Sofa to the balcony

For many, a balcony is a place for solitude, a small cozy little room in which you can work and relax. This is really a full-fledged room that requires appropriate decoration - and the sofa on the balcony plays a very important role.

If we are talking about a small room in which you need to save space, then the best option is built-in structures, and this also applies to sofas. Furniture for a balcony or loggia should be compact, and folding sofas or beds fit perfectly. It is these sofas understand and assemble. You will not have difficulties with the transportation of the finished product to the balcony - you can simply assemble it there.

Built-in sofas are minimalistic and can fit into any interior. They save space as much as possible, as they are installed in a special niche, they allow you to use all the free space. They are also multifunctional - can be used for storage, as they have built-in drawers. There are several optimal options for built-in sofas for a balcony of any size.

A roll-out sofa is a complete bed for the night and a comfortable sofa (or even a chair) during the day. These sofas also have a fairly wide back and armrests, and the latter can serve as a seat or stand under something. They are both with boxes, and without. There are several models: “Dolphin”, “Eurobook”, “Accordion”, “Clamshell”. They are universal and really easy to transform, roll out. The bed can be both large and small, single. There are whole sets of vykatnoy furniture - for example, a sofa and an armchair.

If you have a notch or indent from the wall on the balcony, you can install the sofa there. This will be the so-called homemade built-in sofa. Moreover, you can not particularly bother with the design. You can literally fill up the seat with a blanket, jot down pillows, decorate the back with the help of chipboard or plywood - and that's it, that's it.

The sofas on the balcony are virtually indistinguishable from the usual options - unless they are their mini-copies. The most popular are the following types:

• With drawers. Sofa dresser, sofa wardrobe. This is ideal if you want to not only create a cozy place, but also to use the space with maximum benefit. These boxes are somewhat similar to laundry options. You can put there just bed linen, clothes out of season or any trinkets that are better not to lie in a prominent place. If you are going to do handicrafts on the balcony, then that is where you can fold your knitting needles or yarn. This will be the so-called treasure chest.

• Corner design. Due to its design, this furniture can take up very little space. It is installed close to the wall, which is very convenient. It is these sofas, as a rule, are considered the most comfortable. The only problem is that due to the angular shape on the sofa it will not be possible to lie down, and such products, as a rule, do not shine in length. But for a gathering they are just right. There is also a table next to it, an armchair, and everything will look very nice.

• Sofa bed, chair bed. It is a folding structure, which takes up very little space - when unfolded, it looks like a small (seventy-maximum meter) narrow single bed. Suitable for lovers of sleeping in the fresh air, and next to it can easily fit thumbs.

• Poof. A shapeless or soft sofa would be a good option for those who like to read or relax on the balcony. He sets up to rest one of his kind, because it is very soft and cozy, promotes relaxation. However, remember that in the cold season to spend days on the balcony is impossible. Heating is prohibited in this part of the house, so it will be cold even with a heater. But you can simplify your life by installing a “warm floor”.

Not a very good option would be a sofa with a retractable design or folding furniture. The size of the room will not allow you to enjoy the decomposed version. Of course, you can always buy one like this - if it fits perfectly into the interior in a decapitated form or you have a large balcony. However, to acquire this type of sofa is still not worth it. The same with the sofa-book, with folding options.

If you do not have the opportunity to buy a sofa, pay attention to the shops. They must be with backs and not the smallest size. Yes, of course, the benches can be harsh, but you just need to sheathe them with a thick soft cloth and lay pillows. This option is also suitable for wicker sofas. They can be left in their original form, since the basket is a rather creative solution for a balcony. You can put pillows and a colorful blanket.

It is for the balcony that the stylized sofa fits very well. You can turn your balcony into a nice and cozy place to relax,using woven and soft materials, filling up the space with pillows. Next to the sofa you can install a bookcase or an easel with a chair.

If you prefer a balcony as a workplace, pay attention to the strict wooden designs. Add light to the room. Choose a stylish leather sofa, if space permits - get a rotating armchair with upholstery of the same material. Must be a table, otherwise where you will work with a laptop or documents.

If your work is far from numbers and reports, and is associated, for example, with needlework or craftsmanship, free up the maximum amount of space on the floor. A very correct decision would be to install shelves on the walls (at a distance from the floor) - for example, to put a sofa, and attach shelves next to it. So you can use the workspace as conveniently and efficiently as possible.

Making a balcony sofa yourself is not so difficult.The main thing is to follow all instructions clearly and be attentive. A home-made sofa will suit you with its appearance and size, because the height and width of the balcony will be taken into account.

So, this is what you will need to do.

• First, measure the size of the balcony and the approximate size of the sofa, think about how it will be placed on the plane. If necessary, draw or create a layout.
• As a material for the manufacture of the frame is best to use natural boards. They are stronger and easier to work with. You can take a finished europallet, plywood sheet or chipboard. They must be sufficiently dense (at least ten millimeters) so that they do not deteriorate due to frequent friction.
• Cut the sheet to the size that you have outlined, and connect the boards with self-tapping screws or special furniture studs (using a drill). You will also need furniture corners for fixing. In the same way, fasten a sheet of plywood on the frame, in the seat and backrest. They need to overlaid with foam rubber, and after finishing work - decorate with fabric, leather or add another layer of pillows. Make it best with a furniture stapler.You can simply overlay the frame with cushions on which you will be comfortable to sit. So you don’t need to suffer with a stapler, and it is easy to wash.

• To make a folding sofa, you need a special folding design. These are sold in any hardware store. For your own convenience, you can attach wheels to the sofa.
• If you want to equip the sofa with drawers, then you need to attach the seat relative to the frame as a door relative to the wall. Use special loops for this. Then the bottom should be empty, it is best to sheathe it with an insulator, cloth or film. There you can put a few baskets for storage.

How to make a sofa on the balcony, see the following video.

As an inspiration, you can use examples from the Internet. Remember that you do not have to make the perfect sofa. Stay on the one that you like and is the most practical. You can make it more endearing by finishing. Pay attention to the pillows, which can periodically change the pillowcase, which can be sheathed with flowers, beads, threads or buttons.If the sofa has a wide back and armrests, you can set flowers on them or make a place for books. It is the decoration of the sofa that can give it and the balcony as a whole an original look.

Remember that the space of the balcony depends not only on the size of the sofa. Of course, yes, it is almost always the largest piece of furniture in such a room, but you can save space by using separate shelves and pedestals instead of a single closet, shelving.