The arrangement of a modern living room with a balcony has many options. Due to competent zoning, you can visually expand the central part of the apartment by increasing light access. The entrance to the balcony can be transformed in various ways, transform it or even combine the living room with a balcony or loggia, as well as put in the partition or arrange an opening in the form of an arch.
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Advantages and disadvantages of redevelopment
An important role in creating a comfortable atmosphere in the apartment is given to a well -thought -out design of the living room. Until recently, if there was no pantry in the apartment, the balcony was used to store a working tool and items of seasonal use. Today, the loggia or the balcony is insulated, the trash is removed from there and the built -in cabinets are equipped, and the living area of \u200b\u200bthe living room is expanded due to these vacant square meters. Leading interiors designers have developed many interesting solutions for the attractive and stylish design of the living room with a balcony.
The redevelopment of the living room with a balcony involves a complete or partial combination of two functional spaces into a single whole. However, it is important to remember that the partitions cannot be removed entirely, especially when the wall bearing, and in most cases, permission is required from the architect and local public management. However, if the exit to the insulated balcony is changed minimally - cut the top in the form of an arch or a little remove the space adjacent to the balcony door under the window, such a reorganization of the space will be optimal. So if your apartment provides a living room with a balcony, it will undoubtedly be a big plus, when there is a need to expand a useful area.
Advantages of the living room combined with a loggia or a balcony:
- visually, the space of the living room seems more;
- there are more opportunities to zone the large space of the common room where you can additionally organize another functional area - a working corner or workshop, a computer table, a place to relax or hobby in the evenings;
- it is easier to arrange a combined interior in a living room with a balcony than to separately reorganize the useful area of \u200b\u200bindividual premises.
Disadvantages of independent unification of two adjacent premises:
- the costs of thorough insulation of a glazed balcony or loggia will be required;
- we will have to go through all the obstacles on the design of permits for the redevelopment of the living room;
- there is a probability of a general reduction in temperature in the apartment in the winter;
- with significant changes, there is a probability of collapse of the facade of the house and emergency situations.
Tip: whatever the design of the balcony adjacent to the living room is important to organize a free passage to the balcony, since many forget about its main function - an additional emergency exit in the fire and emergency situations. Therefore, it should always be easy to go to the balcony and take out a seriously ill person. It is important that at least one wide window opens out.
Classic version of a divided living room with a balcony
With a standard layout, the living room with a balcony is separated by a capital wall. The competent design of the design of the guest zone involves decorating the passage to the balcony and the adjacent window with curtains and curtains, in which they will pass the maximum of light. Do not use heavy fabrics that create a feeling of filling in useful space. The choice of color is very important, since dark shades are known for their ability to absorb space.
The use of mirrors on the opposite balcony door to the wall will visually expand the room and add reflected light. It should be borne in mind that double windows on the outer window, plus glasses of the balcony door and windows hold a certain percentage of transmitted light. Therefore, do not use the curtains on the balcony, even if these are the first floors. It is better to use sliding cornices on remote control to visually limit personal space in the evening. A good option is horizontal blinds, raised up to stop up. Directly in the living room of fairly light curtains. Dense curtains can only be delayed with the need to darken in the daytime.
If the living room is located on the southern or southwestern side in a warm climatic zone, then an excess of direct sunlight is noticeable in the summer. The best option is light translucent curtains of light color to avoid excessive dimming, covering the passage to the balcony as a whole. This will limit too bright light, because finishing surfaces gradually fade from straight rays in the living room. For a visual association of the interior of the living room with a balcony, it is worth stopping on a single color and stylistic solution.
Zoning of living space with this layout should be such that the passage to the balcony door is free, especially in the summer - for frequent ventilation. Near the windows there should not be bulky furniture and household items, which at least partially blocking the window. You can put a wide written or computer table close to the window opening, but the monitor should not be across the window, moreover, it is harmful to vision. It is better to use the corner option, and other furniture, for example, rack and chair, can adjoin its surface. This option is very relevant for close one -room apartments with a balcony.
In the window adjacent to the output, it is also permissible to put a sofa with a low back, namely the back side to the balcony. It should be light, light and compact, on thin legs, so as not to absorb space. The choice of color scheme in the design of the living room depends on the preferences of the owner, but it is important that the dark surfaces occupy no more than 1 \\ 3 of the total space. Closed tones close in the range of tones look very elegant, for example, if the general background of the living room is milk or light beige, then black, purple or dark blue contrasts are not appropriate. All shades of wood or chocolate will look much more interesting.
When arranging furniture, it is important to observe the principle of functional zoning, while the shade of each zone can be slightly different. It is equally important to think through the general and local lighting in the living room and on the balcony.
Tip: You can’t demolish the entire partition before the balcony, because this is part of the carrier wall, one method remains - to adjust the shape of the wall with a grinder. For example, you can significantly expand the area of \u200b\u200bthe window, leaving a high threshold instead of a wall of the wall, and cut the top with an oval arch. It looks very original. Remember that this wall is involved in the attachment of the balcony slab, holding weight, and you need a specialist consultation on this topic.
Design of the living room united with a balcony
In the apartment of a small area, every square meter is important, especially if there is a combined living room with a balcony, design and functional zoning here should be thought out to the smallest detail. The unification of these premises into a single space not only makes it possible to get a little additional area, but also a chance to show your imagination. You can achieve an amazing effect if you use ready -made designers of designers as a hint.
If you are right to unite the living room with a loggia or a balcony, then expanding the space by at least 2-3 meters will add a feeling of a non-standard planning of the apartment, where there is an additional functional zone. The change in the shape of the balcony itself, which can be decorated in the form of half the hexagon, slightly increasing the area of \u200b\u200bthe balcony, looks spectacular. And even with a minimum transformation of space, you can get impressive results.
So that the living room is not cold with this approach, the balcony should be glazed with double windows, which have not only excellent thermal insulation qualities, but also sound insulation. The entire outer wall of the balcony can be made completely glass in plastic, for example, on one of the upper floors. But this will still not be enough to maintain normal temperature, especially in the northern regions where such a redevelopment is not recommended.
Specialists' advice:
- well insulate all surfaces of the adjacent to the living room of the balcony, including the ceiling plate;
- it is better to make a “warm floor” with a thermal cable “NEXANS”, sheathe thermal insulation of the side walls and remove the batteries of steam heating to the balcony;
- иногда достаточно теплого пола, качественного утепления балкона и обшитых слоем термоизоляции всех его поверхностей;
- if on the sidewalls of the insulated loggia or balcony, equip wooden pantries at full height, it will be even warmer;
- it is preferably replaced with glass doors in the form of a continuous partition - this is enough to replace the doorbell - this is enough for insulation in the area with a soft and warm climate.
In a well-equipped balcony zone, where there is a lot of light and heat, it is appropriate to organize a mini-orange or a dining area. In comfortable conditions, an art workshop can also be located. It is very convenient to store in one place all the colors and canvases or a woodcarving tool and unfinished work.
The occupation of his hobby in the remote corner of the living room will not attract other family members. On such a balcony, it is also convenient to put a sofa and equip a folding shelf for a laptop in order to study or communicate in a chat in their free time. You can put a stationary computer on a built -in table.
With any option, take into account that now the living room and the balcony are a single whole, so the design design should be sustained in the same way. A competent approach is no less important:
- in zoning the living room and balcony;
- in general and local light;
- in color solution;
- selection and arrangement of furniture.
When choosing the main idea of \u200b\u200barranging a living room united with a balcony, finding a stylish solution for one room is easier than for two adjacent ones. Unlike a divided balcony, in the option when there is no partition or there is glass doors, the furniture on the aisle is not placed at all - an example in the photo.
Some designer techniques
An excellent stylistic option is an exit to the balcony zone designed as part of the oval, it does not need to be covered with partitions or curtains. It is better to use only horizontal blinds on the balcony, and sheathe the front wall with shelves, with built -in cabinets and racks, for example, for the collection. Visually, it will look like a single living room space with a fashionable zoning now.
In the absence of curtains, a bar stand or a large plasma panel on one corner and a large aquarium will also help to stylishly distinguish the space against the wall - in the other.
If, when zoning a combined living room, it is planned to use textiles or original curtains, designers recommend decorating with thread curtains or single pendants made of decorative materials. It can be:
- beads (glamor style);
- shells (eco -style);
- bamboo sticks (eastern style);
- twine with nodules (avant -garde);
- masters with fragments of color cards (retro), etc.
Adviсe:
1. The design of the living room united with a balcony or loggia, with a partial dismantling of a part of the wall, is best entrusted to specialists - the architectural bureau or design company. They will find out the permissible load and the importance of this wall for the general structure and holding the balcony slab. They will also help to find out the degree of wall transformation and obtain permits.
2. A professional designer will think to the smallest detail the situation of the living room, combined with a balcony, turning the shortcomings of a small room into advantages. However, before entrusting the specialist to develop your project, it is recommended to revise the illustrations and take into account these recommendations in order to avoid errors in the redevelopment.
3. It is difficult to leave your choice without visual examples on a certain style of interiors. Experts also know the most fashionable trends and the latest new items in modern design during redevelopment, but, of course, the client himself makes the final decision, based on his taste and capabilities of the room.
4. Regardless of which style is chosen, when designing the interior, the general atmosphere and comfort of the living room come first. Multifunctional furniture will help to most rationally use the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe combined space, which cannot be arranged without comfortable upholstered furniture and a small journal table of the original shape.
5. In any design of the living room, all details are important, including shades of finishes and upholstery of sofas and armchairs, bright color accents and a common background. An important role is given to accessories and type of lamps that complement local zoning:
- ceiling (chandeliers);
- floor (floor lamps);
- wall -mounted (sconces);
- point (diodes);
- ribbon (diode ribbon) around the perimeter of the ceiling or along the windows.
Combining different types of lighting will not only add the convenience of each functional area, but also create an original design in your living room with a balcony.
