Cabinets for a loggia: types and placement

Even such detached parts of dwellings, like loggias, need competent arrangement with beautiful and functional furniture. The most popular variety of designs for placement on the balcony are cabinets, today presented in a large variety of species.

Despite the fact that the loggia is considered a separate part of the living space, it is worthwhile to approach the arrangement of such a space carefully. That is why cabinets, presented in a wide variety, are considered a common variant of furniture that can be used there. A feature of such designs is the ability to use the free space for storing things that will clutter up the space in your home, in addition, such functional elements will help to stylishly complement the interior.

Glazed loggias will allow you to set inside a full-fledged functional design, thanks to which the room will become not only comfortable, but also functional. On the loggia it will be possible to place cabinets for storing the following items that are not used daily:

• toys, including bulky options;
• seasonal items / shoes;
• bicycles, sleds, etc .;
• preservation;
• tools, including garden tools.

However, the wardrobes for the loggia also have another feature regarding the limited area that can be used for placement. In light of which, furniture manufacturers offer a lot of non-standard solutions regarding the design, internal content and other features of balcony cabinets. therefore the use of this option for the arrangement of the premises involves a preliminary search for the correct method of placing the cabinet, which will not block sunlight.

For balconies today, manufacturers offer the following types of cabinets:

• built-in;
• angular;
• freestanding;
• outdoor.

A notable feature of fitted wardrobes on the balcony is the ability to harmoniously fit the design into the room of any size and shape. Most often, such models are made to order. The main positive feature of such designs is the most efficient use of all the allotted space that is allocated for the closet on the balcony. As a rule, such models will have a maximum height reaching the ceiling, while the internal content may be different.

In order not to pile up the loggia with an excessive amount of furniture, some apartment owners with a balcony prefer corner-type structures. Such a universal model can be nicely and functionally placed in any corner, even near the front door, thus using the entire area of ​​the room. In addition, with the help of angular structures it will be possible to zone the loggia.

Floor structures are notable for their minimal height. As a rule, they prefer to use such options on loggias where all sides remain glazed. Most often, vegetable stocks, preservation, and other small items are placed inside the structures.

This or that kind of cabinet is selected based on the area of ​​the balcony, as well as personal taste preferences. For small loggias, it is recommended to dwell on built-in or corner structures, thanks to which it will be possible to use the maximum usable area of ​​the room. Stationary installations will take up many times more space, however, such options do not have to be ordered according to individual sizes, which will be several times cheaper.

Classification of structures is also made based on the type of door used.

This option will prove to be functional only if the area of ​​the loggia is large, and the closet will not be near the door or clutter up the approach to other furniture. Usually, such systems are used infrequently, may be present in combined cabinets at the top, where the doors will not interfere with the opening.

A variation most commonly used in built-in structures on balconies. This option is notable for its functionality, reliability and attractiveness.

The facilitated opening system for balcony cabinets can be used in structures of any size, shape and internal content. It is notable for its functionality, as well as the attractive appearance of the facade.

Roller shutters can reach the very top of the structure, which is most often located directly near the ceiling. Thanks to this kind of opening systems, you can make the cabinet almost invisible on the loggia using the most identical facades with the rest of the design. Such options are distinguished by ease of use, as well as a large operational resource, wide color variety.

Cabinets in the loggia differ in the number of doors in the design. Today you can meet:

• single door options - in them, the opening system will be performed as roller shutters;
• two door modelswhose opening system can be very different;
• four-door - non-standard option, which is usually used to separate the internal content of the cabinet.

The cabinet case on the loggia can be made of different materials. Among the most commonly used materials, it is worth highlighting the following.

• As for the frame, it is usually made from a bar having a different section. Also, aluminum profiles can be used as a suitable material. Metal is in demand for structures designed for heavy weight, and wood is recommended to be used only on glazed loggias, since wood is able to change its size and properties from humidity and temperature extremes.
• For internal filling, manufacturers usually use chipboard, chipboard, OSB, as well as high density plywood. As an addition to the shelves are metal rails, brackets, etc.
• The side panels of the cabinets are usually made of wood or chipboard, however, there are models where drywall, plastic elements, MDF and even lining are used as working raw materials.
• Doors can be wooden, made of thick plywood, plastic, lightweight synthetic materials, blinds, glass, etc.

The forms of furniture designs for balconies will directly depend on the following factors:

• placements
• the length, height and width of the wall selected for installation.

Typically, the height of the models for the balcony varies within 2.5 meters, the height of the built-in structures is usually 2.2-2.3 meters. The width of the shelves, as a rule, is 400-500 mm, while parameters within 450 mm are considered the optimal depth. However, for narrow loggias all of the above parameters can be reduced to the desired indicators. An interesting solution in this regard will be no less roomy designs with open shelves, which will save usable space due to the lack of the need to leave a certain space for opening doors.

The color scheme of cabinets for the balcony is selected based on the interior of the room combined with the balcony, however, the design of the loggia can be made in the exact opposite stylistic solution.

Among the attractive designs for the loggia, it is worth highlighting the following popular color options:

• light gray;
• peach;
• white
• beige;
• sand;
• light wood tones.

Among the extraordinary options, one can distinguish bright designs with contrasting facades of red, blue, green and other saturated colors.

An important parameter, due to which it will be possible to classify furniture products of this direction, will be the internal content of the installed structures.

These models are a full-fledged clothes option, which is often found in the home. Typically, this type of construction is supplemented with a seat on one side. Inside can be shelves, drawers, sections for placing things on the bar, etc.

Household models inside are usually equipped with shelves or sections with a specially planned height. These can be small structures placed under the windowsill on the balcony.

The placement of open type cabinets or closed structures will directly depend on the dimensions of the selected model for the loggia and the free area on it. As a rule, only one part remains on glazed balconies, therefore the sides and corners remain available to accommodate the cabinet. For installation, one side is selected with a width of the order of one or two meters, where it will be possible to successfully place the functional structure.

An interesting idea of ​​placing cabinets on the balcony will be arrangement of loggias where three walls were glazed, then the structure is installed along the wall adjacent to the room. In this case, they acquire low structures, the height of which will not exceed the height of the window sill.

Corner structures are installed for the convenience of opening the wings. Such models of cabinets can be successfully put on the loggias in any direction, in addition, they will become relevant for modern interior solutions.

On glazed loggias, a full-fledged wardrobe will become a functional and attractive solution, thanks to which it will be possible to equip an adjacent room with a living room or bedroom, as well as place some of the things outside the living room.

Cabinets on the balcony will help not only to successfully hide in the interior space a lot of necessary things, tools or conservation, but also if there are open shelves to decorate the interior of the room, if you put on them various decor items, flower pots.

Corner wardrobes on the balcony will become a real decoration of the entire interior, and will also help to store useful and necessary large-sized items outside the home, behind a closed and attractive facade, making full use of the useful area of ​​the loggia.

See how to make a cabinet from the lining with your own hands on the loggia in the next video.