How to combine a loggia with a room

For many people a loggia is a kind of continuation of the main home space, and often not only are things stored there, but a full-fledged life is organized. First of all, much depends on what space we have. If the loggia is too small, then this space can not be of particular use. But there are quite large loggias, on the basis of which you can create a full-fledged room. In this case, you just need to weigh all the features of the existing loggia and extract the available opportunities.

loggia Of course,pool of the loggia with room. Unfortunately, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. It's all about a fairly time-consuming process, with which only specialists with extensive experience can fully cope. Otherwise, the consolidation of rooms can create many problematic moments. We will talk about all this in more detail, however, I would like to say a little beforehand that the combination of a loggia with a room is a modern direction, which every year becomes more relevant and economically profitable. This solution allows you to significantly expand one of the rooms in the house, while not resorting to some controversial and unsafe solutions.

The main details of combining the loggia with the room

To begin with, you need to understand that pooling the loggia with the room is an extremely responsible process, on which much really depends. In the event that the owners are not confident in their own abilities, as well as in financial opportunities, it is better not to proceed to this process, as one can simply spoil the space. Separately, I would like to note that this process is expedient to be carried out only from those small spaces where it is simply necessary to expand the room. It can be one-room apartments, where every square centimeter of the square is of great importance. By the way, there are a lot of such dwellings, and everywhere the owners want to create comfortable conditions.

With regard to large rooms, merging with a loggia is a controversial decision, which often does not make any sense. In such dwellings it is better to have a loggia separately, since space is quite sufficient for most activities. If this is some kind of design idea, then it needs to be carefully analyzed, and only after that it is implemented.

It is necessary to understand in advance that the combination of a loggia with a room is not just the removal of an excess part of the wall, there are many responsible works in this process, which can lead to many problems. Accordingly, the need for specialists who will conduct the most critical stages of work is unequivocally available.

Well, it's also important to note that to date, you can safely use all those ideas that are available in the worldwide network. On the Internet, hundreds of options for combining loggias and balconies with a room, and each variation has a number of nice features that positively affect the overall interior of the room, as well as comfort and an increase in useful space. If to correspond to already available examples, certainly there will be no surprises connected with the result of repair work.

Combining a loggia with a room without rebuilding

This variation is popular and really practical. The positive side of using the option without adjustment is the simplicity of the repair work. This will require a minimum of interference in the structure of the house.

• First of all, the peculiarity is the fact that the sill here remains in place, and the door to the loggia is the only option to enter the extended part of the space.
• Often the part that used to be a full-fledged loggia is used as a small workplace or office, or for a modest space for children. You can arrange small shelves and racks to conveniently place books, magazines and other literature. In such conditions, you can use many useful variations in the use of space, but in most of them the sill performs the function of a small but long table.
• The same space can serve as a small pantry, however in this case the loggia should be externally attractive, as it is a continuation of the main room. Here you can easily hide the ironing board, arrange a small dressing room, or even create a miniature fitting room.
• In some cases, the loggia is used as a small winter garden, but only when the windows face south. Accordingly, in the area of ​​the loggia you can place plants, and regularly take care of them. Such farms become very popular, and especially convenient when access to plants has no barriers.

Combining a loggia with a room with a rearrangement

Above we analyzed some common options for arranging a loggia when merging with a room. However, in that case it was a question of the absence of perestroika, that is, in terms of construction work, the changes were minimal.

If it comes to restructuring, then the task is dramatically complicated. First of all, you need to get permission to redevelop, otherwise construction works can become a serious problem, and the consequences can reach the largest fines.

In this case, it is understood that the owners can remove the load-bearing wall, and make the space of the loggia and the room unified. In some cases, the hosts focus on such an association, and sometimes specifically hide all signs of construction work, so that the premises are perceived to be integral.

However, the walls can also serve as a zoning space, so it is advisable to leave their parts to separate, for example, the main room where you can spend the evenings in front of the TV, and the former loggia where a large office desk and all necessary accessories can be installed. The main thing is to provide comfort in the available space so that such bold interconnection of spaces does not create serious problems.

The process of preparing for the expansion of the room

Before you begin expanding the room towards the loggia, you need to thoroughly prepare. First you need to set the destination space. For example, the owners can plan to create a small office corner from the loggia, or a space for children's entertainment.

• In the event that the space of the loggia in the future will be used for children or for the arrangement of a small office, it is necessary to take care of the insulation and sound insulation. Thus, it is to provide certain comfort, which the usual loggia can not boast. At the same stage, you need to take care of the glazing of the window( instead of the loggia frame).
• If such work is carried out on the first floor, then here it is necessary to take care of the installation of external shutters. Security is first of all.
• In advance it is necessary to bear in mind that in the future, when merging a loggia with a room, it will be necessary to get rid of the window and the window sill. At the same time, the complete elimination of the wall is strictly prohibited, since the strength of the entire structure depends on this. In disputable situations it is necessary to attract specialists who will give their assessment of the events taking place.
• In those infrequent cases where the window pedestal should remain, it is possible to use this surface to place shelves or book shelves. This will also be a kind of partition in the existing space.
• It should be noted that a battery is often installed near the pedestal. Accordingly, it is prohibited to remove it. In this situation, again, you need to turn to specialists who will give their assessment of the situation.

Thermal insulation of the

To begin with it is worthwhile to understand that without the insulation of the loggia in the unified space it will be very cold in the winter. It is especially bad when the wind is directed to the wall, and then it will be impossible to stay in the room.

Insulation is one of the few options for warming the space. In addition, in old houses on loggias there is no full wall, and everything is limited to a small fence with handrails. In this situation, it is necessary to equip a more reliable partition. Often, brickwork is made, which can act as an analogue of a full wall.

• Thermal insulation begins only after a high-quality and reliable double-glazed window is installed on the loggia. At the same time, you need to keep in mind that if the lower and upper loggias are not glazed, you need to equip and waterproofing.
• Often experts recommend using foam foam. This is an excellent thermal insulation material, which is distinguished by excellent efficiency, especially under rather limited conditions. Accordingly, you need to install penokleks and simultaneously fix the seams with mounting foam. Immediately after this, it is expedient to attach foam foil( foil outwards) over the insulation. It is worth knowing that the foil side of the material is a heat reflector, so in this space, even the minimum amount of heat will remain inside.
• In some cases, 2 layers of insulation are created. On top of the first layer of insulation wooden slats are stuffed, which are the basis for another insulation.
• Immediately after we have placed the insulation on the walls, you need to pay attention to its density. Do not allow any gaps between units of insulation, because under such conditions the efficiency of the material drops sharply.

Beginning of finishing works

Immediately after the last unit of the insulation material has been securely fastened, it is possible to begin the process of finishing the space.

• First of all, you need to start the decoration from the walls of the loggia. Often the following materials are used: plasterboard, lining, gypsum fiber, and also plastic panels. Of course, many other options can be found on the market, but first of all they should fit well with the existing style of space.
• Many owners decide to equip the heated floor. You need to know in advance that this is a costly idea, which, besides, can create many problems. For example, if a laminate is laid on the floor, the system can damage it a little. It is best to use carpet and laminate.
• In some cases, the material on the floor of the loggia and the room is selected the same. It is in this way that visual integration of space is created. Also do not forget that the floor can be insulated in the same way as the walls, but there is no great need for it.

Stylish design of the loggia

Often it turns out that the owners who decided to combine the loggia with the room, want some way to allocate the extension. Thus, on the Internet you can find hundreds of different variations of the loggia design, each of which has its own peculiarities. Directly the designers recommend to allocate a loggia, since such an unusual space will positively affect those people who see something similar for the first time. At the same time, there is an opinion that if the room has been expanded towards the loggia, it makes sense to create all the conditions for comfort, otherwise it is unclear why all this is conceived. Thus, it is advisable to make a loggia only a continuation of a cozy room.

Which of these options to use is the choice of hosts, but you need to determine in advance what is the point in expanding the space.

• If you create a small office with an office table, you can trim the loggia walls with natural materials( boards, stones) and create soft lighting. In the same style, all other components of space are selected.
• The children's space on the loggia is very simple. To create it you need to choose bright finishing materials, most often it's wallpaper with pictures. At the same time, the images should at least slightly correspond to the finishing materials in the main room. The floor covering can be any, but it is advisable to choose a carpet. This situation will definitely appeal to children, as well as create comfort in the room.