Kitchen design with balcony: possibilities for interior

Often the kitchens in our homes are not that big,as we would like. And what is even sadder is that there are not so many options for expanding this miniature room. However, there is an option for planning and redeveloping the kitchen, which the lucky owners of a kitchen with a balcony were lucky enough to implement. In general, if your kitchen has a balcony, the problem can be considered almost solved. The design of a kitchen with a balcony is an excellent opportunity to make this room not only more spacious, but also more spacious, brighter, more comfortable and cozy. However, not everyone knows how to use this additional space wisely. And even fewer people really imagine how much more convenient and better the kitchen will become if you use the balcony not for its intended purpose, but as part of the kitchen interior. Note that the design of a kitchen with a balcony does not imply an unlimited number of options. Here we have only two options. The first is to redevelop and combine the kitchen with the balcony. And the second is to leave the balcony a separate room, but make it part of the kitchen. However, both of these options can be implemented in different ways. Let's look at this in more detail.

Practical association of a balcony and kitchen

So, the first option is unificationkitchen and balcony spaces. This option is the most labor-intensive in all respects. Firstly, its implementation will require you to dismantle the wall separating the kitchen and the loggia. And this, in turn, will entail the approval of this operation with the BTI service. And it is not a fact that you will be allowed to dismantle the wall. Although, of course, there is no talk of completely demolishing the wall - it is load-bearing. But taking out the balcony frame, removing the window and door and making an open opening is quite possible. Secondly, you will definitely have to insulate the balcony, which has become part of the kitchen. And this must be done first of all. And this process is not only the installation of warm double-glazed windows on the loggia, but also the insulation of the walls and floor, the installation of an additional heating battery, as well as electrical work. As you understand, this process is quite costly not only financially, but also time-consuming. But after this work, you can proceed to redevelopment, repair and finishing work. If you are concerned about the competent and stylish design of the kitchen combined with the balcony, then you should know that, according to the trends, it is customary to visually highlight the balcony. For this, various techniques are used: installing a decorative arch or partition, laying different floor coverings for these areas. By combining the kitchen with the balcony in such a way that only the frame is removed, and the window sill remains in place, you can place a serving table or a bar counter on it. If a spacious arch appears in place of the opening, then the best option would be to place it in the common space of the dining area. If the combined balcony is large enough, then part of the kitchen set can be placed in it. If the dimensions of the balcony allow you to completely (or mostly) move the kitchen area to it, then the kitchen itself can become a dining room or a living room. Of course, such an interior will be appropriate in a house where not many people live and where they do not cook often and not much. Do not forget that the design of the combined room should be done in a certain style. If it is modern, then the furniture and accessories should match the style. And if you like cozy country styles, then give preference to wooden furniture and natural finishing materials.

Conditional unification of kitchen and balcony

This design will cost you much less!In addition, this option will allow you to use the balcony space as part of the kitchen, but without starting a grandiose dismantling of the walls and a complete redevelopment of the room. The balcony will simply not be used for its intended purpose, but will allow you to significantly "unload" the kitchen space. The only difficulty is the presence of a door, which significantly limits the possibilities for placing kitchen furniture. This problem can be dealt with in several ways:

Change the swing door to a sliding door;
place in the sector of the opening door rarely used cabinets;
place a front-loading washing machine or dishwasher in the "dead zone";
generally remove the door, retaining the frame and insulating the balcony.

Well, now let's look at the options.using the balcony space as part of the kitchen. Balcony-storage room The most rational option is to use the balcony as a storage room. Here you can store not only preparations for the winter, but also cereals, vegetables, as well as large and rarely used dishes. In this case, you can free up kitchen space by removing some of the cabinets and shelves and make the dining area more spacious. You can arrange the balcony-storage room with traditional shelves for such a utility room or wall cabinets and boxes for storing vegetables and various useful little things. If the size of the balcony and the communications carried out allow, then you can also put a washing machine here. The interior design of this utility room does not at all have to fully correspond to the stylistic solution of the kitchen. But for connoisseurs of a stylish interior, there is room for creativity here. Balcony-garden The second, less rational, but more romantic option is to turn the balcony into a winter garden. True, there is no need to talk about freeing up additional space in the kitchen in this case. But here you will get a wonderful relaxation area. By the way, the loggia or balcony in this case should also be insulated and equipped with additional lighting. In addition to flowers, you can grow greenery in such a garden or even organize mini-beds with vegetables. A very correct solution when turning a balcony into a winter garden would be to install a fully glazed frame in the balcony opening (both the door and the window). It is also advisable not to curtain the window with thick and long curtains. But it is advisable to curtain the windows on the balcony itself - excess light is not always good for indoor plants.

General rules of design

So, let's sum it up.The design of a kitchen with a balcony can be done with the redevelopment of the room or with the preservation of individual spaces of the kitchen and balcony. One thing is certain - in any case, you will be able to expand the kitchen space actually or visually. After all, a balcony is a whole, albeit small room. The stylistic decision depends solely on your taste. You can choose the same interior style, which is appropriate for a combined option, or opt for different styles. And most importantly - try to evaluate all possible interior design options. What will suit you more? Redevelopment and dismantling of the wall separating the kitchen and balcony? Or freeing up kitchen space due to an additional separate room? It's up to you to decide, and you will also live in a house with an updated kitchen. So approach the decision responsibly, and everything will work out for you!