Cabinets on the balcony: interesting photo ideas

Most often, the balcony is used as a storage room. In order for it not to turn into a warehouse of unnecessary things and to have an attractive appearance, it is enough to acquire a closet. In the article you will learn the types of cabinets on the balcony and what sizes are suitable for this.

Determination criteria

Regardless of whether you buy ready-made cabinets or have them made to order, you must first decide on their size and the place where they will be installed. To save space, it is most convenient to place it in a corner. Before installation, you should measure the height and width of the space.

IMPORTANT: When taking measurements, do not forget to take into account the protruding window sill and baseboard.

The material for the cabinet on the balcony must be chosen wisely. Please note that the temperature on the balcony is different from home. Therefore, it must be resistant to seasonal changes and have water-repellent properties. Suitable materials:

• wooden, varnished (durable, reliable, moisture resistant);
• MDF;
• Laminated chipboard (strong, durable, moisture-resistant, retains heat);
• metal-plastic (high strength, does not react to temperature changes);
• lining (has increased moisture resistance, can be used on an unglazed veranda).

IMPORTANT: Choose the material of the shelves taking into account the load that will fall on them.

The appearance should fit harmoniously into the overall interior.In this case, it will not only serve as a place to store things, but will also decorate your balcony. The appropriate option can be selected from the photo.

Think about the internal structure in advance. It will depend on what you will store in it. These can be shelves, hangers, brackets, drawers, various hooks and fasteners.

Doors can be:

1. swing (the most common option);
2. in the form of an accordion (the doors fold to one side when opened);
3. roller shutters (the doors go up, like on a gate);
4. sliding (doors slide sideways).

It all depends on the area. For example, a cabinet with hinged doors will not fit in a very small room. In other cases, choose doors to suit your taste.

Balcony wardrobe ideas

Depending on the area of ​​the balcony and its shape, the following design options are possible:

Built-in furniture - made to individual sizes with ceiling height. Usually it is built into the side of the room. It can be two-level. In this case, hinged doors can be installed on the upper level, and sliding doors on the lower level. If it is a straight wardrobe, then you can install roller shutters. They will perfectly protect the contents from dust.

A built-in corner wardrobe that turns into a cabinet under the window is suitable for a small room. This option intelligently optimizes space and gives an attractive appearance. Most often, two walls on the balcony are used to base a corner cabinet. Thus, no additional material is used to create it. You just need to install the frame for the door.

Built-in modules along the entire length of the window. These are shallow shelves under the windowsill. It's better if they are closed. It has the function of additional insulation of the balcony. Allows you to store various small items.

IMPORTANT: The built-in model is mounted into the wall, so it is not possible to move it to another place.

Freestanding - has three walls and doors. This is an independent structure that can be moved to any place. A regular cabinet can be straight or corner.

Corner is suitable for a balcony of non-standard size. It will allow the cabinet to ergonomically fit into the space and improve its appearance.

The wardrobe is suitable for a spacious balcony. It can be placed near the adjacent wall to the room. Sliding doors will save space.

For small balconies, you can place a cabinet on the side on the floor or attach it to the wall. A low cabinet standing on the floor can be used not only for storing things, but also as a place to relax.

General criteria:

• You should not make furniture from colored facades, as they will fade when exposed to sunlight;
• the facade must match the interior decoration of the balcony in the same style;
• the presence of open shelves will allow you to dilute the interior with decorative items (you can put flowers, vases, figurines);
• the closet should not prevent light from entering the apartment;
• to visually increase the space, use mirrored facades or facades in light shades (white, cream, ivory).

Relevance.

A wardrobe on the balcony has a number of advantages:

1. Additional storage space.
2. Possibility to make a cabinet of the required size and design.
3. Optimizes balcony space.
4. Decorates the room with an aesthetic appearance.
5. Things are hidden from prying eyes.
6. Things are protected from dust and sunlight.
7. In the cold season it can serve as a refrigerator.
8. In summer, you can place flower pots on open shelves.

A correctly selected or manufactured cabinet will become a real pride for the owners. It is best to order custom sizes. It will be difficult to make it yourself or use an old cabinet for the balcony due to the non-standard dimensions.

The depth must be at least 350 mm. On a very narrow balcony you can install interesting shelving.

If desired, it is possible to install a fairly functional wardrobe on any balcony.