Finishing the balcony inside

Beautiful comfortable balcony - the pride of the owners of the apartment. The most functional and stylish to equip such a small area is very difficult. But nowadays there are many different technologies and design programs that will help make a “candy” even from the old “dead” balcony.

When the repair in the apartment is completely finished, it is the turn of arrangement of the balcony area. And here you can give free rein to your imagination.

If you have a great view of nature or sights from your balcony, you should think about refitting it into a gazebo or veranda, where you can later have interesting gatherings in good company.

In the event that a construction site has developed under your balcony or a dull plant stands instead of a landscape, then you should turn the balcony zone into a winter garden or have a gym there. Or you can simply place your office or dressing room there.

Previously, balconies served as people for storing things. Now, more and more people prefer to trim loggias in such a way that its internal area is used as efficiently as possible.

Of course, if you live in a “Khrushchev” or “Brezhnevka”, then you will not be able to turn around on the balcony. However, small dimensions should not become an obstacle. Even inside a small balcony you can create a wonderful interior.

In the modern world there are many different finishing materials. The choice remains for the owner of the apartment: what he wants to see on his balcony and how it will be combined with the interior of the apartment as a whole.

Most often in finishing of a balcony use lining. It is different.Plain lining is wooden slats or planks to smoothness processed. This material got its name a long time ago when they were mainly trimmed with railway cars. Lining in the form of plates is usually done with a ledge or tongue-and-groove lock. Reiki simply lay butt.

Lining made of plastic is similar to plastic PVC panels. However, its size, profile and lock exactly matches the wooden lining. It is possible to choose clapboard of any color, even textured under a tree.

Lining is a standard board parameters with an asymmetrical rabbeted lock. On the back side there are 2 longitudinal grooves for drainage of excess moisture or condensate. Lining is a different profile - with right angles and rounded chamfers. In work, this does not affect the ease of installation, but the finished lining looks very stylish.

It is very popular to sheathe the balcony from the inside with MDF panels.Partly from the fact that this is the most economical option for finishing and, moreover, it is easy to do it yourself. Which also reduces the cost of repairs, because paying specialists is expensive at the moment.

Contrary to popular belief that siding is a material for exterior trim, it is also well suited for interior trim. This material is very durable and practical, resistant to temperatures. But if your balcony is on the sunny side, then there is a high probability that the color of the material will burn out in the sun, dim. Therefore, most often, when a balcony is sheathed with siding from the inside, a material of white color is chosen.

If you are prone to romance and you like castles, knights and other attributes of romanticism, you can arrange a balcony with a decorative stone. This finish will look stylish and original.

Decorative stone is a special type of tile, in which the front surface is made in the form of natural stone. After finishing this material, it seems that your balcony is made of masonry. And it can be completely different. From the colors and textures of wild natural cobblestones to neat and smooth walls, tiled under the brick.

Such tiles are usually made of cement according to a special technology with the addition of various technical mixtures. In terms of composition and environmental friendliness, it is very close to natural material, and therefore this facing is becoming increasingly popular.

In addition, artificial stone is much cheaper and lighter than natural. It is evenly textured and painted inside, and therefore, even if you accidentally pick off a part or cut it in the right place for you, the tile will look natural on a cut.

Starting repairs on the balcony, first of all, you need to glaze it. It used to be glass themselves, using wooden frames and ordinary glass. Nowadays, specialized companies are engaged in glazing, which do it quickly and efficiently.

Then we warm the walls. If you want to save on this part of the repair, choose foam as insulation. It keeps heat very well and is inexpensive. However, it is fire hazardous and emits a lot of toxic smoke when burning.

Mineral insulation a little more expensive. It belongs to the zero class of fire hazard. However, in other characteristics it is more capricious: it also requires waterproofing from above.

Having warmed a balcony, it is possible to start performance of the finishing finishing works for walls. Having picked up the material in advance, we begin the design. You can make walls in one material, you can make a combination. For example, a decorative stone is perfectly combined with the usual tiles or decorative plaster.

Options for finishing the ceiling on the balcony - the mass. Now the choice of materials and technologies is very large.

But first you need to seal the ceiling surface and makewaterproofing. After all, for sure you will be laying the wiring, and therefore everything should be moisture proof.

Then, in most cases, they mount the skeleton for the insulation, insulate and fill the crate.

It is better to entrust electrical wiring to a professional, because this is a serious matter. It is necessary to lay the cable as safely as possible and connect all sources.

After that proceed to the final stage of finishing. You can make a ceiling of plasterboard. This is the easiest and most versatile option. Drywall, you can paint, paste over wallpaper, polystyrene tile or any other topcoat.

The Armstrong ceiling is very popular lately. Its essence is that the tile is laid out on the aluminum frame. The tile can be made of different materials, for every taste and wallet: from pressed cardboard to stained glass.

Well, the most common option these days is to install a stretch ceiling. On the balcony area of ​​the canvas need quite a bit. Therefore, this option will also turn out to be very budget and will be executed directly by professionals in their field. There is a lot of competition in the stretch ceiling market. To attract customers, they hold all sorts of promotions. And because such a ceiling will cost you quite inexpensively.

The flooring on the glazed and insulated balcony is mounted from materials that are combined with the decoration of the walls. It can be any coating that is used for the floor in any residential area. You can cover the floor with linoleum, put tile, laminate, carpet, make it wooden. There are a lot of options.

• Preparation for the coating begins with the heat and waterproofing of the future floor. For these purposes, such a material as penofol is perfect. You just need to cut out the area corresponding to the shape of your balcony and lay it with the foil side up.
• Wooden logs are placed on this material at a distance of approximately 50 cm from each other. Between them, it is possible to lay additional heat insulating material.
• Then fill a layer of thick plywood and directly stack the selected floor covering.
• If your balcony is a continuation of the living room it is appropriate to make an electric floor heating. Mount it is not so easy, and therefore it is better to contact the experts.

Decorating and decorating a balcony with your own hands can take you a long time. It depends on what ideas you want to bring to life. Step-by-step instructions will help you decide on the procedure.

• First of all, you need to glaze your balcony. You can do it yourself by purchasing ready-made double-glazed windows of a suitable size and install them using foam. But it is best to order glazing in a specialized company.
• Then make detailed measurements of the entire room in order to calculate the amount of materials that will be needed for repairs in a given area.
• After this, you must carefully insulate with the same foam or special sealant. Then you lay the heat and waterproofing around the perimeter of the balcony room, electrify and decide to install a heated floor or installationadditional heat element on the balcony.
• Finally, it is necessary to sheathe the walls with the selected material.

How to make a repair of the balcony with your own hands, see the following video.

Looks very stylish balcony, decorated in classic style. A small room will increase visually due to the use of a large number of bright colors. French floor tiles are perfectly combined with light wallpaper, painted in pale cream color. Heavy satin curtains will serve as a reliable barrier to the penetration of sunlight in the summer. Best of all classical style wicker rattan furniture.

For needlewomen can be equipped with a workshop on the balcony. The walls and the ceiling, decorated with bright PVC panels, will serve as an excellent reflector, and the workplace will be lit as much as possible. In order to not experience discomfort in a hot time, you need to install a room air conditioning system.Pockets and small shelves for small items will be excellent assistants of compact storage.

A study on the balcony is also a great option. The walls can be sheathed with normal plasterboard and painted in light colors. One of the walls to make the color of dark office furniture, to bring a touch of contrast to the interior. The floor is decorated with abstract tiles, window openings pick up dark blinds. This style will suit both students and supervisors.

Since the balcony is the sunniest place in your apartment, you can turn it into a greenhouse. In this case, it is appropriate to glue the walls with wall murals, pick up window blocks with Roman curtains, attach pots with live plants to the walls. Place exotic flowers and shrubs in large vases and pots, complete the interior with comfortable chairs.

If you have beautiful views of the city from your balcony, you can turn it into a stylish minibar. The window sill needs to be expanded in the form of a bar counter, and elegant chairs will perfectly complement the interior.

Looks very nice balcony, decorated in the style of Provence. Wallpapers with bright colors will be perfectly combined with decorative plaster and gypsum panels.Beautiful curtains allow you to adjust the degree of illumination of the room. And to complete the image of the air serving table and a pair of comfortable chairs.

It is very practical and useful to arrange a sports area on the balcony. You will have the opportunity to play sports almost outdoors. In the design you can combine plastic panels and tile under the brick. Here it will be important for you to leave as much free space as possible, and therefore you should not clutter up the balcony with unnecessary furniture.

Also, you can arrange a romantic seating area on the balcony. Cover the walls with carmine wallpaper, decorate with special stickers. Hang stylish blinds and install a comfortable corner sofa with bright bedside tables.

When decorating the interior of the balcony should take into account the following:

1. If you want to visually increase the area of ​​the room, use materials, furniture and decorations of light colors.
2. The best furniture for a balcony is compact. So use folding furniture or transforming. The theme will be sliding or built-in cabinets, tables and chairs.
3. Flowers will give grace and comfort to any balcony. You can place them in elegant flowerpots or on special shelves. Plants to the maximum in need of sunlight for growth and flowering, but because the balcony for them - the perfect place
4. If your balcony is quite small - do not clutter it with massive chandeliers and lamps. There will be more relevant spot ceiling lights.
5. Shutters, Roman shades of light colors or cute roller blinds will be very appropriate on the balcony.
6. The glossy surface finish also visually expands the space, thanks to its light reflecting ability.