toxic and not cause allergies. Another important point is that the finishing is easy to maintain; it is desirable that the materials can be washed.
The best option is light colors on the walls, and you can add color through bright furniture or decorative elements. This is especially good if the child is inactive. If, on the contrary, the child is very active, then you should choose soothing colors, for example, shades of green.
It is also worth taking care of lighting. It can be mounted in the ceiling, additional options can be placed pointwise.
Design: general recommendations
When planning, consider all the details. The room requires a large space corresponding to the interior. A shared nursery with a balcony will be a good solution for increasing space.
Try to keep more natural light in the room. The room should be warm and ventilated.
Corner for girls
A children's room with a balcony will be enough to create and embody all girls' fairy tales. For example, on the loggia you can organize a small dressing room, especially if the girl likes to dress up.
Try to combine the color scheme with the character of the little princess. Bright colors are associated with a calmer, more peaceful state. They will add clarity and richness to the baby’s emotional coloring.
Lilac and beige shades will suit a more energetic girl. Active children feel especially comfortable in a cozy, closed sleeping area. Hang a canopy on the girl's bed.
