In our country, the problem of old housing stock, outdated, remains relevant. Only the so-called Khrushchev is 10% of the housing Fund of Russia. And in the later era chorus for citizens of the country were never built. Construction of new homes on the site of Khrushchev is not nearly at the pace that has been voiced by the authorities. The reasons for this, there are serious and largely objective, but a small kitchen, washroom, hallways and balconies remain a daily reality for many families.
Talk about what you can do with a little balcony. Of course, it’s good to live in a modern spacious apartment with a huge balcony. And then the two. But is it tragic, if the balcony is small? While the other you do not, attach hands and turn «ugly duckling»
if you are not into a beautiful Swan, then into something cozy and comfortable. In the end, rich is not one who has a lot of money, but one who lacks them!
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Start not even with a repair, starting with a survey of the balcony slab. Without knowing what condition it’s in and how much «stretch», give the load on the old balcony is dangerous.
Start with glazing. Glazing can be done independently, however it is better to turn to professionals. Technology glazing of small balconies from specialized construction companies worked for a long time, and you can choose the option that suits you. Choose triple-glazing with a thickness of not less than 32 mm.
Some firms offer the option of glazing with removal of frames the perimeter of the balcony floor. The balcony area is not reduced even after his insulation.
Don’t like plastic Windows – install or order with his own hands a wooden frame. Would make a great design style «country».
On three sides of the perimeter of your balcony will be insulated sandwich panels which the builders will assemble the glazing. Will be insulated and the ceiling. The material for insulation should immediately negotiate before signing the contract.
You will need to insulate the floor. A proven way is to lay out on the balcony slab material type of heat insulation material is laid. The budget option has only one side coated with foil. Foil heat insulation material is laid up and unfolds. Put his butt sizing seams with aluminum tape.
On top of a layer of heat insulation material is laid is arranged a frame made of timber box frame is laid polystyrene is a desired thickness.
The top layer of the design – OSB, water-resistant plywood or batten. The flooring of your choice. Perfect thermal insulation of the floor obtained when using Underfloor heating film. Underfloor heating of this type is expanded according to the instructions directly on the plywood or the OSB, connect contacts, covered by plastic film or the substrate for protection from damage when laying the flooring, and it is possible to lay laminate flooring.
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After the glazing and insulation of your balcony turned into a small loggia. It is time to settle in. Not very many places, every inch should be used rationally, but its appearance is happy!
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For flower lovers, the renovated balcony was transformed into a charming Conservatory. Agree with the company that makes Windows, about installing a wide window sill. Also, ask the deaf in the side plastic panels to make a cage of timber. Then you can hang on the side walls, pots and shelves under the pots with plants and various pretty trinkets. The photograph below shows an interesting idea of placing shelves under 45°.
Blinds closed your pet from direct sunlight.
Tired of white plastic panels? View options for decorating and the plastic panels under the stone. Even the moss on old walls growing! The load on a balcony plate practically does not increase. On the market today, you can purchase finishing materials that will transform your understanding of the capabilities of the same plastic in the design of the room.
Part of the external wall of the house, which was «inside» the glazed balcony is finished in accordance with the overall design of the greenhouse. In this case, the weight of the wall covering (tile, stone, decorative plaster) you can not worry.
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The main problem in the design of a rest area on a small balcony will be the size of the furniture. You can’t pick up items the right size? Make them with your hands. Like this comfortable couch for relaxing. Two sheets of plywood are placed on columns of timber. The height is calculated so that end fit two drawers for storage or a drawer with a pull-out table. Plywood, throw a mattress with pillows and a wonderful place to rest and sleep ready.
More simple variant – almost «East». Lay the pillow on the floor and relax.
Instead of an Ottoman it is possible to collect a small bench. Make the seat hinged, and you get a storage box of stuff. And to make it softer to sit on, a backrest and a seat oblivium soft material.
Don’t forget about the design techniques of visual expansion of space. Use in the decoration of bright colors, making the design bright color spots. Do not really like the view? Do the side walls of the deaf and one of them sticking beautiful Wallpapers.
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Placing on a small balcony area, not difficult to arrange and the place where you can be happy to drink a Cup of coffee. This requires only the folding table. Scheme how to make a table with their hands, and some photos below.
There is a place even for a small Seating area.
Conveniently placed on a small balcony and such an unusual table. A great combination of compactness and functionality.
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Place on a small balcony and a working space (unlikely because of the small size is called the Cabinet). However, the advantages are many: no one interferes with work (we remember that the tiny balconies are in small apartments where the space for the office will not find), excellent natural light, the ability to organize everything «under him». Left to make a table, hang a shelf and conduct electricity.
No desire to design a small balcony? Turn it into a modern storage area. The apartment is free, and the balcony will look neat.
As you can see, small balcony can be transformed into a variety in their functional areas. Cozy, comfortable, beautiful. Think about what can become of your after repair?
