Design of a children's room with a balcony: exclusive, safe, comfortable. Children's playground on the balcony

Before arranging a room for a child, it is necessary to think over a lot of little things, since this space will become for the baby his own little country, combining a bedroom, a living room, a playroom, a sports ground.

If a we are talking about standard apartments and rooms in high-rise buildings, the latter are not quite large in them, so parents need to think about the reasonable use of space.

Due to the balcony you can make additional space

For example, to save square meters, they use a bunk bed, transforming furniture, and so on. Great solution is to combine a balcony with a room, thus obtaining additional space where there is a chance to realize your creative ideas.

The balcony is able to significantly increase the size of the nursery area by adding separate zones to it. An important point in this case is the process of preparing the connection of the two spaces. By doing this, the parents and the child will be pleased, and will find advantageous application balcony.

So, we have a children's room with a balcony, time to think about the layout. Planning is understood different variants placement of living areas in the room. Consider the basic ones, what the design of a children's room with a balcony might look like.
The most common option involves placing one zone on the balcony, such as an office.

This method is used if there is enough space in the room to realize the main ideas.
If we talk about convenience, children are combined with balconies. This option is also suitable for the bedroom, kitchen or living room. However, there are some nuances. To remove the partition between these rooms, it is necessary to coordinate the issue with the local authorities.

From the partition you can make an arch

Unfortunately, quite often it is forbidden to do this, but it is allowed to creatively get out of the situation: install an arch. This design transforms the room: it becomes larger, by removing the door, it becomes warmer, interesting solution with a protruding wall harmoniously fits into the environment.

A less common option is to place children directly on the balconies. It happens that there is no room in the apartment that could be used as a nursery, but there is a spacious loggia that can be suitable for this purpose (we are talking about loggias, and not about standard small balconies). Then you should think about the maximum insulation of the room.

Balcony preparation

Previously, almost no one considered the option of children's rooms with a balcony, considering this idea difficult to implement.

First of all, the balcony must be insulated

The loggia (balcony) is a rather cold room, often there were problems with building materials for their insulation. The market is now offering wide selection everything you need, so if desired, this space is fully prepared properly for the living of babies.

First of all, the glazing of the nursery is replaced, then - the insulation of all surfaces, both inside and outside. Insulated with foam mineral wool, polypropylene foam, penofol.

Required building materials

It is necessary to choose high-quality materials

Another important aspect is to choose Decoration Materials. Due to the fact that we are talking about the room where the child will live, all parents understand that kids like everything colorful and bright. Walls need to be decorated with colored wallpaper or painted in bright color, somehow unusually arrange, add drawings with characters from your favorite children's cartoon.

When finishing, you need to use light materials and furniture so as not to exceed allowable norms plate loads.
Using different variations of the layout, the design in each individual case will look individual.

The location of the children's room on the balcony

You can choose a small sofa. If the loggia is completely taken away as a nursery, it is necessary to fence off the space with finishing materials, furniture and a partition will not work here, since the room is too small. Apply various materials, colors, textures - visually the spaces will be isolated. Given the lack of space, it is worth paying attention to compact furniture, for example, a transforming bed, which is easily placed along.

When setting up a nursery on your own, carefully consider how comfortable and convenient it will be for the child. Do not be afraid to give your baby the opportunity to actively participate in the process, arrange toys, books, ask what he would like to add to the interior, because after all, it is the child who will have to live here.

Placement of one zone on the balcony

One of the important points in the design of combined spaces is the question of how to decorate the door leading to the balcony. Everything should be in the same style and not disturb the overall composition. The door is decorated with curtains, blinds, or simply with a cloth on which children's drawings (pictures) are applied.

In low light, a completely transparent door to the balcony will help solve this problem. The door does not have to be hidden behind the decorations, let's make it part of the pattern on the walls or match it to match the furniture. A transparent door will make the room visually more spacious.

The podium will make the room more interesting

Each zone of the children's room is decorated differently. Put different materials in different zones: for the floor in the room, take a carpet, and make the surface of the balcony wooden, put linoleum or laminate.

Very original solution will make the floor of the nursery different levels, something like a podium, for example, with built-in underfloor heating.

The same principle applies to the design of the walls. In the room where the child will sleep, choose calm, pastel shades, which would have a calming effect on the child's psyche and promote relaxation, and in play area apply more colorful colors, thereby providing good mood little resident.

Combining two areas of the room

Such an option implies big choice ways to finish. If you do not feel the strength and creative flight in yourself, contact a designer who can suggest how best to beat the space.

And you can independently or with the support of your child directly come up with something special and unique. If, nevertheless, it was not possible to completely get rid of the partition, then it can be designed in an original way.

The remaining window sill is used as a mini-sofa, putting on it soft pillows. Or leave as shelves for all sorts of things. The partition will be able to divide the space and isolate a couple of zones. Also, the partition is stylized as an arch or columns (in the first case, if the room is for a boy, arrange everything in the jungle style, and secondly, for a girl, make it in the form of an entrance to the castle).

When combining two zones, it is not at all necessary to use different materials, everything is decorated in the same style, which will look more harmonious. Even despite the fact that the partition creates the effect of dividing the room into zones, this space remains a single entity and excessive use different materials can only spoil the overall picture.

Highlighting for a child separate zone in the common space of the apartment, we often doubt whether it is possible to make a successful kids room design with balcony. It seems that in this task there are many pitfalls and difficulties that need to be taken into account so that it is not only beautiful, but also comfortable for the baby and his health.

Interior of a nursery with a balcony

Before nursery interior with balcony was considered unacceptable for a number of reasons, and one of the main ones was that the temperature in such a room was often lower than in others precisely because of the large glazing area. Whereas today, when we have not only airtight and warm metal-plastic windows, but also various methods wall, floor, ceiling insulation in this auxiliary room, we can make it the warmest in the whole apartment.

An important question that you have to solve when developing a project nursery with a balcony - design shared room or stand-alone areas you want to do. In the first case, we are talking about high-quality insulation both outside and inside, the complete replacement of double-glazed windows, and the dismantling of the internal glass block from door and window. Then the space increases both physically and visually becomes much larger.

But this option can be very difficult to process in all state instances. Of course, this will be more realistic than the design, but it will also require you to do various paperwork, draw up a project, and approve it. Therefore, parents often limit themselves to the fact that on a warm and comfortable loggia (also repaired and insulated according to all the rules) they arrange an additional area where the child can spend his free time, whether it be reading, preparing lessons, playing games, and so on.

A huge plus any room with big windows is an a large number of sunlight that enters the room. This is daylight considered the most useful for children's vision, it is with him that it will be best to prepare lessons or read. So if you want to equip balcony for children study room, then the table would be best placed directly under the window. Today, there is a technology for installing a spacious countertop directly in place of the window sill. In this case, the height will need to be adjusted using a special chair, since the tabletop will not be able to rise and fall as needed. If you choose a place for a table on the side, then it is better to give preference right side so that when writing, the light falls on the left side of the notebook or textbook.

But if a table for lessons in design or a boy-junior school student is an extremely necessary thing, then for kids on these few square meters can be arranged children's room on the balcony, where there may be toys, a small sofa, a house for games. Here the baby can be at his pleasure, without scattering all his things in common room where they can interfere with parents. But a prerequisite for such a layout is a warm floor, the absence of drafts and the mandatory installation of special fittings on the windows. Every mother must be convinced of the safety of her windows, that it will not be possible to open them enough to stick an arm or leg inside, not to mention falling out of the window. Most often, the problem is solved by installing a window handle with a special lock that opens from the key.

Often mothers doubt whether it will look beautiful children's room with balcony door . Especially if its bottom, for security reasons, is supplied not with glass, but with a plastic sandwich panel, which, although practical, is not very visually attractive. In order to overcome this shortcoming, you can use roller blinds, which are mounted directly on the frame and do not move when the door is opened. They often have very beautiful appearance, for example, for you can pick up curtains with flowers, cartoon characters, and boys will like cars, favorite football players.

Children's room combined with a balcony

But if you are not afraid of grandiose redevelopment and you are still ready to go to all the difficulties of the paperwork process, then children's room with balcony, will give you much more room for imagination.

Sometimes such a balcony has a very small size, then it is difficult to use it for any global purposes. In this case, we can install a sofa in this place, as in the example above. It can be used both as a main and as an auxiliary sleeping place, as well as arrange a spacious storage area inside.

A beautiful lounge area can be created not on an ordinary, but on a semicircular balcony, which are often used in new building projects. The example you see in the photo above shows that the area can be quite large, but you should not try to cram as many functions into it as possible. Indeed, in a place where beautiful view from the window, lots of light and fresh air, the child will want to relax, and not work and study. Put a sofa there bookshelves, small coffee table and the set will suffice.
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If you live in cramped conditions, then a children's room on the balcony can be a real find, because the child will get his own personal space and will not constantly be in the same room with you. To bring such an idea to life, you will have to spend a lot of effort and money, but the result is worth it. We will figure out how to organize the workflow, and in what order it is necessary to carry out the work.

Workflow steps

Let's find out how to turn a place for winter tires, bicycles and other unnecessary things into a children's room or part of it. That is, if you have a children's room, then you can attach it to the loggia and create a very functional interior, this is especially true for those who have not one, but two or more children, extra space will always come in handy.

As a starting point, I will take an ordinary balcony or loggia, the system can be either closed or open, so you yourself must choose those works that are relevant in your case, and if something has already been done, then you can skip the item.

Whatever you choose, check that the particular solution meets several requirements:

Security	Everything must be done in such a way that the child could not get hurt on the protruding elements, could not fit into the outlet (they must be closed). It is better to paste over the windows with a special film to strengthen them, and the handles for opening can be removed to eliminate any excesses
Comfort	The child should feel as comfortable as possible, you need to create an atmosphere for him that will correspond to his interests and hobbies. I advise you to use inexpensive finishing materials, children grow up quickly, and after a year or two, funny Mickey mice on the wallpaper may not be appropriate.
Ergonomics	It is necessary to select furniture very carefully for the space, the place is so small, so it should be used wisely. The ideal solution is to make furniture to order, as you will receive a structure in the size you need. Again, think about the placement of objects

Stage 1 - insulation of the structure

I considered this type of work in detail in one of the reviews, so here I will only talk about the main stages of the workflow, especially since it consists of many activities. I won’t talk about the importance of warming the structure, and it’s clear that children should be in the most comfortable conditions.

The process itself looks like this:

• If you have the most ordinary balcony open type, then first of all you will have to remove the old shields from the railing, check their condition and, if necessary, strengthen. After that, the outer part is sheathed with a metal profile, and from the inside the surface is covered with a waterproofing film and insulated with a layer of extruded polystyrene foam. Its layer must be at least 100 mm in order to accurately protect against the cold;
• Installing windows is an important part of the work, be sure to choose quality options with energy-saving double-glazed windows. A lot of heat is lost through windows, so the more reliable they are, the warmer it will be inside the room. For safety, I advise you to order products that are pasted over with a shockproof film from the inside, it is not visible on the surface, but thanks to it, the glass will be much stronger and even if it breaks, the fragments will not crumble around;

• The floor is easiest to insulate with a special dry screed "Knauf", I described it in one of the reviews. This option is easy to implement, efficient and does not create a large load on the surface, as a result we get an even solid foundation on which you can put any coating;

• Walls are best insulated with extruded polystyrene foam, the same as the space behind the railing. It can be attached to special dowels, can be glued, or can be laid in a pre-prepared crate. It all depends on which work option you choose and how it is easier for you to carry out installation;
• The ceiling is also easiest to insulate with polystyrene foam, in last resort Styrofoam will do as well. If your neighbor from above insulated the floor on the balcony and set it, then the ceiling may not be thermally insulated;
• As for the primary finish, we already have an excellent foundation on the floor, but on the walls and ceiling it is best to use moisture-resistant drywall or gypsum fiber sheets. These materials allow you to quickly level the surface, which is important, they do not negative impact for human health, and this is also a definite plus for the future nursery.

If your balcony is already insulated, then work is carried out as needed. For example, if the floor is not well insulated, you can redo the work, and so on. It is important that the thermal insulation is of the highest quality and reliable.

Stage 2 - summing up communications

In order for the child to be comfortable in the room, you need to take care of such aspects as lighting in advance. Let's start with heating:

• In one of the reviews, I talked about how difficult it is to get permission to remove a heating radiator to a loggia. You will have to spend a lot of time and money, go around many instances, and there is no guarantee that you will receive a positive answer. Therefore, we will analyze a simpler option with a warm floor, especially since for a nursery it can be considered ideal solution;
• We will use the film version, which simply needs to be laid out on the surface, glued and then connected to electricity. You must purchase required amount modules in such a way as to cover as much as possible large area, the elements must not overlap each other;

• Having laid out the mats, you can start connecting them, instructions for carrying out this type of work are always included with the elements, but I will talk about the main aspects. It is best to use the option without crossing wires, this is the most reliable and simple solution that ensures the smooth operation of the system. The diagram below shows how the wires are connected, everything is quite simple and clear;

• The connection is always made through a thermostat, which will maintain a constant temperature in the room. Its presence in the system allows you to make it as autonomous as possible and eliminates the overexpenditure of electricity, because heating will work only when necessary, and when the air temperature reaches the desired level, the regulator turns off the heating. For correct operation, this node must be located at a height of 150 cm from the floor;
• The system can be connected both through a socket and directly to the network, the second option is more preferable due to its high reliability and safety. Ideally, if there is a separate machine on the line allocated for heating, which will turn off the heating in any dangerous situation.

As for electricity, it must be taken out of the adjacent room, if wires of too small a section are laid there, then you will have to pull the cable from switchboard but most of the time this can be avoided. The workflow is not complicated, but if you do not have the skills and knowledge, then it is better to entrust it to professionals. The workflow looks like this:

• First of all, you need to make a branch from the wiring, and it is best to install the box and pull the cable through it, this will make the design safer and maintainable in case of problems;
• Strobes are made under the wires in the wall, and you need to pass through the wall by drilling a hole in it. Alternatively, you can run a wire through window frame. If you don’t have a door and a window, then everything is much simpler, a strobe is also made in the opening and a wire is laid in it;

• On the balcony, it is advisable to lay all the wiring in a drywall frame, and a special corrugated pipe, which eliminates the ignition of the material during short circuits and protects the wires from moisture changes. It is necessary to bring the wires to the location of sockets, switches and lighting elements.

Stage 3 - finishing the nursery

A nursery on a loggia should be made out only using safe materials. If the child is small, then I advise you to use cheaper wallpaper, so that even if there are drawings on the walls, you are not very nervous about the next costs. Glue paper options, the price of which is scanty, even if after six months you need to re-glue the room, this will not cause any problems.

But let's take a closer look at each of the aspects:

• The ceiling is easiest to putty and paint in any suitable color. No need to invent multi-level systems or try to create something unusual. The child will not get better from this, and you will spend extra money. Smooth surface, painted light color, this is the ideal, in my opinion, solution that fits perfectly with any finish;

• As I noted above, it is easiest to stick inexpensive wallpaper with funny drawings on the walls.. Gotta choose suitable option according to age and interests, it is best to buy wallpaper with a child at all, he will feel that you are making a room for him, and therefore will appreciate your efforts. For older children, you can use more expensive wallpapers or even apply decorative coating, again, it all depends on age and interests;

• It is best to lay a laminate on the floor. Firstly, it is very easy to install and you do not need to have special skills to work, secondly, the variety of colors and textures will allow you to choose the best solution for any nursery, and thirdly, this material is ideal for underfloor heating systems. In addition, the child will be very comfortable to be on this cover.

Stage 4 - decorating the room

And now we have smoothly approached the most important part of the work, which determines how comfortable the child will feel in the room and how comfortable and convenient the interior will be. There are many aspects and each of them is very important:

• Of course, the factor of the presence or absence of a balcony block is decided at the stage of warming, but you need to be reminded of it. You must decide whether you need a door and a window, or whether it is easier to make an opening that will unite the room and the loggia. This option is ideal for children, combined with a balcony, it allows you to create a separate area for games and at the same time make it part of the overall environment;

• The design of a children's room with a balcony depends on the age of the child. While the smallest ones can use colorful options, small furniture and a storage area for toys, older children need a place to relax with a book or a table for preparing lessons and placing a computer. In general, the issue of furniture is one of the most important, it is better to make it to order according to the size of your space, this will allow you to use all the space on the balcony;

• If organized workplace for a student, it is worth choosing comfortable table and organize competent lighting. Nearby there should be shelves for storing books and textbooks, and the design should be such that nothing distracts from the lessons - flashy colors and a riot of colors are unacceptable;

• For active children who love sports, you can organize a sports corner on the balcony. The Swedish wall in this case will be the ideal solution, the main thing is to fix it securely so that no troubles occur during use;

• You can combine a playing place, a sports corner, and a place for preparing lessons. Due to the large length of the balcony, it can be zoned into several sections and get, albeit small, but full-fledged zones for different purposes. Children usually enjoy being able to switch quickly from one activity to another;

• You can act outside the box and take out the sleeping area on the loggia. If it is properly insulated, then there are no problems in such a solution, but in the room itself you can free up a lot of space for areas for study and games. For zoning, you can build a small partition or put a screen that can be folded and removed if necessary.

With your own hands you can make a great place for a child to play or even for him to live, the smallest ones do not need a lot of space, and the option when you separate the floor of the balcony under the arena, along which the child can move, can become best solution of all possible.

Older children will appreciate the place where they can do their own thing, even in a one-room apartment they will have their own space in which they will feel like sovereign masters.

Conclusion

You can equip a nursery only if you insulate the structure with high quality and finish it with safe and environmentally friendly materials, creating an optimal atmosphere for development and creativity. The video in this article will help you understand some important points even better, and if you have questions, you can ask them in the comments under this review.

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Hello! On this page you will find the most complete and up-to-date information about the children's room on the balconies and loggias.

You will see real examples a nursery for a boy on the balcony, loggias that have been converted into a nursery for a girl, check out complete list work that is needed to repair the balcony and loggia, which are used as a children's room.

Children's room from the loggia

AT modern apartment there is a lack of free space: the problem is especially acute after the birth of a child. As a rule, young parents live in one-room apartments, and therefore use any available corner to accommodate the baby. You can solve the problem by using an empty balcony or loggia.

What is required for this:

• - good warm windows,
• - insulation of walls, ceiling, parapet and floor,
• - practical finishing from environmentally friendly materials.

Nursery on the insulated loggia

It is impossible to place a children's room on a cold balcony or loggia: in best case it will be a summer room that can only be used during the warm season. To equip a full-fledged living space, competent and high-quality insulation is required.

Balcony room for a boy

A male child needs a warm and spacious room: it is quite possible to equip it on an empty balcony or an unused loggia. In the design of such a room are used bright colors and the furniture to be installed should be as compact and functional as possible.

It can be:

• - bed transformers,
• - sofas,
• - tables transformers,
• - hanging shelves

Loggia for girls

From correct selection shades depends general form rooms and the atmosphere that reigns in it. Indeed, thanks to gentle tones, you can create a soft, relaxing atmosphere, and with the help of contrasting transitions, it is advantageous to highlight important interior items.