Would you like to spend time in the fresh air, sitting in a cozy chair and without leaving home? Then update the balcony with our simple ideas.
Balcony or loggia is almost every modern apartment. Often they are used as an extra storage location. Is it possible to make them space for a pleasant stay or work in the warm season? Consider the options for updating and design of balconies.
For the balcony to become like a room, it is pre-glazed to glall it, waterproof, insulate and conduct lighting in it.
1 Update walls
Lining
Traditionally, wooden lining is used to decorate walls on loggias. So that the balcony does not look trite and not reminded the bath, use the lining not on all the walls, combine it with other finishing materials and tinted in an interesting color. It can be shades of wood, colored varnishes and paints, stretched with a gradient color. The lining looks good on the end walls of the balcony, on the floor and on the ceiling. Painted in a dark or contrast color, it will create an effect of expansion of space.
MDF panels
Another material used for wall decoration on the balcony - MDF panels. They can be painted, laminated or veneered natural wood. No need to sneak all the walls of the balcony, it is enough to highlight one or both end walls.
Rake or Bar.
Quite often in modern interiors use rail to create an accent. Vertical and horizontal lines of the rails pull and expand the space, make it interesting. Reiki can be used for end narrow walls on the balcony. Located horizontally, they can be a place to fasten the shelves or placeholders for colors.
Color paint.
If the wall covering does not require replacement, it is only possible to update it to the new season. Do not be afraid of bright colors, unexpected solutions, especially if the house uses saturated shades for finishing. Let the balcony too will be interesting.
Wallpaper
Fliselin or vinyl wallpapers are suitable for creating an accent on a warmed balcony. A small area of the walls of the room allows you to use bright unusual prints. The repeating pattern will not be rich in the eyes and will not get bored, but will create a refreshing effect.
Soft panels
Geometric soft panels, which are often used for headwinds, suitable for a warmed loggia. They will create a pleasant and beautiful place to relax. It will be necessary to add a cozy seat for seating - and a bench or a layman ready.
2 New floor finish
An interesting solution for the floor of the balcony can be a tile with a contrast pattern. A small floor area will be beautifully emphasized, but will not require high costs. Choose medium or small pattern, it will visually expand the balcony space.
3 Storage facilities
The storage function at the balcony remains, perform it in a laconic and pleasant version of the version. High closed cabinets are spacious and visually reduce the length of the balcony. Light open racks and shelves will help to diversify the interior and become places for storing seasonal items: flowers, books, candlesticks and another decor. Interestingly, mixed storage systems with closed and open shelves look. Balconies, adjacent to the children's rooms, can be used as an additional gaming space and a place to store toys.
4 Creating a Workplace
In the warm season, it is pleasant to work in the fresh air, with natural daylight. For those who work at home, the balcony is a great place for productive activities. It will become a separate cozy office for working at a computer, a sewing machine or for organizing a home workshop. Take care of the curtains that will dial the monitor screen and protect you from direct sunlight. For the balcony, Roman curtains, translucent tuli, blinds are well suited.
5 Furniture Options that will decorate the balcony
Wicker furniture
On loggias relevant wicker furniture, which is made for country houses or street use. Soft bedding, fluffy blankets and pillows will give home comfort.
Bright chair
The soft armchair on the balcony can fit into the created interior or stand out in it. A bright chair will add jutes and a beautiful accent and will delight the living color.
Soft seat
A low-base cabinet or storage cabinet can be a seat for seating. Add soft pillows and plaid on top and enjoy reading a book or evening tea.
Coffee tables
Multifunctional coffee tables will be outlined not only in rooms, but also on the balconies. They will take a little space, but will become comfortable and mobile stands for books, mugs or colors.
6 decoration
So that the place has become cozy, it needs to add decor. All that is traditionally used to decorate the premises is suitable for balcony. Pictures, posters, pillows, blankets, candlesticks and flowers.
7 Landscaping balcony
Even if you do not keep home the abundance of flowers, which in the spring-summer period are moving to the balcony, one floor flower is able to change the mood of the room. Balcony is no exception.
