Design of a bedroom with a balcony: we combine two spaces
A bedroom with access to the balcony is quite rare, since the design usually accompanies the living room or kitchen. There are such options in panel houses and Khrushchev series D-25, P-111, P-44, P-44T. First, it’s worth understanding the concepts of “balcony” and “loggia”. The first one means a platform open on three sides, which protrudes on the facade of the building. Balconies for summer holidays are intended. Loggia is a separate room, which is open only on one side and is also designed for leisure activities in the warm season. Both objects are mainly used as storage rooms. Rational use of the premises implies their improvement and decoration for the residential part of the apartment. This process is accompanied by difficulties, since balcony slabs have limits on the permissible load and far from all parts of the window-doorway can be dismantled.For example, the “sill” in houses of any type keeps the entire structure on its weight, and its demolition can lead to a collapse. The design of the bedroom with a balcony is developed according to the standard principles of combining rooms. We will talk about these rules further.
Combining a bedroom with a balcony has several advantages and is practically devoid of disadvantages. Among the advantages of the united spaces are noted:
Improving natural light. A balcony or loggia allows more sunlight to pass than any typical window in an apartment.
Additional usable area. Even a tiny, narrow balcony will become a full-fledged functional area, which is so lacking in an apartment where all areas are already distributed and assigned to certain rooms.
The opportunity to create an original interior design, since the window sill and the former window and door set with creative design always look non-standard.
Such a union has practically no drawbacks. The only tangible minus can only be the "leak" of heat from the bedroom and the penetration of cold through the balcony from the street. Such an imbalance occurs only with poor insulation.
Basic rules and stages of joining the balcony to the bedroom
The whole process of unification is conditionally divided into two stages:
Redevelopment and its coordination in various instances.
The interior design itself.
The first stage involves visiting numerous housing offices and architectural bureaus. First you need to prepare a project. Only professionals can handle this on their own.For help, they turn to architects who are licensed to conduct such activities. A professional for a fee will create a redevelopment project, if it is of course possible at all. However, he must take into account the maximum weight of the balcony slab. Initially, this structural element was not designed for glazing and insulation (we are talking specifically about balconies, not loggias). Fortunately, it can be strengthened, which must be reflected in the project.
Then the folder with the drawings should go through the approval process. For this, it is necessary to obtain consent in many instances: from BTI to the Ministry of Emergencies. When the redevelopment is approved, proceed with the repair. After its completion, new measurements are necessarily carried out, which are entered into the technical passport of the apartment. It is impossible to carry out independent redevelopment without coordinating its project with the commission. This is not only a direct violation of the law, followed by a well-deserved punishment, but also a risk to the lives of all residents of an apartment building. Repair and decoration begins with glazing and insulation of the balcony. Then finishing work, choice of style, furniture installation and decoration of a new small room will follow.
The redevelopment commission will categorically refuse after considering the project if the house is given the status of dilapidated housing or architectural heritage. You can also say goodbye to the idea of combining if similar work has already been carried out in other apartments, since the structure has a certain margin of safety, which in this case can be exhausted.
Features of insulation and organization of heating
Before attaching an open balcony, it must be insulated and glazed. There are a number of nuances that relate to designs of all types:
You can not take out the heating batteries outside the living area and connect them to the general system of the house. The way out of this situation will be the installation of a “warm” floor and electric heaters.
The dismantling of the partition must in no case affect the supporting structures. This rule applies to the same nut mentioned above. Under no circumstances should it be demolished.
Structural loads should not exceed permissible, which are regulated by building codes. For this reason, you need to choose only light finishing materials and insulation.
It is forbidden to connect the "water" floor to the central water and heat supply.
The walls, floor and ceiling are insulated with only light materials. They include mineral wool, fiberglass, penoizol, polyurethane foam, polystyrene and the latest product - penoplex. All materials are suitable for warming the balcony, but differ in cost, thickness and type in which they are sold (sheet, roll, liquid). As for glazing, the best option would be to install double-glazed windows only from the front side, and it is better to turn the side walls into blank walls. This will not affect the quality of natural light, but the heat will remain better. As a standard, metal-plastic double-glazed windows are installed on the balcony. Although in most cases they are white, there are models in which the surface of the frames imitates wood of valuable species and is laminated in different shades.
Metal-plastic double-glazed windows are heavy, so professionals recommend the use of aluminum profile structures. They are much lighter, have a pleasant aesthetic appearance and can be painted in any tone. In addition, aluminum double-glazed windows are not inferior to metal-plastic ones in terms of thermal insulation quality. As for the heating system, professionals recommend using a modern infrared floor. It allows you to adjust the heating intensity not only throughout the area, but also in individual areas. If one module breaks down, it is dismantled and replaced, without even shutting down the entire system.The infrared floor is energy efficient and easy to install. Additionally, a miniature fireplace can be placed on the balcony - a stylish design element that will give the room a special cosiness.
If the insulation is carried out with mineral wool, then special attention is paid to the quality of the vapor and waterproofing layer. Upon contact with moisture, this material loses its properties and becomes useless.
Room Zoning
The issue of arranging the balcony zone is decided based on the needs of the apartment owners. If we are talking about a children's bedroom, then on this site you can create a workplace or game room. When there are two children and each needs a private space that is difficult to allocate on an area with a deficit of square meters, one bed can be taken out of the main part of the room, and the second left in it.
For adult bedrooms, the following solutions are relevant:
Study. The place has good natural lighting, which will allow you to work comfortably during the daytime without resorting to using a table lamp.
Workshop. Yes, it will be miniature, but with the proper organization of space and the use of numerous compact storage systems, you get a cozy room.
Greenhouse. What could be more beautiful than a winter garden right outside the window? Indoor plants are not only healthy, thanks to the production of oxygen, but also delight the eye with their natural beauty.
A place to relax. On the balcony, it’s enough to put a small sofa or hang a hammock, set up a coffee table, add a couple of decorative elements, and the room will become a cozy corner for spending leisure time.
Library. If you fill all the free space with books and put a chair nearby, you will get an original zone for useful leisure.
Gym. Oversized exercise machines will not squeeze into the balcony space, but the treadmill, dumbbells, punching bag and gymnastic ball will find a place for themselves.Alternatively, in the same room you can do yoga.
Boudoir. If there is no place for a dressing table in a small bedroom, then the home “beauty salon” can be brought out onto the balcony.
In rare cases, this small space is fully designed as a berth, if its dimensions and shape allow.
Lighting
The central lighting on the balcony area will not look very aesthetically pleasing. The best option is to install spotlights, which at the same time have mobility, that is, the devices move if necessary. In addition to them, paired sconces can be placed on the side walls, and a pair of floor lamps and lamps can be placed on a table or floor.
Color picker
Thanks to the wide windows, the balcony has a very “soft” atmosphere. Since the space is small, this effect must be doubled by using a combination of white and warm colors. The standard colors include orange, walnut, beige, sand, yellow, pink, carmine red, pomegranate, coral. Aquamarine, mint, olive, cornflower blue, sky blue, amethyst and emerald are added in small quantities. The use of cold tones should be strictly dosed, so they are used in accents.
Interior ideas in various styles
Only those zones should be combined that are stylistically decorated in the same way as part of a common concept. An exception may be cases when an eclectic potpourri is used or similar in spirit directions. Most interiors use modern hi-tech, timeless classics, a compromise of modernity, exotic oriental motifs and a homely cozy Provence. These styles form the backbone of popular trends. Let's talk in detail about each of them.
Classic style
Luxurious classics on the balcony are not so often implemented. The fact is that this area needs a large space for the implementation of smart ideas.Since brown (and its many shades) is considered to be the basic color in classical interiors, its pale tones are taken as the basis of the palette. The walls are papered with wallpaper with floral patterns. The ceiling is decorated with stucco, and the floor is covered with imitation wood. The windows are curtained with aerial Roman curtains. Sofas and armchairs on elegant, carved legs have luxurious upholstery or covers. From above they are covered with small pillows made of expensive fabrics of deep shades. In the decor you can use antique watches, creative sconces, lanterns, framed paintings from a baguette, mirrors, porcelain vases or carved wooden caskets.
Minimalism
The balcony in a minimalist style is decorated using white, gray, vanilla, terracotta colors. In accents, cold shades are used. Furniture will need a minimum. A compact table and an office chair are enough for the working area. The lounge area is designed using a sofa, a coffee table and a system of hanging shelves. One accent wall can be sheathed with imitation stone or brickwork of a light shade. The bottom of the windowsill is decorated with lighting, and a pair of white pots with indoor plants is placed on its surface. This direction does not like jewelry. One painting, vase or figurine is enough. Windows are closed with blinds or stylish panel curtains. It is allowed to use fabric with ornament or simple geometric shapes.
If cats live in the house, then the original solution will be to decorate the former windowsill (between the balcony and the room) with long pots with planted oats. Cereal looks concise, and cats at the same time replenish the reserves of vitamins, periodically nibbling the sprouts.
Eclecticism
Eclecticism is an extraordinary trend that is based on a stylistic potpourri. At the same time, you can’t just “pinch off” a piece of classic, futurism, high-tech and mix them into a composition.Elements are selected in such a way that there is a unifying factor (texture, color, shape). The experimental interior of the balcony, where the loft, 70s retro and modern style is mixed, will include the following details:
Coffee-colored sofas with leather, smooth upholstery.
Accent wall with brickwork in brown shades.
A series of paintings or photos from the 70s.
Worktop instead of window sill with a smooth, reflective surface.
Soft rug with short pile on the floor.
Blinds on the windows instead of curtains.
An armada of colorful pillows.
Original decorative elements: records for a gramophone, simple vases with bouquets, unusual lamps with sculptural “legs”.
To create an eccentric, cheerful, but at the same time organic interior, you need to decide on a connecting link. Only after that do you select the details of the situation.
Modern
The contemporary interior welcomes wood in any form. In order not to load the structure with an array, use high-quality imitation of natural material. Walls are papered with flowing patterns. The ceiling can be decorated with painting. The furniture is made of wood and decorated with neat carvings. Instead of bulky chairs, wicker chairs are used. The surface of the sofa is covered with upholstery with a rich golden color pattern that harmonizes with the main shade (walnut, copper, sepia, vanilla). The windows are hung with luxurious curtains of deep chocolate tones with numerous folds, gracefully falling over the entire length of the canvas. The decor uses paintings in frames imitating bronze, vases with flowers, chic lamps of original shapes.
High tech
A high-tech balcony is designed in a calm neutral color scheme using white and gray. One of the walls is decorated with artificial brick. If you plan to place storage systems, it is better to use a narrow, corner cabinet of a “camouflage” light shade.Windows are closed with two-color roller blinds, in which the "front" and "wrong" side are painted in contrasting colors. One of the side walls is decorated with a series of copyright photographs or abstract paintings. Furniture is simple and practical. Non-standard, futuristic shapes are acceptable.
East destinations
In the eastern interiors, the walls are decorated with ceramic tiles. In our case, it is better to use lighter plaster, which can then be decorated with painting. In this style, groups of lamps in a metal "frame" and their combination with candles organically look. You can even refuse a sofa by simply covering the floor with numerous pillows. For these purposes, equip a special podium. The interior uses luxurious, natural fabrics with intricate floral patterns. The windows are curtained with light, translucent curtains. The decor is dominated by old vases, hookahs, plates, wooden and metal caskets with Arabic script on the surface.
Conclusion
Even the owners of three-room apartments sooner or later become cramped. This problem is especially acute for those families in which children appear. A balcony can really be a small escape from a difficult situation. The main thing is that its design should be in harmony with the design of the adjacent room, and they smoothly flow into each other.
A bedroom with access to the balcony is quite rare, since the design usually accompanies the living room or kitchen. There are such options in panel houses and Khrushchev series D-25, P-111, P-44, P-44T. First, it’s worth understanding the concepts of “balcony” and “loggia”. The first one means a platform open on three sides, which protrudes on the facade of the building. Balconies for summer holidays are intended. Loggia is a separate room, which is open only on one side and is also designed for leisure activities in the warm season. Both objects are mainly used as storage rooms. Rational use of the premises implies their improvement and decoration for the residential part of the apartment. This process is accompanied by difficulties, since balcony slabs have limits on the permissible load and far from all parts of the window-doorway can be dismantled.For example, the “sill” in houses of any type keeps the entire structure on its weight, and its demolition can lead to a collapse. The design of the bedroom with a balcony is developed according to the standard principles of combining rooms. We will talk about these rules further.
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Advantages and disadvantages of combining spaces
Combining a bedroom with a balcony has several advantages and is practically devoid of disadvantages. Among the advantages of the united spaces are noted:
Such a union has practically no drawbacks. The only tangible minus can only be the "leak" of heat from the bedroom and the penetration of cold through the balcony from the street. Such an imbalance occurs only with poor insulation.
Basic rules and stages of joining the balcony to the bedroom
The whole process of unification is conditionally divided into two stages:
The first stage involves visiting numerous housing offices and architectural bureaus. First you need to prepare a project. Only professionals can handle this on their own.For help, they turn to architects who are licensed to conduct such activities. A professional for a fee will create a redevelopment project, if it is of course possible at all. However, he must take into account the maximum weight of the balcony slab. Initially, this structural element was not designed for glazing and insulation (we are talking specifically about balconies, not loggias). Fortunately, it can be strengthened, which must be reflected in the project.
Then the folder with the drawings should go through the approval process. For this, it is necessary to obtain consent in many instances: from BTI to the Ministry of Emergencies. When the redevelopment is approved, proceed with the repair. After its completion, new measurements are necessarily carried out, which are entered into the technical passport of the apartment. It is impossible to carry out independent redevelopment without coordinating its project with the commission. This is not only a direct violation of the law, followed by a well-deserved punishment, but also a risk to the lives of all residents of an apartment building. Repair and decoration begins with glazing and insulation of the balcony. Then finishing work, choice of style, furniture installation and decoration of a new small room will follow.
Features of insulation and organization of heating
Before attaching an open balcony, it must be insulated and glazed. There are a number of nuances that relate to designs of all types:
The walls, floor and ceiling are insulated with only light materials. They include mineral wool, fiberglass, penoizol, polyurethane foam, polystyrene and the latest product - penoplex. All materials are suitable for warming the balcony, but differ in cost, thickness and type in which they are sold (sheet, roll, liquid). As for glazing, the best option would be to install double-glazed windows only from the front side, and it is better to turn the side walls into blank walls. This will not affect the quality of natural light, but the heat will remain better. As a standard, metal-plastic double-glazed windows are installed on the balcony. Although in most cases they are white, there are models in which the surface of the frames imitates wood of valuable species and is laminated in different shades.
Metal-plastic double-glazed windows are heavy, so professionals recommend the use of aluminum profile structures. They are much lighter, have a pleasant aesthetic appearance and can be painted in any tone. In addition, aluminum double-glazed windows are not inferior to metal-plastic ones in terms of thermal insulation quality. As for the heating system, professionals recommend using a modern infrared floor. It allows you to adjust the heating intensity not only throughout the area, but also in individual areas. If one module breaks down, it is dismantled and replaced, without even shutting down the entire system.The infrared floor is energy efficient and easy to install. Additionally, a miniature fireplace can be placed on the balcony - a stylish design element that will give the room a special cosiness.
Room Zoning
The issue of arranging the balcony zone is decided based on the needs of the apartment owners. If we are talking about a children's bedroom, then on this site you can create a workplace or game room. When there are two children and each needs a private space that is difficult to allocate on an area with a deficit of square meters, one bed can be taken out of the main part of the room, and the second left in it.
For adult bedrooms, the following solutions are relevant:
In rare cases, this small space is fully designed as a berth, if its dimensions and shape allow.
Lighting
The central lighting on the balcony area will not look very aesthetically pleasing. The best option is to install spotlights, which at the same time have mobility, that is, the devices move if necessary. In addition to them, paired sconces can be placed on the side walls, and a pair of floor lamps and lamps can be placed on a table or floor.
Color picker
Thanks to the wide windows, the balcony has a very “soft” atmosphere. Since the space is small, this effect must be doubled by using a combination of white and warm colors. The standard colors include orange, walnut, beige, sand, yellow, pink, carmine red, pomegranate, coral. Aquamarine, mint, olive, cornflower blue, sky blue, amethyst and emerald are added in small quantities. The use of cold tones should be strictly dosed, so they are used in accents.
Interior ideas in various styles
Only those zones should be combined that are stylistically decorated in the same way as part of a common concept. An exception may be cases when an eclectic potpourri is used or similar in spirit directions. Most interiors use modern hi-tech, timeless classics, a compromise of modernity, exotic oriental motifs and a homely cozy Provence. These styles form the backbone of popular trends. Let's talk in detail about each of them.
Classic style
Luxurious classics on the balcony are not so often implemented. The fact is that this area needs a large space for the implementation of smart ideas.Since brown (and its many shades) is considered to be the basic color in classical interiors, its pale tones are taken as the basis of the palette. The walls are papered with wallpaper with floral patterns. The ceiling is decorated with stucco, and the floor is covered with imitation wood. The windows are curtained with aerial Roman curtains. Sofas and armchairs on elegant, carved legs have luxurious upholstery or covers. From above they are covered with small pillows made of expensive fabrics of deep shades. In the decor you can use antique watches, creative sconces, lanterns, framed paintings from a baguette, mirrors, porcelain vases or carved wooden caskets.
Minimalism
The balcony in a minimalist style is decorated using white, gray, vanilla, terracotta colors. In accents, cold shades are used. Furniture will need a minimum. A compact table and an office chair are enough for the working area. The lounge area is designed using a sofa, a coffee table and a system of hanging shelves. One accent wall can be sheathed with imitation stone or brickwork of a light shade. The bottom of the windowsill is decorated with lighting, and a pair of white pots with indoor plants is placed on its surface. This direction does not like jewelry. One painting, vase or figurine is enough. Windows are closed with blinds or stylish panel curtains. It is allowed to use fabric with ornament or simple geometric shapes.
Eclecticism
Eclecticism is an extraordinary trend that is based on a stylistic potpourri. At the same time, you can’t just “pinch off” a piece of classic, futurism, high-tech and mix them into a composition.Elements are selected in such a way that there is a unifying factor (texture, color, shape). The experimental interior of the balcony, where the loft, 70s retro and modern style is mixed, will include the following details:
To create an eccentric, cheerful, but at the same time organic interior, you need to decide on a connecting link. Only after that do you select the details of the situation.
Modern
The contemporary interior welcomes wood in any form. In order not to load the structure with an array, use high-quality imitation of natural material. Walls are papered with flowing patterns. The ceiling can be decorated with painting. The furniture is made of wood and decorated with neat carvings. Instead of bulky chairs, wicker chairs are used. The surface of the sofa is covered with upholstery with a rich golden color pattern that harmonizes with the main shade (walnut, copper, sepia, vanilla). The windows are hung with luxurious curtains of deep chocolate tones with numerous folds, gracefully falling over the entire length of the canvas. The decor uses paintings in frames imitating bronze, vases with flowers, chic lamps of original shapes.
High tech
A high-tech balcony is designed in a calm neutral color scheme using white and gray. One of the walls is decorated with artificial brick. If you plan to place storage systems, it is better to use a narrow, corner cabinet of a “camouflage” light shade.Windows are closed with two-color roller blinds, in which the "front" and "wrong" side are painted in contrasting colors. One of the side walls is decorated with a series of copyright photographs or abstract paintings. Furniture is simple and practical. Non-standard, futuristic shapes are acceptable.
East destinations
In the eastern interiors, the walls are decorated with ceramic tiles. In our case, it is better to use lighter plaster, which can then be decorated with painting. In this style, groups of lamps in a metal "frame" and their combination with candles organically look. You can even refuse a sofa by simply covering the floor with numerous pillows. For these purposes, equip a special podium. The interior uses luxurious, natural fabrics with intricate floral patterns. The windows are curtained with light, translucent curtains. The decor is dominated by old vases, hookahs, plates, wooden and metal caskets with Arabic script on the surface.
Conclusion
Even the owners of three-room apartments sooner or later become cramped. This problem is especially acute for those families in which children appear. A balcony can really be a small escape from a difficult situation. The main thing is that its design should be in harmony with the design of the adjacent room, and they smoothly flow into each other.