Creating projects of high-rise buildings, architectstaken care of a space that is not residential, but important. It's about loggias. Often people turn them into a warehouse for unnecessary things. And in vain. In this room you can equip a mini-gym, a small flower garden, a study and so on. It will be easy to choose the right design, as there are currently many interesting and original ideas. How to equip the loggia yourself? To do this, you need to follow certain rules. Which ones? This will be discussed in the article.
Where to begin?
The area of this room is rarely large. As a rule, it is about 5 m2. Many people mistakenly think that spaceit is very easy to equip loggias. However, it is not. Professionals recommend to make a plan of the interior. With it, you can get a truly ergonomic space. And this, in turn, will allow the most effective use of every centimeter. Also, before making a loggia, it is necessary to solve other issues. For example, is it necessary to warm the room or is it enough just to protect it from dust. If it goes to the side where the highway passes, it is recommended to install plastic windows. You can choose various designs for the loggia, their assortment is large, so there will be no problems. Having defined the main points, you can start repair work.
Glazing
So, it was decided to equip the loggia.In order for it to be cozy, it is necessary to protect the necessary space from bad weather (rain, snow, dust) and noise. Professionals recommend that all work begin with glazing. Why? The answer is simple. After isolation of the room, all used finishing materials will not be exposed to the outside.
There are two types of glazing - warm and cold.Consider the first option. If you install plastic windows on the loggia, the space will be as much as possible isolated from drafts. As a rule, a plastic bag consisting of two chambers, that is, 3 glasses, is popular for this purpose. However, only windows for insulation will not be enough. Together with the glazing, it is necessary to choose the right insulation for the main surfaces: the ceiling, walls and the floor. Most often for these purposes they use penofol or extruded polystyrene, other similar materials are also suitable. It is important to note that a warm room offers more possibilities for decoration. Many apartment owners combine a loggia with the next room. However, it is not recommended to completely demolish the pier, as this may affect the strength of the house structure. In this case, you can install a glass door on the loggia, which will not create clear boundaries.
For cold glazing, they release a specialaluminum profile. Previously, it was very popular, but with the advent of plastic windows began to fade into the background. This method can be chosen by those people who do not plan to use the space of the loggia during the cold season. These windows will help protect against snow, rain and dirt, but they will not keep cold air.
How to decorate the walls?
The design of the walls is directly influenced by the size of the loggia.Based on the dimensions of the room and select the optimal color range. As a rule, in a small space it is necessary to give preference to light colors. If the loggia goes to the south side, then representatives of cold shades will look great. And with a lack of sunlight it is recommended to use warm colors.
To choose a design for a narrow room is prettydifficult, so professionals recommend using some tricks. For example, mirrors. Thanks to the reflective surfaces can visually expand the space. They are arranged in such a way as to display the penetrating light from the street. Also do not forget about the bright accents. It is necessary to enter them into space very carefully, so as not to overload it. If the room is very small, then it will be enough to hang a small picture or a family photo.
Decorating the ceiling
How to make a ceiling on the loggia?Most often, the main partitions in this room are concrete floors, so there is no need for special insulation work. If the owner of the apartment plans to install heating, then various options will be suitable for finishing the ceiling. For example, it can be painted or whitened. It will also look great wooden lining. However, it must be treated with a special compound that prevents the process of rotting. Most relevant is in rooms with high humidity. Nowadays, plasterboard suspended structures are often used, inside which special insulators are placed.
Warm floor
How to equip a loggia to use itall year round? To do this, professionals recommend installing a warm floor. It is of several types. The first is mounted with electrical cables. They are placed under a thick layer of cement. It is necessary to take into account that the height of the floor will rise by about 5 cm. This method is expensive, therefore it is used quite rarely at present.
The second option - "water".It is carried out by laying pipes connected to the central heating system. To carry out such work must obtain permission. Independent action can lead to a decrease in pressure and, as a result, to cold batteries in winter.
The third most popular method is electricfilm. When installing there is no need to carry out work under the screed, so the height of the floor remains almost unchanged. The discrepancies are no more than 3 mm. Used for all types of flooring.
We select the material for decoration
How to equip a loggia so that it is not onlybeautiful, but also practical? To do this, you need to choose the finishing materials. The main selection criteria are reliability, durability, moisture resistance. What materials have these properties? These include panels made of wood or plastic, facing stone, decorative plaster or brick. And from inexpensive options, you can use ceramic tiles and siding.
Lighting
Everyone wants to have a cozy loggia.How to arrange this space so that a romantic atmosphere reigns in it, which will tune in to positive thoughts and relaxation? In this issue will help properly selected lighting. His role in space should not be underestimated. Professional designers recommend picking up small spotlights by placing them along the wall. With their help, the lighting will be gently scattered throughout the area of the loggia, creating a mysterious mood. It is better to refuse a large ceiling chandelier, as it heavily heaps up space. If a suspended structure is installed, the lamps are mounted directly into it.
However, you should pay attention to whatthe appointment will have a room. For example, in the greenhouse this type of lighting will not work. Also, it can not be used in the office. For these purposes, it is necessary to purchase specially designed devices.
Decorating windows
Большая часть данного помещения состоит из окон.That is why professionals recommend choosing beautiful curtains on the loggia. Without them, the interior will look unfinished. The choice of fabrics for draping windows is great. At will it is possible to use a transparent air tulle. Also excellent on the windows will look blinds. If style allows, then you can choose the Roman blinds. In large rooms it is allowed to combine options. For example, if the loggia comes out on the sunny side and has a rather large size, then to darken it, you can hang thick curtains. So that they do not look rough, they are combined with light tulle.
But in narrow rooms it is desirable to abandonsuch a drapery. In this case, the curtains for the loggia are selected volume and not long. It is best to look blinds, which, if necessary, can be closed or raised. When assembled, they perfectly let in natural light inside the room. Such a drapery not only does not hide the space, but also does not prevent movement at all.
Furniture for a narrow loggia
In a small room, sometimes even a millimeter canplay important. What is the right furniture to choose if the loggia is rather narrow? Most often, housewives dream to have a lot of space that can be used to store different things. In this case, the built-in wardrobe is perfect. Such models are quite roomy, while not very wide. Free space is gained at the expense of height.
In this way, you can not only build a cabinet, butand shelves, desktop, bedside tables. Whether you need to install a chair or chair, you can choose folding options. Their advantage is that when they are not needed, they can simply be put away in a corner of the room, thereby freeing up much space.
Ideas finishing loggia. Arranging space
With the right approach to the choice of design of a loggia, you can make a full-fledged room. Consider some ideas.
- Children's room. If this room is not very small, thenIt can be equipped with space for the child. Of course, the first thing you need to conduct high-quality insulation and heating. Depending on age, furniture is selected. The student will need to install a desk, to equip a sports and playing area. Do not interfere with shelves open design. They can store disks, books, magazines and more. The ceiling on the loggia is recommended to issue in the style of a starry or cloudy sky. This design fits perfectly into the overall concept. It is important to approach the choice of finishing materials. This is especially true of color. It should not be very boring, but it should not be aggressive. The psyche of the child is only being formed, so he needs to create optimal conditions.
- Mini-gym. If there is no free space in the apartmentinstallation of simulators, it can always be found on the loggia. There are no special restrictions for the choice of design in this case, however it is important not to clutter up the space, leaving a lot of free space. It is also advisable to carefully approach the choice of colors. It should encourage action.
- Cabinet If we talk about a room for such an appointment, thenImmediately comes to mind a desk, a comfortable chair, a desk lamp. All this can be harmoniously placed on the loggia. Do not interfere with a small folding coffee table. Also worth taking care of bookshelves or racks. You should not give preference to closed structures, as they heavily weight the space. In addition to the desk lamp, special wall sconces are also suitable, which must be hung near a coffee table or an armchair that will be used for reading books. In the large loggia can be installed and ceiling lighting.
