In the space of the loggia, many organize a pantry. To avoid clutter, it is better to think over a convenient storage system. In this article we will tell you how to make a spacious closet on the balcony with your own hands.
measurements
To correctly determine the parameters, you will need a pencil, tape measure and a sheet of paper. We arm ourselves with everything necessary and fix the following parameters:
- WxDxH (width, depth and height for future construction);
- We take into account the dimensions of the things that we plan to store;
- If necessary, we make allowances for thermal insulation and finishing of the loggia.
- We record data and develop furniture design.
We determine the place for the future design on the balcony.
Design Options
- Use factory parts for self assembly;
- Design furniture according to individual sizes from lumber;
- Plasterboard furniture.
IN furniture stores you can purchase special blanks and accessories to create a cabinet with your own hands.
Assembling a lumber cabinet
Pros:
- Withstands a significant load;
- Aesthetic appearance of a wooden structure.
Minuses:
- The material is subject to deformation if not dried enough;
- Difficulty of installation.
We will need:
- fasteners;
- Boards (30 mm or more - thickness);
- Bars (40x40 mm - section);
- Accessories (hinges, handles, magnets);
- Hammer;
- Electric drill;
- Plane;
- clamps;
- Hacksaw;
- Building level;
- Pencil;
- Plumb;
- Roulette;
- Screwdrivers.
Subsequence
1. On the eve of work, we make blanks according to size.
2. We construct the frame - we mount the support beams, adjusting the position using the building level.
3. We fix the bars desired length for future shelves (crossbars);
4. We make a stable support from the cross rail and fix it on the floor with fasteners. Next, we mount the upper element in a similar way. In the future, we will fix the guides for the facades on the transverse rails.
This stage from a different angle.
5. We cut and install the shelves.
6. We cut out the doors, glue the saw cuts with a special edge.
7. We mount the doors on rollers, achieving convenient opening, and fasten the railing handles for the doors.
The wheel that moves the door.
8. We paint the bars in the end part with white paint.
Drywall cabinet
Pros:
- Easy assembly and installation;
- Processing and coloring of the material is available not only to specialists;
- The GKL structure does not deform if there is a reliable frame at the base
Minuses:
- The material is not as durable as wood;
- The GKL construction is less stable.
Assembly steps
1. Drawing
A three-dimensional sketch is made according to preliminary measurements in three projections, comparing with the real room and making adjustments. On the final drawing, indicate all the dimensions that are needed - the thickness of the plasterboard, the distance between the shelves and partitions, the depth of the cabinet, etc.
2. Markup
Must be removed the day before old finish. At this stage, we must constantly refer to the drawing, apply markings on the surface of the floor, ceiling and walls to create a future structure.
3. Frame
To assemble the frame, we use metal or wooden elements. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws or dowels. We install the suspensions, and then we attach the profiles to them in a vertical position. During assembly, we constantly check ourselves against the drawing. Additionally, we fix the transverse elements with the help of rails.
The process of assembling a furniture frame.
4. GKL sheathing
Installation of sheets on a metal frame.
For plasterboard sheathing, you must purchase the following tools:
1. Electric jigsaw (or grinder);
2. Screwdriver (or electric drill).
We sheathe the prepared profile with sheets of drywall, we strengthen the corners of the cabinet with reinforcement.
5. Finishing
Seal joints between adjacent sheets.
To fill the joints, it is better to use a special plaster (based on gypsum). The next layer is putty. After complete drying, the surface should be cleaned, after which we fix the joints with reinforcing tape (it can be used at the very beginning), then putty on the second layer. After drying, the surface must be sanded. As a finishing layer, choose a film, wallpaper or paint.
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How to make a cheap built-in wardrobe from wood and other materials on a balcony or loggia with your own hands
Residents of small apartments often face the problem of storing things due to tightness. 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 cabinet from affordable lumber with your own hands. This is not easy to do, but everyone can do it. We present ideas, drawings, diagrams, sketches and manufacturing technology for balcony cabinets.
What can be cabinets for balconies and loggias
Cabinets can be of two types:
- The cabinet, which is independent design and is not attached to the walls of the balcony in any way. Such a cabinet takes up a lot of space, but at any time it can be moved or removed.
- Built-in closet, which is usually created by individual project, so it fits perfectly into all the "uncomfortable" places of the loggia or balcony. But in such a cabinet, the walls of the house are used as load-bearing structural elements, to which the side racks and shelves are attached, so move or remove it without complete dismantling impossible.
The following types of doors are used in cabinets:
- compartment doors;
- accordion door;
- roller shutters;
- swing doors
Final Choice suitable option depends on specific conditions. For example, in the loggia you can install a built-in wardrobe. In this case, the walls will simultaneously serve as a back wall for him. But on open balcony it is better to put a regular cabinet.
Properly placed wardrobe will organize the space on the balcony or loggia
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. Hinged 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. 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 areas, 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 panels, they will require guides and rollers. But when opened, such doors do not go beyond the dimensions of the cabinet, which can be attributed to the advantages of such a system.
Roller shutters are the most expensive door option. They are a custom-made kit and are assembled by the manufacturer.
Door options - photo gallery
The most suitable and cheap 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. most popular and available materials are considered:
- plastic;
- Chipboard - chipboard;
- tree;
- drywall.
When choosing a material, they usually take into account the overall 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 general case the design of the cabinet is a frame, doors and the so-called filling - shelves, drawers, hangers. If there is a side stand, then it will also need trim. Often all these components are made of different materials.
How and from what lumber to build a cabinet frame
Most often, the frame racks for the cabinet are assembled from a wooden beam with a section of 40x40 or 50x50 mm. At the same time, it must be taken into account that the tree changes size under the influence of moisture - the timber swells, deforms, the joints move, so for unheated balconies such a cabinet would not be the best option.
Here, a frame made of galvanized profiles, which is not subject to deformation at high humidity, can help out. Plywood, drywall, chipboard and other materials are easily attached to it.
Shelves can be made from thick plywood, chipboard, or OSB. If it is assumed that there will be heavy things in the closet that provide a load of more than 5 kg (for example, cans with preservation, heavy tools, dishes, books), then it is better to use a wooden board.
Original, beautiful and easy-to-make built-in furniture for the balcony - photo gallery
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 we offer you several developments designed just for installation on a loggia or balcony:
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The simplest option shelving, consisting only of shelves. This model does not involve the installation of doors, but you can independently calculate their dimensions and mount them by attaching them to the front frame.
Scheme of a simple built-in shelving
Drawing wardrobe for a large loggia
Wardrobe-rack with hinged doors for a narrow balcony
After reviewing the presented drawings, you can easily draw up your project by changing or adding some parameters in accordance with the size of your balcony.
A list of tools needed for carpentry work on arranging wooden cabinets.
- self-tapping screws, dowels, nails;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- electric jigsaw or hand saw;
- electric drill with nozzles for woodworking;
- screwdriver (a set of screwdrivers);
- ruler, pencil, tape measure, plumb line, square and building level.
You will need a drill, screwdriver, screwdrivers, hammer, chisel and other tools
Here are a few more simple tips before building a wardrobe on the balcony:
- On a glassed-in balcony wood trim will not suffer from dampness, will retain its attractiveness and good quality for a longer time.
- It is advisable to pre-repair the floor on the balcony, or at least the area on which the cabinet will be installed.
- It is advisable to eliminate all cracks and crevices, insulate the walls and floor of the balcony, which will provide protection from temperature changes and drafts and significantly extend the life of the closet. 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 proceed directly to work.
Stages of self-assembly and arrangement of the cabinet
Even a beginner can easily handle this cabinet. To make it, you will need the following materials:
- pine timber 40 X 40 mm for the frame;
- metal corners for connecting elements;
- boards or sheets of chipboard for shelves.
Pine timber - best option for making cabinet frame
The amount of pine timber must be calculated taking into account the selected dimensions of the future cabinet. For simplicity, let's 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 beam will need:
- for the lower frame 2x0.5 + 2x1.5 = 4 m;
- for the upper frame 2x0.5 + 2x1.5 = 4 m;
- For uprights 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 moisture, it is attached to the rear frame using a construction stapler, or self-tapping screws.
- First, assemble the back and front frames of the cabinet. To do this, fasten the vertical and horizontal bars together with metal corners.
An example of fastening elements to metal corners
How to choose and make a good wardrobe for your balcony?
According to the established tradition, for most people, such a room as a balcony is like a miniature warehouse, in which it is convenient to keep items that are little used in everyday life. To make a balcony or loggia attractive and at the same time serve as a pantry, they are equipped with a compact built-in wardrobe that combines a decorative element with a spacious storage. The nuances of the design, materials for manufacturing, as well as how to make a wardrobe on the balcony with your own hands, we will consider in more detail.
Features of the cabinet operation
For people with a glazed balcony, this utility room gradually ceases to be empty. Its usage (generally) looks like this:
- it is filled with objects completely unnecessary in everyday life;
- is a natural extension of the room;
- this is a space isolated for household work or just a comfortable relaxation area.
One way or another, there are a lot of ways to finish balconies and decorate with interior items, and each of them corresponds to the tastes of the owner. But one of the final conditions for the high-quality arrangement of the balcony after the completion of such works as glazing, insulation and decoration will be good location and installation of a multifunctional built-in wardrobe.
Unfortunately, the balcony room is simply not taken seriously, cluttered with household junk, using old furniture that is unnecessary in the living room instead of a built-in wardrobe on the loggia or balcony. Such furniture, like the balcony itself, will not be able to fully fulfill its functions, constantly losing comfort. Yes, and furniture that does not correspond to the parameters of the utility room is not able to accommodate many items.
One of the best options arrangement of the balcony is considered an individual order for the manufacture of furniture, taking into account the wishes of the owner, accurate measurements and design of the room.
The use of modern technologies in the manufacture of furniture, as well as wide choose materials allow you to create comfortable, beautiful and compact furniture, taking into account the optimal number of shelves, niches, drawers for the efficient use of space resources.
Individual parameters of the balcony
The room of the balcony or loggia does not have any specific, standard size, since the architecture of each building differs in its type or year of construction. For example, the construction of high-rise buildings of the same type, but made in different years can be strikingly different both in the internal arrangement of the rooms and in the size of the balcony room. For these reasons, measurements for a balcony cabinet (made to order or handmade) must be carried out individually for each room. The measurements should take into account the area allotted for the cabinet and internal design balcony.
Cabinet door options
In deciding how to make a closet on the balcony, the design of the doors must also be taken into account. If your utility room is no different large sizes, then the swing door to the cabinet may not fit.
The main types of cabinet doors to the balcony:
A conventional swing door implies a free space around the door, which allows it to be used without hesitation. Distinctive feature this type of doors - full access to the contents, which leaves the opportunity to place uncomfortable or bulky items behind them. Swing doors are considered classics, they are reliable and emphasize Beautiful design interior.
- The contents of the closet are hidden behind a stylish, modern design.
- Such doors are well protected from dust penetration.
The only negative, especially for storing bulky items, is that the balcony closet - compartment can only be opened from one side or the other.
Roller shutters (photo below as an example of roller doors) are considered one of the most practical options for a balcony closet.
They allow you to freely place other interior items on the balcony, completely hide the contents behind them, and are distinguished by a long service life.
Materials used
Before buying material for the manufacture of a wardrobe - a compartment for a loggia (balcony), several important points should be considered:
- The harmony of the material with the interior of the utility room.
- Maximum resistance to high humidity, temperature extremes.
One of the popular, pretty inexpensive materials for loggias, balconies and a balcony cabinet, ordinary plastic is considered. Plastic has high moisture resistance, a large selection of colors, good service life. The material is easy to care for, but has a serious sensitivity to mechanical damage, including color deformation under the influence of direct sunlight.
- Maximum isolation of the balcony room from the accumulation of moisture.
- Treatment of a wooden surface with special protective agents to increase resistance to external factors.
The finished wooden cabinet on the balcony can be seen in the photo below.
Assembling the structure
The closet is not only a convenient container, but also unique element decor, so for its manufacture it is desirable to have at least basic skills and creativity. Also important proper preparation tools, the selection of which directly depends on the material you choose.
- The initial stage comes down to taking the necessary measurements and transferring them to paper (it is advisable to make a preliminary drawing of a balcony cabinet).
- The sketch of the future product is carried out carefully and competently, since its functionality, the dimensions of a balcony or loggia with a closet must be clearly calculated and fully consistent with each other.
According to the preliminary sketch, we determine the required amount of materials, as well as the accessories needed for the product, after which we accurately calculate the financial costs, purchase the material, and prepare the tools.
It is better to take the material already sawn, as it is beautiful to make high-quality cut, without having certain skills or appropriate tools is quite difficult.
Mounting the cabinet on the balcony, the photo of which can be seen just below, is as follows:
- We start the balcony cabinet with a frame.
- Connecting several elements, proceed to the skin.
- As soon as the body of the product is ready, we switch to the limiters of the future location of the shelves.
- After the limiters, and then the shelves are mounted, we complete the assembly by installing the doors.
To insulate the cabinet, any rolled heat-insulating material can be fixed between the built-in product and the balcony wall.
Proper use of the balcony room makes it not only cozy, but also provides comfort in living rooms, freeing cabinets and pantries from things rarely used in everyday life. The design and selection of an ergonomic cabinet design also play an important role in the aesthetics of the interior of your balcony.
How to make a closet on a balcony from lining: process features and step-by-step instructions
Not everyone has the opportunity to purchase a large-sized apartment in order to fit all household items without any problems. However, this is no longer a problem, because even a small space can be used as efficiently as possible. This is how additional shelves are created in the hallway, niches under window openings and mezzanines different size. From the balcony in a small apartment, you can also "squeeze out" a certain benefit. It can replace a workshop, a place to relax, a garden, and even a small warehouse for storing things. All these functions will help to combine proper planning balcony space.
Not everyone has the opportunity to purchase a large-sized apartment in order to fit all household items without any problems.
The plan of such a room must necessarily contain a built-in wardrobe made of lining, which will allow you to conveniently arrange all the necessary things. It is not difficult at all to make a wardrobe from a lining with your own hands if you follow the step-by-step instructions.
This is how additional shelves are created in the hallway, niches under window openings and mezzanines of various sizes.
Need to use pine beams.
What are the advantages of creating a do-it-yourself lining cabinet?
From the balcony in a small apartment, you can also "squeeze out" a certain benefit.
All walls and the bottom of the structure must be attached to the walls of the room with anchors.
Self-creation of such furniture is a simple but time-consuming process. However, with a little time, you can build a spacious, functional and original cabinet from a lining for household items. It can not be compared with the monotonous furniture, which is presented in stores and hypermarkets.
All these functions will help to combine the correct planning of the balcony space.
Preparation for work on the balcony: we determine the type of construction and design
Before proceeding with the direct manufacture and installation of furniture from the lining, you need to prepare. To do this, several key points need to be addressed.
- Decide on the type of structure. To make it easier, you need to create a plan for the future cabinet on a regular piece of paper. In the plan, indicate the dimensions of the structure, the number and type of shelves, the presence or absence of doors. To facilitate this process, you can look at the photo examples of such furniture.
- Select material. Without proper experience, working with expensive wood or glass is not worth it. It is better to make from cheap lining. However, there is one condition - such a cabinet can only be operated in a glazed room. The material does not tolerate temperature changes. In addition, the lining is fragile, so you need to work with it carefully.
- Decide on a design. Lining is a versatile material in terms of decor (paste over with wallpaper, paint or leave as is).
It is not difficult at all to make a wardrobe from a lining with your own hands if you follow the step-by-step instructions.
Lining is a versatile material in terms of decor (paste over with wallpaper, paint or leave as is).
What materials and tools will be needed?
To make a cabinet out of lining on your own, you need to stock up on materials and tools.
- Pine bars. For the construction of the frame, bars of 40x40 millimeters are suitable, and for doors you need to pick up bars of a smaller thickness.
- Metal corner. It will be needed to fix the wooden parts.
- Chipboard sheets. The thickness of the sheets directly depends on the future load on the shelf.
- Furniture accessories. Little attention is paid to it, which is in vain, because the service life and appearance designs. Hinges, latches, locks and handles for the cabinet should be made of metal, corrosion resistance.
- Nails. They will need to be used to connect wood elements.
- Several planks of lining (its number and thickness will depend on the choice of shape and design of the structure).
- Construction tape measure, pencil, level, screwdriver, hammer, hacksaw and perforator.
Self-creation of such furniture is a simple but time-consuming process.
Decide on a design.
Step-by-step instruction
Step 1 - creating a frame.
Need to use pine beams. First you need to make the back frame. Horizontal bars are attached to vertical bars in increments of 60 centimeters. To connect the tree, you can use ordinary nails. The frame must be attached to the balcony wall with anchors. After that, you can attach the strips to the rear frame (the length is equal to the future depth of the cabinet). They are fixed at a right angle with metal corners. Then, in the same way, a lower frame (bottom frame) is created. All walls and the bottom of the structure must be attached to the walls of the room with anchors.
It can not be compared with the monotonous furniture, which is presented in stores and hypermarkets.
In addition, the lining is fragile, so you need to work with it carefully.
Step 2 - lining the inner wall of the frame.
For the back of the cabinet frame, it is better to use chipboard sheet. It will be a strong wall. It is attached to the back wall using ordinary self-tapping screws. If there are houses construction stapler, then you can apply it.
However, with a little time, you can build a spacious, functional and original cabinet from a lining for household items.
The material does not tolerate temperature changes.
Step 3 - Mounting the shelves on the frame.
You just need to cut out appropriate-sized chipboard sheets and install them on horizontal wooden rails.
Before proceeding with the direct manufacture and installation of furniture from the lining, you need to prepare.
However, there is one condition - such a cabinet can only be operated in a glazed room.
Step 4 - make the door.
The design of furniture and its functionality will largely depend on the quality of the door made. To assemble the door, you first need to prepare the frame. To do this, we take thin bars and fasten the frame of the desired height and width. To make the frame strong, we use a diagonal jumper. After that, the frame can be sheathed with clapboard. We fasten it with ordinary nails. Next, we complete the canvas with locks, hinges and handles, and then attach it to the cabinet itself.
Choose a place. Everything is simple here, because on the balconies there are special niches for mounting built-in wardrobes.
It is better to make from cheap lining.
Decorating a cabinet from a lining - the final stage
After the installation of the structure is completed, you can proceed to final stage- decoration. It all depends on the interior of the balcony and the personal wishes of the owners of the house.
Decide on the type of structure.
Select material. Without proper experience, working with expensive wood or glass is not worth it.
The lining cabinet can be left as is, if the design of the balcony also contains wooden decorative elements. However, to extend the life of the cabinet, it must be coated with a protective varnish. Before this, all wooden surfaces should be thoroughly vacuumed, and only then varnished in several layers.
To make it easier, you need to create a plan for the future cabinet on a regular piece of paper.
If you want to make the closet on the balcony brighter, then you can use oil or acrylic paints. Oil paints are cheaper. They dry quickly and will be able to repel moisture, which is necessary for lining. However, after five years wooden surface, covered oil paints will begin to fade and crack. For these reasons, it is better to give preference to acrylate paints.
In the plan, indicate the dimensions of the structure, the number and type of shelves, the presence or absence of doors.
The cabinet can be painted in one color, or you can create an original pattern or ornament on its doors.
To facilitate this process, you can look at the photo examples of such furniture.
Today, in apartments, the balcony is usually not empty. Owners tend to use this room most rational. There are many ways to decorate and use free space. It all depends on personal preference. An excellent solution is cabinets on the balcony, the design of which you can see in our article.
Purpose and benefits
Often all kinds of household utensils are stored in this room. It is important to place everything in perfect order. For this, special built-in loggia cabinets are ideal. They are the most spacious and comfortable.
The wardrobe for the balcony has the following advantages:
- solid construction;
- operation for a long time;
- excellent capacity;
- optimal functionality;
- choice of preferred design.
Everyone chooses the right design. Many people prefer a built-in wardrobe on the loggia, the photo of which is presented on the site.
Choosing the right type
Today there are different kinds cabinets on the balcony, photos of which you can see below. Each of them has its own advantages.
Embedded structures
The built-in wardrobe on the balcony can be with compartment doors or hinged doors. You can choose your preferred color and material. The variety of door designs is also impressive. Built-in closet to balcony perfect solution For modern apartments.
Designs with sliding doors
The lockers on the balcony, photos of which you will find below, are as practical as possible in terms of opening. Doors do not require additional space. Open windows or a laundry drying system will not interfere with such doors. But access to the closet to the balcony is somewhat limited as a result. Will he make up? width.
Swing structures
Cost effective solution, but a certain space is required for the free opening of the doors. Access is completely free.
Roller shutter options
The main advantage: there is no need for additional space for opening. A notable plus is full access. The service life is quite long (up to 10 years).
Insulated structures
You can store various blanks. If desired, it is worth insulating only a part. It all depends on how much you plan to store in it. You can insulate with the help of heat-insulating materials:
- mineral wool;
- penoplex;
- foam.
There are also thermal and electrical structures. They constantly maintain a certain temperature.
materials
Plastic
The plastic wardrobe on the balcony is resistant to all sorts of influences. The surface is incredibly easy to care for. If desired, it is possible to make the cabinet doors to the balcony from plastic hinged or compartment.
clapboard
The design impresses with aesthetics. It looks the most effective. The material is eco-friendly. Its cost is really democratic.
Aluminum
Structures made of this material are ideal for rooms with high humidity. Aluminum is not afraid of corrosion and perfectly withstands temperature changes.
Chipboard
Most a budget option. This material is not afraid of temperature changes. There are plates resistant to moisture. Can choose suitable color, which will be the perfect complement to the interior.
metal-plastic
The frame is made of aluminium. PVC doors, plastic shelves. This design not afraid of high humidity, frost and heat.
Tree
This material- natural. It requires meticulous care. The tree is afraid of moisture. It is necessary that the loggia be glazed. When exposed to direct sunlight, the wood will darken.
Metal
These cabinets for balconies and loggias, photos of which you can see on the site, are affordable. At the same time, they are extremely durable. They are made from the highest quality steel. The polymer coating ensures long-term operation.
Choosing the right design
Designs differ depending on the type of loggia.
corner
Such a corner cabinet on the balcony allows you to make the most efficient use of all available space. You can also effectively smooth the corners.
If there is not enough space
You can use niches and recesses of a natural nature. You can also make a locker on the balcony and directly under the windowsill.
For p44t series houses
The loggia in the houses of this series is similar to the "boot". The closet on the balcony, the photo of which is presented below, is good to do in the existing recess. To increase the space, it is good to use the end part as well and install the closet on the balcony.
We do it ourselves
If you wish, you can make a wardrobe on the loggia with your own hands. It's not difficult at all. Preliminary measurements are made, as well as a drawing.
Necessary:
- Each shelf has two metal brackets.
- Chipboard sheets for shelves. They are cut to the width of the wall.
- Plastic panels (2 pcs.). They need to be cut to the height of the structure.
Shelves for the cabinet on the loggia, the photo of which is presented below, are attached to the side wall.
The manufacture of cabinets for the balcony should begin with mounting brackets to the wall. The distance between them is the same. Shelves should be placed on them and fixed with self-tapping screws.
At a distance of 3 cm from the shelves, a track should be attached to the ceiling. Insert the door into the top rail. This is a chipboard sheet with rollers pre-screwed to it. Then remove the door and screw the guide from below. It remains to insert the door.
Apartment owners, having a balcony or a loggia, do not use them rationally. Although the competent design of this room will save any woman from cluttering up the space. For warehousing and storage of various items if available necessary tools and desires, you can make a wardrobe on the balcony with your own hands. Material selection, assembly, and installation instructions are covered in this article.
On the balcony you can store everything: from car wheels to clothes
Description of options for cabinets on a balcony or loggia
It is preferable to make furniture on the balcony as functional as possible. It should contain many shelves and compartments. In addition to convenience, the cabinet can be used as a design element and provide additional features. Then the balcony will become not only a storage for little-used items, but also a place to relax.
Cabinet options:
- With insulation - installed if, in addition to storing items, it is planned to store jars of pickles. In this case, the insulation of special separate boxes is provided. To preserve vegetables and other preparations, a positive temperature is necessary, therefore it is advisable to insulate the entire balcony.
- With retractable niches - for storing tools: hammers, screwdrivers, drills, etc.
- - a solution for arranging an empty corner. Products are characterized by high capacity minimal cost places.
- Low floor cabinet - installed on the sides or around the perimeter of the balcony, acts as a cabinet-seat.
- Racks with roller shutters - easy to assemble by yourself.
The compartment option is popular among users. But when choosing such a model, you need to take into account that for the correct operation of the mechanism on rollers, a sufficient width of the balcony or loggia is required.
Frame and shelves
Horizontal and vertical carriers are nailed in increments of 60 cm. Then, planks are attached to the rear bars with corners. The bottom of the base is made in the same way. Details are mounted to the wall with anchors.
doors
To make doors, you first need to prepare the frame. Then sheathe the clapboard with nails. Having completed the canvas with handles and locks, install the doors on the hinges of the cabinet.
To extend the service life, the wood is treated with a special coating and varnish.
Video: Do-it-yourself wardrobe for a balcony made of PVC panels
Photo gallery
Making a cabinet is painstaking work, and requires accurate calculations, so you can’t rush into this business. At the end of the work, the desired result will pay for the spent work, time and money. A homemade closet with a thoughtful design will turn the balcony into cozy place with organized storage space. To make the building cheap, but at the same time look beautiful, it is better to opt for.
It is necessary to have a kind of storage “for any junk” in the apartment. This is not a debatable issue. But in the mezzanine, if there is one, because of its modest size, much will not fit. Yes, and in the garage, albeit located next to the house, you don’t run into every little thing. It is somehow customary for us to use a balcony as a mini-warehouse - it is convenient and not expensive. But in order not to turn it into a banal dump, installing a closet on it is a completely rational solution to the problem.
Buying is not a fact that it will be possible to find a suitable size. Order - will be quite expensive; besides, ready product may not like it. For someone who knows how to hold a hacksaw, hammer and use household tool, the best option is to make a closet on the balcony or loggia with your own hands. There is nothing difficult in this. And if everything is carefully thought out and "put your soul" into the work, it will turn out cheap and beautiful.
If the balcony is “open”, then it is hardly worth making a wardrobe on it without preliminary glazing. Someone may have a different opinion, but the author considers it necessary to express his own.
Firstly, the influence of the atmosphere (changes in temperature, humidity), direct contact with water (precipitation) and ultraviolet light will lead to structural changes in wood. Simply put - the cabinet will “lead” pretty soon. As a result - problems with drawers, skewed doors and a number of others.
Secondly, in such conditions, what will be in the closet will not last long. The fabric will rot, the metal will rust. Consequently, such storage loses its meaning - it is easier to immediately landfill.
Thirdly, on an unglazed balcony, the cabinet is unlikely to look spectacular from the outside, especially since its rear part (rear wall) cannot be constantly put in order without disassembling the structure.
Scheme
Before proceeding with the presentation of instructions for making a cabinet, you should figure out which options you can implement with your own hands. Considering that House master is not a professional in this matter, but only a household tool. And already based on the chosen model, focusing on the dimensions of the balcony, it is easy to determine the dimensions of the "furniture".
Model sectional composite. How many compartments there will be depends on their desired capacity and dimensions of the future cabinet. This option makes it possible to combine with the cell sizes in each pencil case.For example, if you don’t fill a long one with anything at all (leave it empty), then for the summer you can put children’s sleds, clubs and other sports equipment into it. And for the winter - a bicycle. Not a bad solution, and you won't have to constantly stumble over all this in narrow hallway apartments.
For example, the same racks that are also battens of the crate. Well, how to divide it into compartments is easy to solve. Or as indicated above, or choose your own, more original version.
You can also experiment here. For example, divide the cabinet into levels, and install shelves in each compartment so that you get “cells” of different capacities - for overall items, jars of pickles / jams, some household (household) stuff and so on. Specific Solution your own imagination will tell you.
As an option - a modification of the wardrobe, angular, in which the door leafs are easily moved apart. But making it is much more difficult.
There are enough models of cabinets on the balcony, besides, these are just tips. The main thing is that there is something to focus on, and coming up with your own scheme, determining the required dimensions of all structural elements is not so difficult. In principle, for storing property that is not constantly needed in the apartment, shelves, racks, and so on are also suitable. The fact that it will turn out cheap is undoubted, but whether it’s beautiful or not, opinions differ here.
Examples of drawings and sketches of cabinets that can be placed on a typical balcony will help in self-design.
It is worth dwelling on such a nuance as to what the cabinet should be - stationary or mobile (mobile). With your own hands, the first option is much easier to do. And there is not so much free space on the balcony to regularly rearrange the furniture on it. Therefore, it is advisable to mount a rigidly fixed structure.
Cabinet dimensions
Beam for racks
A section of 4 x 4 is enough. Recommendations for using a metal profile (although it is easier to work with it) are not entirely correct. A balcony, even a well-insulated one, is, first of all, dampness and temperature changes. Therefore, all materials must be selected according to the coefficient of expansion. The combination of wood + metal in a balcony is not the best solution. Such a design will definitely “lead”.
Material selection
The question is no less important. Firstly, not every wood or sample based on it (sheet, slab) is easy to cut and process with your own hands. Secondly, the durability of the cabinet also matters, since not every material is different. long term suitability for use under such conditions. For a balcony, you will have to select the most suitable ones.
Unfortunately, all recommendations miss one point. It refers to the weight of the cabinet. Few will argue with the fact that as soon as the structure is fully assembled and lined, it will be filled almost to the top in a matter of days (if not hours). For the loggia, this may not be so important. And in relation to the balcony, which differs in that its plate has only one "point" of support (along the line along the wall), it is more than relevant. Whether the balcony can withstand such a load (glazing + decoration + wardrobe with all contents) is a big question. Especially if the house has been standing for more than a dozen years.
In this regard, it is worth thinking about acceptable materials for the cabinet. If we focus on the maximum possible reduction in the weight of the structure, then it is advisable to dwell on the combined version. For example, supporting elements (racks) made of solid wood; shelves, canister doors - from. It's up to you, reader, but you should consider.
Plywood
Based on the fact that it turned out a lot, and the samples need to be taken in the “moisture resistant” category, the choice is small - FC or FSF. Since the closet will be on the balcony, there is no fundamental difference - this can already be considered outdoor work. For information, FK plywood is more “environmentally friendly”, since there are practically no toxic components in the glue used in the production. And if you purchase some of the sheets with lamination (more expensive, but not much), then you won’t have to deal with the exterior finish of the cabinet.
Plates
For sashes, it is not advisable to use them due to the mass of the products. But for shelves, bottoms drawers, cabinet walls is a good option. From the point of view of service life on the balcony, the optimal solution is OSV boards. They are easy to cut with your own hands, and they are less susceptible to atmospheric factors.
Plastic
These panels have a significant limitation in use due to low strength. Just how exterior finish closet on the balcony; for anything else (shelves and so on) they will not work.
Wood
Coniferous. It is preferable for a balcony hardwood. There are enough pluses - the soft structure facilitates the independent processing of lumber, and the presence of resins protects against decay. And the price is lower, which means that it will come out cheaper with your own hands. But there is also a disadvantage that must be taken into account. When heated conifers tar. Therefore, it is impossible to leave such a cabinet in a “clean” form - only finish it. Applying varnishes, impregnations, oils, and so on will not save the closet on the balcony from resin emissions.
When choosing bars, it is undesirable to save. It is better to purchase lumber at a higher price, but even. The use of a "slab" will eventually create so many problems (for example, when installing sashes, cladding) that its cheapness will result in additional costs and loss of time.
What not to buy. In principle, the list of materials that are not suitable for making a wardrobe on the balcony, although in an apartment they are often used for furniture, is relatively small.
- GKL. Any kind of drywall is gradually saturated with moisture. Even for jumpers or sheathing - not an option.
- Chipboard. Fasteners will not hold securely in such material. Consequently, after a short time the cabinet will warp, the doors will start to fall off and the like.
Selection of fasteners and accessories
The main question is how to fix the details. The fact that the structural elements will have to be reinforced with brackets (plates, corners) is one thing. But what hardware to use?
Nails - since the wood is mounted only dried, they can easily split the workpiece. In addition, the maintainability of the design is highly questionable. But the upside is that the nails won't interfere with the wood when it starts to "play" a little. And on the balcony, this is exactly what will happen - changes in humidity, temperature will have their effect. Self-tapping screws - only for wood. If necessary, it is easy to dismantle, replace a rotten part. In addition, fixation is provided "tightly". Here you should focus on the type of wood. If it is soft, then this solution is better. For dense wood - nails, with pre-drilling of the landing channels.
Everything else is at your own discretion (baskets, hangers, handles, decorative strips, etc.).
Wood processing issues are a separate issue. Read in detail the list of drugs to protect it from "enemies" and their approximate cost.
Instructions for making a cabinet
It is probably more correct to deal with some of the nuances, since the list of technological operations and their alternation largely depend on the chosen option for balcony furniture.
Site preparation
In the area where it is planned to place the cabinet, if the balcony has not yet been finished from the inside, it is necessary to clean all surfaces (wall, stove) with high quality and inspect. Pay special attention to mold and mildew. If there are any signs of them, you should start processing this segment. Otherwise, they will safely move to wood with all the consequences. Significant defects (cracks, crevices, chips) are eliminated immediately, using a mortar or putty composition.
markup
Having a hand-drawn drawing, or at least a sketch of a cabinet, this is easy to do. First of all, the places for attaching the racks are outlined. Everything else depends on how well the frame is located and assembled on the balcony.
It is advisable to immediately decide on the "pedestal". Installing a cabinet on a bare stove is undesirable. The reason is the same - dampness. A good option is to lay a piece of p / e film (or linoleum remaining after repair), and on top - a fragment of the OSV plate. It practically does not absorb moisture, and the strength is sufficient to withstand the weight of the cabinet along with the contents.
We should not forget about the ceiling. If a cabinet scheme is chosen for the entire height of the balcony, then it is desirable to fix the upper ends of the racks on the slab. On it, the crossbars of the frame are also “fastened”. In this case, the markup is from top to bottom. That is, first fixation points are determined on the slab above the balcony, and then they are projected onto its floor with the help of a plumb line.
What to consider:
- After marking is completed, it is advisable to check all the same type lines for different surfaces for size matching. Some deviations in the line drawing are inevitable, and therefore everything should be corrected. Otherwise, the correct cabinet geometry cannot be achieved.
- If back wall as such is not provided (it will come out cheaper), then it is desirable to correlate the location of the frame rails with the shelves. Here on them the last and fasten. This is more convenient than later specifically stuffing additional bars.
Making cabinet racks
Here it is short - at first only one is needed. After checking it in place, it can serve as a model by which the rest are made. The argument is simple - it's better to ruin one if something is wrong than to redo everything later and spend lumber. After they are fully fitted, processed, they can be fixed in place.
Installation of horizontal rails
All the same. But how best to make connections, it's worth figuring out. In this case, the traditional "furniture" technology (thorn groove or notch) is hardly suitable. It is enough to fix the jumpers on the wall, and additionally fasten them to the racks with metal elements. The same corner. It is much easier to do it yourself.
Shelf manufacturing
From the point of view of expediency, it is desirable to make them removable. In this case, the cabinet on the balcony will be universal, since, if necessary, the dimensions of the compartments inside it can be easily changed. It is enough to either simply remove one of the shelves, or reinstall it. But for this, additional guides (supports) should immediately be provided.
Ways of fastening door leaves, external design of the cabinet - all this is determined independently. By the way, the order of its assembly on the balcony is the same. Having a drawing in hand, installation is not difficult. The main recommendations are outlined, examples of cabinets are given. Everything else is up to you, reader. Watch, think, evaluate and decide.
Good luck in arranging the balcony, home masters!
By old tradition on the balcony and loggia are stored things that could not find a place in the apartment. And so that these small-sized premises do not turn into a dump, it is necessary good system storage. Most practical option- built-in wardrobe on the balcony or loggia. Often all that is required is to make construction sites on which shelves will be held and put doors. With such a task, you can easily cope with your own hands, even with a minimum of skills.
Materials and designs
The design of the built-in wardrobe can be divided into two parts: a frame and doors. Sometimes, if a side stand is needed, there is also a sheathing.
What is the frame made of
Racks for the cabinet are most often made of timber. Section approximately 40*40 mm or 50*50 mm. The option is not bad, but there can be high humidity on an unheated balcony. And wood is a material that changes size depending on humidity. There is one more point: timber is not cheap in all regions.
For the frame, mainly two materials are used: wooden beam and metal profile
There is another option - to assemble a frame on a drywall profile. Any sheet material such as chipboard, plywood, etc. is perfectly attached to it. If you take galvanized, then no problems with humidity are terrible.
What to make shelves
The easiest way is to cut the shelves to size from sheet material. This is still the same chipboard - plain or laminated, thick plywood, sometimes OSB can be used, but shelves for weights should be desired on a wooden frame.
You can mount them on the places prepared on the frame - installed bars or on self-tapping screws. There is an option - corners directly to the wall. But it is good if the walls can be drilled with self-tapping screws right away, otherwise it will take too long to put each shelf on the dowels. Then it is easier to assemble the frame and attach it to it.
Attaching shelves to corners
There is an even easier way to make shelves on a balcony or loggia: use metal rails and brackets for them. These systems are used in stores, but for this case they are more than convenient: the height changes easily with a fairly small step. Just hang the brackets on other holes.
Convenient system for shelves on the balcony
With such an organization, all that is needed is to put doors. So the closet is ready on the loggia or balcony.
By the way, you can do something similar from wooden bars: recesses for shelves with certain step. You can make cuts with a saw, and then remove with a chisel.
An example of shelves for a wardrobe on a balcony with adjustable height
Often shelves are made from cut pieces of boards. Since the width of the balcony is usually small, all sorts of trimmings come into play. Only in order for them not to lose their appearance for a long time and to be easily wiped off, they need to be covered with something. And though glazed balcony and a loggia are more related to interior spaces, take paintwork products for outdoor work, as well as protective impregnations. They contain substances that protect against ultraviolet radiation. Without them, in a couple of years, the wood will look miserable.
Shelves from boards on the balcony are most often done
So that when working in the apartment it doesn’t “smell” too much, you can take varnish on water based. It does not create a film, but dirt is not absorbed into the surface.
What are the doors
Three types of doors are made in a closet on a loggia or balcony:
- ordinary swing;
- sliding - by the type of wardrobe;
- roller shutters.
All these doors can be the entire height of the cabinet, but it is more convenient to divide it into two or three parts, and hang your own doors on each.
Doors can be hinged
The most inexpensive are swing doors. You need the doors and hinges themselves, and it’s easy to “put” them in place on your own. More expensive sliding systems. We need guides - top, bottom and side, as well as a roller system that is installed on door leaf. But this option is attractive because it saves space.
Sliding doors and shutters
The most expensive are roller shutters. But they are attractive because they come as a ready-made kit, and the installation is basically "attached" to the purchase.
Watch the video on how to assemble sliding doors for a balcony cabinet. Much will become clear.
How to make a balcony cabinet on a wooden frame
First, cut 4 racks to the desired height of the cabinet. If you plan to make it to the very ceiling, measure each one separately, and do not cut the same ones. The height is often quite different. The cut racks are attached. The distance between them determines the depth of the cabinet, but most often depends on the available space. How much is, so much is used.
If there are three blank walls, there is no problem. The bars are attached to dowels. They put the bar against the wall, check its verticality, drill through holes for fasteners in the right places. The bar is removed, plastic plugs from dowels are inserted into the holes in the wall. After setting the bar in place, screw it to the wall with screws.
Rack mounting examples
If you make a closet on the balcony, one side is attached to the wall, and the second - to the frame elements or only at the top and bottom - to the ceiling and floor (we use reinforced metal corners).
Another option for such a case - if you need to close the window glass with something - put a wall near the window (for example, from chipboard), fix it at the bottom and top with corners to the floor and ceiling, and then attach it to the wall (and to the flow and floor) frame bars.
Place a chipboard sideboard near the glass, and attach shelves to it
Then transverse bars are nailed to the racks. They give the whole system a high degree of rigidity and the shelves will rest on them.
Option with the removal of shelves to the glass
Knot larger 
In order not to “walk” a place near the glass, this part is also occupied by shelves. Since the width of the furniture is different, they often make two separate small closet: on the lower and upper halves. Often they also differ in depth: the bottom one can be made wider and more heavy and bulky things can be hidden there. The upper cabinet in this case can be made less deep. In this case, the top of the lower cabinet can be used as a countertop.
Can be made from two parts of different widths and depths
Another option for a two-part loggia cabinet and an example of its use 
Sliding door set
Corner wardrobe on the loggia: photo report
At first, the loggia was lined with clapboard. Immediately after that, a cabinet was made from the same lining. It was decided to want a corner, so as not to close the window so much. On the opposite side, the closet occupies almost the entire width, slightly short of the balcony door.
Racks were not attached. They nailed the bars on the ceiling and to the floor, to them the walls. They turned out to be short - three planks. Planks were nailed to the lining of the walls, on which the same lining, cut out according to the resulting cabinet shape, was laid.
Construction stages corner cabinet from lining
At the top and bottom of the doorway, a clapboard was stuffed across the opening. We measured the remaining distance, subtracted 1.5 centimeters for inaccuracies, and cut the lining on the door of this length. They needed six. Shot down with four cross bars knocked down at the door. Hung using regular hinges.
The doors were hung, shelves were made at the bottom
In the free space between the cabinet wall and the balcony sheathing, two shelves are nailed. A little later, they added a little higher with rounded edges. The last step they nailed plinths under the ceiling and on the floor (to close the cracks), then they polished the lining with sandpaper and painted it with wood stain.
The result of the work and after three years of operation
Drawings and diagrams
It is impossible to talk about any standards regarding wardrobes for balconies. And the size and configuration, and the glazing is different for everyone. Therefore, even with the size of the shelves, it is necessary to determine “in place”. But here are a few examples that you can change as you need.
Cabinet made of sheet material (OSB, plywood, chipboard or just chipboard)
With compartment for bulky items 
Angular 
Different depths and with different content (on both sides of the balcony) 
Lots of shelves 
Another layout option sliding doors(the depth of the shelves is less than the width of the bottom rail) 
habitable balcony 
Option with open shelves and two rows of hinged doors 
Folding table design 
It remains to hang the doors 
wooden cabinet on the balcony 
With full glazing of the balcony, you can make a closet up to the window sill 
Not exactly a closet - a seat with a drawer at the bottom 
Wardrobe on the balcony for storage
Wardrobe on the loggia of plastic 
Height to the windowsill, so as not to spoil the view 
