Ideas for the balcony: design recommendations and stylish solutions

Modern man is used to living in comfort. When we talk about an apartment with a balcony, many do not understand that even this part of the home can be made more comfortable and aesthetically attractive. The material of this article will tell you about what tools you can achieve harmony in the design of the balcony.

It's no secret that you can't put a lot of furniture on the balcony. In addition, when choosing each piece of furniture, you will have to take into account a lot of nuances - from the size of the furniture to its shape, as well as taking into account the freedom of movement.

To do this, you will have to take into account a lot of nuances, and especially to initially draw up a project with the rational use of space. It means that there should be nothing superfluous on the balcony. There is no need to put everything here indiscriminately, this approach is doomed to interior failure. You will have to limit not only furniture, but also accessories, as well as decor.

Using the project in several variations of furniture arrangement will allow you to clearly see which interior design of the balcony will be the best in terms of convenience and functionality. Therefore, an important criterion will be choice of purpose for the premises. For example, it can be a hookah bar, a mini-cabinet, a play area, a recreation area, or even an impromptu cafe.

To make the balcony space seem larger it is necessary to abandon bulky cabinets, bulky furniture, unnecessary accessories and massive lighting devices. All this visually makes the interior of a small room heavier and uncomfortable, not to mention aesthetics.

You need to choose the right furniture for the arrangement. For example, buy a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe and build it into one of the narrow balcony walls. The number of shelves should be average: only those things that are used there should be placed on the balcony. Each piece of furniture must be of the 2-in-1 type. In fact, these are products that perform several functions. Let's say it could be:

• pouf and part-time coffee table;
• podium with built-in inner drawers;
• chest of drawers with several shelves and drawers;
• the head of the bed, which acts as a shelf;
• a kitchen bench-sofa, it is also a storage system for small things.

Effective can be the use of a window sill for flowers or certain items necessary for household members. In confined spaces, walls should also be used. Considering that literally every centimeter of usable area is important on the balcony, instead of a floor lamp, it is better to use wall sconces, or even small spotlights. Besides, you can mount an LED strip in the wall, which has a small thickness, but depending on the number of rows of diodes, it shines no worse than the natural version.

To save space do not resort to frame structures... But if you plan to use the balcony as a living space, you will have to insulate it. The radiators cannot be taken out here, but it is quite possible to make the floor warm.

As for the roller blinds, they are the most convenient for arranging small balconies, since they provide for fastening almost close to the glass on each glass sash. In fact, the most compact versions of modern curtains have fastenings inside the frame, and therefore do not interfere with the installation of furniture or the placement of vases or pots of flowers on window sills.

If a decision is made to combine a balcony with a kitchen, bedroom or living room, a lot of opportunities open up for effective use of space.... For example, it can be used for a specific functional area. The same part of the wall on which there was a window can become a bar counter, an impromptu dining table, a shelf for a laptop, placing flower pots or books.

In a separate space, you need to select everything that is compact and as functional as possible. To move freely around the balcony, it will have to be divided into 2 functional areas. For example, an area for storage systems and a main purpose area (recreation, dining room, lounge area, living room).

Open balconies are not so convenient in terms of practicality and functionality. You cannot put upholstered furniture here, because in bad weather it will simply get wet. Such projects look beautiful in pictures, however, in real life they are not feasible. It is useless to try to illuminate such a balcony, because it can also be dangerous by a short circuit.

It is not uncommon for a thing to fly off the balcony in strong winds. However, this does not mean at all that such designs are doomed to failure. Here you can find a lot of ideas for arrangement. For example, you can equip the space with plastic furniture. It is not afraid of moisture, wind, and can be made of high quality and durable material. Despite the fragility of scratches, this furniture is durable.

The easiest way is to arrange a compact-type dining group for two users on such a balcony. If you want other ideas, you can put a bench near the front door (for example, a painted wooden one, since wood derivatives simply cannot withstand the effects of moisture). The windowsill can be designed as a mini-greenhouse.

If you want the balcony to have a canopy, you can equip it with an awning that can cover it from the scorching sun or rain. However, in a gusty wind, you will have to roll up the canopy so that it does not break. On a small area of ​​an open balcony, you can build a metal rack and put some plants on it. A narrow table with a couple of chairs can be placed next to them.

The arrangement of an open balcony should include more freedom of movementas lack of space can create a dangerous situation.

Flower pots can be placed near the fences. Someone attaches them directly to the fences. If they are tall and have powerful restraining bars, a narrow table can be attached to them. In this case, the dishes will not be able to fall from the balcony, even if accidentally touched. However, the lamps will have to be solar-powered. Or it could be beautifully decorated candles.

A closed balcony allows you to approach the issue of arrangement in the most unusual way. And if in one case it will be compact furniture placed on two opposite walls, then on more spacious balconies you can create a special interior. For example, today the idea of ​​arranging a so-called soft balcony is in vogue. In fact, this is frameless furniture or the floor is completely covered with pillows and a special mattress.

The longest side (relative to the front door) is equipped with pillows, creating a kind of podium from them, the second part is used for a wardrobe. At the same time, sofa cushions will function as armrests, headboards, and backs of improvised furniture.

If you do not want to clutter up the balcony room with such furniture, you can install a small sofa in it, and decorate the wall behind it with photo wallpaper or a drawing painted with paints.

A table in such an area can be wall-mounted semicircular, which saves space by folding the tabletop if necessary... By the way, you can beat the wall above the sofa with the help of shelves or flower pots. If the area of ​​the balcony allows, you can place on it a narrow table for a laptop or a tiny bar counter with two chairs.

Use on the balcony looks beautiful furniture with design chests... If you put a soft mattress on such bench-benches and add stylish covers to the furniture, the interior will acquire a special flavor. Moreover, with the skillful selection of facing materials, even the lining will look appropriate in the design. You can arrange the space wicker furniture, it also looks very impressive.

As for rocking chairs, these items are not so practical, since there is not enough space to swing them on the balcony of typical city apartments. However, a folding sofa can be installed here by ordering a model based on measurements of a specific balcony.

At the same time, you can beat the style in the most unexpected way.... For example, you can design your sofa like a football field by choosing the green upholstery option. To maintain the desired mood, you can use the window sill for placing long containers with grass. If you want, use a photo in the subject.In other styles, you can use unusual cladding (for example, a stone or brick).

The type of light source on a closed balcony can be different. Among the mass of options, one can single out RGB products, characterized by the ability to change the color shade of the spreading light flux. Such products are relevant for people who constantly want novelty and fresh emotions. It can be a tape, spot lighting, as well as spots.

The tape can be hidden under moldings and skirting boards to give the ceiling a floating look. The spots are remarkable not only for the ability to adjust the angle of the direction of the light flux. With their help, the interior acquires a special aesthetics, they transform the space, bringing the spirit of modernity into it. If there are several spots, they are able to highlight a specific area on the balcony, creating a unique light composition.

In order to improve the aesthetic properties of the balcony interior it can be decorated with a range of single type lamps. At the same time, lighting devices can be both panel and wall-mounted or on suspensions, which today is considered in demand among professionals in interior art. You can additionally illuminate a specific area with a beautiful or unusual shape lantern.

Undoubtedly, correctly selected curtains will be the best decoration of the balcony. They are here and in place, and carry a functional load. If the balcony is not connected to a nearby room, it is better to buy solid color models without unnecessary pompous cut. You can decorate the balcony space with curtains in a contrasting color with alternating panels. You can use stained glass models by tying them in the middle with ribbons.

Fresh flowers will become appropriate decorations... It can be greenery and plants, unpretentious in the conditions of breeding city apartments. Small pictures will also look beautiful on the walls of the balcony, however, posters and large posters will add variegation, which is why such a decor in arranging a balcony is undesirable.

Sofa pillows, as well as blankets, small rugs can become an interior decoration. Textile items always add a certain amount of comfort to the interior composition. It is these little things that can become a worthy completion of the arrangement. If there are a minimum of details in the interior, you can decorate the table with an openwork knitted round napkin. And some people like to decorate the wall with a mini-gallery of framed photos.