Bedroom on the balcony

In many modern apartments, the balcony has ceased to be a storage place for old skis and cans with cucumbers, it is increasingly being attempted to be made a functional part of the apartment. One of the interesting ideas is a cozy bedroom on the balcony, which we will discuss in this article.

The balcony is often combined with the living room or kitchen, but the bedroom is not very often equipped. The thing is that such a design solution has its own nuances.

Benefits include:

• You get an extra room, which is very important for owners of small apartments. Today in odnushki increasingly began to do redevelopment, turning them into studio apartments.If over time you feel the need for a separate bedroom, the balcony is perfect for this purpose. It is also a good solution for large families who are forced to live in a small apartment. A balcony as a bedroom will allow one or two family members to get more personal space in the form of a small cozy room. There are lots of examples, but the main plus of redevelopment is clear.
• Falling asleep and waking up on the balcony, you will feel closer to nature. Surrounded by trees and the starry sky, you can calm down, put your thoughts in order and forget about all the problems. Of course, this is relevant only for those who have windows facing the green spaces, and not on the roadway with exhaust gases.
• It takes a minimum of time to clean a small area. If the room is small, it is extremely difficult to make a mess. In addition, the balcony is unlikely to fit anything other than a bed. You may also be able to place a small dressing table or dresser.

Unfortunately, the disadvantages are no less:

• Since the balcony was originally a non-residential space, you will have to equip it for life from scratch.It will be necessary to create a lot of layers of insulation so that you do not freeze in the winter, you will need waterproofing of the walls and a fine finish for a comfortable sleep. Please note that not every balcony can withstand such a load. Also, do not forget about the communication - conducting wiring and heating. Some types of balcony work will have to take a special permit.
• If the windows of the apartment overlook a busy street, you will need sound insulation. Do not forget that in the summer there may be a problem with the windows open - you will hear all the noise from the street, and you will sleep right by the window. The same applies to the rainy day - if you open the window, oblique drops will fly straight at you.
• Additional spending. In addition to the above, immediately add to the shopping list blinds or Roman blinds, which will be needed to create the shadow. Also, it is advisable to purchase furniture with upholstery resistant to fading.

If you are luckythen over the arrangement of the bedroom still have to seriously work hard before you can enjoy a comfortable rest.

Any alteration of the balcony requires coordination with local authorities and the technical supervision service. Of course, you can ignore this rule, but when selling or receiving real estate in inheritance, you still have to assure the alteration. In addition, illegal redevelopment entails considerable penalties, so it’s best to do everything at once and properly.

To begin, you need to properly prepare for the upcoming changes in your home. Study all the available materials yourself, get acquainted with the experience of other people. Then, refer to the approximate cost of such work to understand what amount you need. Find a good contractor who will translate your ideas into reality.

When everything is ready, you can begin to draw up and agree on a project redevelopment. You also need to obtain permission from the housing inspection to work.

In order to avoid mistakes and speed up this process as much as possible, contact the project bureau.Be sure to ask about the presence of a license from this organization, otherwise you will not be able to agree on your project. Ideally, if this company also performs construction work - it is more profitable from an economic point of view.

The project is developed on the basis of a technical opinion, which is issued by the designer after inspection of your apartment.

Having on hand a full package of documents, it can be transferred for approval to the appropriate authority. In different regions, the name of the organization may differ - architectural planning management, building expertise bureaus, etc.

If the response of the organization is positive, the following permission will be needed - from the interdepartmental commission or the housing inspection. You must sign it with an authorized person in the city administration. Only after that you can begin construction and repair work.

When the repair is completed, it will only be necessary to make accounting changes in the BTI documents, and you can enjoy a well-deserved rest in a new cozy bedroom.

Construction work on the transformation of the balcony into the bedroom requires a preliminary design of the project. It will allow you to quickly cope with the task, calculate the need for building materials, make estimates and so on.

When drafting a project, do not forget to immediately find the appropriate furniture. It can be a bed with a removable mattress or a folding bed. It is desirable that it can be mounted in place, because it can not get through the narrow balcony doors.

The process of remaking a balcony into a bedroom consists of several stages:

• Warming, which is carried out before the glazing of the balcony, on request - laying system "warm floor".
• The walls are finished with laminated MDF boards and the floor with laminate or ceramic tiles.
• Installation of plastic windows with double or triple glazed windows.
• Furniture assembly and interior design.

How to insulate the balcony, see the following video.

Start by choosing a suitable location for the bed. It should be as far as possible from the entrance. Usually it is placed parallel to the outer wall, since most modern apartments have rather narrow balconies. If the width allows, you can think of other options.

It is unlikely that you will have room for a dresser or cabinet, so you have to be content with hanging shelves and free space under the bed.

To regulate the luminous flux, do not forget about blinds or Roman blinds. Additionally, you can hang tulle, which will create an atmosphere of comfort.

On the wall you can place a TV, audio system, fan, air conditioning and more. To make the design look complete, place on the shelves and on the windowsill pots with flowers, books, candles, various vases and photo frames. So you will get a full-fledged bedroom in which it will be pleasant to rest after a long working day.

• On the balcony you can equip a wonderful children's bedroom, which is important for the owners of one-bedroom apartments. When the child grows up, he will certainly need his own corner for sleeping. Give preference to light, light tones to visually expand the space. Choose a bed with a high back - soft upholstery will serve as an additional layer of insulation. Create comfort with the help of details - a set of pillows, paintings on the walls and a small bedside table to match the laminate - warm shades of wood will dilute the icy colors.
• An excellent solution is a folding "baby" or "dice" sofa. It is easy to assemble and get enough free space on the balcony during the period when you are awake. Light veneer as decoration for the walls, forged lamp, fur pillows and “bear skin” on the sofa will create the feeling that you are in a country house.
• A full bed for two will take the whole place, but the result is definitely worth it! So that the beige room doesn’t look monotonous, dilute the interior with lots of pots of flowers.