Loggia decoration

The loggia, like other rooms in the apartment, requires finishing. A beautifully decorated room will allow you to get additional square meters and make them functional. Many people are turning to this technique today, letting go of their fantasy "flying" and creating very beautiful and original rooms in a loggia.

Decorating the loggia should always be done. In this case, it does not matter at all how you are going to use it. Let it be a spacious storage room or a study - you can't do without finishing. It will be much more pleasant for any owner and hostess to enter a beautiful and well-groomed balcony.

To design a balcony block, you can turn to a variety of materials. Modern manufacturers offer customers a wide range of interior decoration products and tools.

The work plan necessarily includes wall decoration with clapboard, siding, panels and other interesting materials. The walls are pre-insulated - and only then they are sheathed. It is necessary to carry out the installation of lighting devices: light bulbs, chandeliers or small lanterns. The floor covering also needs to be beautifully decorated.

Currently, inside the loggias, the owners create study rooms, small gyms, recreation areas and rooms for creativity. A great solution would be to turn a boring room into a cozy corner for reading books and meditation. There are a lot of options. It all depends only on the desires and financial capabilities of the apartment owners.

People often combine loggias with living rooms, most often with a living room and kitchen. This creates large and multifunctional areas where you can cook, relax and meet guests. It is impossible not to note the original appearance of such premises.

Today, various companies offer customers a large selection of various materials, with the help of which you can beautifully and efficiently decorate any room. Balconies and loggias are no exception. For such areas, there is also a great variety of different construction and repair materials.

Glazing is one of the most important aspects of finishing balcony blocks. Well-chosen and installed windows can effectively transform a room by letting in natural light.

Modern glazing is cold and warm. The second option is as tight as possible and isolated from the effects of the external environment. A balcony with such glazing will be warm at any time of the year. It can also be additionally insulated using heaters and underfloor heating systems. This method of decorating a loggia also has some disadvantages. In hot summer weather, the area will noticeably heat up, and it will not be very comfortable to stay there.

Cold glazing is simpler. In winter and autumn, with such a design, the room temperature will not be maintained on the loggia. Such windows are installed much faster and easier. Their cost is more affordable.

Window designs also vary. The most popular are classic windows. They open wide to the inside, as well as in a folding way. As a rule, these options are made of plastic and are very durable.

Panoramic glazing looks great. It attracts attention and offers a wonderful view for the owners of the apartment. This design is recommended for those who live on high floors or in picturesque places.

Creative and creative people will love stained glass. They have been in demand for many years, but it is recommended to select blinds for them in order to slightly close such an open space. This also applies to panoramic windows.

It is worth starting the outer cladding before glazing. This is necessary in order to make the process of installing the frames easier and hassle-free.

First you need to start preparatory work. It is very important to carefully examine all the railings of the balcony block and its base (concrete slab). If you find any defects on them, then first you need to eliminate them - and only then proceed directly to the finishing.

Next, you need to decide on what material you will use to decorate the outside. The most commonly used panels are white or multi-colored plastic (PVC), vinyl siding, metal siding, corrugated board and wooden paneling. The most common options are plastic panels or PVC lining. They have an affordable price, so many apartment owners can afford them.

The disadvantage of this material is its susceptibility to mechanical damage. It is enough to hit the panel with something hard - and a noticeable mark will appear on it. These materials are very lightweight and easy to work with. This applies to the cladding of both the outer and inner parts of the balcony.

Vinyl, metal siding is a very practical and durable material. Today, he is often used to decorate the outside of the loggias. Outwardly, they differ little from each other.

Another demanded material is corrugated board. It is a corrugated sheet made of thin galvanized iron. Such parts are either painted or unpainted. They are covered with special dyes that are applied under high temperature conditions. The corrugated structure becomes rigid corrugated board. It looks great from the outside.

The external and internal parts of the loggias are decorated with wooden clapboard. This material is constantly treated with special compounds that protect it from dampness and mold. The lining is covered with paint and varnish. If you decide on such a finish, then you will have to repeat the last steps from time to time.

For the interior decoration of balconies and loggias, there are also a large number of different materials. They differ in cost and appearance.

The choice of flooring directly depends on how you are going to operate the balcony room.If you need it in order to just drink a mug of tea in a pleasant company, then you can choose any design - from simple linoleum or tiles to wooden flooring.

It is worth considering in more detail the most popular and common floor design options:

• The traditional flooring is floorboard. The main advantages of this material are environmental friendliness and safety. Its durability should also be noted. If you ensure careful use and regular antiseptic treatment, the board will retain its attractive appearance for a long time.
• Cork flooring boasts excellent heat-saving and sound-insulating characteristics. It is unpretentious and not very demanding to care for.
• Laminate has a beautiful appearance. This material is impact resistant and durable. He is not afraid of chemical influences. Another important positive property of the laminate is its fire safety. Many owners choose it precisely because the laminate is compatible with the underfloor heating system.
• Tiles are durable and low maintenance. You can lay such material even on non-glazed balconies.
• The carpet is warm and durable. It is ideal for warm loggias and balconies.

Today, many balconies have special devices for additional floor heating.

Before working on the decorative finish of the walls of the loggia, it is necessary to insulate them:

• The most popular and well-known insulation is mineral wool. Its basis is organic. Such raw materials are not very expensive, they have excellent thermal insulation characteristics. Mineral wool also has several drawbacks. It is prone to rotting due to the fear of moisture.
• Fiberglass wool is more wear-resistant and stronger. However, it is recommended to apply it on coated waterproofing. Fiberglass wool is fireproof and has excellent heat and sound insulation properties.
• Often, foam polystyrene or izolon plates are used for insulation. They differ in that for their installation it is not at all necessary to apply a waterproofing layer.
• Another insulation boasts an affordable cost and durability - penofol.
• If you want to treat the balcony with an environmentally friendly insulation, then polyurethane foam is the ideal option. It does not need any fasteners.
• The foam is resistant to mildew. It is recognized as one of the lightest insulation materials. Many people prefer foam for its resistance to mold and various chemical compositions. It can be easily combined with many interior materials.
• Penoplex is a material that can last more than twenty years. It is less heat conductive, but resistant to the damaging effects of moisture and dampness.

After working with the insulation, you can proceed to the selection of decorative finishes for the loggia. There are quite a few materials for interior design. It is worth considering them in more detail:

• Often, balconies are finished with plastic panels. This material is not afraid of moisture and direct sunlight. It is very easy to assemble and lends itself to many tools. You can easily hide the wires under the plastic. Modern manufacturers offer plastic panels in a variety of colors, so the loggia can be designed in accordance with any preferences and tastes.Such a solution visually makes the balcony room longer and wider - especially if white panels are used to cover the walls and ceiling. It is impossible not to note the affordable cost of such material. It will be much cheaper than wood. Plastic does not require special care - it is easily cleaned of dust and dirt. You don't have to stock up on special chemicals for this.

• MDF panels. They have an attractive appearance and excellent performance characteristics. In terms of their properties, such panels are very close to natural wood, but they are more flexible and resilient. Such cladding is able to hide the unevenness of the walls, so they do not have to be leveled first. However, MDF panels have disadvantages. They are afraid of moisture and dampness, like any wood. The panels have a protective laminate layer that protects them from negative effects, but they are still not recommended to cover walls in damp rooms.

• Another popular material is siding. They can decorate both the external and the internal part of the loggia. It can be different: vinyl, wood, wood. Wood siding looks expensive and beautiful. It consists of compressed wood fibers with some resin. Wood siding is made from solid wood planks and costs a little more. Many homeowners are turning to vinyl siding. During the manufacturing process, polyvinyl chloride is added to it - it makes the siding more durable and unpretentious. This material requires little maintenance and is available today in a huge range of colors.

• The simplest and most convenient material for interior decoration is drywall. Many buyers turn to it, as it is environmentally friendly and fireproof. Drywall is not afraid of aggressive exposure to sunlight. It is recommended to use a special moisture resistant material.

• The popularity of decorative stone in the decoration of balconies (and not only) is growing steadily. This demand is due to the unsurpassed appearance of this material. Few people know, but artificial stone is a high-tech product and has amazing characteristics. An artificial stone imitating brick is in great demand today. Such a material is made on the basis of ordinary cement. Such decorative elements cost a little more and are used in the decoration of not only balcony rooms, but also living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Each person can decorate a loggia with such wonderful material. It is very easy to install and does not require the use of special tools or complicated fixtures. To install it, you just need to stock up on a special adhesive mixture, which is sold in many hardware stores. The decorative stone is non-flammable. He is not afraid of temperature changes either. The beautiful decorative finish will not rot or deform over time.

• Balconies look beautiful, in which the walls are complemented by decorative plaster. She has an original appearance. Against her background, you can build a recreation room, a reading corner or a study. It all depends only on your desires. Plaster is an environmentally friendly material, it is absolutely safe for health. Construction experts note the durability of such interior decoration, as well as its practicality and reliability. The plaster does not require special and complex maintenance. It is recommended to purchase only high-quality materials, as they are resistant to mechanical damage. Another advantage of decorative plaster is its ability to quickly absorb unpleasant odors.

A variety of materials can be used to decorate the ceiling:

• One of the most popular options is drywall.With its help, the ceiling can become perfectly flat and beautiful. However, it is recommended to apply to such a design only if your balcony is warm.
• Plastic panels can be easily and quickly installed on the ceiling. These materials weigh very little and serve for a long time. They are not afraid of dampness, but they tend to fade over time.
• Putty or decorative paint is another popular option. For balconies and loggias, it is better to buy not ordinary coatings, but special facade paints. They will not suffer from temperature extremes and humidity.
• Often, for finishing the ceiling, eurolining is used, as well as wooden lining. Such options are environmentally friendly and durable, but they should be regularly treated with antiseptic compounds, which is not very convenient if they are located on the ceiling.
• The laminate looks original and expensive on the ceiling. It is easy to install, inexpensive and easy to maintain.

Here are some examples of beautifully designed loggias:

• A balcony with white plastic windows will look harmonious if its floor, walls and ceiling are trimmed with light clapboard. It can be wood or wood. Against this background, the plastic will look just fine. For a more complete interior, a tall cabinet made of boards in the color of the lining can be installed against the side wall.

• The ensemble of a white plastic ceiling with dark chocolate edging and walls decorated with decorative stones of beige and gray colors looks stylish and "expensive". In such an environment, plastic windows with white frames and roller open / close mechanisms will look harmonious.

• An excellent recreation and privacy area will turn out if you finish the walls of the loggia with soft green decorative plaster, the floor with reddish-brown laminate, and the ceiling with white plastic or drywall. Such a room combines calm colors that will pacify and relax the owner of the apartment after a hard day at work.

• A catchy and contrasting design of the loggia can be formed with the help of dark decorative stone on the walls, black tiles with a matte surface and a white plastic ceiling with built-in lamps. The line of a long and wide window sill can also be decorated with an artificial stone imitating a light brick. In such an environment, dark pieces of furniture and lamps that emit warm light will look great.