Today in apartments the balcony is usually not empty. The owners strive to use this premises as rationally as possible. There are many ways to decorate and use the available space. It all depends on personal preference. An excellent solution is cabinets on the balcony, the photo design of which can be seen in our article.
Purpose and benefits
Often all kinds of things are stored in this room. household utensils. It is important to place everything in perfect order. Special built-in loggia cabinets are ideal for this. They are as spacious and comfortable as possible.
The balcony cabinet has the following advantages:
- robust design;
- operation for a long time;
- excellent capacity;
- optimal functionality;
- the ability to choose your preferred design.
Everyone chooses suitable design. Many people prefer a built-in wardrobe on the loggia, a photo of which is presented on the website.
Choosing the right type
Today there are different kinds cabinets on the balcony, photos of which you can see below. Each of them has its own advantages.
Built-in structures
The built-in wardrobe for the balcony comes with sliding doors or hinged doors. Can choose preferred color and material. The variety of door designs is also impressive. Built-in wardrobe on the balcony – perfect solution For modern apartments.
Designs with compartment doors
The cabinets on the balcony, photos of which you will find below, are as practical as possible in terms of opening. Doors do not require additional space. Open windows or a clothes drying system will not interfere with such doors. But access to the closet to the balcony is ultimately somewhat limited. Will he make up? width.
Swing structures
An economical solution, but a certain amount of space is required to open the doors freely. Access is completely free.
Options with roller shutters
The main advantage: there is no need for additional opening space. A tangible plus is full access. The service life is quite long (up to 10 years).
Insulated structures
You can store various preparations. If desired, it is worth insulating only part. It all depends on how much you plan to store in it. You can insulate using thermal insulation materials:
- mineral wool;
- penoplex;
- polystyrene foam
There are also thermal and electrical structures. They are constantly maintained at a certain temperature.
Materials
Plastic
Plastic cabinet on the balcony is resistant to all kinds of influences. The surface is incredibly easy to care for. If desired, it is possible to make the cabinet doors on the balcony out of plastic, hinged or compartment doors.
Lining
The design impresses with its aesthetics. She looks as impressive as possible. The material is environmentally friendly. Its cost is really affordable.
Aluminum
Constructions made from this material are ideal for rooms with high humidity. Aluminum is not afraid of corrosion and perfectly withstands temperature changes.
Chipboard
The most budget option. This material is not afraid of temperature changes. There are boards that are moisture resistant. Can choose suitable color, which will be an ideal addition to the interior.
Metal-plastic
The frame is made of aluminum. Door leaves are made of PVC, shelves are made of plastic. This design is not afraid of high humidity, frost and heat.
Tree
This material is natural. It requires careful care. The tree is afraid of moisture. It is necessary that the loggia be glazed. When exposed to direct sunlight, the tree will darken.
Metal
These cabinets for balconies and loggias, photos of which you can see on the website, are affordable. At the same time, they are as durable as possible. They are made of steel highest quality. The polymer coating provides long-term operation.
Choosing a suitable design
The designs also differ depending on the type of loggia.
Corner
This corner wardrobe for the balcony allows you to make the most efficient use of all available space. You can also effectively smooth out the corners.
If there is not enough space
You can use niches and recesses of a natural nature. You can also make a cabinet on the balcony and directly under the windowsill.
For houses of the p44t series
The loggia in houses of this series looks like a “boot”. The wardrobe on the balcony, the photo of which is presented below, can be made in an existing recess. To increase the space, it is good to also use the end part and install a sliding wardrobe on the balcony.
We do it ourselves
If you wish, you can make a cabinet for the loggia with your own hands. It's not difficult at all. Measurements must be taken first, as well as a drawing.
Necessary:
- For each shelf there are two metal brackets.
- Chipboard sheets for shelves. They are cut to the width of the wall.
- Plastic panels (2 pcs.). They need to be cut to the height of the structure.
We attach the shelves for the loggia cabinet, the photo of which is shown below, to the side wall.
The manufacture of cabinets for the balcony should begin by attaching brackets to the wall. The distance between them is made the same. Shelves should be placed on them and secured with self-tapping screws.
A track should be attached to the ceiling at a distance of 3 cm from the shelves. The door should be inserted into the top track. This chipboard sheet with rollers pre-screwed to it. Then remove the door and screw the guide from below. All that's left is to install the doors.
If this corner of your house resembles a dump of unnecessary things, then it’s time to build a wardrobe on the balcony, and we’ll tell you further about photos in the interior and how to make it beautifully with your own hands. We will also show more than 50 interesting ideas and we will give diagrams for almost each of them.
What material is better to make a wardrobe on the balcony?
No matter how insulated the balcony is, it still this is a high humidity room. This means you also need material to make the cabinet. select taking this factor into account.
That is, you understand, budget chipboard immediately falls out of this list, since it will swell after 3-4 wet seasons. The doors will begin to open poorly, the shelves will sag, and fungus will settle inside. What remains?
- Tree
- Plastic
- Metal-plastic
- Moisture-resistant drywall
Let's look at each of them in detail and find out all the pros and cons of each option.
Wooden balcony cabinets
The tree is undoubtedly the best choice. Let it be worth it good board It’s not cheap, but the product will be of high quality, strong and durable.
By the way, you still won’t have to go broke on building materials, since balcony cabinets are usually very small in size.
Look at several types of wooden cabinets on the balcony and appreciate how great they fit into the interior, giving a special flavor and comfort.
Please note that the presented options are made of lining. It's not that expensive and assembly is quick.
It does not need to be further cleaned, which is also a big plus. You just need to cover the finished cabinet with stain or paint. The photo above shows natural wood cabinets, but here are examples of painted wood.
It looks much more elegant and this material can be combined with almost any frame and wall decoration. And, if the design of your home is “Provence”, then this is generally the only right decision.
- Be sure to treat the wood with a special moisture-resistant varnish or paint, this will greatly extend the life of the cabinet.
- You should not take ready-made lattice shutter doors. They use too thin strips and over time they become deformed under the influence of temperature changes and moisture.
There is nothing more to add, in general. Wood is a wonderful option both visually and from a practical point of view, and the smell on the balcony will be pleasant for many years.
Plastic
We mean plastic panels. They are often used to line the inside of the balcony and make cabinets to match. It looks something like this.
Not to say it's very good, but it's not entirely ugly either. But the point here is not only how such a cabinet looks externally. It's a matter of impracticality.
Despite the fact that plastic is moisture resistant, it is not very suitable for a balcony. Why?
Because it is deformed from direct sunlight and is not shockproof. If you accidentally press down such a door with something heavy, a gaping hole will form on it.
Metal-plastic cabinets
You can buy individual elements for such a cabinet (doors, shelves) in construction supermarkets.
Essentially, this is the same material from which windows are made. That is, he is not afraid of anything at all: neither the bright sun, nor heat, nor cold, nor moisture, nor blows.
And, if your apartment is decorated in some modern style, then making a wardrobe made of metal-plastic on the balcony is quite logical. The price will not be too expensive and it will serve you for a long time.
The only thing here is that you need to be very careful at the assembly stage and drill holes for the fittings very carefully.
This is not a tree and the mistake cannot be corrected so that it is not visible. I puttyed the wood, painted it and it was as if nothing had happened. And here the extra hole remains for life. This is how such cabinets look in the interior of a balcony.
Moisture-resistant drywall
Also not The best decision, despite the fact that it is moisture resistant. Drywall tends to break from blows, the construction of such a cabinet requires a lot of profile... And the doors still need to be made of a different material.
A plasterboard base is chosen when you want to make a cabinet that blends in with the color and texture of the main wall.
And, if this is your case, then better take the thinnest one, facing brick and build a cabinet out of it, then putty and paint.
It will be much more durable and reliable.
Wood, by the way, can also be covered with a special putty and painted. And it will look like an ordinary wall.
On which side of the balcony should the cabinet be placed?
You can put flowers or something else on top of such a cabinet, maybe even an aquarium.
And here is a cabinet that was assembled from ready-made elements kitchen furniture. It is very functional, but on the balcony you will need to brick one wall in this case.
If you have a loggia, then you can place such a cabinet without any problems.
And here is a closet with doors, which are usually used to equip sliding wardrobes in a room. It also looks good and is roomy. It also stands against a blank side wall.
In this photo you can see that the cabinets run along the entire perimeter of the lower part of the balcony. Beautiful, but the downside is that they are too shallow in depth.
Here are the wardrobe chests. You can sit on them and store vegetables. Convenient and doesn't take up much space.
The corner closet on the balcony is not 100% functional.
It can be done if the shape of your balcony is at an angle and there is no other way to place the cabinet.
You see for yourself that usable area This option has very little inside.
Which door system to choose?
Balcony space is usually narrow and very limited. And no matter what location you choose, it won’t always be comfortable to open the doors wide.
But a sliding system is often not an option here, since the cabinets are already narrow.
Let’s say if you put sliding doors on a wardrobe like the one shown below, then when opened, half will be tightly closed, forming a dead zone. It will be very, very inconvenient to get anything out of it.
In this case, much more the right decision It would be nice to make swing doors.
Moreover, one of them already opens towards the window and it doesn’t matter at all that it will be blocked for some small moment. You can also make accordion doors, as shown below.
But, frankly speaking, there is no big gain here. The cabinet opens towards the window and what difference does it make whether 20 or 40 centimeters of glass will be blocked? But accessories for an accordion cost money and there is no point in overpaying.
So, our advice: everything ingenious is simple. And we don’t recommend all kinds of things on the balcony bold decisions. The most simple door- exactly what is needed.
Examples of designs and diagrams of various cabinets
We have made an extensive selection, including diagrams. If you wish, you can use any of them and build a wardrobe for your balcony yourself.
Simple storage cabinet
He does it very simply and there is only one scheme, no matter what material you would prefer. The main thing is to make shelves correct width and height so that cans can be placed in them comfortably.
It is better to make many small shelves than one or two, on which you will place the preserves one on one, laying them out with sheets of plywood, for example. Getting something out in this case is terribly inconvenient: sometimes you have to sort out all the supplies and then put them back.
This is what a preservation cabinet looks like in the interior:
And here is his diagram. You can install the doors to your taste, it’s not so important here.
Cabinet for storing vegetables in the form of a bench with top shelves
Such cabinets can be made in two ways. In the form of a chest, with a lid that hinges upward, or in the form of a bench with a door at the bottom. We give you examples of both options.
Wardrobe-chest. Scheme and view in the interior:
Of course, the dimensions here are approximate and you must adjust them yourself to your balcony.
A cabinet-bench is also an excellent option for small balcony. This photo shows one of his examples.
There is no point in presenting a diagram here, since everything is very simple. You make a box and hang doors on it.
Important note: if you plan to store vegetables in it, do not forget to drill small holes for ventilation. If you don’t, the potatoes and other root vegetables will rot.
Multifunctional cabinet with table
There are a lot of options in this case. You can make a closet with a desk, and instead of a balcony you will have a wonderful office.
AND computer desk You can also put a table for needlework. In general, anything!
We invite you to look at our photos and really hope that the options we have chosen will be to your taste.
Seedling rack with removable doors
The only secret of this cabinet is that it is equipped with removable doors and lamps. You will figure out how exactly to attach them, since there are many options.
We only give you good idea. In summer and autumn, you can use this structure for storing canned food, and in spring and at the end of winter, when there are no more reserves, you can put seedlings there.
The main thing is to place such a cabinet closer to the light and make the shelves not from chipboard or fiberboard, but from metal. It must be durable and not afraid of water.
This is what an empty metal rack looks like. It is very easy to assemble; ready-made parts are sold in construction stores.
In principle, you don’t even have to fool around with removable doors, but simply hang the rack with some beautiful textiles. It will also look very good, especially since now fabric curtains on cabinets are becoming fashionable.
So our review has come to an end. Choose any of the presented cabinets on the balcony. We gave you photos of the interior and how to take them beautifully, and we are sure that everything will work out in the best possible way for you!
To make the most of your apartment’s space without cluttering the space with unnecessary things, you should mount a closet on the balcony. In the photo selection of the article, you can find the most suitable option, and also understand how to beautifully make furniture with your own hands. Such a cabinet can be used for various purposes: storing tools, children's toys, food preparations for the winter, equipment (sports or gardening), etc.
Options for cabinets on the loggia
1. Built-in modules
Swing built-in option. Facades - MDF, frame made of laminated chipboards, fittings - matte chrome. Swing built-in wardrobe. Facades - MDF, frame made of laminated chipboards, fittings - matte chrome. The main disadvantage of the side-hinged system is that it is impossible to use the space that is occupied by the door when it is open, that is, the area of the room is used irrationally.
Internal breakdown of the frame. The body is made of laminated chipboards, the facades are made of plastic. The walls are covered plastic lining, as flooring linoleum was chosen. Advantages of a swing opening: long service life, doors close well, and when open, you can evaluate the contents on all shelves at once.
The built-in MDF model fills a niche in the balcony space. Two textures were selected for creation (creamy color and wood texture).
Built-in frame, created using laminated chipboards. IN door leaves inserts made frosted glass, metallic profile ensures opening. Light shade Laminated chipboard with imitation wood texture is suitable neutral colors of this room.
Laconic design in modern interior loggias. Lacobel doors, mosaic and ceramic tile in finishing. The main disadvantage is this type opening takes up space inside the module.
Plastic facades of the sliding system in the interior of the loggia. The material does not require special care, but scratches may appear on its surface. Bright colors subject to burnout during operation.
Models made from wood are environmentally friendly. Often, when creating a structure, the same type of wood is used as for finishing the walls on the loggia.
The space under the window is filled with modules in which the necessary items can be placed. This option is suitable even for small rooms, because it takes up minimal space. You can make this design yourself or entrust the work to specialists. Due to the closet it happens additional insulation parapet.
2. Freestanding
Mini-set on the balcony made of MDF. The walls are covered with wooden paneling.
Mirrored sliding doors on the loggia visually increase the area. Such techniques are useful to use on small balconies in Khrushchev-era buildings.
Spacious modules with sliding doors(facades - white plastic). Two modules are suitable for separate storage of items, such as clothing and building materials.
The facades of the furniture structure are decorated with PVC panels. This design can be easily made with your own hands.
Used to create laminated chipboard material.
The free-standing structure based on laminated chipboard consists of a frame, swing doors, open shelves And drawers on ball guides. This model is considered economical, since the simplest materials were used for production.
Freestanding cabinet, production required laminated chipboard in two shades (white and wood texture). Open shelves allow for compact storage indoor flowers or decorative items on the balcony. In addition, this element makes the structure visually lighter.
3. Corner models
Corner model with sliding mechanism opening. This design helps to arrange rooms of non-standard shape and use the area to the maximum functionally. Often not used to create the interior additional material, the base is the walls of the room.
Corner wardrobe with a hinged door on the loggia. The walls are covered with non-woven wallpaper, and there are ceramic tiles on the floor. To create furniture on the loggia, laminated chipboard and MDF were used. Exists big choice shades and textures that combine with each other, creating a unique furniture design.
Built-in furniture will allow you to correct the geometry of any room. Often on balconies of unusual shape, the storage area is invisible, when correct design, and quite roomy. The doors are made of laminated chipboard with wood texture. Sliding system Raumplus.
The non-standard angle of the balcony was disguised sliding wardrobe from laminated chipboard. The built-in model fills the entire wall space from floor to ceiling. Raumplus sliding mechanism.
4. Manufacturer Ikea
Interior design in a room covered with clapboard. Freestanding module with hinged doors and easy chair in a modern style (Ikea).
5. DIY wardrobe
PVC panels in the interior of the room. Built-in furniture with hinged doors. Self-installation saves family budget, but takes away personal time during the repair process.
Frame made of plasterboard sheets. MDF boards were used to decorate the walls of the balcony. The design is different simple installation and light weight, it does not require large expenditures to create. The main disadvantage is that the material is susceptible to moisture and mechanical deformation.
MDF was used for the facades and decoration of the walls of the room. Installation was carried out by hand.
Furniture made of laminated chipboard with sliding doors. Sliding system Raumplus.
6. Furniture with open shelves
Modern design. The shelving structures are made from wooden elements. Open niches can be filled with decor or used to store other items.
Dressing room on the loggia (chipboard material). The furniture consists of a combination of open shelves and a shoe cabinet.
You can make balcony furniture yourself using a minimum of tools and materials. A do-it-yourself wardrobe will fully correspond design idea owner of the loggia. In addition, this serves as a guarantee of the quality of the finished product, since the process of creating furniture is controlled from start to finish.
What can it be made from?
The design of the cabinet depends on the chosen interior of the room. When a workshop is located on the loggia, the furniture should be spacious and have many shelves for storing small items, but less attention will be paid to aesthetic characteristics.
In contrast, when the balcony is furnished in a vintage or modern style, the appearance of the cabinet will come first.
Used to make furniture different types materials on which will depend functional features product, its color, texture and service life. Furniture made from natural wood looks most noble and solid.
Budget option there will be a cabinet made of lining, particle boards or plastic.
Wood
The material has the best performance characteristics and lasts longer. The tree is environmentally friendly and does not emit into the air harmful substances. Thanks to the excellent appearance no boards required additional processing, will look good even without paint or varnish. However, the material also has a number of disadvantages. These include high cost, massiveness, heavy weight. Wood burns, swells when exposed to moisture, and mold may appear on it.
Drywall
Ease of installation is one of the main advantages of the material, allowing the implementation of complex design solutions. Drywall bends well, so it is suitable for creating furniture with rounded corners or cylindrical decorative elements. The sheets weigh little, so they are easy to carry, and finished furniture can be moved without problems. The cost of the material is lower than that of wood, which makes it popular among consumers.
The disadvantages include the low strength of fasteners and the comparative fragility of finished products.
Plastic
The practicality of the material is expressed in its light weight and ease of care: when dirt appears, it is enough to wipe the surface of the furniture.
Modern plastic is UV resistant and retains color saturation even when exposed to sunlight. The material is not afraid of moisture, it does not leave scratches under minor mechanical stress. The advantage is the low weight of the finished furniture. The plastic cabinet can be easily disassembled for transportation to another location.
Chipboard
A plate consisting of sawdust, shavings, crumbs. The advantages of the material include strength, reliability and density. The panels are easy to install; in addition, they have low price. The special structure of the boards allows you to create furniture of any shape and size from them and unique design. Products made from this material are easy to transport and take up little space during storage. The panels are resistant to temperature changes, humidity and sunlight.
Building materials are not as flammable as natural wood and guarantee good sound and temperature regulation.
Plywood
Construction material, consisting of several layers of wood 0.5-10 mm thick. There are several types of plywood depending on its performance characteristics and specifics of panel manufacturing. In particular, moisture-resistant, laminated and bakelite building materials are distinguished. Due to its structure, plywood is resistant to external influences. The panels are easy to work with: the same tools that are used for natural wood are suitable for processing them. Parts of any size and shape can be cut out of plywood; if necessary, it can even be bent.
The material is resistant to high and low temperatures, he is not afraid of exposure to humidity.
Lining
First of all, it is used for finishing interior and external premises, however, the material can also be used to make furniture. In this case it is done wooden frame, which is lined with clapboard. The advantage of the panels is durability and high aesthetic characteristics. Wooden lining looks good even without paint and varnish, so you can save on the stage finishing works. To make the material resistant to humidity and temperature changes, it is coated with special solutions.
When creating furniture, combinations are permissible different materials. The basis can be wood or chipboard, which is complemented with glass shelves and inserts. This option is also suitable for plastic - it can be decorated with metal elements.
Preparatory stage
Before you start making a cabinet, you need to evaluate general state loggia and pre-plan its layout and interior. If the room will be used as a living space, it is pre-insulated, sheathed, and finished.
The creation of furniture is carried out only after completion repair work: decide on a cabinet model, purchase materials and prepare tools.
What equipment is needed to make furniture for the balcony:
- building level;
- impact drill, jigsaw, hammer drill;
- drill;
- hammer, hacksaw, screwdrivers;
- fasteners;
- furniture fittings;
- tape measure, measuring tape, pencil.
The development of a model of the future cabinet is consistent with its purpose, based on this, functional and decorative elements. If you plan to grow flowers and seedlings on the balcony, some of the shelves are made open, since the plants need sun. A simple cabinet with a minimum of decor is suitable for a workshop. The practical component is also important in the case when the loggia is combined with the dining room: the furniture will become part of the kitchen set.
Taking measurements
The purchase of building materials begins with measuring work. You need to decide on three values: height, width and depth of the cabinet. For these purposes, measure the area of the balcony using a ruler, pencil and tape measure and decide which part of the loggia will be occupied by the future product. The depth of the shelves should also be taken into account: the capacity of the piece of furniture depends on this.
If there was previously another cabinet on the balcony, you can take its dimensions as a basis.
At this stage, the list of fasteners, their quantity and size is also determined. Fittings, as well as materials, are sold in construction stores. If possible, it should be indicated on the diagrams in order to subsequently assemble the cabinet correctly.
Door options
Furniture for the balcony can be open or equipped with doors. The last elements occupy the entire height of the cabinet or only part of it. Sometimes the doors are placed only in the lower part, and the fans modern style and non-standard shapes may prefer asymmetrical doors. Based on their design features, they are divided into several types:
- Swing. The cheapest and most common option. To manufacture these parts, it is enough to take directly the doors and hinges with fasteners on which the doors will be installed.
- Sliding. Doors are similar to those used in sliding wardrobes. They move apart to make it easier to access the contents. If you plan to make a dressing room out of the loggia, you can place a mirror on the doors. Installation of doors requires guides and rollers installed at the top and bottom of the cabinet.
This design allows you to save space due to the fact that the doors do not block the passage.
- Roller shutters.A type of blinds, one of the most expensive options. They are made in the form of a roll, guides and plates. These doors are coming complete set, thanks to which the balcony owner does not need to independently purchase all the parts and fasteners.
The door material can also be different:
- Shutters made of chipboard, plywood and lining are lightweight, they are easy to cut into square, rectangular or even oval parts, so you can choose original design furniture.
- Doors made of natural wood are characterized by massiveness, strength, and give the cabinet a noble appearance, however, such elements will be heavy and not the most practical.
How to beautifully make a corner cabinet yourself?
In conditions of limited balcony space, every centimeter is taken into account, so preference has to be given compact furniture. A corner cabinet will save space and not take up part of the window opening. Another advantage is the fact that there will be more light in the room.
Corner furniture has non-standard shape: on one side the model is narrower than on the other. You can make a cabinet in the shape of a triangle, polyhedron or square with a beveled side. The wide part is located against the wall, the narrow part is adjacent to the balcony facade. A winning option would be to equip a cabinet sliding doors, because this will save even more space.
Manufacturing stages corner cabinet:
- Creating sketches of future furniture. When the owner of the balcony has no experience, it is better to take as a basis existing models and modify their dimensions depending on the available space.
- Determining the quantity of fittings, fasteners, hardware. To fix the shelves, it is recommended to use corners and screws.
- Taking measurements. At this stage, measurements are taken from the floor to the expected height of the cabinet, and the width is determined. When calculating the frame elements, the dimensions are reduced by the thickness of the lining, making room for gaps.
- Frame assembly. The first step is to install the upper and lower bars - they must be completely identical. Installation is carried out using corners. The length of the screws is selected such that would guarantee the strength of the connections and, at the same time, not deform the cabinet parts.
- Installation of vertical parts. It is most convenient to work on flat surface and only after that place the frame against the wall. At this stage it is important not to make mistakes. If the parts are mounted crookedly, they must be fixed again, otherwise ready product will be fragile.
- Installation of shelves. The distance between them can be the same or different. In the latter case, it will be possible to store both small and larger items.
- Cabinet trim and door installation. The details of the top, bottom and sides must be the same size as the frame. You can place legs at the bottom or do without them if the cabinet will stand directly on the floor. The selected type of sashes is installed using fasteners.
On last stage install the selected type of sashes; if necessary, the surfaces are painted or varnished. It is recommended to use special impregnations to make furniture resistant to high temperatures and exposure to humidity.
Making a wardrobe
The sliding door system saves space and allows for efficient use of niches and recesses. When preparing to create a cabinet, they perform the same operations as when making other pieces of furniture: carry out measuring work, draw a diagram, determine the exact number and size of parts. The manufacture of the frame, its covering and the installation of shelves are also done in a similar way.
Everyone is used to storing a wide variety of things on the balcony that it would be a pity to throw away and would not leave in the apartment. But to prevent the balcony from becoming like Plyushkin’s house, it is best to make a wardrobe for the balcony with your own hands, so that you always have the opportunity to arrange things beautifully. Making a cabinet is actually not difficult, you just need to buy the material and have a minimum of tools. And at the same time, if you do everything yourself, you will not only save money, but also make a cabinet that will be ideal for your functionality.
If you decide to make a cabinet on the balcony with your own hands, then you need to start work with the drawings. You can find drawings in open sources, but it is best to draw them yourself, depending on what material you want to use. In addition, size and location play a role, since everyone has their own balcony and their own needs.
If you do not have such experience, then you can take the drawing that suits you best and simply change the dimensions in it. Please note that for a corner cabinet on a balcony, the drawings will differ significantly from simple option, so be careful not to get confused with the sizes.
When the drawings are ready, you need to calculate the amount of material that you will need to make a cabinet for the balcony. It is better to buy materials with a small supply, so that later you do not need to go to the store again. In addition, remember that on a balcony or loggia there is always high humidity and temperature changes, so the material must effectively resist their effects, or it must be additionally protected. If you make furniture from lining with your own hands, then after the work is finished you need to additionally protect it antiseptic impregnations and varnish. Therefore, they also need to be added to the shopping list.
Tools for work
To do wooden cabinet on the balcony, you won't need many tools. You should definitely have only the simplest tool available. In most cases, if desired, you can do without hand tools, except for the drill, which is needed to drill holes and tighten screws.
Of course, if you have a good power tool, then a built-in cabinet on the balcony will be much easier to make, so it is advisable to have not only a drill, but also a screwdriver and a jigsaw. It will also come in handy Sander to give the product a beautiful appearance.
Otherwise, you should have a tape measure, an angle and a level so that when working you can measure the necessary parameters during installation.
Balcony cabinet options
Of course, it’s not worth making a full-fledged dressing room on a loggia or balcony, as it is quite expensive. It is best to make a built-in wardrobe for the balcony, in which one or more walls will replace the walls. This will not affect its functionality and capacity, but you will need less material, and accordingly the costs will be lower.
The easiest way to make a wardrobe on the balcony is to do frame option. It differs from cabinet furniture in its ease of manufacture and increased strength. Therefore, as a place to store things on the balcony, a frame cabinet is really the best option.
For the frame of a built-in wardrobe on a loggia, 50x50 bars are perfect; they have sufficient strength, are inexpensive and are easy and convenient to work with.
In addition, cabinets may differ in the type of doors; you can choose either hinged doors or make a sliding wardrobe. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Hinged doors are the easiest to make and are great for beginners. Plus they are the cheapest option. But their disadvantage is that they require space to open, so for limited spaces they don't fit very well. Sliding doors are more expensive, but for a wardrobe on a balcony where you need to save space, they are an excellent option, since they do not require extra space to open. Therefore, on small loggias and balconies they are more preferable.
Cabinet Installation
When you have all the drawings and calculations ready, the tools have been prepared and all the materials have been purchased, you can start working. It is divided into several stages, respectively:
- Frame installation
- Installation of shelves and other elements
- Covering the cabinet (if the cabinet is completely built into a niche, then this stage is not present)
- Door installation
- Decorating and painting the cabinet (depending on the materials used)
The most important work When you make cabinets with your own hands, this is precisely the installation of the frame, because it is the basis of the entire structure. The most important thing is to securely secure the vertical parts of the cabinet. The frame must be held securely and firmly, since the shelves and door structure are mainly attached to it.
The easiest way to secure a wooden frame to concrete or other hard materials, use vertical bars. The technology is simple, just attach a piece of timber to the surface with two dowels or anchor bolts, and then simply attach it to its end with self-tapping screws vertical element. It’s easy to do it yourself, since you don’t need any additional tools or bulky parts. Regardless of whether you are making a large cabinet or small cabinets with your own hands, attaching them to a load-bearing surface in this way is the most practical.
Once the vertical guides are installed, you can begin working on the horizontal and vertical internal elements. First of all, it is advisable to install vertical partitions, if such are provided for in your project. After this, the shelves are installed. They can be attached directly to the frame or to the wall.
If the cabinet is built-in, then the stage of covering the sides can simply be skipped. But when there are side walls, they must first be sheathed. For cladding you can use wood, chipboard, chipboard, MDF, fibreboard, plywood and others sheet materials, which have sufficient strength and moisture resistance. After all, a cabinet made from non-moisture resistant materials will lose its beautiful view already in a season.
Door installation
It is the installation door design, the most difficult stage of the work. Depending on what kind of cabinet you decide to make on the balcony with your own hands, the work process may differ.
Installation of swing doors is as simple as possible. Simply prepare the door leaf and hang it on the hinges. Additionally, you can make fittings for closing doors.
But making a compartment on the balcony will be more difficult, since for such doors you need to install upper and lower guides, after which you additionally need to install upper and lower rollers. All these parts of the design can be bought in the store furniture fittings, because modern production, offers a lot of options that differ both in functionality and price. Therefore, sliding doors for a wardrobe on a loggia can be made even on the most limited budget.
If this is your first time making a cabinet with your own hands, and you decide to choose a frame option made of timber, then you should remember one feature of such a material as wood. The fact is that the bars can warp under the influence of moisture and temperature changes, and this can lead to the cabinet losing its beautiful appearance, and in addition there may be problems with closing the doors. Therefore, before building a frame, you need to carefully treat the wood with special impregnations in order to protect it as much as possible from negative impact. Since the cabinet is located outside, you can use special impregnations that are designed for wood on roofs, since it is most effective in this case.
Wardrobe on the balcony for winter supplies
Doors are the most important part of the structure, so pay attention to them Special attention. Even if the installation diagram is unfamiliar to you, do not be lazy to study it thoroughly. In principle, you will not have any problems with hinges, but with sliding doors, you will have to try a lot. The point is that different manufacturers the design may differ slightly, or differ quite significantly, so at first you need to have a clear idea of what and how to do.
The most important thing in any work is, first of all, your desire, because the result of the work depends on this. Don't be upset if something doesn't work out the first time and you have to redo it. This is a common thing, because the most important thing is to achieve the desired result despite the difficulties.
