How to choose a sofa for a balcony - stylish, comfortable, functional

Kinds

For a comfortable stay on the balcony, a huge number of sofa options with different functionality have been created:

• Small;
• With box;
• Narrow;
• With a sleeping place.

A small sofa is perfect for relaxing after a hard day at work. Here you can read a book, watch a movie - whatever your heart desires. The size of this sofa is too small in width; it can be placed in any small place. Its modest size allows you to place a small table or other objects nearby.

For a model with a folding bed, choose an arrangement that allows you to move the structure forward. The balcony should be long or wide enough so that when the sofa is unfolded, other items you need can fit.

The model with a drawer serves as a convenient device for storing things.

There is a model that does not need to extend the frame to create a sleeping place - this is a ready-made sofa bed. In most cases, this option “eats up” the entire space of the balcony, but in return you will get a cozy seating area.

A folding bed is another solution for a small balcony. The only disadvantage of this device is that you need a separate place to store bedding items (mattress, bed linen, pillows and blankets).

The most universal method of saving a large amount of space on a fairly spacious balcony is a wardrobe bed. This option is ideal for small spaces, as it combines two functions: a wardrobe and a sleeping area. Notable advantages include ease of use and small size.

Upholstered furniture is represented not only by sofas, but also by armchairs. Transformable chairs are universal and can be used both as a chair and as a bed. The small size of the transformer helps create the desired interior, cozy and unique. It is true that this holiday destination has its drawbacks.

The choice of chairs is not limited to one option. Wicker or metal-framed models allow you to avoid massiveness.

Wicker chair designs provide comfort. Such models are reminiscent of summer holidays and the sea. If you install such a chair on the balcony, you can create the illusion of seaside rest and relaxation.

There are a large number of variations of wicker chairs; even for the smallest balcony you can choose a mini-chair, since one of the advantages of such products is their compactness.

Hanging chairs give mobility and unusualness to the space. Such models have a number of features:

• Bright original designs make the balcony much more interesting.
• Saves free space on the floor.
• There are mobile versions of hanging chairs that have their own frame. They do not require drilling into the wall for installation; just hang the chair from its frame. This allows you to transfer it to other rooms and spaces.

Built-in furniture is a great help in saving horizontal space and using vertical space. The main components for fastening will be tools to the floor, walls and ceiling. Such designs are ideal for small balconies, since here their versatility is maximized.

Types of sofas for balcony space

There are many types of sofas suitable for installation on a loggia or balcony. All you have to do is choose which one is closer to you.

Built-in and freestanding

A built-in sofa on the balcony is a good option that allows you to make the most of your free space. It saves useful space, but on a loggia that is too small it can look cumbersome. Typically consists of a floor-to-ceiling module with cabinets, shelves and seating. Sometimes equipped with a folding mechanism.

A built-in sofa bedside table will help you rationally use the free space on the balcony

A freestanding sofa for a balcony - there are all kinds of sofa models that are easy to move from place to place. These can be mini-sofas for 1-2 seats, models without armrests and backrests, large classic models, etc.

Freestanding - any sofa that can be easily moved from place to place

Frameless and rigid base

A frameless sofa for a balcony is a mobile option for brave, extraordinary individuals. You can choose a ready-made model from the store or replace it with a soft mattress on the floor in tandem with pillows on the wall. For a very narrow balcony, the best option would be a frameless chair that can be carried away if necessary.

Frameless sofas and armchairs are comfortable due to their mobility and lightness

A sofa on a rigid base is the familiar model on a frame. The frame is made of wood and metal, and the filling for the balcony sofa is chosen to be elastic and hard. Such models retain their original appearance longer, are more resistant to negative influences, and are easier to care for.

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A sofa with a rigid metal frame and solid base is a durable, practical option for a balcony

With folding mechanism

A folding sofa will be needed if you plan to make a bedroom on the balcony or just sleep here sometimes. This option is suitable for owners of long loggias when there is no need to protect every square meter. At the same time, it is convenient that most of the time it will be folded and will not interfere with movement around the balcony.

Install folding models along the wall.

A folding sofa will allow you to organize a full-fledged sleeping place on the balcony

But consider what mechanism is in place so that the unfolding process does not cause discomfort.

The table shows sofas by type depending on the folding mechanism.

Folding models are convenient when you need a sofa for the balcony with a sleeping place. Which one to choose depends on the area of ​​the room.

Preparation of parts and installation

A DIY balcony sofa begins with preparing the frame. To do this, it is necessary to cut the timber to the dimensions indicated in the drawing. The slightest deviation will lead to damaged material or unevenness of the structure after the completion of the assembly process.

After completing the cutting, each part must be processed using fine-grained sandpaper until a smooth surface appears. After all the elements have been sanded, they should be covered with stain or varnish, and then left to dry. Preferably in a dust-free room at room temperature.

After drying, you can assemble the frame. The timber is connected to each other with self-tapping screws. To make the structure more durable, all seams are additionally glued with good furniture glue. Next comes the fastening of the rigid surface to the frame: sheets of plywood, fiberboard, chipboard or OSB boards. The base is also fixed with self-tapping screws.

The final stage is upholstery of the sofa. To do this, layers of foam rubber are laid on the base and covered with upholstery fabric on top, which is secured in inconspicuous places with construction staples. Instead of a soft back, you can make simple pillows. This option would be relevant for an ottoman.

It is very convenient to make a sofa for the balcony, which has additional niches or drawers for storing things. Before starting work, you should decide on the type of these products:

1. The space under the sofa can be one large drawer; it is enough to equip it correctly. Having made a strong structure and a rising base, you can additionally cover it with foil material, for example, for storing soft drinks.
2. The base of the sofa on the front side can be made open and divided into several compartments. Each will be a separate box.
3. There is another option for arranging one large box, but only a double-leaf one, similar to a shelf. It looks quite aesthetically pleasing.

When starting to make a sofa with drawers, you need to pay special attention to the frame, since the space under the product will be hollow. Accordingly, the structure should be strengthened, for example, with metal corners or using a larger beam

As a surface for the frame, it is best to purchase OSB boards with a thickness of 12 mm.

Measurements

Upholstery scheme

Collecting parts

Upholstery

Installation of the sliding mechanism

Suitable Models

When choosing a sofa, you should consider its size. It should be compact so that it fits perfectly into the interior and does not interfere with free movement around the balcony. The following types of structures are distinguished by shape:

1. Straight sofa. Located near a narrow wall. It often has a folding mechanism; when unfolded, it is comfortable to sleep on.
2. Corner sofa. This design takes up a lot of space, so it is suitable for loggias with an area of ​​at least 10 square meters. Provides comfortable rest, in addition, it is equipped with convenient drawers for storing various things.
3. Hanging option. This is an unusual piece of furniture, made in the form of a swing, reminiscent of a small sofa. The structure is attached to the ceiling of the balcony. Helps you relax and take your mind off everyday activities.

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Straight

Corner
Also, balcony sofas are usually divided into groups:

1. Sofa pouf. Soft, lightweight design with no frame. Such models are usually small, suitable for small balconies.
2. Sofa chest. Designed for storing things. The cover is upholstered in soft fabric and decorated with pillows.
3. Sofa wardrobe. A transformer with a sleeping place, which when folded looks like an ordinary wardrobe.
4. Ottoman. A rigid structure resembling a couch is installed against the narrow wall of the balcony.
5. Sofa bed. With folding mechanism. When assembled, it looks like a regular straight or corner sofa. If you unfold it, you get a comfortable sleeping place.

Each owner of a balcony who has decided to arrange a lounge area on it will be able to choose a suitable sofa option for themselves. The choice of colors and design solutions is huge. The main thing is to take into account the size and shape of the structure so that it fits harmoniously into the interior.

Poof

Folding

Box

Ottoman

Closet

Features of use

Depending on the area of ​​the balcony and its configuration, different designs can be installed:

• built-in;
• wardrobes;
• corner;
• ordinary;
• assembled from lining.

You can assemble these yourself or buy ready-made models and install them.

The closet houses many things that fill the rooms:

• outerwear, objects, construction tools and materials;
• household appliances (iron, vacuum cleaner, washing mop);
• remove warm blankets and bed linen for the summer.

For storing various items

Advice If you don’t have the skills or the necessary tools for surface treatment, it’s better to entrust the work to people who know!

Many people leave the balcony empty after doing finishing work there. Since its small area does not make it possible to install large structures there. But if the apartment has a small area and every centimeter of it is occupied by necessary things and furniture, the balcony turns into a landfill, where mops, buckets, things in boxes, empty bottles are demolished. In this case, a closet on the balcony is the right solution.

You can assemble it yourself

Advantages

• There will be order on the balcony, all things will be stored behind the door.
• If you make it on the balcony, this room will become cozy.
• On a large number of shelves you can arrange all your things so that they can be quickly found.
• You can store things in it that are rarely used, but are necessary.

Any piece of furniture with positive aspects has negative aspects:

• It may not always be deep enough for things.
• Built-in furniture is difficult to transform and move.
• You need to choose a style.

A similar wardrobe will make the balcony more comfortable

When deciding to install, you need to weigh the pros and cons!

You can easily and quickly choose one for your balcony, given the number of firms and companies that manufacture furniture. However, before purchasing you need to consider the following points:

• location. This room is not heated and there are changes in temperature and humidity, so you need to carefully consider the choice of material. It must be reliable. Models made from ordinary chipboard may lose their original appearance over time;
• size. If the balcony is large and spacious, you still need to make sure that it does not block the flow of sunlight into the apartment. If the area is small, you won’t be able to buy a ready-made model;
• configuration - models with hinged or sliding doors. Corner models are popular - they are compact and roomy.

Built-in furniture is difficult to transform and move

Pallet furniture ideas

Modular furniture is especially in demand for cottages, terraces, and summer gazebos. This is a functional setting for a patio, patio or large entry hall of a country house. Often, they first purchase sets of pillows for backs and seats, matching them to the tone and style of the room’s decoration, and only then calculate the dimensions of the modular furniture. Templates are made according to size, and then sections - as many as required. Sofas and a table made of pallets, designed in the same style, make the decor of the veranda or kitchen modern and playfully elegant. It’s not for nothing that manufacturers picked up the idea of ​​furniture made from pallets, and today you can buy home furniture and fashionable decor in expensive stores.

In spacious courtyards or patios protected from rain by awnings, it is more convenient to have light, mobile furniture. Soft pillows can be immediately carried into the house if there is a thunderstorm on the horizon, and lightweight lattice chairs and tables can be moved under the protection of the canopy. Often they do without painting; sanding and staining in two times is enough - this reduces both the cost and time spent on country furniture.

Furniture for a bathhouse and dressing room should be natural, and pallets are quite suitable.

Cushions for furniture made from pallets

Mattresses and pillows for garden furniture are often made waterproof - for example, soft thermal insulating panels are covered with fabrics. But for the home, pillows should not only be beautiful, but also environmentally friendly, provide tactile comfort and softness. Therefore, they often prefer natural fillings and upholstery, and the design can be anything. Replaceable covers and capes will help diversify the look of the room, and they are much easier to wash. Style, color, shape of the furniture cover - all these are additional opportunities for creating a harmonious and cozy interior.

Options for cabinets on the loggia

Built-in modules

Swing built-in option. Facades - MDF, frame made of laminated chipboards, fittings - matte chrome. Swing built-in wardrobe. Facades - MDF, frame made of laminated chipboards, fittings - matte chrome. The main disadvantage of the side-hinged system is that it is impossible to use the space that is occupied by the door when it is open, that is, the area of ​​the room is used irrationally.

Internal breakdown of the frame. The body is made of laminated chipboards, the facades are made of plastic. The walls are covered with plastic lining, linoleum was chosen as the floor covering. Advantages of a swing opening: long service life, doors close well, and when open, you can evaluate the contents on all shelves at once.

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

Built-in frame, created using laminated chipboards. The door leaves have frosted glass inserts, and a metal profile ensures opening. A light shade of laminated chipboard with an imitation of wood texture suits the neutral palette of this room.

Laconic design in the modern interior of the loggia. Lacobel doors, mosaic and ceramic tiles in the decoration. 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 care, but scratches may appear on its surface. Bright colors are subject to fading during use.

Models made from wood are environmentally friendly. Often, when creating a structure, the same type of wood is used as for finishing the walls on the loggia.

Practical materials

The service life of a sofa on a balcony depends not only on the materials from which its frame is made, but to a greater extent on the quality of the upholstery fabric

It is worth paying attention to the most durable, easy-to-use options. The surface of the sofa is subject to frequent loads, so when choosing a fabric, characteristics such as resistance to mechanical stress and ease of care are of great importance.

The most practical upholstery materials, combining qualities such as attractive appearance and durability, are:

• chenille;
• genuine leather and eco-leather;
• flock

Chenille is a dense material with increased wear resistance and a velvety texture. When choosing it for upholstering a sofa yourself, you should remember that it can also be used to make pillows. The result is a designer set with a color accent.

Threads of satin, tapestry or jacquard are added to the structure of the material. The appearance and properties of the fabric depend on the included components. Advantages of chenille:

• does not shrink after washing;
• does not stretch;
• drapes well in large folds;
• Painted in a variety of bright colors and does not fade.

Natural and artificial leather are used in different interior styles - from classic to minimalism. The materials have a high strength coefficient, do not absorb water and are not allergens. A sofa with such upholstery installed on a balcony can become a bright accent and last for many years. It is worth noting that the leather does not require care; it will be enough to periodically wipe it with a soft damp cloth and only in extreme cases use professional products. The disadvantages of upholstery made from this material include the tendency to deform under the influence of high temperatures. The negative point is the lack of possibility of repair.

If the choice of furniture upholstery is faced by a family with small children, then flock will be the most suitable material. Its main advantages:

• environmentally friendly;
• does not deform when stretched;
• non-hygroscopic;
• easy to care for.

When choosing a frame for a sofa for a balcony, you should take into account the high humidity that is typical for this type of room due to its proximity to the street. That is why you should avoid materials such as chipboard, OSB, MDF. They have low moisture resistance. The best option for the frame is natural boards. Moreover, it is better if they are covered with paint, varnish and other water-repellent compounds.

Cozy interior with flock upholstery

Leather style

Ivory eco leather

Let's sum it up

The sofa can be selected for balconies and loggias of any size and configuration

There should be a sofa on the balcony and loggia! The stores offer a huge number of models that will help you design a soft seating area on the loggia, regardless of its size. Owners of large balconies should take a closer look at soft corner options; in conditions of limited square meters, a small narrow sofa with drawers will come in handy. Moreover, a suitable sofa for a balcony can be purchased to order according to individual sizes or even built with your own hands from scrap materials.

Model selection

Before you learn how to make a sofa for a balcony with your own hands, you need to decide on the configuration and design of the future product, find or draw up drawings, and take preliminary measurements. It should be remembered that the main feature of such furniture is its small, compact size, which is what you need to build on. A soft product on the balcony is convenience, comfort, coziness, as well as the opportunity to create additional storage space.

It is recommended to follow a simple sequence, the first step of which is choosing a model. There are several types of furniture for a balcony or loggia:

1. A folding sofa or a book. A popular option due to its versatility. Only the first model transforms into a small bed with a few simple manipulations, while the second one just needs to be turned over and you get a compact sleeping place.
2. Corner sofa. Designed to save free space and create a sense of harmony in a small room. A compact model that looks very aesthetically pleasing on any balcony or loggia. However, it should be placed correctly, preferably with the back facing the window.
3. Soft non-collapsible sofa. A simple and practical solution that can be done very quickly with your own hands. The design is as follows: back, base, legs. Each part is covered with soft, if possible natural, material. Good rest and long service life of the product are guaranteed.
4. Backless sofa or ottoman. This category includes products without unnecessary parts and armrests. They are replaced by soft pillows. It is most convenient to place this model close to the wall, then you can lean on it, placing one of the pillows under your back.

If the budget is quite modest, and there is no particular desire to create works of furniture art, then it is best to choose a soft, non-collapsible option. This will significantly save time.

Ottoman

Soft non-collapsible

Sofa bed

Corner sofa

Folding table on the balcony: indoor ergonomics

A folding table for a balcony is a modern and convenient option for compact furniture. Currently, a balcony is not only a place to store seasonal items and culinary preparations, but also a place for comfortable relaxation. If the view from the balcony or loggia is pleasing to the eye, then it is worth organizing this minimal territory into a cozy place to work or relax. For the convenience of all family members, it is worth attaching a folding table to the balcony or installing folding furniture.

Convenience of folding and folding furniture on the balcony

If you look at the balcony from the side, it is a small area of ​​the apartment, which, it seems, cannot be used rationally. But even the smallest area is a place that needs to be turned into a functional and comfortable part of the apartment. Sometimes you want to be alone or sit with friends and not disturb your household, but the only place where you can do this is a small or medium-sized balcony.

This article will show you how to arrange a balcony and make its entire area useful.

Furniture on a balcony or loggia should not interfere with free movement, but at the same time it should be useful.

Folding furniture fully complies with these parameters, since when folded it does not pretend to have an abundance of free space.

A folding table is a comfortable, useful and functional element in the interior of a balcony

Why might you need a folding table on the balcony?

There are many uses for this piece of balcony interior:

1. Dining table . When you want to enjoy the morning coolness with a cup of coffee or tea, a table is a necessary part of the interior, as well as a useful stand for a mug and newspaper;
2. Work zone . It’s rare to see a desktop computer in homes anymore, which occupies a large area in the room. Many people have started using portable devices for entertainment and work. You can read your correspondence in silence or work with documents in the open air, using a folding table on the balcony.
3. Meeting with friends . In order not to distract your family and friends, you should take care of a place to relax with friends; on the loggia you can drink coffee, play board games or chat over tea and a small cake;
4. Hobbies and interests . In natural light it is easy to assemble models, look at your own collections, knit;
5. Temporary stand . How do they put blanks in the cabinet? They are brought from the kitchen and placed on the floor of the balcony, and then moved to the balcony closet. Of course, bending down behind each can is a certain exercise for the abdominal and waist muscles, but after such long exercises, the back most often hurts. Therefore, a folding table can become an indispensable place for temporary installation of cans.

Please note: Bar counter from the window sill on a small balcony

A folding table on the balcony will make your stay more comfortable and cozy

Folding furniture is also very convenient, since when assembled it does not take up much space, and if necessary, a folding table can be quickly brought into the apartment and used for its intended purpose or taken with you on a picnic.

Folding table on the balcony (video)

How to make a folding table for a balcony

To implement this project with your own hands, you will first need to determine the location of the folding table and its dimensions. When unfolded, it should not block the path to the far part of the balcony. Most often, the table is attached to the wall under the window, because more daylight falls on this part.

The table can be of any shape, but it is worth considering that the width of the balcony or loggia is not large, so the corners should be rounded to avoid various types of injuries and bruises.

After determining the shape and dimensions, it is necessary to draw on paper all the details of the table for subsequent transfer of the pattern to the material. Purchase the necessary parts, fittings and material from which you plan to make the furniture yourself.

If you have the necessary tools, you can make a folding table for the balcony yourself

Prepare a number of tools:

• Hammer;
• Extension cord or surge protector;
• Pattern;
• Hacksaw;
• Screwdriver or screwdriver;
• Painting material or special varnish for wood;
• Paint brush;
• Sandpaper;
• Pencil.

All pattern details are transferred to a wooden base and then cut out with a tool. The edges are carefully sanded with sandpaper, then the painting process occurs. After the paint has dried, the parts are assembled onto the joinery hinges using a screwdriver and the table is directly attached to a pre-selected location. At this point, it is worth remembering that when attaching a table to the main wall, you need to check with a building level that the installation is correct and level.

Folding chair for balcony

A reclining chair for a balcony is just as necessary as a table. If you constantly take out your home furniture for tea drinking or work, it will most likely quickly become unusable due to temperature differences, as well as humidity and street dust.

The principle of making a folding chair is the same as that of a table. If the table is made with your own hands, then making chairs on both sides of the table will not be difficult. You can use the same pattern as for the table, slightly reducing the dimensions. In this case, you will get an original set of furniture for the balcony.

A folding chair on the balcony will be an excellent addition to the table

For convenience, you can make soft fabric pads stuffed with foam rubber, attaching a regular underwear elastic sewn crosswise to one side.

This design makes it easy to attach a soft seat to the wooden base of a chair.

The only inconvenience of such furniture is its annual removal for the winter. If you leave a table and chairs on the balcony in frosty weather, their service life will be only one or two years. And the cost of furniture made by yourself will be an unnecessary waste of time, energy and money.

DIY folding table for the balcony

In addition to folding furniture, a folding version of tables and chairs can be placed on a balcony or loggia. A folding table for a balcony is easy to make with your own hands if you have the necessary materials and tools.

Making a folding table on the balcony is quite easy and simple, and the process itself will not take you much time

The principle of making a folding table can be seen when unfolding the ironing board.

You will need four long bars for the legs, one small one for the crossbar, and choose a tabletop option. The tabletop can be made of chipboard or a set of bars. In the first case, you will get a perfectly flat table, in the second there is a table top for a country house or in the form of a picnic table. If we consider the weight of the product, then a flat chipboard surface used as a tabletop will be much heavier than a set of bars.

It all depends on the choice of option, and you need to think about the possibility of using the table in the apartment and outdoors. You don’t always want to take a heavy table with you on a trip.

Folding balcony furniture

Folding furniture for a balcony is an ideal option for saving free space.
Making a folding set for your balcony with your own hands is not only financially beneficial, but this furniture will also warm your heart. Since any thing made with your own hands will become an exclusive option.

For the convenience of storing furniture on the balcony, you can make special fasteners that will reliably protect against unnecessary noise and as a way to prevent damage to tables and chairs during strong gusts of wind.

How to make a folding table with your own hands (video)

To fasten folding furniture that is not attached to the walls of the house or balcony sheathing, special cords are made from parachute lines or thick rubber. This mount is placed in two rows under the window, the bottom row is 40cm. from the floor and the top 20cm. from the external window sill. Hooks are attached on both sides, to which the edges of the slings cling. When tensioned on all hooks, the furniture will be installed well under the window and will not allow the wind to drop it.

Step-by-step instructions for making a sofa for a balcony with your own hands

This sofa can be made from scrap materials.

To make a beautiful and functional sofa for a loggia, along with desire, you need to have minimal skills at the main stages of work:

• processing of plywood, wood;
• covering and upholstering the frame with fabric;
• sewing upholstery and pillows.

To make any balcony sofa you will need the following materials and tools:

• pieces of wood;
• Chipboard or plywood;
• fastening elements;
• thick padding polyester or foam rubber;
• material for fitting;
• preparations for processing wooden elements;
• hacksaw;
• roulette;
• skin;
• screwdriver;
• hammer;
• stapler

The fabric is selected from stain-resistant and wear-resistant materials:

• durable and easy to care for leather;
• thick chenille;
• flock made on a cotton basis;
• wear-resistant jacquard.

The upholstery material should be as comfortable as possible

Simple balcony sofa with storage box

The manufacture of a simple balcony sofa begins by drawing up a drawing on which all the dimensions of the furniture are applied. This can be a color project done using computer programs or a simple hand sketch. The main thing is that the master, looking at the drawing, understands exactly what he will get in the end and does not make a mistake with the cutting of the elements.

Having determined the width of the balcony, apply this parameter to the drawing as the width of the sofa. The length and height of the sofa are determined according to desire and the expected capacity of the storage box. After this, you can begin preparing the material according to the measurements. The frame itself is made of thick timber, the sides and back are made of chipboard or thick plywood.

All components are cut strictly according to measurements, periodically fitting them to the dimensions of the balcony.

After preparing the elements, all roughness is sanded and cleaned to avoid splinters. Then the wooden surfaces are treated with special means to protect the material from moisture and insects. If desired, the components are coated with paint or varnished. After drying the elements, they begin joining the frame.

Fastening of beams and sheets is done using self-tapping screws and corners, if necessary, passing the seams with glue for greater adhesion. After assembling the frame, a lid is installed that covers the interior space, creating a large box for storing things. Now you can start upholstery.

The soft part of such a simple sofa can be ready-made pillows or a homemade covering. Seat-sized foam rubber is covered with fabric and attached to the box lid using adhesive tapes. You can attach the foam rubber directly to the tree, and then tighten the lid together with the foam rubber with a thick cloth. The material is fixed with glue or a construction stapler.

Balcony folding sofa with drawers

If the width of the loggia allows, then they make a full-fledged folding sofa on which 2 people can sleep

After drawing up a sketch of the model and applying all the dimensions, we begin cutting the elements. The frame itself is made of thick timber, fastening the components with corners and screws. Drawers, which will serve not only as boxes for storing things, but also as a basis for soft pillows, are made of chipboard. Considering the fact that such boxes will bear the load of the human body, they are made into a full-fledged box, supplemented with a thick lid.

When preparing elements for internal drawers, it is necessary to take into account that their dimensions are smaller than the main surface of the seat.

After the base of the sofa and drawers have been formed, they begin to arrange the soft part. To do this, all the required elements are sheathed with upholstery material before attaching them to the frame (including the sides and back). To make the seat soft, cut out a piece of dense foam rubber of the required size, put a layer of synthetic padding on it and glue it to the hard part of the seat. After fixing the foam rubber to chipboard or plywood, it is sheathed with the material using a construction stapler.

Ideas for creating comfortable furniture on the balcony

If you were unable to choose a ready-made chair or sofa for the loggia, you can solve the problem on your own. To do this, you first need to correctly measure the free space, then select the materials for making the frame. Professionals consider natural boards to be optimal. They will ensure the reliability and strength of the structure and its environmental safety.

Advice! After the frame is made, it is advisable to cover it with a layer of protective varnish. In this case, you can protect the furniture from the negative effects of high humidity typical for this room.

To make the frame of the sofa you will need a sheet of plywood. It needs to be cut according to the dimensions you planned in advance. After securely fixing the plywood to the sofa frame, take care to make the future backrest soft and comfortable. You will need dense foam rubber. It can be glued to a sheet of plywood, then the back must be decorated with fabric or artificial leather.

For those who are planning to make a sofa with a folding structure, we advise you to choose a special mechanism. You can purchase it at any large furniture store.

If you want your new sofa to be easily moved around the space of your loggia or balcony, use furniture wheels.

Advice! To properly attach the fabric to the new sofa, get a furniture stapler.

what to buy and what to do it yourself

BALCONIES WITH LOCATION CHAIRS

And now we will look at narrow balconies, whose interior is decorated with a cozy armchair.

In the photo below we see a balcony with wooden paneling - the boards are painted in light colors. A shelf for books was made from the remains of the board. It is attached to a regular long L-shaped fastener, which was also painted in the same paint tone.

We choose a chair for the balcony from GARDEN FURNITURE - wicker from willow twigs or rattan

And in the photo below we see a large format wicker chair - which is designed for two. If your balcony is wide enough, then you can bring this interior example to life. Wooden cladding is quite simple - you can do it yourself.

Three narrow vertical slats are attached to the wall (you can see how they shine through in the photo) - and boards are placed on these slats with a slot interval of 2 cm). We put fasteners for hanging flower pots on the board panel.

And here is the balcony on which a glass greenhouse is installed. A very convenient solution for planting on a balcony - there is no need to fill the entire balcony with seedlings (they can be placed on the numerous shelves of such a greenhouse cabinet). And you can safely ventilate the balcony even on cold days, without fear that a draft will freeze our plantings on the balcony.

The design includes a cozy mat and plastic garden chairs.

Instead of a standard chair on the balcony, you can hang this sitting hammock.