Regardless of the size of the living space, everyone has things that for some time want to hide away. And if the niche or pantry does not help out anymore, there is a good solution - to install a cupboard on the balcony, where it can fit and do not interfere with much good. It can also serve to store winter stocks, garden and sports equipment, tools and even children's toys.
The closet combined with the decoration of the balcony space will make it not only cozy and comfortable, but also reflect the ingenuity and tastes of the owners. A balcony, in turn, will not turn into a dump of all unnecessary. To its readers, "House of Dreams" offers to learn about the different options for installing a cabinet on the balcony, the types of materials and how to make it yourself.
Cabinet on the balcony photo
Why and what you need a cabinet on the balcony
Installing the cabinet on a balcony or a loggia, you simultaneously solve several important tasks:
- get an additional element of the interior;
- will find a universal storage for different belongings;
- make the design of the balcony interesting and unique.
The balcony cabinet can be of two kinds - built-in and stand-alone. Depending on what is planned to store in it and what is the area of the balcony, you determine which cabinet will suit you.
How to make a cabinet for a narrow balcony
How to make a cabinet on a balcony
As a rule, regardless of the design and dimensions, its location is the end part of the loggia or balcony.
Wooden cabinet on the balcony photo
The most modern version of balcony furniture is a built-in wardrobe, moreover of any size. It can be large, capacitive, multicomponent and can accommodate shelves of various heights, drawers, as well as suspension rods for jackets and coats. Or maybe small and compact.
What can I put a cabinet on the balcony or loggia
Built-in closet on the balcony
On the narrow balcony, the most practical and convenient is the option of a corner cabinet from floor to ceiling. Such a design will create a beautiful design and allow rational use of the angular space, accommodating many things. Also do not forget that light shades visually increase the area.
Corner cabinet on a narrow balcony photo
Corner cupboard on a balcony photo
This category also includes small-sized cabinets for storing tools or small things on the balcony.
Some variants of balcony cabinets can have in their design and place for sitting. Also on a small cabinet you can organize a greenhouse, install an aquarium or a cage with a pet.
Locker with a sofa on the balcony photo
Cabinet with a working area on the balcony
Cabinet with shelves and a sofa on the balcony
You can buy a cupboard for storing vegetables on the balcony or make it yourself. It can be built-in or detached. The optimum temperature for "wintering" vegetables on the balcony is + 1 + 5 ° С.The basic requirements for storage are good insulation from the inside, ventilation, as well as separate sections for different types of vegetables.
Cabinet for storing vegetables and conservation on the balcony
In modern interiors a detached cabinet for a balcony is in demand. But if you have recently changed furniture, do not rush to get rid of the old one - the wardrobe or cabinet will perfectly cope with the functions of the balcony cabinet. And with the help of modern finishing materials, they can be restored beyond recognition.
Balcony balcony facade - a reflection of the general interior
Special attention should be paid to the cabinet doors. Depending on the opening system, they can be:
- swinging;
- shutters;
- door-accordion;
- door-coupe.
The cabinet with swinging doors slowly fades into the past. Its main drawback is the impossibility of using the square occupied by the open door. But the pluses remain unchanged - the doors are tightly closed and durable, in an open view give an overview of all the contents.
Cabinet with swinging doors for storing things on the balcony
Space saving and large capacity bribes consumers with cabinets with roller shutters on the balcony. Aluminum doors protect the contents of the cabinet from the hot sun, from moisture, if the balcony is not sufficiently insulated, as well as from the penetration of dust when the windows are open. The shutters are easy to assemble, they do not require additional space when lifting, they open to any height, they are easy to clean and do not burn out. With the help of airbrushing, they can be transformed by selecting a design appropriate for the design.
The door-accordion will save space in front of the cabinet, and thanks to various design ideas it can become a "highlight" of the interior. The disadvantage is that folding doors do not fit tightly to the structure, because of what they lose thermal insulation properties, and also in the open position slightly reduce the doorway.
Cabinet with door-accordion on the balcony
The sliding-door wardrobe with sliding doors is a convenient and practical option, but only on a wide balcony or loggia. However, its merits remain unchanged. Such a cabinet perfectly fits into any interior and will be an ornament of any balcony. The downside is that the sliding door design takes a bit of the interior space of the cabinet.
Closet with mirror doors on the balcony photo
Closet with shelves on the balcony
How to make a balcony cabinet yourself: useful tips
If you are thinking about how to make a practical and beautiful wardrobe on the balcony with your own hands, then the current range of necessary furniturebillets and accessories will help you outright.
Before proceeding with the installation of the cabinet, pay attention to the following points:
- To prevent the cabinet from losing its reliability, functionality and appearance for years, the balcony or loggia must be insulated and insured against moisture and sunlight.
- Evaluate the availability of tools and tools for the entire range of work associated with the assembly of the cabinet, as well as how much you know how to perform carpentry and locksmith operations.
- Check the floor and wall screed to ensure that the unevenness does not become a barrier to the installation of the balcony cabinet and does not lead to distortion of the structure.
- To accurately calculate the quantity of consumable materials, the installation of the cabinet on its own should not be started without a large-scale drawing, where all the necessary quantities are indicated.
- To avoid deforming the walls when installing the built-in cabinet, do not overlook the difficulty of attaching the profiles directly to the partitions.
It should be said that any work should be carried out with reasonable care, observing all safety requirements.
We choose the material for the balcony cabinet
The peculiarity of balcony furniture is its originality and non-standard. How not to break the harmony in the interior and beautifully make the closet on the balcony, largely depends on the choice of material.
Today, plastic cupboards on the balcony are very popular. The material is excellent for balcony furniture, it is not expensive, moisture resistant, easy to clean. The drawbacks of plastic furniture are that scratches can easily appear on it, and colored plastic can get burned out if it hits the sun.
How to make a plastic cabinet with your own hands on the balcony
Environmentally friendly and effective furniture made of wood is an actual option at all times. To finish the balcony cabinet it is advisable to use the same type of wood as for the arrangement of the balcony.
Cabinet on the balcony photo how beautiful to make
Advantages of a cabinet made of plasterboard - a small weight of construction and simple installation. Again, the material is not expensive, has high heat-shielding properties, but is afraid of moisture and can be deformed during impact.
How to make a cabinet on a balcony photo
The most optimal materials for the production of balcony furniture - chipboard and MDF.Due to the rich color scheme, such plates can easily be selected for a common interior. You can assemble a cabinet, in which the facade will have a combination of several colors. Wood stoves are extremely durable and affordable.
Plastic cabinet on the balcony
Many prefer the metal-plastic constructions. They perfectly withstand temperature changes and are not subjected to deformation under any load.
Plastic cabinet on the balcony
So, we conducted an overview of the main ways of installing the cabinet on the balcony and the features of choosing the material for this kind of furniture, and the selection of photos on this page will help to improve the design of the balcony or loggia, making it beautiful, cozy and original.
