More recently, the loggia was used only as a pantry for storing pickles and old furniture. Currently, this additional area in the apartment can be turned into an independent room or be a continuation of the room to which it adjoins. But in order to achieve such a result, it is necessary to carry out a good repair using a design project. This article will discuss the design options for a loggia of 6 square meters. m
Room Features
Primarily for self-repair, it is necessary to draw up a design project with drawings of the roomtaking into account the shape and size of the room. Depending on these parameters, the style of the loggia design will also be different.
For example, if it has a triangular shape, it is advisable to beat the existing angle, and with a square shape, it is worth emphasizing the symmetry of the room.
Next, you need to decide on the arrangement of the loggia. If you plan to use the space year-round, it is worth considering options for glazing and insulation, the need for electrical wiring and the installation of an additional heat source.
Arrangement options
When creating a project, it is important to take into account the room to which the loggia adjoins - depending on it, the loggia design options will be different. For example, if the loggia is adjacent to the living room, it is possible to equip an office or gym; when adjoining the kitchen, you can consider the option of creating a dining area - all options can easily fit on a modern loggia with an area of 6 square meters.
Relaxation room
Each person has their own understanding of the word "rest". For some, this is a feeling of peace and tranquility alone with oneself, for others it is relaxation in the company of friends, and others prefer to devote time to creativity.
Therefore, the recreation room can be equipped in different ways.
Soft porch
A place to relax in the literal meaning of the word - on such a veranda it is pleasant to take a nap or just lie down while reading a book.
The design of the soft veranda is quite simple: the floor is covered with a carpet, or various fabrics. It is possible to cover the entire floor, as well as parts of the room. Add pillows, chairs - bags, rugs, you can hang a hammock.
A place to meet friends
Usually gatherings with friends take place in the kitchen, but the loggia will cope with it no worse, especially if it offers a beautiful view.
On the loggia you can place a small sofa or folding chairs, which you can easily remove after a meeting. Choose a suitable table option - if the loggia is small, it is better to choose a folding table or a folding table. Registration possible bar counter - a wide window sill made of wood for the entire length of the windows.
Green corner
If the apartment already lacks space for plants and seedlings, you can equip a mini-garden on the loggia. Large pots can be placed on the floor, smaller plants placed on the shelf or on the shelves. Climbing crops can be placed in hanging flowerpots. For watering cans, fertilizers and necessary equipment, equip a storage place.
It is especially nice to relax in such a green island - complement your garden with furniture made from natural materials, such as rattan.
Study
Arrangement of a separate office on the loggia is an excellent option for those who work or study without leaving home.
For comfortable work on the loggia, you will need to conduct electrical wiring and install 2-3 outlets, as well as lighting that will allow you to work in the evenings.
To create a full cabinet the room should have at least a table, a chair and a place to store documents. You can put the table in a corner and place shelves above or below it, so you will have more free space.
If the width of the loggia is small, think about the angular version of the location of the desktop.
In order not to feel the looks of passers-by, Choose the blinds or curtains that suit your room style.
Bedroom
The bedroom on the loggia is a great solution for those who live in a small apartment.
The requirements for the room are the same as for the office:
- electrical wiring;
- Internet connection (if necessary);
- availability of light sources;
- blackout curtains or blinds.
Gym
Residents of apartments often have problems with placing sports equipment - in some interiors the equipment does not look appropriate, or there is simply not enough space to place it. Gym equipment on a loggia full of fresh air and solar heat is an excellent option.
Finishing the floor and walls of the room, performing the role of a gym, has features. It is better to use a carpet or rubber panels as a floor covering (this option is especially relevant if you work out with dumbbells). Walls should be resistant to damage, choose materials that have high strength, such as cork panels.
On the loggia you can position the Swedish wall and small weight trainers - a stepper, dumbbells, a rug. Treadmills for the most part have too much mass and will create a large load on building structures.
Various motivating posters and drawings will help to decorate the room and set it up in a sports mood.
Color schemes
In choosing the color scheme for the design of the loggia, two main approaches can be distinguished:
- the color scheme of the loggia is selected based on the interior of the room adjacent to the loggia;
- The loggia is a separate room with contrasting trim.
The main recommendations when choosing a color scheme can be several.
- Use light colors to visually enlarge a small area of the loggia.
- Do not choose too bright colors - calm, pastel colors are more suitable for decoration. Bright accents can be placed by adding furniture, home decoration saturated colors.
- If one wall is lined with mosaic, bright tiles with a pattern, then the rest of the walls should be neutral so as not to overload the premises. The accent wall is the center of the composition, the rest of the walls will be the background and should not distract from the beautiful design.
The most popular for repairs are colors: white, beige, gray.
White color is gaining more and more popularity, and it is not surprising - this color can be used as a base for many style trends.
Beige is a classic solution. - Of course, you will not surprise anyone with this option, but it is impossible to make a mistake with this color - it will fit perfectly into any interior. It is not recommended to use furniture of the same color - otherwise the interior will turn out boring, and quickly get tired.
A gray tone has recently begun to appear in interiors, but everything is gaining popularity among a large number of people. Gone are the days when gray seemed a boring color - now it acts both as an independent stylistic solution and as a backdrop in creating a bright color accent - a bright wall, brick wall and mosaic.
Style solutions
First of all, you need to determine the stylistic direction that you will adhere to. Below are ideas for creating a loggia in the now popular style solutions.
Provence
The color scheme of the Provence-style loggia is different warm, pastel colors. Terracotta, olive, beige colors are suitable for wall decoration. Floors and ceiling are made of natural materials - stone, wood.
Modern style
Loggia can be decorated in a modern style. This direction is different simplicity, functionality and conciseness. For wall decoration, universal colors are used - white, gray, often natural materials are used - brick, wood. Furniture made of glass and wood organically fit into the interior, it is possible to use built-in furniture.
Sea style
Sea-style loggia decoration help you recreate the feeling of a carefree vacation on the sea. The interior in this style is light, full of light, so the color scheme includes white, yellow, blue tones. Folding furniture elements are selected - folding tables, chairs, sun loungers.
Finish
There are a large number of materials for decorating the loggia inside. Do not forget that the loggia is constantly exposed to the effects of the light, temperature factor, so you should not save on finishing materials.
Consider the basic materials used to decorate the loggia.
- Lining - cladding board used for finishing both internal and external surfaces. A subspecies of this material is the so-called euro-lining, characterized by lower humidity and greater resistance to deformation. And also the advantages of this material are environmental friendliness, ease of installation and a long service life - a loggia sheathed with euro-lining will last you up to 20 years.
- MFD - the panels are made of wood chips pressed under high pressure without using an adhesive base based on phenols and formaldehyde, therefore this material is also considered environmentally friendly. The surface of the panels can be different - it can be a protective polymer coating or a relief pattern. The pluses include ease of installation and a wide selection of colors.
- Plastic panels are a fairly economical option for finishing the loggia. Pluses are resistance to temperature, light effects. Of the minuses: this material is not natural, for some time after installation on the loggia there may be a specific smell of plastic.
Furnishings
The main criteria for choosing the right furniture are its small size and its functionality.
It is preferable to use built-in or folding furniture, as these options are most practical.
Think about the option with fitted wardrobes - Thus, a small area will not be cluttered. Depending on the purpose of the loggia, a built-in closet can be used to store children's toys, conservation, or you can equip a home library or dressing room.
Folding furniture is used for the same reason - a folding table and chairs will save space on the loggia, if necessary, you can easily fold the furniture and clean it until the next use.
Decor and Textiles
Whatever style of loggia design you choose, you can’t do without decor and textiles suitable for the interior.
For example, in the interior of Provence, much attention is paid to textiles - For upholstery, natural fabrics are used - cotton, linen. Textiles can be either plain or have a pattern, for example, a strip or floral ornaments. Forged or wicker furniture is preferred. For decor, floral arrangements, vases, candles, as well as hand-made objects, such as jewelry boxes in decoupage style or dried leaves and flowers, exhibited in glass frames, are suitable.
Modern style does not imply the presence of a large number of decor elements, functionality comes first. For room decor, you can use paintings, posters, a small number of plants.
The design of a loggia in a marine style is impossible to imagine without items of a marine theme - binoculars, lifebuoys, shells. The interior can be complemented with curtains made of light fabrics of white, blue or blue. To support the "marine theme" it is possible to use textiles of these colors or in a nautical strip.
General recommendations
You can equip a cozy loggia in a small area, subject to the recommendations of specialists.
- When arranging a loggia, do not forget about the functional purpose - to allocate several zones on a small area is rather problematic, this will inevitably lead to cluttering up the premises and to use unnecessary things as a storage room.
- Do not save on warming and glazing the loggia. Perhaps this is the most expensive part of the repair, but high-quality materials will help increase the life of the room, and make your stay on the loggia comfortable.
- Prefer built-in and folding furniture, if necessary, order furniture according to individual sizes.
- Use light colors in the design to visually increase the space.
- The space of a small loggia should not be cluttered with a large number of decorative elements.
Interesting examples
In this collection you will find interesting and stylish loggia design options that will help you to be inspired to update your own interior.
Design a place to relax
To create a cozy place to relax, not so much is required - pillows with interesting prints, soft textiles and, of course, a hammock.
A place to meet friends
The design of the loggia for meeting friends depends on the interests of your company: if you prefer a relaxed vacation, you can arrange a minibar on the loggia by making a tabletop out of the window sill.
Cabinet
A place to store the necessary documentation can be arranged by hanging shelves above or below the table.
Bedroom
When creating a bedroom on the loggia, it is undesirable to place a large number of pieces of furniture.To store necessary items, use drawers built into the bed (sofa) or shelves placed above the berth.
Next, watch a video with an example of a six-meter turnkey loggia repair work.