Kitchen with balcony-interiors
The contents
- Documentation of redevelopment
- Options enterprises
- The stages of work to unite the kitchen with balcony
- The preparation of the premises
- Replacement of glazing of balconies
- Dismantling of doors and Windows
- Demolition of wall
- Winterizing the grounds of a former balcony
- Balcony work area
- Balcony — dining area
- Balcony — Breakfast bar
- Balcony — Seating area
- Balcony — winter garden
In recent time fashion trend was combining the kitchen with a balcony. This option of redevelopment is not only original, but practical solution. The Union of these spaces, in addition to increasing the kitchen space, making it more functional, light and attractive. But, to get a really impressive result, it is necessary to approach the redesign with full responsibility.
Documenting alterations ↑
Before you begin work to integrate the kitchen with the balcony need to collect all necessary documents confirming the legality of the redevelopment. This should prepare the project documentation and approve a new plan of living space in a number of authorities:
- Bureau of technical inventory (BTI);
- The state fire supervision;
- Sanitary-epidemiological service (SES);
- The interdepartmental Commission (MVK);
- The Federal registration service (FRS);
- Licensed independent architectural office.
The result should be a package of documents, including:
- resolution on the unification of the two zones obtained from the above-mentioned organizations;
- the draft master redevelopment;
- consent to redevelop the occupants of the house;
- the final act of reconstruction.
Options enterprises ↑
There are several options for enterprises:
Dismantling of window and door unit. In this case, the extension area of the kitchen is more aesthetic than practical. This method of combining is very popular as it does not cost much and it is easy to apply.
The dismantling of not only Windows and doors but part of the wall under the window. As a result of this redevelopment the balcony will be in the form of an arch.
Demolition of all partitions separating the kitchen and the balcony. This option is the most practical, but at the same time the most difficult. To permit such a Union is extremely difficult.
The stages of work to unite the kitchen with balcony ↑
Regardless of the method of redevelopment work on its implementation will contain the following stages:
- preparation of premises;
- replacement of glazing of balconies (if necessary);
- dismantling of window and door blocks;
- the demolition of walls and other partitions;
- insulation former balcony;
- the design of the resulting space.
Let us examine each of these stages in more detail.
The training facilities ↑
Work to unite the kitchen with the balcony, you should start with the preparation of the premises. In order to prevent spoiling of furniture, it is necessary to endure, if it can be done, for example, with integrated kitchen, then it is covered with a protective material. After the liberation of kitchen and balcony off the furniture, throw out all the garbage, unwanted items and other stuff. The final stage of training facilities for the Association is conducting wet cleaning.
Replacement of glazing of balconies ↑
If Windows installed on the balcony, do not hold the heat or worn out, it is best to replace them with new triple -, and possibly triple, has a high level of insulation.
Dismantling of window and door ↑
After preparing the room and replacement double glazing, proceed to the dismantling of window and door leading to the balcony. First, Unscrew the door. Then removed the window frame. You can use an ordinary pry.
The demolition of walls ↑
If the wall separating the kitchen from the balcony, not a carrier and its demolition will not cause harm to the whole building, it is possible to remove it completely. The demolition is carried out with the help of sledgehammers. In cases where the demolition of walls is not possible, it can be used as part of the interior, for example, to make the sill area countertop or bar.
Winterizing the grounds of a former balcony ↑
After connecting the kitchen with a balcony can disrupt the temperature regime throughout the apartment. To avoid this, should be a high quality insulation of walls, floor and ceiling of the balcony area. For this purpose, well-suited polystyrene is a modern insulating material that does not absorb moisture.
Also keep the temperature mode will help the installation of Underfloor heating, electric or infrared heaters.
Before you start warming it is useful to produce waterproofing insulated surfaces.
The finish is obtained by facilities ↑
After all the draft works, you can go to the most creative and interesting stage enterprises – the design of the interior space. The balcony attached to the kitchen can perform a variety of functions, from very practical to the purely aesthetic.
Balcony work area ↑
In the complete demolition of all partitions on the balcony can accommodate a kitchen or a part of it. Lay it along the window in the form of letters «P» or «G», wall cabinets hang on the side of the wall. Another option is placement on a balcony, fridge, washing machine or other major appliances. If part of the walls remained, it is possible to have the countertop that is used during cooking.
By installing along the perimeter of the balcony cabinets for storage of kitchen utensils, you can significantly save space in the kitchen.
Balcony — dining area ↑
This version of the interior looks very stylish and at the same time cozy. It can be a luxurious table and chairs with high backs, and maybe a small cozy round glass table.
Create a dining area in Provence style will help the wicker or solid wood furniture, open shelves from wood and curtains of rough natural fabric.
This option is perfect for a large family. The location on the balcony area of the dining area helps to increase the working space in the kitchen. If the balcony area is quite small, you can install a folding table and folding chairs.
To visually distinguish the dining area you can run it in color on a lighter tone colors kitchen.
The balcony — bar ↑
If you remove part of the wall under the window is not possible, then you can make it the bar.
Positioning the bar and can be on the windowsill of the balcony and the whole balcony area to draw in the style of the mini bar. To complement such a design will help rails, shelves and stools.
Balcony — Seating area ↑
If the area of the kitchen is large and allows to place on it, and working and dining areas, the former balcony can serve as an area for recreation.
Then you can place a coffee table, TV, small sofa, couch or couple of comfortable chairs with cushions.
Fill the atmosphere with comfort flowers on the wall, windowsill or part of the wall separating the balcony and the kitchen is to install an aquarium.
The walls of recreation areas can be decorated with Wallpapers and various decorative elements.
Here you can relax after a hard working day.
Balcony — winter garden ↑
The original solution would be the creation on the attached site of the winter garden. In this garden will look great large plants in massive clay pots. But for the rest you can provide rattan furniture with coffee table with frosted glass. This atmosphere will help to restore strength after a tedious cooking. In addition, to grow in a winter garden is not just ornamental flowers, but even vegetables and herbs. Particularly relevant will be a winter garden on the balcony with panoramic Windows.
A good option is combining the kitchen with loggia are presented in the following video:
Design solutions for kitchen combined with a balcony ↑
Combining the kitchen with a balcony, you discover the ability to bring to life the many interesting design ideas. After you decide what function will be fulfilled by the kitchen is the territory of the former balcony, one can go to the registration of the design space.
The style of cuisine can be anything from timeless classicism to trendy to date minimalism. Importantly, the whole area of the room was decorated similar finishing materials and in a single color.
If, after the demolition of the walls remained variations in floor level, it can be used as a podium, dividing the space into functional zones.
From the remnants of the walls separating the kitchen and the balcony, you can make a beautifully decorated arch or columns.
When you register Windows you can use roller blinds, Roman or panel blinds, tulle and other materials, combined with the overall style of the kitchen.
In order to visually increase the space, it is better to abandon the massive interior, to replace closed Cabinet with open shelves, use furniture and equipment with a glossy finish.
Original lighting can also be an important component of interior design.
Of course, deciding to combine the kitchen with a balcony, you will face many challenges: documentation of the redevelopment, dismantling partitions, communication, design, etc. But on the other hand, the result of this work you will gain the opportunity to realize any of your design ideas and get the perfect kitchen that meets absolutely all your needs.