Housing in high-rise buildings, especially those built in Khrushchev, does not indulge in spacious areas. Here everything is compact and without frills. A mini-kitchen, a modest hall, but the tiniest little room is generally selected under the bedroom, where a wardrobe and a bed can hardly be squeezed in. Is it possible to solve the problem of the functionality of space and at least slightly expand the living space? Quite, if you take a chance and take such a step as to combine a balcony with a bedroom. This task, of course, is not an easy one, but on the other hand, how many opportunities open up at once, so it makes sense to consider the option in detail.
To merge or not to merge?
There are a lot of advantages in organizing a single space, but it will not do without negative aspects, so before deciding to take a radical step, it will not be out of place to think carefully about the current situation.
The definite pluses include:
- A real increase in the area of the room. On average, after joining the balcony, the bedroom will become at least 3 squares larger.
- Possibility to equip an additional functional area. Depending on the needs, this can be a full-fledged dressing room, a work area, an additional place to sleep or a relaxation area.
- Originality of the interior. The non-standard design of the window and the presence of additional zones will make the atmosphere in the room at least individual, and with a successful design - with a claim to exclusiveness.
- Excellent natural lighting. When combining a bedroom and a balcony, the area of \u200b\u200bglazing the wall will noticeably increase. This will allow the rays of daylight to penetrate into all corners of the room.
- Increasing the cost of housing. By increasing the comfort of the space and the possibility of its non-trivial design, in the event of a sale of housing for it, you can safely ask for an amount much more than the market one.
Legal ups and downs
The balcony area is not residential, so any manipulation with it will require special permission. You need to be prepared for the fact that the process of legitimizing the upcoming redevelopment will stretch for several months, because you will have to go through more than one instance.
First of all, you will need to consult with architects and find out if it is possible to carry out such manipulations in your particular case. With a positive answer, you should immediately order a working draft, because only if it is available, the Ministry of Emergencies and the sanitation station, the BTI and the housing inspection, the gas service and others will give you their “go-ahead”. Of course, you will have to run, but for those who are determined to improve the quality of their own lives, this will not become a special obstacle.
What must be considered when attaching a balcony to the bedroom?
“Even when the bedroom is already combined with a balcony, it will still not be possible to transfer heating radiators to the attached part”
Act according to the existing project, and you will not have any problems. Pay special attention to the permissible weight loads on the attached squares. You can’t overdo it here, otherwise there is a great risk that part of the room will simply separate and collapse.
The second, rather difficult moment, will be the organization of heating in the additional part. Even when the bedroom is already combined with a balcony, it will still not be possible to transfer heating radiators to the attached part.You willy-nilly have to think about the underfloor heating system. The best option in this case would be the arrangement of an infrared heating system. Installation of this type of system is easy to do on your own. Infra-red floors have the possibility of block replacement of elements, which means that in the event of a malfunction, it will not have to be changed entirely. High-quality models have adjustable heating intensity and step-by-step activation. The latter is very relevant in our case, as it will allow heating only that part of the room that really needs it. Throw in optimized energy costs and the choice becomes clear.
With heating networks it will be easier to coordinate the redevelopment project in which the space between the balcony and the bedroom will be divided by sliding partitions.
Go ahead. When dismantling the partition, do not touch the load-bearing elements. In almost all cases, this applies to the balcony threshold, as it is part of the design of the balcony slab.
Combined bedroom with balcony: design features
Work on the future design of the room should begin at the stage of creating a redevelopment project. Even then, you need to have an idea of what style you want to see the updated bedroom in and know exactly what the final goal of such a reconstruction is. Having decided what exactly will be located on the attached meters, you can think about how to present it. So, if the space of the former balcony is planned to be taken under the working area, then it is rational not to touch the window sill. It can be very successfully beaten by converting it into a work surface, or making it the basis of a through shelving. The latter option is especially good, as it will delimit the space and increase its functionality.
If you want to take out a rest corner there, demolish the window sill, and file the rest of the partitions in the form of an interestingly finished arch.
The transition designed in this way will help to make the bedroom even more spacious. In addition, the arches fit perfectly into all sorts of stylistic solutions. You can see what such a combination of a balcony with a room might look like in the photo.
The decor features of the balcony part of the room will also correlate with the functional purpose of the space.
A separate program will be the organization of lighting in this corner of the bedroom. It is important to make it uniform and at the same time attracting attention. Turned lamps mounted in an arched vault, a multi-level ceiling or a podium, if such is provided for in the interior plan, will add spectacularity to the setting.
You can hang sconces on the walls, and attach tablet lamps with pretty lampshades to the ceiling.
It is important to take care of the design of the window. It should be universal, that is, during the day it should let in an unlimited amount of light, and at night it should hide from the cutting eyes of street lamps and the eyes of curious ones. Combined sets consisting of translucent curtains and blinds will perfectly cope with the task. Also good in this quality will be roller blinds made of thick fabrics.
The ceiling, if no other option is provided, is better to make it stretch and in gloss. This will also contribute to a visual increase in spatial volume.
Floors. In the zone of the annexed territory, they will have to be insulated, and then trimmed with any vending material.
Choice of color solution
The functional purpose of the bedroom is specific. Its area is used for relaxation and relief of psychological stress, therefore, it must be designed in appropriate shades. Any pastel colors, powdery colors, and their non-contrasting combinations will be appropriate here. When choosing the main background for a bedroom combined with a balcony, be guided by the location of the window relative to the cardinal points. "Northern" will always lack warmth, which means it will have to be added with a warm palette.In the "southern" bedrooms, on the contrary, it will be in abundance, and to adjust the temperature component, you will need to use cold paints.
Today it is fashionable to use in the design of bedrooms photo wallpaper with large images. They trim the wall behind the head of the bed. In the case of joining a balcony, such a finish can also be used to decorate the added areas. Carpeting and properly selected textiles will additionally highlight this area.
It is permissible to finish the balcony area in brighter colors, the main thing is not to go beyond the style requirements.
Decorative accessories
“Thinking over the furniture, do not forget that the leading role in the interior of the bedroom combined with a balcony, as in standard cases, is also given to the bed”
No matter how the bedroom with a balcony is combined, its design should be a single whole. The task of decor elements and furnishings in a redesigned bedroom is to create an appropriate atmosphere in the room and combine the two parts of the room into a single space.
A sliding glass partition will add lightness and sophistication to the bedroom interior, and a small carpet placed in the center of the room will help create the illusion of a common space.
For a bedroom in a classic style, textile elements will become the leading finishing details. The incredible charm of the interior will be provided by a canopy over the bed, a chic bedspread on it and an abundance of beautiful pillows. To achieve a holistic perception of space in this case will help in the chair exposed in the balcony area, which has an upholstery that echoes the color of the room textiles.
Thinking over the furniture, do not forget that the leading role in the interior of the bedroom combined with a balcony, as in standard cases, is also assigned to the bed. It is around her form and stylistic decision that the rest of the situation will revolve. The design of a dressing table, chest of drawers, the same cabinet should have a look similar to the sleeping place.
Space zoning
What to zone?
Curtains or portable screens will help to divide the space formed after the restructuring into zones, in addition to sliding panels. The second popular technique often used by professional designers is the design of walls with different texture materials. Pieces of furniture, such as a dressing table, or a mirror, may appear at the transition point. How else can you combine a room with a balcony, see the photo.
What can be put on the attached squares?
Work zone
The most popular option for workaholics. A computer desk and an office chair are taken out behind the rack improvised from the window sill. You can throw a carpet on the floor.
Sleeping place
Although experts do not recommend it, however, courageous individuals can move the sleeping area to the panoramic glazed balcony part of the bedroom. In fact, it’s better to place just an extra bed there, and put it on the podium. The role of the bed in this case can be performed by a folding sofa, futon, air mattress.
mini gym
Sports enthusiasts will be able to organize a small gym in the balcony area, with appropriate flooring and equipment.
Wardrobe
The presence of two blank walls will allow you to place a pair of sliding wardrobes with mirrored doors along them. The latter will help not only put yourself in order, but also play a space-correcting role.
Library
Always dreamed of a personal library? Combining a bedroom and a balcony will give you a chance to get it. For book storage use hanging shelves or shelving. For comfortable reading, you can put a cozy deep armchair or rocking chair, next to which you can place a round table and a floor lamp standing on one curly leg.
Boudoir
A magnificent corner for gatherings with friends will turn out if you put a soft corner and a low table in the balcony area.The window and walls in this case can be draped with rich fabric. Lay a pile carpet on the floor. Add a TV or home theater to this and you will have a great relaxation area. Instead of equipment on the former balcony, you can equip a fountain or put a panoramic aquarium and populate it with bright fish.
Popular stylistic solutions
The need to attach a balcony indicates that the area of the room is quite small, therefore, the design of its interior should be in an adequate style. How will combining a balcony with a room affect interior design?
Minimalist trends come first. It can be either pure minimalism or Japanese or Scandinavian styles. All of them imply a modest, no-nonsense environment, but this does not mean that the room will be devoid of attractiveness. As in any bedroom, the bed will remain the leading piece of furniture, but storage systems will have to disguise themselves as niches, hide in podiums. In extreme cases, you can use built-in cabinets that do not attract attention. Curtains become decorative elements in such interiors. Combining a balcony with a room is an occasion to use beautifully designed sliding stationary or folding mobile partitions in the design. Textiles can be used to drape not only the window area, but also decorate the walls. This will add to the atmosphere of comfort.
The Mediterranean style, the openwork ornateness of the east, the brutality of the Middle Ages, Moroccan motifs will be not bad in the bedroom.
Another interesting design option for space is eclecticism. Directions is a product of a mix of different styles. Strong, ready-to-experiment natures dream of such a bedroom. In the decor of the room, objects characteristic of art deco, hi-tech, gothic, baroque interiors may appear. No wonder the main criterion for decorating a bedroom in this style is the convenience of its owners.
Classics are also ubiquitous and relevant. The style is not complicated in its reproduction, and certainly has a certain zest. In the case of a bedroom, this is most often: a canopy or canopy over the bed, carved inlay on furniture, smooth lines. The interior will be appreciated by admirers of traditions and stability. Furniture for a classic bedroom should be made of good quality wood. The style, in principle, is characterized by a commitment to naturalness, so it should be visible in everything: in paints, in materials, and in decorative ornaments.
Conclusion
As you can see, the interior of a bedroom combined with a balcony can be completely different. In its design, you are given complete freedom, so generate ideas and boldly bring them to life. After all, this is a purely personal space that is never exposed to the guests. It should be comfortable for you and only you, so go for it!
