The balcony deserves more, and in fact it does.can be much more than you think. Today we will list the main steps to a new life for your balcony and even give some practical advice from experts. Now you can do it!
We will never get tired of telling you.Consider that our editorial team dreams of freeing all the balconies of this world from warehouse slavery. And it's worth it! Believe me, when you first drink a cup of coffee, sitting on a cozy tiny chair and peering into such a familiar, but now some completely different landscape, you will thank us for your aching back, and for the sawdust, and for the tedious search for that very table, pillow, floor lamp, etc.
But where to start? 1. Unloading
Before you understand, it needs to be cleared ofexcess. More specifically, you will need to find a new place to store everything you need and the strength to get rid of what you are unlikely to need anymore. 2. Idea
It's time to fantasize about what you're missing.Perhaps you like to drink English chas with bergamot and think about the eternal in silence, read in solitude, work at the computer, lounging in a pile of pillows. There are a lot of options for transforming the balcony, everything depends entirely on you. So, you have decided, the next step is to decide what part of the existing decoration and furniture, if any, is worth leaving, reworking or slightly improving.
This is also the best time to think about glazing the balcony. Ekaterina Avsatova, Eurostyle-Service:
— You shouldn’t skimp when choosing a profile system and it’s advisable to install at least a double-chamber energy-saving glass unit.
Don't forget to notify the window specialistcompanies about further insulation and refurbishment of the balcony. Why is this necessary? The master must calculate the size and location of the window so that there is enough space above the window and between the windows and the walls for cladding the ceiling / walls. Then the master will be able to make the correct calculation and will also include special extenders in the order - bars for the sidewalls and above-window space.
If this is not done, after installationstructures and insulation, you risk being left with non-opening sashes. okna911.ru Tatyana Serova, "Windows in the House": - We offer step-by-step instructions for turning a cold ledge on the outer wall of a house into a cozy living space. Step 1. Glaze your balcony with reliable PVC windows. It is best to pay attention to the most modern designs, such as, for example, Rehau Intelio. The characteristics of this profile system are impressive. Windows can be equipped with a regular double-glazed window (single-chamber or double-chamber) or an energy-saving Solar double-glazed window with a silver coating, which will not let out home heat in winter, and in summer will not allow excess heat to penetrate into the room. Step 2. Be sure to insulate the outer walls of the balcony, the ceiling and the floor. You will definitely need reliable heat and vapor insulation, for example, covering the inner surface with modern materials, such as penofol (vapor barrier) and penoplex (thermal insulation). Step 3. Organize heating. Do not forget that even very well insulated walls and warm windows are not heaters, that is, they are not capable of heating the room themselves. You will need a heating battery or warm floors. To take the battery out to the balcony, you need to get permission from the management organization. Warm floors do not require permission and, evenly distributing the rising heat throughout the room, will allow you to turn the balcony into a living room. vdomokna.ru 3. Finishing
may seem like something monstrously complicated andexpensive, but this is far from true. For example, the boring lining can be decorated with quite simple but effective techniques - paint it in your favorite shade, and tint several boards with gold spray paint. Another option is to choose a calm pastel shade for the background and create a geometric pattern using masking tape and contrasting colors.
You can also wash the walls and floor down to bare concrete, lay natural mats and arrange a loft on the balcony. This option is best suited for setting up an art studio. 4. Furniture
The balcony is a specific place:a tiny room that is perceived as indoor only halfway. Here you can safely use outdoor furniture, however, you will have to select models in mini-versions - tables for a couple of cups, chairs that you can’t climb onto with your feet, etc. There are also simpler options: mattresses, pillows, beanbags. The ideal option is custom-made furniture. 5. Light
Lighting is a vital component in anyspace, and the balcony is no exception. It would be a good idea to bring electricity here, in which case you can change the lamps at least every week. If you don’t have the time to bother, choose tall multi-level candlesticks for large candles, but be careful, this is an open fire after all. 6. Decor
Flower pots, bonsai, living walls, panelsmoss, framed herbarium, vases with flowers - these are ideas for decorating using only plants. Imagine what you can do with photographs, for example. However, we advise you to pay attention to such a thing as functional decor - beautiful, but practical things.