How to make a room from a balcony

Balcony has long ceased to be a repository for pickles or unnecessary things. Now many people want it to become a zone for rest and relaxation. It’s quite possible to make a room out of a balcony, so if you are still thinking about it, then use the tips below and get started.

If you are determined to combine a room with a balcony, the first thing you need to do is change the windows. As a rule, even in new houses the windows are not of very high quality, they quickly become useless, the paint is peeling off from them, and they do not protect at all from the cold. In addition, the frames themselves begin to open not very well, but when you plan it is important.

Further, in order to connect the living room with a balcony, it is necessary to engage in warming. And here is the good news - you can do everything yourself, without the help of a master. So, after installing the windows, you need to carefully inspect the balcony for cracks and close them with foam. Important note: do not save on foam and buy only high-quality, otherwise it will not cope with temperature changes and you will have to redo everything.

It is also necessary to remove the layers of old insulation, and then apply a sealant on the seams.

• first you stick to the fence one layer of insulation;
• make a crate consisting of wooden bars;
• fix it to the floor and the ceiling on metal corners;
• mount another layer of insulation between the crate;
• at the final stage, trim the balcony the way you like - plastic or clapboard.

After the balcony is warmed and has already become a continuation of the room, it can and should be decorated. Unfortunately, to completely demolish the partition that separates the balcony and the room will not work, since it is prohibited by law and very dangerous, because a huge load is placed on the walls. But even without this, you can quite easily remake the balcony in the room, you just have to show imagination.

Also a balcony can be turned into a children's room. But here it is necessary to take care not only about additional warming, but also about security. First, you will need to make an additional crate. Secondly, call the masters to install underfloor heating.Doing it yourself is not worth it, because if improperly installed, problems can arise that can be solved only by dismantling the flooring - partially or completely.

When preparation is completed, it is necessary to choose colors in which there will be a room. Light well expands the space, so it is recommended to use it. In addition, the nature of the child should be considered. For children with a calm disposition, it is advised to select brighter colors in the interior, as this increases activity. And for little fidgets, on the contrary, calm pastel colors. It would not be out of place to ask the child himself what he wants.

If you decide to turn the balcony into a bedroom or study, then here too you need to take into account some of the nuances. For example, a wardrobe with clothes should not let in light, otherwise your clothes will quickly burn out in the sun. The same applies to the computer.Try to put the monitor so that it does not fall on the sun, otherwise it will be inconvenient to work, not to mention the harm to the eyes.

There is a double bed on a small balcony, and if there is no space for a wardrobe, you can always think of and install drawers under the bed. If the cabinet still fits, then it is better to make its doors mirror - this will greatly expand the space, as well as bright or light colors in the interior.

If you want to use the balcony as a continuation of the room, then you have several options. Either the balcony becomes a separate room, with a slightly different interior and purpose, or a room with a balcony connected together.

The first case is suitable for large apartments. Here you can divide the balcony with a room with something like a panel or curtains, and also come up with a different, but complementary interior.

In the case of the union is best to do a total floor covering. And add a step if you decide to keep all the bumps between the room and the balcony. It is also best to choose the same wallpaper and furniture. In case you don’t like the doorway between the balcony and the room, you can close it by making something out of drywall.

Although, of course, the rules are created to break them, and you can decorate everything in a completely different way.