Design a computer desk on the balcony. How to turn a balcony into a comfortable office: tips for landscaping and design

The glazed and insulated balcony has long received the status of a living space. It is often used as a utility room for drying clothes or growing plants. However, a more functional room can easily be arranged in the additional space. Advanced tenants equip workplace on the balcony or loggia: a small workshop, a cozy study, a children's corner or woodwork.

Following the desire to transform the balcony space, ideas for its reincarnation appear. The design and construction activities completely depend on the plans of the one who will become the conditional owner of the premises. A workshop for an adult family member requires a more practical, business-like approach, and a place of study for a child is completely different.

Cozy workplace on the loggia for schoolchildren or students

The first step is to come up with a project - to draw up a plan for re-equipping the balcony into a more comfortable room. It is better to draw a sketch or prepare a printout of a virtual interior created in a computer program. Then you need to write a list of everything that will make up the interior of the room.

Be sure to consider the following points:

• natural light during the day and electric in the evening;
• comfortable furniture for work;
• comfortable air temperature;
• pleasant, but not distracting decor;
• neutral colors.

Do not forget that the corner for work is still different from the resting place, so couches, sofas, comfortable rocking chairs will be superfluous there.

Simple but elegant economy class project for a typical three-meter balcony

If you plan to equip school corner, be sure to ask your child about his preferences. It depends on what desire he will fulfill homework, read or be creative. Adults, on the other hand, are usually guided by the degree of comfort and calm environment.

Ways to organize your workspace

If you still decide to allocate a balcony or part of it for a workplace, take a responsible approach to each stage of the arrangement. Insufficient lighting or uncomfortable furniture can cause carefully prepared square meters turn back into a dryer or storage room. You should start with overhaul(if it hasn't been there yet), and finish with design.

Thermal insulation is a guarantee of comfort and coziness

A priori, your balcony is glazed, otherwise the living space will not work out of it. However, glazing alone is not enough, and high-quality thermal insulation is also required so that heat does not leave the room.

The walls are insulated with extruded polystyrene foam "Penoplex"

The choice of insulation material depends entirely on the winter temperature outside. Typically used boards of foam, expanded polystyrene or mineral wool. All non-glazed surfaces are insulated, including the floor and ceiling - this must be taken into account when calculating the material. In addition to insulation, you will need vapor barrier film and material for the lathing (timber or lining). The finishing decorative layer is chosen based on material capabilities and the selected style.

Wall and floor decoration with wood panels

One of the options for thermal insulation of the floor on the balcony looks like this (from bottom to top):

• Concrete screed.
• Vapor barrier - membrane or film.
• Mats or rolls of thermal insulation in a crate.
• Leveling decking or plywood.
• Floor covering (linoleum, tiles, laminate).

If concrete slab ok, then you do not need to do the screed. Wall and ceiling decoration takes place in the same order.

Insulation scheme with decorative trim plastic panels

For wall cladding, clapboard or plastic is usually used, but other options are also possible, for example, clinker tiles or ordinary plaster, followed by painting. It is not recommended to use wallpaper, as in conditions high humidity and possible drafts, they can quickly come off.

Lighting system

If dim light is perfect for relaxation, then bright, but soft lighting is needed for fruitful work. On the one hand, the table and objects on it should be clearly visible, and on the other, the rays should not cut the eyes.

Chandelier with daylight ceiling mounted

The advantage of a workplace on the balcony, where one wall is completely glass, is that it is enough during the daytime natural light... Even in winter, the window seat is considered bright enough and suitable for writing, reading, working at the computer or doing handicrafts. For evening work, the installation of lamps will be required.

Table lamp on a long dynamic clamp

An overhead light is good when positioned directly above the work area. But if the chandelier is suspended in the center of the loggia, and the table is installed in the corner, you need table lamp or a clamp lamp mounted on a wall or shelf. The main thing is that the light does not blind the eyes and illuminates the working area - written or computer desk, crafting table.

Shaded lamp creates a cozy atmosphere

But first you need to take care of the wiring. Usually, a hole is drilled in the wall through which the wires are thrown from the junction box of the living room.

Option for laying an electric cable to the loggia

Taking into account that the balcony is completely protected from precipitation and temperature extremes, the degree of protection of the luminaires can be the same as that of the room counterparts - no higher than IP44.

Interior Design

There are an infinite number of design solutions for decorating the interior of a balcony, even if it is work room or an office. While still drawing up a design project for organizing a workplace on the balcony, all issues related to finishing walls and floors, selection of furniture and fixtures.

Usually a study or workshop is finished in a neutral style, close to modern minimalism... However, to add personality to the room, elements of other suitable directions are often used.

Contrasting project

On the balcony, where there is a lot of light, it is welcome Scandinavian style: light, ergonomic, simple furniture, a minimum of curtains, snow-white or pastel walls. For a more high-status workplace, they choose solid classics: wooden upholstery of the walls, a leather chair, a table made of natural wood.

It is convenient for a schoolchild or student to study at an inexpensive desk, but you will need a lot of shelves and drawers for school supplies, space for a PC or laptop. It is difficult to attribute the student's corner to any particular style.

Cozy place for a young schoolgirl

In addition to furniture, which should be a little on a typical balcony, attention should be paid to the drapery of the windows. Thick blinds or curtains in summer create comfortable partial shade, while transparent curtains will not protect against sun rays, it will be impossible to study.

Wooden blinds - strict and noble

Tiles are often used for flooring. If a "warm floor" system is installed under it, then additional insulation not necessary, otherwise it is recommended to additionally lay a warm rug under your feet.

Nuances of workplace equipment

A place for work is a relative concept. For one, it is a convenient computer desk with a chair on casters, for another - a small table with a comfortable soft chair, for the third - a workbench, near which you need to work while standing, not sitting. Each of them has its own characteristics and distinctive features. The rest of the room environment also depends on the purpose of the workplace.

Cabinet for office work

The office is also called the place of work of an adult who decides important issues and earns money by household work, and a schoolchildren's corner where you have to write, read and print a lot.

So that nothing interferes with work or the creative process, it is necessary to create an appropriate atmosphere, which is characterized by such features as:

• neutral, calm colors in the decoration of walls and furniture;
• local full lighting in the table area;
• comfortable chair or armchair;
• ergonomics - everything should be at hand;
• silence.

The last point is provided by double / triple glazing and closed door to the room.

Homelike study corner

If you are setting up a place where you have to write a lot or use a computer, you need a comfortable table. A modern workplace for a schoolchild on the balcony assumes the presence, in addition to a PC or laptop, of additional equipment: a copier, printer, scanner or MFP, which combines the listed devices.

Compact mini-office on the balcony with a set of office equipment and an aquarium

At the same time, materials that are not quite usual for the office may participate in the decoration of the walls. For example, to create an industrial-style setting, you can decorate the walls with concrete or brick look.

Unexpected balcony loft

For girls, excessively strict canons in creating an interior are not characteristic, therefore, a more lively range in design, the use of indoor flowers to decorate the work area, and a lot of decor on the walls, shelves and the wall are quite appropriate.

An "office" project for a flower lover

Adults, as a rule, do not like to clutter up the room with unnecessary items in order to get a truly business atmosphere as a result. Nothing should interfere with accounting calculations or the creation of a new engineering project.

If your goal is a home mini-office, read more about how to furnish and decorate in a separate publication.

Handicraft workshop

Having a separate corner for home handicrafts is the dream of many women who, in their free time from their main work, like to knit, sew, embroider or engage in other types of applied art. Small area standard city apartments do not always allow to allocate for needlewomen not only a room, but even a small cozy area. Many "move" to the kitchen or bedroom, but there is also usually a shortage of space.

Air conditioning in the workshop will prevent drafts

The balcony is a great way out. Using the additional space, you can make a real workshop, with a work table and cabinets, which will include hundreds of spools of thread, skeins of yarn, needle beds, blanks for decoupage and scrapbooking, paints and pencils, sets of beads and sequins.

Original and functional design table from glass lid: the contents of the boxes are visible

Applied home art can hardly be called work, it is rather a hobby, so there should be no rigor in the design of a needlewoman's workplace on the balcony. The main thing is that the craftswoman feels comfortable, and this is a comfortable chair, a table in size, and a well-thought-out storage system. Drawers with numerous consumables can be installed under the table or on the shelves, fixed to the walls. Whatnots, cupboards and mezzanines will come in handy.

Workshop of an aspiring artist

If creativity is not meant to be used a large number materials and tools, then the wall can be set aside for storing the results of labor.

Home utility room

If a home craftsman lives in the apartment, then the balcony can be safely presented to him - for a workshop. There is enough room for working with wood or metal, soldering or assembling electronic gadgets. Thanks to a separate workshop, the younger generation from childhood will learn to compose electrical circuits, cut boats out of wood and sharpen knives.

A real male place to work

As a basis for a workbench or just a desktop, you can use old furniture- the same kitchen or desk... It can be upgraded by adding a drawer unit, shelves or tool racks.

An economical option for arranging a workplace

Small tools and consumables can be laid out in boxes or boxes, large ones can be placed on the table top. If there is not enough space for small table in the corner, you can attach a long, narrow tabletop along the glazed wall and use it to cut parts or set up machines.

There was also a place for a grinding machine

In order not to rummage in drawers for a long time in search of wire cutters or screwdrivers, part of the free wall is taken away for storing the tool that is most often required. The panel with hooks or pockets will do just fine as a compact but very handy storage system.

Wall-mounted tool organizer

Men, like women, love order and comfort. If you are serious about arranging furniture, find suitable options storage of the instrument, electrical cables and install the sockets, you get a comfortable workshop.

Cozy place for wood carving

As you can see, finding a corner for creativity, work or study in a city apartment is not so difficult. Numerous photos with the design of workplaces on the balcony will help you decide on the choice of style and design nuances.

View of the corner for the needlewoman:

Office "from scratch":

Interesting and original ideas there is always a place in life. Assess the conditions of your balcony - perhaps you can also set up a table on it and equip a cozy corner for work. Lots of light Fresh air, a beautiful landscape in front of your eyes is a great environment in order to work fruitfully and be creative.

You don't have a place in your apartment for arranging a working area, and the balcony is being used as a storage room? There is nothing easier than creating an office right on your balcony. As a result, you will get a wonderful well-kept balcony, equipped with a DIY study.

Surely you are asking yourself: how to make an office out of a balcony with your own hands? Before answering this question, you should think about insulating the balcony, since you will spend time on it not only in summer, but also in winter, so the tightness, competent insulation glazed and heated are the primary tasks. Further, the design of the walls and ceiling, the purchase of furniture for the office, which should be as compact and comfortable as possible.

Having thought out in detail all the steps from construction work to decor, you will achieve the tasks set with maximum accuracy. If you do not know how to equip a study on the balcony, the photos presented at the bottom of the article will help you decide on the design choice.

In order to create an office of your dreams on the loggia, you first need to make a list of works related to warming the room, heating options, finishing and furnishing. After that, it's worth deciding on a budget. It will be much more profitable to carry out complex repairs on your own, but if there is a question about installing a warm floor and double-glazed windows, in this case you should turn to professionals for help.

If you decide to create a living area on the loggia, you should take care of proper insulation. After all, an office does not mean seasonal work, when it is warm, but year-round. Accordingly, you should be comfortable regardless of the season. If you plan to insulate the loggia on both sides, contact the professionals who will carry out high-quality construction works... If you do not succeed, then to internal insulation the balcony is recommended to be approached responsibly.

Organization of a workplace on the balcony

We insulate the walls and ceiling

Since the loggia is small, in order to save space, the material for insulation should not be chosen thick and as dense as possible. Penofol, which has already proven itself well in practice, is perfect for this. It does not emit harmful vapors, has a small thickness and is easy to install. After all the cracks are covered glue mixture, you can safely lay penofol on the surface, securing it with dowels-fungi. The next stage of work is laying an insulating layer with a vapor barrier, after which you can start laying electrical wiring.

We insulate the floor

Even in a cool room, you can feel cozy if you put your feet on a warm floor. Therefore, floor heating on the loggia is one of the most convenient and better solutions for heating this type of room. There are several options for installing a warm floor, you choose what is more convenient for you.

For example, a film infrared heating system. The system is laid on a screed with an insulating layer. Infrared heating suggests laying on top parquet boards or laminate. If you have made your choice on natural stone or tiles, then on top of the film system it is necessary to lay a reinforcing mesh, which is then poured cement mortar- a coupler. After that, you can safely lay the selected material.

If you decide not to resort to floor heating with any systems, you can use the same penofol for insulation. To do this, you must first fix the material on the balcony slab, then fill it with 5 cm thick cement mortar, and carpet can be used for finishing. Such flooring will create in the interior of the future office a unique comfort, coziness, and will be an excellent solution as a heater.

Mini office on the balcony

Attention! Treat the insulation of the balcony with due attention, check that all work is done with high quality.

We heat the loggia

As central heating It is unlikely that it will be possible to bring it to the loggia (for this it is necessary to obtain permission from the relevant services), experts advise stopping at such a heating option as modern electric heaters. They are equipped with a thermostat that reacts even to a slight change in temperature, so you do not risk overconsumption of electricity. What's more, they are smartly designed to blend in seamlessly with your work area.

It is also considered a plus that they do not dry out oxygen. Today the market offers a lot of options with the ability to install floor equipment and even with the option of mounting on the ceiling, which allows you not to clutter up the space.

We select a design for the future office

The main purpose of this stage of work is the selection of material for the design of the space. Don't opt ​​for the dark color solutions, as they visually reduce the space. Also, don't stop at variegated colors with large drawings. On the one hand, this is fun, on the other hand, it is very annoying and distracting from work.

Designers advise to beat a small room according to the principle of dividing into zones. For example, this can be done using two options for wall decoration: the work area can be done in beige and brown tones using a brick or wood texture, and the rest area can be done in any of the calm shades.

Wall decoration options:

• use as painting acrylic paint(if the walls and ceiling are covered with plasterboard);
• gluing wallpaper to a pre-leveled surface;
• surface decoration with decorative wood panels.

Arrangement of the working area

Since your balcony will be used as a study in the future, you need to decide where the computer will be located. This often involves setting up a computer desk. For small spaces a compact design is also suitable, which allows you to place everything you need, since our primary task is not to clutter up the balcony, but to make it as comfortable, cozy and, most importantly, spacious as possible.

Workplace on the balcony - design option

If your loggia is spacious enough, in addition to the working area, you can also add a small library by installing a book rack near or opposite the workplace. Also, on the same balcony, you can part of the zone by installing a small soft sofa and a coffee table.

A pleasant bonus of the spacious loggia is that you can install an executive chair near the computer table. But if you are limited in space, then the tabletop can be used by correctly beating the window sill, or you can attach it to the wall, and instead of a chair, use a comfortable chair with a back.

It is better to choose a small and compact desktop with many drawers and shelves. If you are unable to install the computer desk on the balcony the way you want, you can get by with a table top attached to the wall.

Do not forget that the workplace should not only be ergonomic, but also comfortable. Therefore, in no case should you be cramped or uncomfortable. You will quickly get tired of this, and the office, along with work, will no longer be a joy.

Pay attention to the stage of selecting furniture. Not only the interior design, but also a comfortable stay at the workplace will depend on what kind of furniture you choose.

A rack, shelves for books or documents are best located near the work area. And place them so that you can easily reach them.

An important factor is the lighting of the room. In addition to general lighting premises - point or chandelier, it is necessary to install individual lighting above the work table, for example, a desk lamp, so that you and your eyes feel comfortable working in the dark.

We design a recreation area

Agree that installing a small one for relaxation is great, but even better if the footage of your balcony allows you to do this. And even if you are limited in the size of the room, you should not deny yourself this. After all, even by installing a small armchair on the balcony, you can relax and relieve stress by listening to birdsong or turning on relaxing music. It will be no less pleasant to sit in an armchair with a magazine or a book and a cup of coffee. In the recreation area, you can place several pots of flowers or a tree, they also have a beneficial effect on nervous system, soothe and relax. Taking care of flowers, watering them, you are distracted from work for a while.

Relaxation area on the balcony

Thus, when arranging a loggia for an office yourself, you get a separate workplace, created by you and designed based on your taste preferences. In addition, you will have free space in the apartment, if before that, you occupied the living space with office equipment and other working attributes.

We decorate the windows

Considering that the windows on the balcony and loggia are large, the room is well lit during the daytime. But if the windows overlook sunny side, then this can significantly complicate the work, for example, at the computer. To avoid this, it is worth installing on windows roller blinds, blinds or roman shades. Such a solution will allow not to clutter up the space, and they will cope with their function perfectly.

Manicure room on the balcony

Not only a study with folders, shelves, documents and a computer can be realized on the balcony.

There are many options and solutions on how to arrange a space for a working area for sewing, a mini-hairdresser, a makeup artist's office, a masseur and, of course, a manicure room. The latter is extremely profitable to implement on the balcony, since if the master receives clients at home, the smells from acrylic, gel build-up, varnishes will not spread throughout the apartment.

Manicure cabinet on the loggia, a photo of which is presented in the gallery of our site, involves the installation of a table and two chairs on the sides for the master and the client. You also need to take care of table lighting.

Decoration of the working area of ​​the manicure room on the balcony

If you provide pedicure services, here you should take care of a comfortable chair for the client and no less comfortable for yourself. You can decorate the office with green plants, paintings, install a built-in wardrobe or a rack for inventory, music that will relax clients, and decorate windows with curtains.

By creating an office on the balcony, carefully thinking over the design of the room, based on your own preferences, you will learn a comfortable, full-fledged and cozy office at home, where you will be happy to spend your work and free time.

Video "how to equip a study with your own hands"

Mini-office on the balcony Workplace on the balcony - a design option Designing the working area of ​​the manicure room on the balcony Manicure room on the loggia Workplace - computer desk on the balcony Small work area on the balcony Organization of the workplace on the balcony

In most cases, an unglazed balcony is used as a storage room and a place for drying clothes. Many people keep old things on the balcony, which have no place in the apartment (as well as good from these things), but they do not want to throw them away. But the balcony is valuable meters of your living space. If you use these meters correctly, you can get almost a separate tiny room, another cozy corner. We wrote about before, it's time to talk about how to make an office on the balcony.

Many people dream of a separate workplace in an apartment, their own office, which will allow them to concentrate on work even in a cute home interior... What separates them from their dreams is only a balcony that is not used to the maximum.

How to make a workplace on the balcony

If you decide to make an office on the balcony, then you need to glaze it and make it. Windows will protect you from dust and dirt, from precipitation and, of course, from temperature changes. However, windows alone are not enough here. It is also necessary to carefully insulate the balcony. For a small space, penofol is perfect, which will not "steal" the area from you, since the thickness of the material is only 4mm. According to their thermal insulation characteristics this material is comparable to 50mm thick foam. Before proceeding with the installation of penofol, you need to carefully seal all the cracks and corners with sealed tape. You can also use a sealant, but it is much more difficult to work with.

An additional insulating layer is required, and only then can you deal with finishing the balcony.

Pay attention to the floor. If you have the opportunity to make warm floors on the balcony, then this option should definitely be used. The warm floor will create the necessary temperature regime even in the most severe frosts. For regions with warmer climates normal will do laminate. You can use a small space heater if needed.

Finishing and decoration of the cabinet on the balcony

Before proceeding with the cosmetic decoration of the room, carefully consider the design project of your balcony. You need to provide for everything important little things that will be required in the future. For example, spare sockets or additional shelf mounts.

For finishing the balcony, try to use bright hues, they visually enlarge the room. White ceiling, for example, will add lightness to the interior. If you have the opportunity to make glossy on the balcony stretch ceiling, use it. The gloss will reflect the light, which will also add volume to the space.

Try to use natural materials or their analogues: light wood can be replaced with wood-textured laminate. Thus, you can make your office more comfortable.

We do not recommend experimenting with contrasting and bright colors. IN small room bright colours can look too loud and even aggressive, and such an interior quickly gets tired. If you want to add brightness to your office, then choose one interesting accessory that will attract attention. This approach will help you successfully combine a work area with a seating area. As an accessory, you can use, for example, a fluffy rug or an original painting.

Be sure to take into account the fact that a balcony can combine several functions: not only a study, but also a resting place.

However, the main area should be the working area. You need to place a small but comfortable work table and an ergonomic chair on the balcony. Since the workplace is usually associated with big amount important papers and documents, provide a small rack or filing cabinet. An excellent solution for a small balcony there will be hinged shelves.

Remember that the furniture on the balcony should be roomy, but shallow. Otherwise, it will swallow up all the free space.

You can equip a small library on the other side of the balcony, put there a bookcase and a small comfortable ottoman or a pear chair. Thus, you can not only work in the office, but also have a good rest.

To give your balcony freshness and comfort, place several beautiful plants to the balcony. You can use a small window sill, or you can secure the plants to the wall using a planter. Small plants will look great next to books on high shelves or even open shelves in a closet. Just remember to water them.

Lighting

Don't forget to choose the right lighting for your office. In the daytime, it will come to your aid sunlight, and on cloudy days and at night, use lamps that simulate natural light.

You can place fixtures on the ceiling or walls, original decision will become a "desk lamp" built into the shelf above your desk. If you can adjust the brightness of the light, then it will give you both productive work and good rest.

Do not buy large chandeliers and lamps with large shades, on small balcony they will look out of place.

If your balcony faces the sunny side, then you also need to consider protection from bright sunlight. These can be special curtains for plastic windows or ordinary translucent curtains made of lightweight material. You can protect yourself from light by using blinds, but this decor element is more suitable for office space... Blinds can take away the comfort and warmth of your office.

Equip Personal Area on the balcony is not easy, but such a change functional purpose balcony will help you make your life better. The balcony should not be a storage for unnecessary things, valuable square meters should not be lost. Moreover, if you have a large balcony, then you can equip as many as two workplaces. You will have to donate a closet, but you will have a very comfortable office for two.

In a city apartment, it is often difficult to organize a space for a workplace. What if the apartment is small and the family is large? Where can I get a small, but secluded and comfortable corner? A way out of this situation can be a study on the balcony. Photos of the successful conversion of a balcony into an office are provided in this article. Also here readers will find recommendations on preparing a balcony for turning into an office, floor, wall and ceiling insulation, as well as finishing work and the selection of furniture. There will also be tips for choosing optimal lighting and dividing the balcony into functional areas.

Study on the balcony. Photo a good decision small space.

Balcony office. Pros and cons

Is it always appropriate to redesign a balcony for an office? In what case will such a balcony bring maximum comfort? First of all, let's take into account the moments that prevent the balcony from becoming a cozy office. So, the balcony is often:

• unheated room;
• has a small area;
• used by the family for household and other purposes.

But the advantages of such a decision are also obvious. A person works on the balcony, in silence and solitude. Nobody bothers him, and he does not bother anyone. This is important for those who study, work on a computer, read a lot, write, reflect.

Based on this, an office on the balcony is quite appropriate if its area is not too small if it is glazed, insulated and thought over heating. The owners, ready for such transformations, may well make an office on the balcony with their own hands.

Balcony preparation

How does the preparation of the balcony begin? It needs to be glazed. This is most often done using metal-plastic windows... These windows are custom-made. They are sealed, have good thermal insulation properties, do not allow dust and moisture to pass through, and are not afraid of frost. The level of external noise in a room with such windows is reduced several times.

We insulate the floor

As you can see, there is a choice. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. So the first option is the most budgetary, but the most labor-intensive. Plank floor with mineral insulation- the most traditional, but requiring carpentry skills. Modern insulation materials are easy to use, but not cheap.

The "warm floor" system deserves special attention on the balcony. It effectively solves two problems at once, floor insulation and general balcony heating. However, such a floor is expensive and must be installed by professionals.

One of the ways to insulate the floor. Lags and mineral wool. Sewn on top with boards.

Insulation of walls and ceilings

Organization of the workplace

As far as possible, the balcony should be conditionally divided into two zones. Working area - a place at the computer desk. And a recreation area where you can warm up, drink coffee without fear of spilling it on expensive equipment.

IN working area you can arrange a small computer desk. Or it can be easier, to strengthen the transverse board-tabletop along the entire width of the balcony. She will replace the computer desk on the balcony. Under the board, you can provide a place for placing the system unit.

For storing documents, disks, office supplies, compact hinged shelves are placed above the table. Bookshelf or book shelves can be placed on opposite wall balcony. If there is enough space, the recreation area is complemented by an armchair or a small sofa.

Workplace on the balcony. Shelves can be placed at the bottom as well.

To regulate the amount of light entering through the glass, blinds are very appropriate on the balcony window. They are not only practical, but also decorative. Blinds emphasize the office style of the room.

Should not be placed on small balcony A lot of furniture. Let your office be as spacious, comfortable and light as possible. And you will have fun working in your own little office.

IN modern world an office in an apartment for many is not a luxury, but a necessity.

However, the size of the apartment does not always allow to allocate a separate room for this purpose.

Placing a study on the balcony is a wonderful way out.

Advantages

This arrangement of the office has a number of advantages:

• A large amount of light required for work.
• Good ventilation.
• The ability, if necessary, to close from everyone.
• Nice view from the window.
• List of work required.

If you decide to place workspace on the loggia, then you are faced with the question "How to make an office on the balcony?"

In fact, a number of serious work needs to be done to transform the room into a warm and comfortable work space.

• Glazing the balcony
• Insulate the space
• Conduct lighting
• Make the finish according to your taste
• Place the necessary furniture.

Glazing

For an office on the balcony, it is necessary to use PVC double-glazed windows with triple glass. Thanks to them, the sound will not penetrate to you from the street, and the space will not be blown out.

Think about which way your windows will open. After all, the balcony area is small and the doors that open in the wrong direction will interfere.

It is worth paying attention to the condition balcony slabs... If it leaves much to be desired, the structure should be strengthened.

Warming

In order to keep you warm during work, the balcony space must be insulated. The following materials are well suited for this purpose:

• Mineral wool
• Extruded polystyrene foam
• Styrofoam

The floor can be insulated with a concrete screed or wooden logs... Do not forget to install waterproof and vapor barrier.

In addition, carefully seal all the cracks. Without all these manipulations, the office will not be so comfortable.

Heating

Heating devices are needed for the cold season. For example, you can make an electric underfloor heating or put heaters.

Steam heating on the balcony can be installed only after the permission of special controls.

Heaters can be oil or infrared. Oil heaters environmentally friendly. They do not burn oxygen and are safe to use.

However, they consume a lot of electricity and are therefore uneconomical. IFC heaters are mainly hung on walls or ceilings. They are cost effective and distribute heat evenly throughout the room.

Electrician

For an office located on a balcony, spot lighting is well suited. And next to the work table, you need to put an outlet. It is necessary to lay the wiring at the beginning of construction work.

Room decoration

What materials to use for finishing the office, everyone decides for himself. The following materials work well:

Lining is an environmentally friendly and lightweight material, but not very suitable for cabinet decoration.

Drywall - it can be plastered or painted, wallpaper can be glued. This material is more than anything else suitable for office style.

Plastic is simple, lightweight and beautiful material, can be used for ceiling and walls.

Design

When organizing a study on the balcony, you need to think over its design properly. You can use the method of dividing the space into zones.

• 1st zone - working. Place the table and chair in it, put a small rack or shelves for the things you need to work.
• 2nd zone - recreation area. Place a small sofa there or soft armchair... Add indoor flowers... If space permits, set up a small coffee table.
• 3rd zone - reading room. Place a cabinet with books and magazines in it.

The zones should be in harmony with the other arcs. Execute them in a single design solution... Use matching colors and materials.

Light, subtle shades are best. They will help you tune in to work, cheer you up and visually increase the space.

Photo of the design options for the cabinet on the balcony