Built-in wardrobe on the loggia. Wardrobe on the balcony - a good choice of functional lockers on the balcony (70 photos)

The presence of a balcony or loggia is a real salvation for an apartment, especially a small one. The loggia is used as additional storage space for items that have no place in the living space: homework, tools, sports and garden equipment. In order not to clutter up the space, a closet on the loggia will help organize storage, which you can make with your own hands or order from a specialized company according to individual sizes.

Depending on the size of the balcony, you can choose a built-in or a body structure. The built-in wardrobe takes up little space, which is especially important when it is installed on a small, narrow balcony or near a door. Cabinet is a standard cabinet with four walls and doors. In addition, there are corner designs. They are larger, suitable for installation on spacious balconies, but also more spacious.

By the type of doors, several types of cabinets for the loggia can be distinguished:

• lockers with hinged doors;
• compartment structures with sliding doors;
• cabinets with accordion doors;
• roller shutter cabinets - the doors look like blinds, they are opened by sliding up.

Swing

Harmonic

Roller shutters

By the number of doors, cabinets per loggia can also differ:

• two-door structures - can be both sliding and swinging;
• four-door - usually used when it is necessary to separate the inner sections for storing different things, for example, household items for the winter and tools. These are sliding wardrobes for the balcony and swing structures;
• roller shutter types of cabinets with one door.

But it is not necessary that the wardrobe on the loggia has doors. This can be an open storage system made up of shelves.

Two-door

Three-door

In terms of functionality, balcony storage systems are:

• wardrobe closet on the insulated loggia. It is a complete closet for storing clothes. Often this design has a seat attached to the side and located under the window of the room adjacent to the balcony. This design is designed for convenient use even in winter;
• cabinet for storing conservation, tools, inventory. May have many shelves, doors and sections, depending on size;
• cabinet used as a freezer in winter: it is located under the windowsill of the loggia.

The functionality of the cabinets often depends on the size of the balcony, the degree of its insulation, the purpose of using the loggia: for example, if the insulated loggia is used as a workplace, the cabinet will be filled not with jars of pickles, but with books, folders, documents.

Manufacturing materials

The design of the built-in wardrobe on the balcony, a photo of one of which is presented below, consists of a frame, side part, doors and cladding. Different materials can be used for each component of the structure:

• frame - can be made of 40x40, 50x50 timber or aluminum profile. Such a frame is durable, but is suitable for installation only on an insulated loggia, since the tree is exposed to high air humidity, and is capable of changing dimensions depending on the level of humidity. In this case, galvanized aluminum, from which the profile is made, is the best option, however, not every shelf on an aluminum frame is capable of withstanding a large weight;
• shelves - sheet material is used for the manufacture of shelves: chipboard, chipboard, OSB, thick plywood. When attaching shelves to an aluminum profile, it is best to use metal rails and brackets to them. Examples of such mounts can be seen below;
• side walls - for sheathing the frame can be used: wood, chipboard, thick plywood, drywall, plastic, MDF, aluminum profile. Aluminum facades are easy to assemble, but this material is very susceptible to harmful environmental influences. If the balcony is not glazed or insulated, it is recommended to use plastic as the most resistant material to external influences. Drywall is especially vulnerable to high humidity, however, external finishing is of great importance;
• doors and exterior decoration - cabinet doors can be made independently according to a sample, or purchased ready-made in a hardware store. The latter option is the only possible one if louvered doors are installed. For compartment doors, you will have to purchase guides and rollers for them.

Usually, doors for a cabinet on a balcony are made of the same material as the side walls, but this only applies to body structures, any options are possible for built-in ones. For a wooden cabinet, wooden doors are installed on the balcony. If an aluminum cabinet is installed on the balcony, doors made of a similar material or plastic will be combined with it, because such facades are usually white, like plastic.

To increase the strength of structures made of plasterboard or wood, from the outside they are sheathed with finishing materials: clapboard, plastic or wood panels. The cabinet on the balcony from the lining looks neat and protects the frame from harmful influences, but when finishing it with this material, the lamellas should be covered with protective agents, for example, wood varnish. A wardrobe made of lining on the balcony is less practical than a structure sheathed with plastic panels, especially if the loggia is not glazed.

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Accommodation options

The placement of open shelves and cabinets on the balcony depends on its size, shape and volume of the glazed area. With regard to the placement of cabinets on the loggia, everything is much simpler: as a rule, this is a space of at least 2 m2, glazed on only one, at most, two sides. Thus, there is always at least one wall 1.2-2.0 m wide, near which the storage system is installed. The balcony can also be glazed on one side, but in this case, it is possible to install only a cabinet cabinet, and not a built-in one, due to the thickness of the walls.

If there is glazing on three sides, in this case, the arrangement of the free area should be carried out: the wall adjacent to the room and the space under the window sills. If the balcony is narrow, you can use the space under one of the side windows and place a low cabinet there. On the wall adjacent to the room, you can hang open shelves that do not take up as much free space as a wardrobe.

If there is a large space on the loggia, the placement of cabinets can be done as desired: by taking a corner, arranging a corner storage system, or placing the structure with the letter "P", taking a place under the window and in the corner, or occupying the entire corner and placing a seat near the wall.

Shape and dimensions

The shape of the cabinets for the balcony depends on its location - in the corner, along the wall, along the wall height. The cabinet can have open shelves without doors, or doors of various designs.

If the cabinet on the balcony is made directly only for storing cans with blanks, it is recommended to save on materials and space, and install a rack with shelves on brackets fixed to a metal profile. A good solution is to install a cabinet with open shelves on the side, on which you can place flower pots.

The sizes of cabinets designed to store wheels on the balcony during the season, tools, or food will vary. In the first case, it is necessary to select the size of one side wall, and in other cases there will be a fairly small area under the window.

The standard height of balcony cabinets is between 2500 and 2700 mm if a built-in structure is planned. A comfortable working area should be located at a height of 2200 mm; it is recommended to leave the space under the ceiling under the mezzanine. If you plan to store things, the height of the cabinet should be 1800 mm with a margin of 400-700 mm to the floor in order to be able to place the lower drawers. The width of each shelf should be 400-500 mm, the distance between the smaller walls is not practical.

The depth of the cabinet in which things will be placed must be at least 520-580 mm. If it is not intended for storing clothes, the optimal depth is 350-450 mm for installation on a narrow balcony. If it is not possible to install furniture even of this depth, it makes sense to pay attention to the placement of open shelving.

Furniture requirements

When making or purchasing a balcony cabinet, you should adhere to the recommendations:

• in order to extend the life of wooden furniture, it should be covered with a protective varnish or stain;
• it is not recommended to choose colored facades: under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, they will lose their shade. The best option is white;
• if there is a desire to make jalousie doors, it is not recommended to purchase them ready-made from wood - their service life is not long, after a while thin strips are deformed from moisture and temperature changes;
• metal-plastic furniture is not affected by ultraviolet radiation and moisture;
• if the frame is sheathed with plasterboard, it is necessary to choose its moisture-resistant type;
• the design of the fronts of the cabinet is also very important: it must correspond to the general design of the entire balcony and its style;
• when it is not possible to install a spacious wardrobe near the wall, you can build a spacious chest on the balcony with your own hands, which will serve as a storage box and a seat at the same time;
• it is better to place a corner cabinet on an irregularly shaped loggia; on standard balconies it takes up too much space;
• in terms of convenience and ergonomics, roller shutter doors are the most suitable for a balcony cabinet.

Which cabinet for the balcony is better is decided individually, and this decision depends on many factors. To get a good idea of ​​what really suits a particular interior design with individual dimensions, you should take a closer look and take some idea from the photos below. Thus, in the closet on the balcony, the photo collection is presented below, you can place everything you need.

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To use the area of ​​the apartment to the maximum, without cluttering the space with unnecessary things, you should mount the cabinet on the balcony. In the photo selection of the article, you can find the most suitable option, as well as 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 garden), etc.

Options for cabinets on the loggia

1. Built-in modules

Hinged built-in option. Facades - MDF, frame made of laminated chipboard, fittings - matt chrome. Swing built-in wardrobe. Facades - MDF, frame made of laminated chipboard, fittings - matt chrome. The main drawback of the pass-through system is that you cannot use the space that is occupied by the door in the open state, that is, the area of ​​the room is used irrationally.

Internal breakdown of the frame. Body - laminated chipboard, facades - plastic. The walls are sheathed with plastic clapboard, linoleum is chosen as the flooring. Advantages of swing opening: long service life, doors close well, when opened, you can evaluate the contents on all shelves at once.

The built-in MDF model fills a niche in the balcony space. Two textures are selected for creation (creamy color and wood texture).

Built-in frame, for the creation of which chipboard plates were used. In the door leaves, frosted glass inserts are made, the metal profile provides opening. The light shade of chipboard with imitation of wood texture is suitable for the neutral range of this room.

Laconic design in the modern interior of the loggia. Lacobel doors, mosaics and ceramic tiles in finishing. The main disadvantage is that this type of 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 maintenance, however, scratches may appear on its surface. Vivid colors are susceptible to fading during use.

Models made of wood are environmentally friendly. Often, when creating a structure, they use the same type of wood as for decorating the walls on the loggia.

The space under the window is filled with modules in which you can place the necessary items. This option is suitable even for small rooms, as it takes up a minimum of space. Such a design can be done by hand or entrusted with the work of specialists. Due to the cabinet, the parapet is additionally insulated.

2. Freestanding

Mini-set on the balcony made of MDF. The walls are lined with wooden clapboard.

Mirrored sliding doors on the loggia visually increase the area. Such techniques are useful for small balconies in Khrushchev.

Spacious modules with sliding doors (facades - white plastic). The two modules are suitable for separate storage of items such as clothing and building materials.

Furniture facades are decorated with PVC panels. This design can be easily made by hand.

To create the material used chipboard.

The freestanding 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.

A freestanding cabinet, for the production it took a laminated chipboard in two shades (white and with a wood texture). Open shelves allow you to compactly place indoor flowers or decor items on the balcony. In addition, this element makes the structure visually lighter.

3. Corner models

Corner model with a sliding opening mechanism. This design helps to equip rooms of non-standard shape and use the area to the maximum functionally. Often no additional material is used to create the interior, the walls of the room are the basis.

Corner wardrobe with hinged door on the loggia. The walls are covered with non-woven wallpaper, the floor is covered with ceramic tiles. To create furniture on the loggia, laminated chipboard and MDF were used. There is a wide range of shades and textures that combine to create unique furniture designs.

Built-in furniture will allow you to correct the geometry of any room. Often on balconies of an unusual shape, the storage area is invisible, with the right design, and is quite spacious. The doors are made of laminated chipboard with wood grain. Sliding system Raumplus.

The non-standard corner of the balcony was masked by a sliding wardrobe made of 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 clapboard room. A freestanding module with hinged doors and an upholstered armchair in a modern style (Ikea).

5. Wardrobe with your own hands

PVC panels in the interior of the room. Built-in furniture with hinged doors. Self-assembly saves the family budget, but takes up personal time during the renovation process.

The frame is made of plasterboard sheets. The walls of the balcony are decorated with MDF boards. The design is characterized by simple installation and low weight; large costs are not required to create. The main disadvantage is that the material is susceptible to moisture and mechanical deformation.

MDF was used for facades and wall decoration. Installation was done by hand.

Furniture made of laminated particle board with sliding doors. Sliding system Raumplus.

6. Furniture with open shelves

Modern design. Shelving structures are made of wooden elements. Open niches can be filled with decor or used to store other items.

Dressing room on the loggia (laminated chipboard material). The furniture consists of a combination of open shelves and a shoe cabinet.

In every city apartment, especially if it is small, over time, a number of different things accumulate, which take up a lot of space, and thus create a mess and cramped houses at home. Owners of their own houses, sheds, or summer cottages have the opportunity to store items that are not constantly in demand in a convenient place outside the living area.

But what about those who do not have such useful additional premises? When out-of-season clothes, winter preparations, or things needed for rare use are piled up everywhere and constantly take time and energy to rearrange and arrange them, a properly equipped balcony can help out. More precisely, a balcony wardrobe, created with your own hands.

Features and Benefits

A wardrobe on the balcony is not a new idea, but it is relevant today. Useful space does not stand idle, but is operated with all the conveniences. The peculiarity of this furniture is that it can be free from a clearly defined apartment interior design in color and style. This means, to have an arbitrary shape and appearance that fully corresponds to both the size of the balcony and the individual taste preferences of the owners. The advantages include the fact that, by assembling the wardrobe on your own, it is possible to make it as appropriate as possible to your needs, and not to adapt to the finished thing, supplementing or changing its original appearance and functionality.

Plus, this is a real chance to save money and practice your creative skills. A sufficiently spacious wardrobe for the balcony, as an additional storage space, significantly relieves the living space of the apartment, does not bother anyone, is always nearby, and makes the balcony look neat and well-groomed from the street.

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There are two types of this furniture: freestanding and built-in. By types: open, sliding and swing.

Open cabinets are a series of shelves stacked on top of each other. It can be either a product made separately according to the specified dimensions and displayed on the balcony, or built into the free space of the end part of the insulated balcony, away from the exit to it. These cabinets are often equipped with curtains or blinds that cover the contents of the shelves from the street side and from the front. The number of shelves is chosen at your discretion, but it is better, for ease of use, to place the upper shelf no higher than the arm's length.

Wardrobes can also be free-standing or built-in. They differ from open ones by the presence of doors. Doors can be single or double. Sliding wardrobes have sliding doors in the form of a compartment. The choice of model is determined by its convenience for the owners and the features of the balcony.

It can be either all shelves that are completely closed with one or two doors at once, or each pair of tiers that can be closed separately. Wardrobes and sliding wardrobes can be equipped not only with shelves, but also with clothes hangers. In the case of storing clothes, shoes, equipment, and expensive necessary things on the balcony, it must be insulated and protected from moisture. Open and closed shelves can be combined in the same cabinet, depending on the intended function. For example, when planning to grow flowers on the balcony, they can be partially placed on some open shelves or on a cabinet on top.

Catch cabinets can be open, hinged, or a combination of both. Most often they are built into insulated balconies or loggias. They are shelves fixed in the corner between the balcony and the wall of the house. These cabinets are more spacious. It can be one wide cabinet that takes up the entire corner.

Also, you can combine two separate cabinets of smaller width, one of which occupies directly the corner itself, and the second is located side by side, filling all the remaining free space.

If the corner balcony is very small, or vice versa, after installing the cabinet there is still enough free space, then it is advisable to place a bedside table under the windowsill, level with it. It will not close the window, and several shelves will be useful for storing homework and other little things. On top of it, you can place flower pots, or use it additionally as a table.

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Materials (edit)

Balcony cabinets are made of natural wood, plywood, plastic or chipboard panels. Their combination is possible. For decoration, lining or PVC panels are usually used. If the balcony is not insulated, then it is wiser to use natural wood, you can combine it with weather-resistant facade panels. Coated with waterproof street paint or varnish, or otherwise treated in an appropriate way, a wooden product can serve, despite temperature changes and precipitation.

If the balcony is well insulated and protected from dampness, then you can use any materials at your discretion, since nothing will damage them.

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How to do it yourself

It is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the installation site of the cabinet, since it completely depends on what type and from what material the product will be made. Open air, or protected space, as well as the size of the balcony, as well as the skill level, dictate different approaches.

For a completely inexperienced craftsman, you can build the simplest one, for example, start with an open cabinet - whatnots for location on any balcony or loggia. To create it, it is enough, using a tape measure, to take all measurements from the balcony without errors and, on their basis, prepare a drawing with detailed dimensions of each detail of the future product: their height, thickness and width.

When drawing up a drawing, it is necessary to think over the purpose of the cabinet step by step, since the dimensions of the shelves and the distance between them will depend on this. After that, buy the appropriate materials and, referring to the drawing, make accurate markings on them. Then, using a saw, a building level, a plumb line, a hammer and nails, or a screwdriver and screws, assemble the frame and place the shelves on it.

The frame is assembled from below. Having exactly fixed the base, the vertical parts of the cabinet are attached to it. Then horizontal parts are attached to them, fixing the rigidity of the structure. Next, the protrusions are attached, on which the shelves will be held. You can make them a little more than is needed at the moment, in order to be able to change the height of the shelves in the future to meet current needs.

The main thing is to carefully monitor that the design is even and symmetrical, which ensures the accuracy of its appearance and the reliability of the location of things for storage on it. The cabinet, which will stand on the open balcony, should preferably be treated with special compounds for wood, painted with street paint, or covered with a resistant varnish to increase its service life without damage.

To create a more complex product with doors, you will also need a drawing. It should indicate in detail all the dimensions of each part for assembly, and think over the sequence of connecting them together. All dimensions of the cabinet must correspond to the dimensions of the balcony and to the intended purpose. Depending on what is planned to be stored in the cabinet, its depth, height, and distance between shelves are determined.

Having thought over the details and nuances in advance, having prepared the drawing, a choice of materials is made, including small details - handles, hinges, and fasteners. It also depends on the type of balcony and the desired type of product. Having purchased all the necessary materials, you can get to work. First, according to the drawing, parts for assembly are prepared, then, using a step-by-step diagram, it is necessary, using a building level and a plumb line, to assemble them into a finished product. It is better to use cladding, it looks good in a room that is sheathed with the same material - be it plastic or lining.

The lower parts of the frame, its support are installed first, then, in turn, its longitudinal and transverse parts are fastened. The shelves are inserted last and the doors are hung. Their size is determined by the assembled cabinet doorway, taking into account the installation of hinges. It is necessary that the structure is flat, without distortions. At the very end of the work, handles are attached to the doors. Of the tools for assembling such a cabinet, you will need, in addition to a saw, a screwdriver, screws, a level, a plumb line, a chisel and a drill. With their help, holes are prepared for attaching handles, and recesses at the points of attachment of door hinges.

Regardless of whether the balcony is wide or narrow, with the right use of space, you can not only get additional storage space, but also design it in a very functional, beautiful and creative way.

The built-in monophonic wardrobe looks very interesting, consisting of many closed modules, in which plastic doors of different heights, widths, opening directions with drawers are combined.

Convenient, similar to it from the inside, a swing cabinet, containing many sections of all kinds of sizes for objects of various sizes. But it is equipped with only two outer doors in its entire height. Its convenience lies in the fact that, when using doors, you can see all the contents of the cabinet at once. The beauty and shine of such a cabinet can be given by lining with plastic clapboard.

The cabinet with frosted glass inserts looks very nice. This makes the balcony look like an extension of the kitchen, which brings coziness and harmony to the space. The cupboard-shaped cupboard makes the same impression.

An unusual balcony wardrobe is a compartment with mirrored doors that visually increase the size of the balcony.

Residents of small apartments, due to the tightness, often face the problem of storing things. At the same time, the balcony is usually empty or turned into a place where unnecessary belongings are simply dumped. How to avoid clutter? The best way to do this is to build a closet with your own hands using affordable lumber. This is not easy to do, but everyone can do it. We present ideas, drawings, diagrams, sketches and manufacturing technology for balcony cabinets.

1. A cabinet cabinet, which is an independent structure and is not attached to the balcony walls in any way. Such a cabinet takes up a lot of space, but at any time it can be moved or removed.
2. Built-in wardrobe, which, as a rule, is created according to an individual project, therefore fits perfectly into all the "inconvenient" places of the loggia or balcony. But in such a cabinet, the walls of the house are used as load-bearing elements of the structure, to which the side racks and shelves are attached, so it is impossible to move or remove it without completely dismantling it.

The doors of the following types are used in the cabinets:

• compartment doors;
• accordion door;
• roller shutters;
• swing doors

The final choice of the appropriate option depends on the specific conditions. For example, a built-in wardrobe can be installed in the loggia. In this case, the walls will simultaneously serve as a back wall for him. But on an open balcony it is better to put a regular cabinet cabinet.

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of doors. If there is not enough space on the balcony, it is more practical to install roller shutters, compartment doors or an accordion. Swing doors will be more convenient in a large loggia, where you do not need to save space and you can access all the shelves at the same time by opening the closet. The doors can be installed in the entire height of the cabinet, but sometimes it is more convenient to divide the structure into 2-3 functional zones, each of which will have its own doors.

Swing doors are the simplest and cheapest. To assemble them, you only need door panels and hinges, and self-installation in the opening will not be difficult. Sliding systems are more expensive and time consuming to install. In addition to door leaves, they require guides and rollers. But when opening, such doors do not go beyond the dimensions of the cabinet, which can be attributed to the advantages of such a system.

The most expensive door option is roller shutters. They are custom made and assembled by the manufacturer.

Door options - photo gallery

Hinged doors are the easiest and relatively cheapest option, but they are not always convenient Convenient and economical option - compartment doors Folding accordion door when opened does not take up much space Roller shutters as doors to a balcony cabinet - a convenient but expensive option

The most suitable and cheapest materials for building and arranging cabinets

Before starting the manufacture of the cabinet, it is necessary to decide on the material from which it will be made. The most popular and accessible materials are:

• plastic;
• Chipboard - chipboard;
• wood;
• drywall.

When choosing a material, they usually take into account the general design concept of the balcony, as well as their own financial capabilities. Plastic is very convenient here - it is practical, goes well with the interior of the balcony and is easy to use.

In the general case, the structure of the cabinet is a frame, doors and so-called filling - shelves, drawers, hangers. If there is a side post, then sheathing is also needed for it. All of these components are often made from different materials.

How and from which lumber to build a frame for a cabinet

Most often, the rack frame for the cabinet is assembled from a wooden bar with a section of 40x40 or 50x50 mm. It should be borne in mind that the wood changes size under the influence of moisture - the timber swells, deforms, the joints shift, therefore, for unheated balconies, such a cabinet will not be the best option.

Shelves can be made from thick plywood, chipboard, or OSB. If it is assumed that there will be heavy things in the cabinet that will provide a load of more than 5 kg (for example, cans with conservation, heavy tools, dishes, books), then it is better to use a wooden board.

Original, beautiful and easy-to-manufacture built-in furniture on the balcony - photo gallery

A long wardrobe placed under the window along the balcony will accommodate even more things High two-level wardrobe with hinged doors and side unit Small cabinet under the window, lined with plastic A low cabinet under the window, or a cabinet for the balcony, will serve as a table at the same time Comprehensive solution: high cabinet with doors and open shelves along the loggia Built-in corner wardrobe

Ideas, diagrams, drawings and step-by-step instructions for assembling balcony cabinets

After you have decided which type of cabinet will be most convenient for you, you need to start creating the most accurate drawing. Below are several designs for your attention, designed just for installation on a loggia or balcony:

1. The simplest version of a rack, consisting only of shelves. This model does not imply the installation of doors, but you yourself can calculate their dimensions and mount them, fixing them to the front frame.
2. The second option is intended for installation in a wide loggia. In such a closet you can store clothes on hangers. True, it is advisable to place it on a warmed, or better - a heated balcony.
3. The third option will fit perfectly into a narrow balcony, and will also be an excellent addition to a table or cabinet. You can, if you wish, install additional removable shelves on the corners yourself.

After reviewing the presented drawings, you can easily draw up your project by changing or adding some parameters in accordance with the dimensions of your balcony.

List of tools required for carpentry work on the arrangement of wooden cabinets.

• screws, dowels, nails;
• hammer;
• chisel;
• jigsaw or hand saw;
• electric drill with attachments for woodworking;
• screwdriver (set of screwdrivers);
• ruler, pencil, tape measure, plumb line, square and building level.

Here are some more simple tips before building a closet on the balcony:

1. On a pre-glazed balcony, the wood finish will not suffer from dampness, it will retain its attractiveness and good quality longer.
2. It is advisable to pre-repair the floor on the balcony, or at least that part of it, on which the cabinet will be installed.
3. It is advisable to eliminate all cracks and crevices, insulate the walls and floor of the balcony, which will provide protection against temperature changes and drafts and significantly extend the life of the cabinet. For insulation, you can use foam, PVC, or mineral wool.

After the measurements are made, the type of cabinet is selected, the drawing is drawn up, you can start directly to work.

Stages of self-assembly and arrangement of the cabinet

Even a beginner can easily cope with this cabinet. To make it, you will need the following materials:

The amount of pine timber must be calculated taking into account the selected dimensions of the future cabinet. For simplicity, we will take the standard dimensions that are most suitable for the balcony space: height - 1.8 m, width - 1.5 m, depth - 0.5 m. Accordingly, the timber will be required:

• for the lower frame 2x0.5 + 2X1.5 = 4 m;
• for the upper frame 2x0.5 + 2x1.5 = 4 m;
• for vertical racks 4x1.8 = 7.2 m.

As the back wall of the cabinet, you can use a sheet of laminated fiberboard. This dense and waterproof material will additionally protect the structure from dampness, it is attached to the rear frame using a construction stapler or self-tapping screws.

1. First, assemble the back and front cabinet frames. To do this, fasten the vertical and horizontal beams together using metal corners.
2. Instead of corners, the bars can simply be connected with self-tapping screws on wood 60–75 cm long, as you can see in the photo below.
3. Then attach the rear wall of the cabinet with self-tapping screws or staples of a construction stapler to the rear frame of the frame. After that, fix the resulting structure in the opening of the loggia using anchors. At this stage, you can lay a sheet of thick plywood or chipboard on the floor under the future cabinet, which will serve as the bottom.
4. When the frame is in place, attach the crossbars to it and secure them with anchors.
5. Attach the front frame to the ends of the beams. Then fix it with anchors in the walls, floor and ceiling - this will stiffen the structure.
6. It remains to fasten the guides with self-tapping screws, which will become holders for the shelves. The length of the horizontal part of the rail should be equal to the depth of the cabinet. Place the cut-to-size shelves on the rails, securing them with self-tapping screws if necessary.

In fact, a simple cabinet is already ready. In it you can conveniently place almost everything that is usually stored on the balcony: cans, boxes of clothes and small things, tools. It can also be used as a bookstore or for storing old magazines. But if there is a need to completely hide the contents of the cabinet, this structure can be equipped with doors and sheathed with clapboard or drywall.

Selection of materials for cladding and doors

If you decide to sheathe the cabinet with clapboard, take the material from hardwood. On balconies and loggias, most often there is a lot of sun, its rays heat the surface. From this, the lining of coniferous species begins to emit resin.

The next thing to consider is the quality of the material. The cost of the lining also depends on its grade: A, B or C. Grade A material is smooth, uniform in color, it is ideal for cladding and for making furniture. Grade B has blotches of a different color, slight roughness and irregularities, but good in terms of price-quality ratio. But grade C lining is not suitable for cladding: an uneven surface, cracks, chips and rough colors will not add aesthetics to the finished product.

Note! Since the cabinet door should be light, it is better to choose a thin lining for it.

Installing doors on a built wardrobe

Using drywall

Instead of lining, you can use an even simpler and cheaper option - drywall. It looks great on a finished structure and is easy to mount onto a prefabricated frame.

1. First, line the frame with sheets of drywall cut to fit the cabinet. Drywall is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
2. After the frame sheathing is completed, you can start finishing. Glue drywall joints with reinforcing tape, putty and sand. Prime the surface, and after drying, coat with water-based paint. Alternatively, it is also possible to apply wallpaper to match the interior of the balcony with plasterboard.
3. Now it remains to assemble the doors. In this version of the cabinet, it is preferable to install sliding doors. Due to the abundance of spare parts, it seems difficult, but the diagram will easily help you understand the task.

Do-it-yourself sliding wardrobe on the balcony - video

How to equip a corner wardrobe from lining

The advantages of lining as a finishing material have long been appreciated by home craftsmen. In particular, loggias are often sheathed with it. We suggest that you do not limit yourself to this, but construct a convenient and beautiful corner wardrobe from the same lining. Such a design will be both roomy and compact, moreover, it will not block the windows.

• There is no need to attach the stands. It is enough to nail the bars on the ceiling and floor, and fix the walls on them.
• Do not make them too wide, 3 planks for each are enough.
• Nail the planks to the lining on the walls, lay the shelves from the same lining, cut to the shape of the cabinet, on them.

• From the bottom and top of the opening, stuff 1 plank across.
• Measure the remaining distance, subtract 1.5 cm for the inaccuracy.
• Measure the wall paneling to the stated length.
• Adjust the number of planks according to the width of the doorway. In our case, 6 of them were required.
• Knock them down into one canvas using 4 crossbars and hang them on simple door hinges.

The use of plastic panels in the manufacture of balcony furniture

It often happens that the installation of a drywall cabinet, lining and chipboard is impossible. These materials are sensitive to moisture, and it is sometimes difficult to make a full waterproofing on a balcony or loggia. In this case, plastic panels will come to your rescue. They have many advantages over other materials:

The principle of installing a cabinet made of plastic panels is identical to those described above, but there is one nice feature. Plastic is a fairly flexible material, and you can make the back and side walls from one wide sheet by bending it over where you want it. Before folding a thick two-layer sheet, it is enough to cut one layer at a time. In addition, the sheet can be cut into panels of the desired width and fastened together with special fasteners.

Plastic panel doors are very lightweight and easy to install. If the issue of saving money is not urgent for you, you can order ready-made doors of the required size from the company.

How to make a wardrobe and a curbstone under a window for a balcony or loggia - video tutorial

Cabinets, shelves, and cabinets are a great way to organize space, especially if you are short on space. This means that they are necessary for the balcony and loggia. We hope that our tips will help you equip your balcony, make it functional, cozy and beautiful. Tell us in the comments about your experience in arranging such small isolated spaces as loggias and balconies, or ask any questions that arise on this topic. Easy work for you!

The wardrobe on the balcony is a handy device that compensates for the lack of space in a small apartment. It is easy to buy it, but it is not a fact that the product will exactly fit the size of the loggia / balcony.

Another option is to order a locker for the master, then it will surely fit into the parameters of even the most non-standard balcony, but it will not be cheap for the owners.

It is better to do it yourself from the most suitable materials: natural wood, drywall, moisture-resistant plywood, laminated chipboard, plastic. It is important that the material can withstand temperature extremes and outdoor humidity.

On the balcony, compact furniture is appropriate, not blocking the light and repeating architectural forms. It is desirable that the cabinet occupies the space from floor to ceiling or otherwise fits into the interior (for example, reaches the level of the glass). In contrast to shelves with shelves, the closed design will provide better preservation of products, things and a more attractive look.

The presented article describes how to make a wardrobe on the balcony with your own hands in stages - from drawing and choosing materials to decorating finished furniture.

Preparatory work

Before making a wardrobe with your own hands, evaluate the technical situation:

- the balcony must be glazed;
- be sure to additionally insulate and insulate it: coat the cracks, check the tightness of the glazing;
- using a level, find out if the floor is even enough, and if necessary level it (even a slight slope makes installation much more difficult);
- cover the floor with linoleum, tiles or alternative insulation;
- check the reliability of the structure so that the balcony does not collapse under the weight of the future structure;
- Provide a dry, warm microclimate in the room.

If you do not observe these precautions, under the influence of precipitation, sudden temperature changes, the material will soon deteriorate and lose its aesthetics.

Prepare the tool in advance:

- tape measure / meter,
- a ruler,
- pencil,
- level,
- screwdrivers / screwdriver,
- hammer drill for drilling concrete, drills and drills for wood and concrete,
- screws, dowels,
- hammer,
- hacksaw / jigsaw,
- special stainless fittings (hinges, locks, handles, magnets, corners), materials for covering / painting.

Drawing making

To build a beautiful cabinet of the correct shape, you need a drawing. It can be a coupe or a corner version, free-standing / built-in (optimal solution). The latter is preferable because it is easy to install on loggias of any size and layout.

The main thing is to accurately measure all distances with a tape measure. Plot all sections on paper indicating parameters (total length, width and height, distance between sections and shelves). Think over the places of joints and connections, the location of the doors, their type (on roller shutters / swing doors). It is necessary to take into account the future load on the shelves, depending on which their thickness is calculated.

The first time you solve this problem, make a cardboard layout. So it is elementary to avoid miscalculations and once again make sure that the doors are convenient to open and the structure fits well in the chosen niche, without interfering with the passage and opening of the balcony windows.

The layout is easier to cut and assemble all the parts, but creating the model will take extra time.

To make your work easier, buy ready-made blanks and accessories in a building store. Pay attention to their parameters, and you will not get any flaws.
The finished, verified and, if necessary, corrected drawing is transferred to the purchased material.

Material selection

The most solid and noble material is natural wood impregnated with linseed oil, painted. An alternative to wood is drywall sheets, plywood, plastic, chipboard.

Benefits of wood:

- environmental friendliness;
- high strength;
- attractive appearance;
- durability;
- reliability of fastening.

Cons of wood:

- severity;
- the complexity of processing the wood itself and structural details;
- tendency to erosion and swelling under the influence of moisture, mold;
- high cost.

Advantages of drywall:

- ease of processing, cutting;
- quick installation;
- ease of construction;
- resistance to deformation;
- low cost.

The disadvantages include low strength compared to wood - drywall will not withstand heavy loads.

The main disadvantage of plywood and laminated chipboard is that it is very difficult to cut them evenly, without chips, using a jigsaw. Therefore, it is better to take the products for cutting to a hardware store.

Stages of cabinet making

1. Installation of fasteners

At the place where the cabinet will be located, you need to make a preliminary marking and fix the fasteners along it. For this purpose, use wooden / metal beams, forming, respectively, a frame under a corner, rectangular (square) wardrobe.

If the compartment is made of plasterboard, it is better to make an additional stiffener - fix the transverse profiles with slats.Using a punch and dowels / screws, you need to securely fix the bars so that the built-in structure is strong and does not collapse under the weight of things. If you plan to make a compartment, suspensions are attached to the bars, and to them - vertical slats, which will be installed in the guide profiles.

2. Fixing the walls
The walls are attached to the frame with screws / self-tapping screws. The back wall also needs to be covered with a sheet of plywood, chipboard, drywall. In places where the sheets touch, you need to install screeds so that they do not diverge in different directions. As a result, the basis of the future coupe is obtained in the form of a box without shelves and doors.

If you use chipboard, all unprotected areas must be processed, otherwise the destruction of the structure will begin from them.

3. Installation of shelves and rods

The size and number of shelves varies depending on what things (products) will be stored in the compartment. To fix the shelves, corners and screws of such length are used so that they do not come out from the outside. When it is supposed to put heavy things on the shelves, banks, shelves must be made of wood, if these are light items, it is allowed to use drywall. For shelves, it is permissible to use fragments of old furniture, since they will not be visible behind the doors. But only new material is suitable for the supporting structure and doors.

If you plan to fill the furniture with clothes, use special fittings to install the bar.

4. Fastening the doors

The doors can be secured in a variety of ways. The classic version on hinged hinges is popular. When installing the hinges, follow the instructions. First check if the doors close / open correctly, if they fit well together. Then mark the hinges and screw them to the sashes, and then to the walls.

At the very end, handles are installed.

Roller shutters are an alternative to swing doors. This format saves space on the balcony and makes the operation of the cabinet more convenient. But installing them is a little more difficult. At the stage of forming the frame, you need to install suspensions, and guides on them. The main thing is strictly vertical and horizontal installation at the level of the guides and the box. Check how smoothly and freely the structure functions.
The only drawback of hinged sliding doors is that they don't give full access to the entire shelf at once.

Sliding doors are easy to make from plasterboard, and on the sheet you need to fix the reciprocal rollers to slide the doors.

5. Finishing

To build a reliable corner wardrobe, compartment, all joints, gaps and seams must be carefully processed: sealed with a special tape or primed and putty in 2 layers, and then cleaned with sandpaper. Even drywall should be coated with water emulsion.

The most budgetary option is to glue the entire structure with self-adhesive film or wallpaper. In this case, you need to select a special glue that is compatible with a specific material.
Door handles can be decorated at will.

6. Installation of the lamp

Since the wardrobe for loggias is illuminated only in the daytime, it will not be superfluous to lead an electric cable to the balcony and connect a lamp. If you do not want to do this painstaking work, use a battery-powered lamp, for example, one that will react to cotton.

Nuances

1. For a narrow balcony, a built-in compartment with a mezzanine to the width and height of the entire wall is ideal. If you have a spacious loggia, it is recommended to use freestanding cabinets with rounded edges and shelves, ledges for flowers, vases and small items.

2. Choose special furniture fittings that are resistant to corrosion.

3. For fixing drywall, use metal profiles, fix the rest of the materials on wooden blocks.

4. When deciding to use wood, choose a pine that is easier to handle.

5. To keep the design both beautiful and functional, mark under the shelves in accordance with the dimensions, for example, jars of pickles and other items.

6. Without experience in carpentry, buy hinged doors in the store - it is very difficult to arrange them beautifully on your own.

Following these tips, it is quite possible to create a balcony cabinet for storing pickles, “storing” various items, accessories, clothes, hats and shoes with your own hands.

Additionally

More instructions for creating a balcony (from lining, corner, wardrobe);

How to do it is the same as a wardrobe, only without doors, so it can be useful.

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