Bedroom on the balcony: the nuances of organization and unusual design examples

A bedroom on the balcony can become a cozy seating area where all household members can feel themselves in comfort, coziness and necessary privacy. The implementation of such an idea will allow more ergonomic use of the premises in the house and will significantly save useful space.

Disputes about whether it is possible to equip a sleeping area on a loggia or a balcony have been going on for a long time, and experts, and even ordinary users, have not come to a consensus. Such a redevelopment will not spoil the interior at all, but does it make sense to invest in the implementation of an idea that may not be useful? Let's try to figure out how justified is the creation of a bedroom on the balcony.

So, the need for an additional place to sleep arises in the following cases:

• in a small apartment where there is a lack of free space;
• in a large family, when one of the inhabitants of the apartment lacks a separate room or their own recreation area;
• when the balcony space, for one reason or another, is not used for their intended purpose;
• if you often receive guests who stay overnight and they need a place where they can relax and retire;

The advantages of placing a bedroom on the loggia and balcony include the following:

• a significant increase in the useful space of the apartment;
• the ability to create an individual interior in any design;
• small area for cleaning and cleaning;
• healthy microclimate (if the insulation and glazing are of high quality);

And, of course, an undoubted advantage is a good view from the window, which will create additional comfort and allow you to meet each new day with a smile and good mood.

At the same time, this idea has its drawbacks. First of all, they are associated with the very organization of the process - lighting, solving problems with insulation and heating of the balcony. In addition, the balconies in most Russian apartments are small, so the sleeping place will be very small, designed for only one person or for a couple who sleep in a close embrace. Fans of spacious beds and star poses are unlikely to be able to have a good rest - they should completely abandon the idea of ​​moving to the loggia.

The bedroom on the balcony looks like a comfortable corner where you can spend your free time at any time. In the pictures, as a rule, such zones look very stylish and impressive, But in practice, the creation of such a recreation area faces many difficulties that must be solved even before you start painting the walls and put the bed.

• Warming. In most cases, the air temperature on the balconies differs significantly from the corresponding parameters inside the dwelling, and the difference is 7-10 degrees. This is completely unsuitable for a bedroom, so at the initial stage it is extremely important that the balcony is insulated, and if you plan to sleep there in the cold season, then it makes sense to carry out heating - then the bedroom will become suitable for spending the night in any weather.

• Lighting. Balconies rarely electrify, at the same time, it should certainly be possible to install a night light in the bedroom: read before bed or find something in the dark at night. All this necessitates the conduct of electrical wiring and sockets on the loggia.

• Reducing the number of windows. It is no secret that, as a rule, only one window is made in the bedroom, therefore, before converting the balcony into a recreation area, you need to lay some of the glasses - it will be much warmer and more comfortable, and the bright morning light will not interfere with a sound sleep.

The second most difficult stage in the preparation of the re-registration of the balcony into a sleeping place is the choice of the design of the future room. The problem lies in the limited space, so it may seem that fantasies simply have nowhere to roam, so any options are doomed to be boring and uninteresting in advance. In fact, this is far from the case - a place can be made beautiful, comfortable and functional.

First of all, you need the sleeping place itself.... The easiest way is to equip it directly on the balcony floor, but first you should make sure that the space is sufficiently insulated, and it is better to resort to installing the "warm floor" system. A good solution would be to order a bed according to your own measurements, in this case you can add all kinds of drawers, niches, comfortable armrests with inserts - this will make the bedroom more ergonomic. If the length permits, then it is worth additionally building a built-in cabinet in the wall or a small rack.

In a berth on the balcony, it is optimal to implement minimalism in the interior.However, this does not mean at all that you will certainly have to give up the art deco or shabby chic you like - you can always create the desired atmosphere with the help of the lighting solution of the interior and individual decorative elements that will add the necessary accents. Styles such as modern bionics, sloppy grunge, industrial loft and constructivism can also look good, ethnic trends can also be a good solution.

It is very important that the style is chosen in accordance with personal preferences and life attitudes. Do not forget that the recreation area in any situation should remain the most "emotional" place in the house, therefore no need to chase newfangled design trends if they are not to your liking.

A good alternative to the sleeping area on the balcony can be a loggia combined with a bedroom in the house. This will significantly increase the area of ​​the room and correctly zone it. The biggest advantage of such a solution is the ability to put a slightly larger bed, for example, place it over the entire area of ​​the balcony, and use the sill as a transition from the room to the resting place.

A good option would be installation of a small podium in the area between the balcony and the room - then the headboard can be taken out to the balcony, and the rest of it into the living space. In this case, the remaining area of ​​the balcony can be used as a dressing room or a work desk can be installed there. Significant space savings can be achieved with the purchase of a fold-out sofa.

When performing a complete dismantling of the wall between the bedroom and the loggia, in its place you can arrange arched doorway, which will emphasize the area near the window, but will not hide the space. The arch is considered an element of decor in the bedroom; it is made rounded, trapezoidal or rectangular. Additionally, a spotlight can be inserted into the resulting structure, and the sleeping area itself can be slightly raised.

The same effect can be achieved when using a screen, sliding partitions or textiles. If, on the contrary, you do not want the space to look divided into zones, but intend to create the impression of a solid space, then you can decorate the entire room with one facing material, and simply emphasize the functional zones with lighting.

In conclusion, we will give the following tips to make the bedroom on the balcony more cozy and comfortable:

• in order to visually increase the space, it is best to use finishing materials in light shades - preferably warm;

• so that the balcony does not overheat from direct sunlight, and at night you are not disturbed by the headlights of passing cars, it is advisable to hang blinds or Roman blinds on the windows (if you do not close them up);

• if you do not want to visually make the space heavier, then you can use translucent curtains - the choice of one or another option directly depends on the design of the new bedroom;

• when choosing furniture, the main emphasis should be on functionality and minimalism; the best solution will be transformer models, for example, roll-out sofas - in the daytime they will be assembled, and the vacated space can be used for meeting friends, reading or even watching TV (it can be hung on the wall using special brackets);

• at the head of the bed it will not be superfluous to make additional lighting or hang a stylish sconce;

• the finishing touch of the arrangement of the bedroom on the balcony should be the design and decoration of the premises; a beautiful blanket or decorative pillows will help make it more lively and personal, and you can place photographs, vases with flowers or paintings on the shelves and racks; a fluffy rug on the floor will create a unique atmosphere of comfort.

How you can make a podium bed with your own hands in one day on the balcony, see the video below.