Design of a loggia combined with a room

Recently, one of the leading trends in the interior design of a room with a loggia is their combination. This solution allows you to increase the area of ​​the room, make it brighter and more functional. In addition, this design move will allow you to transform the room beyond recognition, refreshing the interior that is boring to the eye as much as possible.

The positive aspects of combining the two spaces are obvious to many:

• The total area of ​​the room becomes larger, which allows you to fit more things there or to allocate an additional area. By attaching a loggia, the owners also get a large panoramic window through which more light enters.
• Such a solution to the interior of the room is in trend today, so guests will appreciate the good taste of the apartment owners.

However, this decision has a downside, which is often forgotten and underestimated.

• If the connection of additional space occurs due to the insulation of the balcony and the dismantling of the balcony door and window, then there are no special difficulties. Another way of combining the loggia and the room involves the demolition of part of the outer wall of the house, which is not so easy to do.

• The need to dismantle the outer wall will not be a difficult task for the crew of workers. But before starting work, it is imperative to get the approval of a specialist and a reconstruction project signed by him.

• Various authorities do not always agree on such redevelopment options, in which the purpose of the balcony space changes. Therefore, it is worth deciding whether it is advisable to hammer the thresholds of state institutions for a long time for the sake of an additional 3-5 meters in the room.

• In the event of a fire, the balcony is a place to rescue residents, from there it is easier for firefighters to evacuate them. And with redevelopment, this zone loses its function, and the fire safety in the apartment is violated. The way out will be the presence of another balcony, which changes in the interior do not concern.
• When developing a design, do not forget that the lintel above the window is a load-bearing element and cannot be demolished. Therefore, the maximum that can be done is a portal on the site of the former loggia and a balcony floor raised to the level of the room.

• Heating is not calculated on the territory of balconies and loggias, and it is forbidden to install radiators there. Therefore, during the reconstruction, it will be necessary to significantly insulate the area of ​​the former balcony.

• In panel houses, the loggia is a continuation of the floor slab. Therefore, the part of the wall under the balcony window has a great influence on the balance and strength of the slabs. When redeveloping a room with a balcony in a panel house, it is forbidden to demolish part of the wall, and designers play up it as a table or other decor element.
• In a brick house, the option of combining spaces is possible. And if the walls on the sides of the loggia are not load-bearing, then they must be additionally reinforced.

• In no case should you begin redevelopment without prior approval. Taste preferences and the race for fashionable interiors can turn into tragedy if the overall balance of the building is upset.

So, when the decision to reorganize the living space is made, it is necessary to collect a package of documents - an extract from the house book, a technical passport, a copy of a personal account, documents confirming ownership.Then you need to draw up a redevelopment project and coordinate it with the Central State Fire Service, the fire service and the management company. The final step will be an agreement with the Architecture Office, which can take up to 45 days.

After registration, you can begin to increase the area of ​​the room at the expense of the loggia. Usually, for this, a designer or independently develops a design project for the future space, taking into account the functionality, style and personal preferences.

Usually, glazing of balconies and loggias is carried out by the cold method with the installation of swing or sliding frames, which will not fully protect against cold and noise outside.

You should also properly insulate the floor and walls of the loggia. Usually, the space is insulated with expanded polystyrene, polystyrene or foam, and the cracks are sealed with a sealant or polyurethane foam to protect against moisture and wind.

When installing underfloor heating, you can use stone or ceramic tiles to finish it. And carpet or linoleum by themselves will create additional heat and are more accessible to many.

The design and style of the future room directly depends on its purpose:

• When combining a loggia and a room, you can create an excellent relaxation corner by placing a sofa with bookshelves or a table with armchairs and a table there.
• If the loggia is located in the children's room, combining the two spaces will give the child more space for playing and storing toys. Due to the loggia, you can zone the children's room and allocate a place for classes and a play space, as well as a place to sleep.

• For those who work from home, you can equip a study in place of the balcony. This option will be ideal for creative personalities - artists or seamstresses. In one place, you can hang a large number of shelves, where it is convenient to arrange all the working materials. A workshop on the site of the former balcony will allow you to do work or what you love without leaving your family.
• Another interesting option for arranging this space is a flower greenhouse.... By installing special racks and shelves for flower pots on the loggia, you can organize a winter garden with your favorite plants.

• Often, the loggia becomes a kind of continuation of the kitchen. In this case, you can install a bar counter or a dining table on it so that you can admire the view from the window while eating, and not TV programs.

But a really good interior for a new space can be created by adhering to a certain style. Several popular directions for decorating a loggia:

• Provence - the use of natural materials and the predominance of light pastel colors for the ceiling and walls. Floral motifs and semi-antique furniture painted in white color, fresh flowers and forged accessories are welcome in the interior.

• Modern style - a wide range of colors from classic to extravagant shades, furniture without a frame or wicker chairs. Accessories - paintings by contemporary artists, futuristic lamps and bright blinds or curtains - will help emphasize the style.

• Japanese style - the predominance of red and black colors in the interior and dark brown lacquered furniture. You can hang bamboo blinds on the windows, decorate the walls with images of Japanese characters or volumetric fans. The oriental flavor will be complemented by artificial sakura and various Japanese vases.

• High-tech - colors with a predominance of silver-gray and black, a minimum of items and a large number of accessories made of glass and metal. The style assumes a visual expansion of the space, which is achieved by the abundance of LED lamps under the ceiling.

• Loft - limited palette of gray or blue, minimal decor and the presence of the simplest furniture. If space permits, several zones can be distinguished using partitions and screens.Panoramic windows are welcome.

Due to the limited space of the loggia, the interior arrangement has some features.

• All furniture in the balcony area should be compact and take up a minimum of space.
• Built-in wardrobes and hanging shelves, a folding tabletop and chairs will help save space.
• For storing seasonal items and tools, as well as other items, niches equipped under the ceiling of the loggia are perfect.
• Lighting devices should also be compact, but their number should not be neglected. Spotlights on the ceiling or wall sconces will do.
• To curtain windows, you should choose more compact blinds or roman shades, while curtains will visually reduce the space and will get in the way.
• It is better to choose more practical and moisture-resistant materials for finishing the loggia space.

Advice

• To create a summer mood all year round, you can get at least a few plants on the loggia. Some city dwellers even grow greens at home and even cucumbers with tomatoes.
• If the place of the former balcony is reserved for a gym, then it is better to give preference to multifunctional simulators that will not take up much space.
• Garlands hung around the perimeter of the loggia, which can be of the same color or flicker, will help create a fabulous feeling.
• To get a truly stylish interior, it is better to entrust the design of the built-in loggia to professionals.

Photos of the finished interiors will visually demonstrate the possible options for arranging the loggia.

• Young mothers will surely like the idea of ​​organizing a gym at home. They can practice their figure while the baby is sleeping. A couple of exercise machines and a nice green color will give you a boost of energy for the whole day.

• The solution for a narrow and long loggia with a beautiful view will be a bar counter, where you can enjoy a cup of sutra coffee or chat with friends.

• For a one-room apartment, the loggia will be an excellent option for a children's playroom, which will fit not only toys, but also a workplace for classes.