Small balcony design options

If we analyze how the appearance of modern apartments designed for a person with an average income is changing, it is impossible not to notice that storage rooms and small utility rooms are appearing in the dwelling. Everything goes to the fact that the balcony is no longer perceived as, first of all, a place for storing seasonal things and everything that is a pity to throw away. And without even talking about modern housing, it can be noted: the concept of the balcony area has seriously changed. They began to pay more attention to it, and the balcony itself, even a very small one, began to transform into a place for family conversations, for a morning cup of coffee, for reading, and so on.

Modern townspeople (at least many of them) are in dire need of private - a place of solitude and silence. And what, if not a small balcony, can cope with this task. Perhaps this is the only area in the apartment where, in fact, you can almost always be alone without hindrance. But the interior of a small balcony should also be appropriate. It is worth adhering to a few simple rules.

• Take care of the cleaning. To begin with, "unclutter" the balcony, conduct an audit of the things that are stored on it. Send old books that are not of artistic value to waste paper, think about the need to store clothes and shoes that cannot be remembered when you last used them. Feel free to get rid of what is unlikely to come in handy. To live in abundance means to have enough, and not to hoard and serve your own money.Brush off cobwebs, vacuum, wet mop.

• Assessment of the situation. When the balcony is empty and clean, you can evaluate it with an open mind. Well, even if it is very small, it can be useful even with a small footage. Check the condition of the fence, balcony slab, walls. Are there holes, cracks, or serious defects. Assess the condition of the ceiling. It might be worth changing the glazing or repainting the railings. Once again, it is worth emphasizing that such an assessment can only be given to an empty and cleaned balcony.

• Then proceed with the repair. The current ceiling needs to be repaired, cracks in the slab should be caulked, wooden windows that are blowing out all the time should be replaced.

• Decide on the style. It is difficult to create an organic and pretty space without even some outline of style. If you lean towards the Scandinavian style, this will already direct your thoughts towards finishes and colors, you will not be distracted by options that are alien to the style. But even before the renovation, look at examples of styles - sometimes "blurring" prevents you from considering really interesting ideas.

• Start your makeover. If the balcony is small, its size can be brightened up with light finishes, compact furniture, transparent and glass decorative elements. The main thing is not to clutter up the space.

Bright colors, high contrast, heavy and bulky furniture, very colorful prints and patterns - all this is difficult to combine with the small footage of the territory being developed.

The size of the balcony can be visually enlarged due to light finishes and glossy surfaces. And here it is very important to understand what exactly you are redoing. An open balcony is based on its own design philosophy, a closed one has other possibilities. Everything is in plain sight on the open balcony. And you have to decide what you want to demonstrate. If you have your own floristic skills, then turn a small balcony into a cozy garden in miniature with pleasant colors.

If you have not yet "found a common language" with flowers and vegetation, you can make a mini-cafe with a table for two on a small balcony. The decor will still be needed, but in an open space it is rarely stationary. And the table with chairs, most likely, will have to be carried away in the rain.

If you have a brick wall at the base, then maybe you shouldn't look for something to sheathe it. A brick wall can simply be freshened up with paint, and that's enough.

A closed balcony offers more possibilities. But the option with a brick wall is good here too. Two colors are leading in the design - white and red (terracotta) brick. But you can offer a more daring idea and paint the brick wall in turquoise, pale pink, rich cherry, wet asphalt and so on, which are fashionable nowadays.

Several colors are suitable for a small balcony.

• White, milky, ivory - an option that can be considered a win-win. And if just a white wall seems boring to you, use ready-made interior stencils and show your artistic abilities. Thanks to the stencil, any atmospheric image can appear on the wall.
• Blue. It will go well with a white frame and light furniture. If the color seems cold to you, you can try to combine it with beige.
• Yellow. Inside the balcony, yellow is very interesting.And if you combine yellow with white and black (in a small percentage), you get a very relevant, fashionable color range.

Equipping a small balcony means keeping in mind the rules of minimalism when choosing furniture. Everything that you can do without is carried away from the balcony. But do not forget about functionality: if you turn a small balcony into a study (a very common idea), then apart from a table, a chair and a couple of shelves, there should be nothing there.

If there is a small rack against the opposite wall, great. But if the same rack looks cumbersome, we refuse it. It is better to put a decorative figurine or a favorite flower in a flowerpot in a free corner than a massive piece of furniture as part of the arrangement.

If you cannot do without storage space on the balcony, reconsider the layout of the space. Closed vertical storage places will make the image of the room heavier. However, everyone probably knows that many small things in plain sight (on the shelves in this case) create variegation, which does not contribute to a small room and its perception.

If you definitely want to furnish a balcony for organizing breakfasts / dinners for 1-2 persons, it is not necessary to bring a table on legs there. Quite an option - a folding table, which in an inactive state is pressed against the wall by the table top. And when necessary, you simply lift the tabletop, place it on the support, and enjoy a fragrant invigorating drink.

There is no better transparent fashionable chairs for a small balcony. Almost airy, they will not interfere with the free perception of space. There are transparent colorless chairs, and there are also colored ones. The pair does not have to be the same color.

Any room, any interior gets its real face precisely due to the decor. And I also want to decorate the small balcony to make it look cozy and cute. Consider what decor might be interesting.

• Floral. The simplest and safest thing is to decorate the balcony with fresh flowers or greenery. Whether it will be flowers in pots on special shelves or cute boxes of nice flowers with bunches of spices is not so important. Even beginner flower growers can ennoble the balcony with flowers. Well, on the table at which you will drink coffee every morning, let there be seasonal flowers in the vase. Such little things are no less than hormones responsible for our mood.

• Textile unity. It is difficult to imagine real comfort without textiles. And it's good if the textile roll is subtly and gracefully present in the interior. For example, in color or texture, the rug on the floor echoes the track on the table. Or maybe there is a blanket on the bench (small sofa) that matches in some way with the pillows on the chair or the napkin on the table. You can make textiles in tune with other objects - for example, a pattern on flower pots.

• Pictures and posters. A classic solution that never ceases to be interesting. These compositions can say a lot about the owners, set the right mood, add a nostalgic touch, add atmosphere to the site.

And here the choice is wide, and not very limited. Of course, a chalet-style balcony in a small area will not look convincing, but this style has "cousins", so you can always find your own version. The following styles are successfully implemented on a small balcony:

• scandi - simplicity and modern elegance in an unshakable democratic style;
• shabby chic - touching, exquisite, cute;
• provence - if you want to break away from the energy of the metropolis, it may well arrange a Provencal balcony;
• boho - insanely fashionable today, relaxed, bright, cheerful, natural and indulgent hand-made;
• minimalism - it is possible, but sometimes without decor a small balcony, paradoxically, looks even smaller.

If you equip your balcony to feel more modern, to give up typical ideas and the right but boring interior, design tips can lead you to the right idea. On a small balcony the following can be used:

• lounge area with minibar - it can be organized even on a narrow balcony in a panel house, such a zone will look cooler on balconies and loggias with panoramic glazing;
• bar stools - the best option if you decide to abandon the table on a small balcony, replacing it with a bar counter (countertop) under the window part;
• reading room - for this you need any comfortable sleeping place (you can replace it with a rocking chair), cozy textiles, good lighting and a couple of shelves or a rack with books;
• garlands and flags - they set the mood, are available and are inexpensive, but the image of the balcony changes dramatically;
• library - on the insulated balcony you can make a wonderful library, you can lay a fluffy carpet on the floor, throw pillows to make reading even more pleasant.

Sometimes ideas come as inspiration. Although psychologists believe that in this way the so-called observance and constant work of the brain on solving a specific problem are triggered. Well, train your eye for good examples.

We bring to your attention 10 beautiful small balconies, the design of which forces you to save these photos in the folder "inspiration".

• Little space - a lot of use. This case, which can be called "cozy cramped". Finishing, colors, decor - everything is perfectly matched.

• Brick wall, wooden table, retro decor. And this is a kind of balcony minimalism, which becomes a favorite place for relaxation, thoughts in private, enjoying tranquility and solitude. Such a balcony design will not result in a terrifying estimate, it is available to almost everyone.

• Decorating with artificial stone will last a long time and is unlikely to get bored quickly. Instead of a table, there is a tabletop under glass, which serves as a bar counter. The chairs are very well chosen, their design does not make the balcony space heavier. The issue of lighting and restrained decor has been competently resolved.

• Decorating a balcony with panoramic windows is always interesting. And here the author went on the beaten track, and was not mistaken. A cozy place for one is likely to be in demand.

• There can be two such corners on the balcony. But you can also fantasize that it will stand against the opposite wall - a rack with books, a narrow chest of drawers or a swing. There are options, and they all fit into the concept of a cozy balcony in brown tones.

• There is something of shabby chic here, from retro style... It looks very nice and warm, and most importantly, a small balcony has become a full-fledged functional area. Woody natural shades plus white - this is a cozy combination that is not annoying or annoying.

• A bright, fresh balcony with pleasant coolness, in which the owners decided to arrange a podium. Nothing superfluous, everything is appropriate and restrained, and the furniture also turns out to be transformable. Sometimes, instead of such a design, a chair-bed is placed on the balcony, which at the right time turns into a full-fledged sleeping place.

• There is little space, there is a lot of comfort... The Scandi-style principle with a dark floor and light walls rarely fails: in this case, the owners settled on a mattress with numerous pleasant textiles, good lighting and a small coffee table. There are also shelves on the wall that can be reasonably furnished with the necessary things.

• Another scandi-balcony in two of its projections. The seats are also storage places, which is very convenient. The rack looks nice and does not create a feeling of overload.

• On a narrow balcony there is a place for someone who wants to lie down, soak up the sunrise / sunset rays, and escape from the hustle and bustle. The light finish creates a sense of the triumph of cleanliness, order and organization. Sometimes, in such an environment, thoughts in my head fall into place.

Little space is an excuse, few ideas and desires are the catch. Be inspired by good examples so that your updated balcony can also stand in one row with them.

How to equip a small balcony, see below.