Curbstone on the balcony: varieties and tips for choosing

When decorating their homes, many people pay special attention to creating an interior on the balcony area. The choice of furniture plays an important role in this. Today we will talk about how to choose the right cabinet for the balcony.

Currently, there are a wide variety of storage structures that can be placed on balconies:

• table with pull-out compartments;
• cabinets with shelves;
• compartments without doors;
• hanging cabinets with shelves.

Models with doors can also be of different types depending on the opening technology:

• swing;
• sliding;
• reclining.

Such pieces of furniture for the balcony space can also differ in shape: square, rectangular, rounded or angular. A suitable shape is chosen depending on the geometry of the balcony.

Installing a curbstone on a balcony has a number of advantages.

• The upper part can be used as a chair. To do this, it is upholstered with any soft, but dense material.

• The curbstone can become a place for placing decorative items... Often, many flower pots with plants are placed on the upper surface of the structure. They will help enliven the design of the balcony space. If the furniture will fit snugly against the window, then its upper part can also be used as an extension of the window sill.

• The curbstone can visually expand the territory of the balcony. To do this, it is better to choose models of a rectangular or square shape; they should be placed on the side of the loggia, while completely covering both corners.

• Furniture can become a play area for children. A place for a child can be made if an elongated curbstone is placed on your balcony. Its upper part can be decorated with quality materials with pictures.

Mounting a bedside table in a balcony room may have some drawbacks.

• Can take up a lot of space... Some models of such furniture are too bulky, can take up space and spoil the overall design of the loggia.
• Can only be installed on a glazed balcony... In the open air, in cold weather, the pedestals can be severely damaged and lose their appearance.

Balcony cabinets can be made from a wide variety of materials. Often they are made from the same foundations that are used in the decoration of premises. This allows you to create uniform interiors.

Several types of materials are most popular for production.

• Plastic. This base has excellent moisture resistance. Plastic is the most practical and convenient material to work with. But low-quality varieties can quickly collapse.
• Wooden lining. Most often it is used in cases where the decoration of the balcony room is also made of the same material. In this way, a single space can be easily created.
• Chipboard and MDF panels. These materials are distinguished by excellent durability and a high level of resistance to moisture and sudden temperature changes. Such material is available in a variety of colors, which allows you to create almost any design on the balcony.

Often, materials are additionally coated with a protective compound, which allows furniture to last even longer.

Sometimes the curbstones are made from a metal profile and even drywall. Such materials allow you to make a cabinet of almost any shape. But they will not be able to fit into every design.

A curbstone for a balcony can be made with your own hands. To do this, you first need to decide on the exact dimensions of the future structure. Then you should select the necessary tools (jigsaw, drill, drills, screwdriver, sharp knife, tape measure, fasteners, pencil).

First, the box is assembled. To do this, you can take simple wooden beams. The structure must be well fixed to the floor and wall. This is done using special metal corners.

Then you should install the cover of the future cabinet... To do this, it is cut out of pre-prepared materials, they must be pre-set dimensions. It is fixed on the box, after which it is finally fixed. If desired, this part can be upholstered with a soft cloth.

Several small shelves are installed inside the box. As a rule, they are made from wood chipboard or MDF sheets. They are mounted using metal corners. After that, you need to hang the doors. This can be done using special hinged-type hinges. You first need to make handles for the structure. They can be made from a metal profile. At the end, open sections of the product need to be decorated.

There are a few things to pay attention to before buying a suitable cabinet. So, be sure to consider the size of the loggia. If it has a narrow elongated layout, then the corner model of the pedestal can become the most profitable option.

Look also at the material from which the furniture is made. Wooden lining boxes are most often used to store vegetables and fruits on the balcony. Plastic models can be used to accommodate other items.

If you decide to purchase a model with doors, then be sure to pay attention to the type of opening. When the area of ​​the loggia is small, it is better to choose samples with sliding or reclining structures.

If you want to make a beautiful accent in the design of the balcony with the help of such a curbstone, then you better give preference to models with a decorative tabletop. After installation, it will be possible to put a tall vase of flowers on it or simply a decorated pot with a houseplant.

Today, many people strive to decorate a loggia in an oriental style. To do this, the furniture should be upholstered with a fabric with a fine pattern. Then you need to place several bright multi-colored pillows on it for decoration. A small bright carpet will be a great addition to the design.

If the balcony in your home is medium-sized, then you can purchase a folding cabinet that can easily turn into a table. You can place a couple of small chairs next to it.

In order for the cabinet to fit favorably into the interior of the balcony, it is better to arrange it in the same style as the rest of the room. Otherwise, this piece of furniture may look too ridiculous.

An interesting option would be to place a small pedestal on the balcony, made of dark wood... At the same time, on the upper part of the structure, you can place a soft elongated lining and several small decorative pillows.

The interior of the balcony, decorated in white tones with a gray decorative stone wall, can include white elongated cabinet with hinged doors... The upper part of the product can be upholstered in a neutral beige fabric with a pair of small pillows in the same color. At the back of such furniture, you can equip a small hanging shelf for decorative flowers.

A small white cabinet made of wood with two pull-out wicker drawers can fit into the interior of a narrow elongated loggia.

Another beautiful design will be interior with a tall and narrow sideboard in white or light gray. If you need a lot of storage space, then an additional cabinet with glass doors can be installed on such furniture. Such products can perfectly fit into the design of the balcony in pale yellow or cream colors.

In the next video, you will learn how to make a cabinet with your own hands and improve the usable space on the balcony.