Features of combination
The nuances of combining two separate rooms:
- The main advantage of such a design move is an increase in the usable area, which can be used rationally and the necessary furniture items can be installed.
- The kitchen combined with the balcony has an unusual shape, which allows you to create an original interior.
- The main disadvantages of combining a kitchen with a balcony include the high costs of repair work, complex insulation and the need for permission to redevelop from special organizations.
- If the wall between the kitchen and balcony space is capital, joining becomes impossible.
Kitchen layout
Before connecting the kitchen and balcony space, to begin the repair and dismantling of the partition, a competent redevelopment project is required. For example, in a panel house, this wall with a width of 15 to 55 centimeters is considered to be a bearing, and in brick buildings, the supporting wall usually has a width of about 40 centimeters. Therefore, to approve the new layout, it is better to get specialist advice.
The most popular solution is the equipment of the dining room on the balcony. On the insulated loggia set a table, chairs or a couch. The dining group looks especially interesting with a non-standard form of the room, for example, like a bay window ledge.
Young families often prefer to place a bar area on the balcony. With a partial consolidation of the space, the windowsill is integrated into the countertop, and when fully combined, they place a bar counter near the windows and place cabinets or racks on the sides where tea or coffee will be stored.
Sufficiently complicated installation work is required in order to bring the working area onto the loggia. This requires the transfer of all necessary communications. Significantly simplify the repair process by installing the sink and oven on the same side where they were located before the redevelopment. Thus, the pipes will be laid along one wall.
When replanning, the removal of radiators and heating systems, as well as the installation of a stove, is not advisable on the balcony.
Warming of the loggia deserves special attention. Currently, there are several different ways in the form of cold glazing, partial or complete insulation.
How to equip?
Arrangement options for the attached loggia.
Furniture arrangement and selection
There is a dining area on the warm balcony. This site can be equipped with a table or a separate island and complemented with comfortable chairs. It is appropriate to equip the bar counter with rotating models, compact folding chairs are perfect for a folding table, and comfortable chairs are ideal for a classic table.
The loggia space attached to the kitchen is often equipped with wall cabinets or floor stands for storing rarely used utensils.
The most rational, convenient, but at the same time expensive option is the location on the loggia of the working surface with a sink and electric stove or oven. This solution is especially beneficial for studio type apartments. A U-shaped set is installed near the windows, which contributes to the most competent use of the usable area, as well as the expansion of not only the kitchen, but also the dining room or even the living area. To further free the kitchen from household appliances, you can also take out the refrigerator on the balcony and place it near the right or left sidewall.
In the design of the loggia combined with the kitchen, the relaxation area will fit well. You can hang a TV on the wall, but instead set up a sofa or armchairs.
To diversify the kitchen interior and make it more modern and stylish, the bar counter will help, which acts as a dividing element or vice versa allows you to combine the room into a single whole.
Which curtains are better to use?
For design, models that do not burden the space and well transmitting natural light are perfect. It is better to give preference to Roman or roller blinds in plain and light colors. For example, beige or white curtains that easily fit into any interior solution will become a universal option. It is appropriate to use long canvases to decorate the transition between two zones, and short canvases for a panoramic window.
The individuality of the kitchen can be emphasized with the help of bright curtains that match the color of the set or due to curtains with floral prints and texture patterns.
The use of plastic, natural wooden or bamboo blinds is quite relevant.
The nuances of lighting combined kitchen and loggia
For a kitchen combined with a balcony, the standard lighting rules apply. The work and dining areas are illuminated.
The cooking area is equipped with overhead light, and the area with the table is decorated with ceiling or table lamps, which mainly perform a decorative function.
As accents in the kitchen, it will be appropriate to complement niches, paintings or shelves with lighting.
Clearance design
The doorway lined with wood will look very neat and elegant. Natural finishes add a touch of elegance to your kitchen design. A more massive view is different stone or brick. To design an exit to the balcony, you can also use plaster or inexpensive plastic stucco decoration, which can be covered with paint with the effect of gilding.
Beautifully beat the opening will allow volumetric elements such as columns. They can have an antique design, complemented by moldings, decorated with drawings or just be made of wood.
The passage to the balcony is left in a rectangular shape or sometimes it is made in the form of an arch or a semi-arch. The arched portal is an original zoning element that can visually divide the space and at the same time combine it.
Original design solutions
For a small kitchen combined with a loggia, minimalist or hi-tech design is perfect, suggesting a bright color scheme and strict lines. Small space will visually increase due to glass panels, transparent partitions or reflective flooring. A profitable solution will be to create the same monolithic floor for the kitchen and balcony rooms.Thus, the combined room will acquire a solid and harmonious look.
The industrial style of the loft fits perfectly into the large space. With massive geometric lamps, untreated concrete or brick walls and leather furniture upholstery, the environment will look solid and impressive.
The interior of the combined kitchen can be decorated in a luxurious classic style, a rustic country style or a romantic Provence style that welcomes floral motifs and vibrant potted plants.
Small Kitchen Design Ideas
A loggia representing the continuation of a small kitchen space allows you to create a more functional and harmonious interior. In this case, the balcony room can be supplemented with various elements in the form of a refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher and other household appliances that take away extra square meters. Thus, the main area of the kitchen will be occupied only by the suite and the dining group.
A small room should be equipped with folding furniture and ergonomic built-in appliances that contribute to the proper organization of space. Choose a more restrained style solution involving light colors, use a minimal amount of decor and give preference to technological blinds, Roman models or blinds.
A glazed panoramic balcony will help to add more light to the room and visually make it more spacious.
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Combining a balcony with a kitchen is a fairly fashionable and modern interior solution that allows you to increase the area of the apartment and create the most comfortable design.