Balconies

Relaxation area on the balcony: design tips and stylish solutions

Content

Primary requirements
Design features
How to choose a design?
Stylish solutions

Composing the interior composition of his home, a modern person finds solutions for each of his square meters. And since many are trying to use even a balcony for their needs, then you need to know how to do it right. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the tips for decorating the lounge area, which can be arranged on the balcony or loggia.

Primary requirements

Despite the beautiful pictures of interior solutions for the design of loggias and balconies, not all projects are worthy of implementation. And it's not so much about the inconvenience of arranging furniture, but about safety. No matter how beautiful a picture with a design of any style looks, if there is no glazing, this increases the level of danger for households. As a rule, the height of balcony railings is not always a guarantee of safety. If you decide to make a full-fledged comfortable corner in such an unusual place, you will have to start with glazing from the beginning. In addition, the key points will be:

insulation of the balcony structure on the floor and side walls;
thoughtfulness of lighting of the future recreation area;
the appropriate choice of each element of the arrangement;
balance between the area of the room and the dimensions of the furniture;
the right choice of textiles, its practicality, durability;
providing a convenient approach to the necessary furniture;
the choice of style in a single format with the style of the room, to which the balcony (loggia) is adjacent;
freeing the passage to the windows for airing the apartment;
the correct design of curtains, taking into account the most convenient way of opening and closing windows;
ideal furniture arrangement for easy wet cleaning.

Design features

Much in the design will depend on the shape of the balcony or loggia. For example, there are options when the loggia is spacious and square. You can easily put a small sofa in it, and even a table with chairs for a meal. But if the loggia is narrow, the furniture will have to be arranged according to the principle of linear planning (in a single line).

The concept of a lounge area is different for everyone. In general, this is a place of maximum relaxation, an island where you can soak up, taking a break from everyday worries. Someone uses the existing balcony (loggia) for a dining room, workshop, as well as a play area.

If the owner of the family prefers to combine business with pleasure during the rest, he can arrange a mini-cabinet on the balcony.

The interior design of a balcony or loggia can be "soft", which is especially important for narrow and small rooms. In this case, frameless furniture (for example, bean bags) is used, as well as many pillows that are simply laid on the floor covering. They form a kind of ottoman, and the window sill is used for any things or accessories.

In addition, in order to save space, you can build a podium on the balcony by placing a mattress on top of it, and inside, organizing spacious boxes for storing the necessary things. You can refresh such an interior with the help of flowerpots with greenery. A built-in wardrobe can be installed opposite the podium. The luminaires should be placed in two places: above the podium and above the wardrobe.

An original project can be obtained by combining a room with a balcony (loggia). In this case, part of the wall is demolished, and the part above the windowsill, where there used to be a window connecting the room with the balcony, is beaten like an architectural ledge or a dining table.

The advantages of such a solution are visual aesthetics and a great opportunity for the selection and arrangement of furniture.

How to choose a design?

If the balcony or loggia is not part of the combined room, you will not be able to walk around when choosing a style. However, if it is impossible to create classics with its inherent pomp in a limited space, then modern interior styles striving for ergonomics and minimalism are quite possible. And you need to act as follows.

Curtains should not be bulky or spread across the floor. The priority is the model of the Roman type, pleated, roller blinds. The latter can be hung on separate window sashes.
It is undesirable to use dense textiles in the arrangement: this visually makes the interior heavier and "steals" the area.
The backlighting should not be massive: it visually makes the interior of a limited space heavier.
Furniture is chosen to a minimum: it can be a compact sofa and a narrow table for one user.
The room needs to be divided into 2 zones: a structured storage system for any things and the main space for relaxation or communication.
It is allowed to accentuate the interior with the help of small postcards and photographs. Large posters in a small space are not visible and only create the effect of variegation.
It is necessary to decide on the purpose of the allotted area. If this is a mini-greenhouse or garden, you should not put a sofa or armchairs here.
In a confined space, it is necessary to use a window sill or walls. For example, this is a great way to place flowers.

On the balcony or loggia, you can equip a hookah bar, accentuating the interior with bright colors... You can build a hookah niche using different decor. It is worth completing the interior with a compact sofa, a narrow table. If the room allows, you can install a corner sofa in it, a couple of poufs, using one of them as a coffee table.

Can be placed on the balcony (loggia) upholstered kitchen bench, matching the model to the contours of the available space. At the same time, you can choose a corner model for arrangement with internal drawers, shelves, and a hinged lid. You can also order a podium option.

Furniture that is tightly attached to the walls will save space. As for lighting, you can place the lamps above the resting place (sofa, armchair). You can also resort to a modern type of lighting, made in the form of an LED strip, spotlights or spots.