A wardrobe for a balcony is a convenient and useful thing, but buying or ordering it is expensive, which means you can only rely on yourself. Today we will talk about how to make a cabinet on the balcony with your own hands in 2 options, plus I will talk about assembling the front panels for such cabinets.
Built-in wardrobes on balconies are not only beautiful, but also convenient.
Naturally, before you build yourself beautiful wardrobe For a balcony or loggia, this room must at least be glazed and all cracks sealed, and ideally also insulated with high quality.
We decide on the model and prepare the tool
There are not so many models of balcony cabinets, but choosing often takes more time than the construction itself. I recommend getting the whole family together and using a tape measure to decide on the spot what you need.
Common models
Many of the drawings and sketches presented below are marked exact dimensions and dimensions, but each balcony is individual, so I advise you to take all these options as recommendations and draw a sketch of your closet according to your dimensions.
A simple open pencil case.
This pencil case is suitable for a very tiny balcony or if you don’t want to spend too much time fiddling with the assembly. The diagram shows a portable model with a façade trim around the perimeter.
If you mount such a cabinet on a loggia or balcony, then instead of the front lining you can install doors, plus the bottom, lid and back wall will be redundant.
Classic two-section layout.
This model is ideal for a wardrobe on a balcony. The arrow in the diagram shows a small gap of 100 mm from the edge of the structure to the beginning of the shelves; it is precisely this gap that can be used for installing sliding doors.
Model with drawers.
This model is almost the same as the previous one, the only difference is that there are two drawers for tools, naturally such blocks with drawers you can do as much as you want.
Corner wardrobe for a balcony or loggia.
This corner cabinet is suitable for those owners who do not want to part with part window frame, covering it with the side wall of the cabinet. It turns out that our wide rear panel borders the facade of the house, and the narrow side wall adjoins the side wall of the balcony.
Its capacity is of course more modest, but such built-in furniture looks very impressive, plus only sliding doors, which significantly saves space.
The combined model looks impressive, but more work will have to be invested.
Any combined option it's always more work. If you look at it, here we see 2 cabinets on one frame, but the result of such work is worth the time and effort spent, your balcony furniture will clearly differ for the better.
Trade rack is a simple and fast decision Problems.
For dessert, I suggest you think about purchasing a ready-made sales rack. IN in this case you don’t have to build a frame; the rack can be assembled in 15–20 minutes. But here a good façade panel is “asked for”, because appearance store shelves obviously will not decorate your balcony.
The big disadvantage of such retail racks is the lack of alternative options; you will only have solid horizontal shelves, no drawers, niches or other interesting solutions.
A few words about the instrument
Do-it-yourself work requires the presence of a certain set of tools. The figure below shows standard set home handyman.
A standard set of tools for a home craftsman.
In addition, it is advisable to have a jigsaw in your arsenal, miter saw, hand router, grinder and grinder.
Since we will be talking about two design options, I see no point in listing all of them now. required material, you will understand everything yourself as the story progresses.
Two options for assembling a balcony cabinet
After choosing a suitable design, you should not prepare and cut out all the parts at once. The fact is that our balconies and loggias are far from ideal, the corners are crooked, the walls are not straight, and it is better to measure each cabinet unit locally.
Option No. 1. Assembling a structure from wooden blocks
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Preparing the place
The walls, floor and ceiling do not require special preparation; the only thing that needs to be done is to remove the baseboards.
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· We will assemble the frame from wooden blocks, optimal size 40×40 mm; · If a facade panel is provided, then the shelves can be anything, chipboard, OSB, lining or planed board 20 mm thick. I'll talk about the facade options a little later. |
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· You should start with markings under façade panel. Typically, cabinet doors are placed perpendicular to the front wall of the house; · Accordingly, you need to attach a square to the wall and draw a perpendicular line on the ceiling; · Now all you have to do is connect these two markings on the walls.
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· We are attached only to capital reasons, that is, the floor, ceiling and facade wall. On the loggias we attach the bars to the back wall; · Mark the holes on the bars (step 50 cm); · Apply the block to the base and thin drill we make holes so that markings remain on the wall; · We drill holes in the walls and insert dowels into them (drill diameter 6 mm); · We fasten the bars with self-tapping screws. |
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Vertical stand
On balconies where there is no side wall, you will have to install a far vertical stand for binding. There is nothing complicated here; the photo shows the principle of such an installation.
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When installing the frame, you will have to connect the bars together. The diagram shows 3 options, I recommend using corners - it's much easier. |
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Shelf marking In order not to measure the shelves with a tape measure, I recommend using a hydraulic level; it is much faster and more accurate. |
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There are often no problems with installing shelves; you simply lay sheets or planks on the bars and screw them with self-tapping screws. |
Option No. 2. Balcony cabinet made of laminated chipboard
In this case, we will make a cabinet from solid laminated particle boards. In my opinion, this cabinet for the balcony is much easier to assemble with your own hands.
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Vertical slabs are installed first in level. For these purposes, it is best to take standard furniture boards 16 mm thick.
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The vertical slabs are attached in approximately the same way as the vertical bars in the previous version. · Install gaskets between the slab and the floor/ceiling; · Mark and drill holes for fastenings; · Fix the plate with self-tapping screws. Do not forget to check the verticality of the installation with a level at each stage. |
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The supports for the shelves are marked using a hydraulic level. The stops themselves are easier to buy in furniture store, although if beauty is not the main thing for you, then you can use ordinary metal corners. By the way, the normal distance between shelves is 35cm. |
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Now we lay the chipboard boards on the stops and fix them with self-tapping screws. If the span is too wide and a large load is planned on the slab, then a transverse wooden block can be secured from below. |
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It is better to attach doors to furniture canopies. To install such a canopy you need to buy a round bit and cut a groove for the canopy. |
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The canopies themselves are attached with a pair of self-tapping screws. Place the canopy washer into the groove and screw in the screws. Once the cabinet is assembled, all you have to do is screw the handles to the doors and use them. |
How to make a wardrobe on the balcony video
Choosing a façade panel
Nowadays you won’t surprise anyone with a facade made of chipboard or lining; they look beautiful, but everyday. There are 2 options for arranging the facade more in an original way, and you can do everything yourself.
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Option No. 1. Shutter doors This idea has been around for hundreds of years, but in our country such doors are rarely assembled, so they look fresh and original. |
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As can be seen in the diagram, grooves for thin wooden slats. The slats themselves under the blinds are installed at an angle. Lower and top trim the frames are attached to the side furniture dowels. |
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You can see the main dimensions in the diagram. On my own behalf, I can add that the angle of inclination of the slats-blinds should be less than 45º, otherwise the contents of the cabinet will partially be visible. The grooves for the lamellas are made up to 10 mm deep. |
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The grooves for the lamellas are cut out manual router, the diameter of the cutter is equal to the thickness of the strip. In order for everything to go smoothly and in parallel, you need to buy or assemble a special holding frame with your own hands; professionals call this device a “conductor.” |
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All bars and lamellas must be sanded before assembly. The diameter of the blind holes for furniture dowels should be 1 mm less than the diameter of the dowels themselves. All elements are glued together with ordinary wood glue. |
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These shutter doors are finished in the same way as any wood: · First, you open up the wood with stain to give the desired tone and reveal the texture; · Then you coat it with varnish, and the more layers of varnish you apply, the better your doors will look, but at least 2 layers are applied. Such doors are hung on simple butterfly hinges, however, for such a facade it is desirable that the cabinet frame be assembled from bars; they are an order of magnitude stronger than laminated chipboard. |
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Option No. 2
Good price sliding mechanism much higher than on the same doors made of laminated chipboard, but from a technological point of view, installing doors for a sliding wardrobe is much simpler. The diagram shows one of the most common models. Here you need to secure the top and bottom rails strictly horizontally to the cabinet frame, and then cut the middle plate into the frame and insert it into the rails. By the way, it is not necessary that such doors be made of wood or chipboard; a mirror or frosted glass is perfect here. |
Conclusion
Now you know not only how to make a cabinet on the balcony with your own hands, but you can also choose between several front options for such a cabinet. If any points in my story remain unclear, write in the comments, I will try to clarify.
Trade racks for balcony cabinets are the most affordable and fastest way out.
Built-in corner wardrobe on the loggia and a cabinet along the window
Every family has items that are needed only in a certain season, or are not suitable for placement in a living space. Balcony or loggia in small apartment- often the only place to store such things. IN modern conditions Loggias are increasingly being decorated and turned into a cozy addition to the room. This custom poses the problem of organizing a special space for storing things.
A properly placed closet will organize the space on the balcony or loggia.
Installing a cabinet on the balcony is the best way out of the situation; it will allow you to keep small items in order, and hide large ones from view. Things will always be at hand, conveniently laid out on shelves. You can choose such a cabinet in any furniture store; now there are many varieties that attract with functionality and variety of design. If the loggia is designed in addition to the main room, it will not be difficult to choose a cabinet option that suits the general appearance interior The disadvantage of buying in a store is the possible size mismatch. This will lead to wasted space, which is precious in small-sized housing.
A long wardrobe placed along the entire window is very roomy and compact
Ordering a cabinet from a furniture workshop will avoid this problem and will also provide enough wide choose models. But of course this method will require more significant costs. Therefore, if you have some carpentry skills, the best solution If you build a closet with your own hands, you will only have to spend money on materials, but the dimensions, layout and appearance can be made exactly the way you want.
Tall two-level wardrobe with hinged doors and an attached cabinet
Complete solution: tall cabinet with doors and open shelves under the window along the loggia
If you decide to make a wardrobe for the balcony with your own hands, at the very beginning you need to decide on its design. There are two main options for cabinet design - straight, the most spacious, and corner, suitable for conditions when there is very little space on the balcony. Cabinets can be of medium size, the height of a person, or occupy space up to the ceiling of the loggia. Both shelving cabinets, which are open shelves, and closed ones, are widespread. classic cabinets, protecting objects from collecting dust.
Small cabinet under the window, covered with plastic
The design of the cabinet doors is of great importance for ease of use. Based on this difference, several basic schemes are distinguished.
It is better to design the internal structure, the system of shelves, their depth and height, taking into account the sizes and types of specific things that will be stored there. For example, to store skis you will need a high vertical compartment, for winter clothes You will need to install a hanger.
Option for a three-piece loggia cabinet and an example of its use
Necessary materials
Spacious wardrobe for the balcony in a modern style
An important factor when making a cabinet on a loggia or balcony will be the choice of material. We must not forget that even glass loggia the temperature and composition of the air will most likely differ from the living space and will need durable material, resistant to various influences and changes in humidity. In addition to operational properties, appearance is also important, because the cabinet should not be disharmonious with the design of the loggia, but is often a continuation of the overall style of the apartment. The most common types are:
The design of the cabinet also depends on the color and texture. Laminated panels offer the widest variety, but a plasterboard cabinet can be painted or pasted over with a special decorative material, at the same time having moisture-resistant qualities. In conditions of small space on a loggia or balcony, it is recommended to choose light colors, visually increasing the area of the room.
Another possible variant making a balcony cabinet - plastic panels
You should definitely pay attention to the fittings and fasteners - you will need door hinges, handles, guides, corners. The fittings can be metal or durable plastic. It is best to purchase all the parts at a specialized hardware store, choosing based on the cabinet material.
You can make a cabinet in two parts different widths or depth
Required Tools
List of tools required for carpentry work on arranging wooden cabinets
When deciding how to make a cabinet on the balcony with your own hands, the selection of tools is not the least important. For high-quality execution work you will need the following set:
- hammer drill and drills (for wood and concrete);
- hacksaw;
- electric jigsaw;
- screwdriver;
- screwdrivers;
- self-tapping screws with dowels;
- hammer;
- tape measure, building level.
In addition, you will need paper and a pencil to make a drawing, as well as a marker for making notes on the parts.
Manufacturing stages
Before starting assembly, the conditions are checked - the balcony must already be glazed, it is better to first cover the walls of the loggia with thermal insulation. The most important point is a flat base - if there are differences in height, the frame of the cabinet under the load of objects will sooner or later tilt. Therefore, before starting work, check the base using building level and, if necessary, perform leveling - the easiest way is to build a deck.
If everything is ready, you can start working. To figure out how to make a wardrobe on the balcony, just follow the following steps.
- Drawing up a drawing. Using a tape measure, the height and width of the loggia are measured, and the required depth of the cabinet is measured. A drawing is made on paper, taking into account the size of things to be stored, the number of shelves and their height are calculated.
Sketch corner cabinet for installation in a loggia or on a balcony
- The drawing is carefully transferred to the selected materials by scaling or marking using a level. After checking, the parts are cut out electric jigsaw and a hacksaw.
- Making the frame. First, marking is done using a marker and a level (or ruler) - guide lines are drawn on the walls where the frame beams will be attached.
For the frame, mainly two materials are used: wooden beams and metal profiles
- Boards and guides are attached directly to the wall or cladding of the loggia. Installation is carried out using a drill, self-tapping screws on a dowel, and a screwdriver. Suitable for fastenings wooden blocks or metal profile. If the cabinet is made of plasterboard, be sure to install additional elements from metal profile to increase the stability of the product.
We fix the walls of the future cabinet on the bars, install shelves
- Walls made of the selected material are attached to the frame. The back of the cabinet, adjacent to the wall of the balcony, must also be covered with a sheet of plywood or chipboard - this will help protect the inside of the cabinet from humidity and temperature changes. The walls are fastened with self-tapping screws; for better fixation, furniture corners and ties are used. If the cabinet is under the ceiling, a simplified version of the design is often used, when the shelves are installed directly on the frame guides, and a frame is assembled to install the doors.
We attach a sheet of chipboard as the back wall of the future cabinet
- The shelves are installed in accordance with the drawing. The material for them can be wood, chipboard or drywall - it is better to focus on the weight of the things that will be placed there.
We attach the shelves to the corners
- Hinges or guides for doors are attached. Then the doors themselves are installed, with the handles for opening being attached last.
We hang doors on a corner cabinet
After completing the work, it is recommended to cover the cabinet with an insulating coating for additional protection from moisture. It is also possible to carry an electric lamp to increase ease of use. At correct selection materials and tools, a careful and responsible approach to the work, the resulting result will delight the owners with its functionality and beauty for many years.
Video: Wardrobe on the balcony
Everyone is used to storing a wide variety of things on the balcony that it would be a pity to throw away and would not leave in the apartment. But to prevent the balcony from becoming like Plyushkin’s house, it is best to make a wardrobe for the balcony with your own hands, so that you always have the opportunity to arrange things beautifully. Making a cabinet is actually not difficult, you just need to buy the material and have a minimum of tools. And at the same time, if you do everything yourself, you will not only save money, but also make a cabinet that will be ideal for your functionality.
If you decide to make a cabinet on the balcony with your own hands, then you need to start work with the drawings. Drawings can be found in open sources, but it's best to draw them yourself, depending on what material you want to use. In addition, size and location play a role, since everyone has their own balcony and their own needs.
If you do not have such experience, then you can take the drawing that suits you best and simply change the dimensions in it. Please note that for a corner cabinet on the balcony, the drawings will differ significantly from the simple version, so be careful not to confuse the dimensions.
When the drawings are ready, you need to calculate the amount of material that you will need to make a cabinet for the balcony. It is better to buy materials with a small supply, so that later you do not need to go to the store again. In addition, remember that on a balcony or loggia there is always high humidity and temperature changes, so the material must effectively resist their effects, or it must be additionally protected. If you make furniture from lining with your own hands, then after the work is finished you need to additionally protect it antiseptic impregnations and varnish. Therefore, they also need to be added to the shopping list.
Tools for work
To make a wooden cabinet for your balcony, you don't need many tools. You should definitely have only the simplest tool available. In most cases, if desired, you can do without hand tools, except for the drill, which is needed to drill holes and tighten screws.
Making a wardrobe on a balcony with your own hands is not at all difficult. A wardrobe can be simple, roomy and very modest on the outside, or vice versa - it can be a piece of vintage furniture on a sunny balcony. If you want to find a compromise solution and combine simplicity of design with the visual appeal of the thing, this material will help you achieve your plans.
Balcony assessment
The closet itself will be the way it can be imagined on this balcony. If the balcony is not insulated, then no closet will do - any temperature changes will affect the condition of the furniture. Also look for any gaps. They will need to be covered up when discovered. If you leave gaps, some moisture will get onto the balcony, and the furniture will have to become damp much earlier than is generally possible.
The floor covering also needs to be leveled and insulated. It could be regular linoleum. You can, of course, spend money on both laminate and tiles. The most important thing is that it should be warm and dry on the balcony; this determines whether the cabinet you have in mind will last for a long time.
The balcony should be warm and dry, this determines how long the cabinet you have in mind will be in use
Where to start building a closet
A lot has been written about how to make a cabinet. But here preparatory work attention is often not given.
And the process of preparing for the construction of the structure includes:
- Measuring room parameters for a cabinet drawing.
- Creation of a drawing taking into account dimensions and appearance wishes.
- An optional point, but still: creating a cardboard mockup (it helps a lot).
- The drawing should show how many shelves are in the cabinet, what height and width of the shelves, etc.
- Definition of materials.
As for the material, laminated chipboard leads the list of the most used ones. If you order this material, you can include in your order cutting the laminate according to the drawing. That is, you present the company with your drawing and dimensions, and they will cut the laminate themselves. For many, this is a good option if there are no conditions for cutting it yourself.
If the balcony is lined with wood, then the material for the cabinet should be similar. And if the balcony paneling is presented plastic panels, then the material for the cabinet should be plastic.
To build a cabinet for a balcony with your own hands, you will need drawings
How to calculate sizes correctly
A pencil, tape measure and a sheet of paper are needed to take measurements.
Three parameters are measured:
- height;
- width;
- depth.
Think about the internal shelves: as practice shows, there are never too many of them. If there was already a cabinet on the balcony and you just want to update it, take measurements from the old cabinet.
Fittings and other devices, without which it will be difficult to assemble a convenient cabinet, can be purchased today in literally every hardware store. You can also find factory-made elements there - many people prefer to make a cabinet from them. That is, they are already buying finished parts, and then they are simply adjusted to the desired size.
Using factory blanks as an example, we can consider the construction of one of the balcony cabinets.
Determining the dimensions and taking measurements is the first necessity for installing a cabinet on a balcony
Wardrobe made from ready-made elements
To assemble a cabinet from factory parts, you need to prepare tools.
Required components and tools include::
- screwdriver;
- electric jigsaw;
- European screws;
- wood screws;
- furniture tape;
- Phillips screwdriver;
- iron;
- hammer;
- clamps;
- metal square;
- metal corners.
If factory blanks are made of chipboard (and most often this is the case), it is worth remembering the recommendations for working with this material. The surface must be protected from moisture if it is laminated chipboard– the issue is resolved, if not, it is advisable to cover the surface with a protective film.
To prevent the material from cracking when screwing in the European screw, the hole must be initially made with a smaller diameter. European screws with a hexagonal head are preferable - they are not afraid of moisture, but ordinary screws will begin to rust over time.
The most simple option cabinet assembly with my own hands is the purchase of ready-made components from chipboard
Assembling the cabinet step by step
If all the tools are prepared and the parts correspond to the drawings, you can begin assembly.
The assembly order will be as follows:
- First going wooden frame. The bottom of the entire structure and the side wall need to be connected. To do this, the side panel must be installed at the end and connected at an angle of 90 degrees. This unit must be secured with a clamp.
- You need to drill holes in the bottom and side. To do countersunk heads European screws, you need to make chamfers using a larger drill.
- The bolts are screwed in with a screwdriver, and the bolt heads are closed with plugs.
- Once the frame pieces are fastened together, the legs can be screwed to the bottom of the cabinet.
- After this, the frame needs to be placed in the place on the balcony where the cabinet will stand all the time. This is necessary to check the dimensions of the structure.
- When the dimensions have been checked, the frame needs to be laid down again with the façade facing down, and we will begin to arrange the rear wall. A plywood sheet is suitable for this purpose. You can attach it with a special stapler.
- The process is completed by drilling holes for the shelves, installing doors, fittings and attracting magnets.
Using purchased furniture parts you can make such a beautiful and simple cabinet. However, not everyone likes to buy not the cheapest ready-made furniture parts, alternative option There may be instructions on how to make a cabinet with your own hands from lumber.
Balcony cabinet made of lumber
You can use different lumber, one of the best is pine. It is easy to process and also easy to decorate.
Cabinet materials:
- timber 40 by 40 mm,
- board 3 cm thick,
- accessories,
- hardware,
- plane,
- electric drill,
- hammer,
- roulette,
- hacksaw,
- level,
- plumb line,
- 2 clamps.
Step-by-step instructions for constructing a cabinet look like this:
- According to the drawing, the blanks are cut to size.
- As in the previous description, first of all the frame and all vertical parts are assembled. Their verticality is verified by level.
- The skeleton of the timber needs to be assembled to form the bottom. It is fixed directly to the floor with a mounting kit, and the upper base, respectively, to the ceiling.
- Now the structure needs to be put together, and the bars for the shelves must be installed inside the resulting frame.
- Shelf height is measured by the height of the items that will potentially be stored in the cabinet.
- It is better, of course, to buy hinges, fittings and doors in a store. A defect in these parts will ruin the integrity of the entire structure.
- Hanging doors: hinges are attached to the vertical posts of the cabinet, half of the door is attached, and the place where the hinge will be attached is marked. Drill a hole and screw the hinges with self-tapping screws. Doors are hung and their correctness is adjusted.
- The final touch is attaching the handles to the door.
This wardrobe is simple, modern, convenient and practical. The instructions may be improved during the assembly process, but the outline remains the same.
To make a balcony cabinet with your own hands, you will need a minimum set of tools and lumber
How to make a cabinet yourself - decorating
A snow-white cabinet always looks great on a bright balcony. This classic version, which will never go out of style. And if things are to be stored in baskets, wicker structures, jars and boxes, a light closet will be cozy for these items. Therefore, painting the cabinet with white paint and varnish is a win-win option.
If the closet has no doors, that is, it is more of a bookcase, and some shelves need to be hidden from view, this problem can be solved like this:
- Bright curtains made of light fabrics in a rustic style;
- Light curtain made of transparent fabric;
- Boxes that hide in their depths everything that should not be visible to the eye.
The decoupage technique, beloved by many today, can help here too: best decor you can't imagine it for a closet. If skills visual arts available, you can use special furniture markers to decorate the cabinet. It's modern and fresh, especially if the patterns or designs are humorous.
Stained glass film and self-adhesive can also be useful: you don’t need to be a specialist to cover a cabinet with them.
If you are a scrupulous owner, and every little detail is important, then the back of the cabinet also needs decoration. That is, when you open the cabinet doors, you will be able to see interestingly decorated interior walls. The simplest option in this case is bright wallpaper.
Carefully cover the interior walls of the cabinet; if the wooden slats are in the way, simply paint them the same color as the wallpaper pattern.
You can use more than one type of wallpaper, but several to create such a fancy mosaic.
Simply painting the inside of the cabinet is also an option. But you can also go this way - leave the wall where the inside of the cabinet is made of brick. And paint these same bricks snow-white. Very stylish and relevant.
Building a wardrobe on the balcony is not difficult if you have experience in designing at least something, even an ordinary stool. Make cardboard templates, carefully check the dimensions, use only high-quality components, and the cabinet will definitely work out.
A snow-white cabinet always looks great on a bright balcony
Good luck!
DIY wardrobe on the balcony (video)
The presence of a balcony or loggia in an apartment allows you to use their space not only for relaxation, but also for storing a variety of things and products, especially if you assemble a wardrobe for the balcony with your own hands.
Making the cabinet yourself will allow you to fit it into the existing space and use it not as a storage room, but as convenient for the apartment owners, without blocking the passage or blocking access to sunlight.
Preparatory stage
A closet on the balcony can free up space in the apartmentBefore starting work on making a cabinet and in order to understand how to make a cabinet on a balcony with your own hands, it is necessary to assess the condition of the room and plan its preliminary preparation.
If the apartment owners have decided: “we’re making a closet,” then the following steps need to be taken:
- glaze the internal balcony space or loggia, which will additionally insulate the room and allow you to preserve the finished product sufficiently long time suitable for use;
- insulate the walls, floor, and ceiling, check the tightness of the entire room and, if necessary, insulate and seal all cracks;
- check the verticality of the walls and horizontality of the floor and ceiling and eliminate if there are deviations when installing tiles or linoleum on the floor and when covering the walls and ceiling;
- obtain confirmation that the balcony is able to withstand the loads after all the work has been completed and, accordingly, that this work can be carried out;
- carry out measures to ensure the required temperature and humidity in the room for normal life and operation of furniture and equipment that can be left on the balcony without preservation.
Also, before starting work, you need to prepare the tools that will be used in the work. This is also part preparatory activities, having completed which you can concentrate on the main work of installing a built-in wardrobe on the balcony. List of tools:
- level;
- pencil, ruler, tape measure;
- hammer, hacksaw, screwdrivers;
- drill, jigsaw, screwdriver, hammer drill;
- sets of drills and bits;
- furniture fittings (locks, hinges, corners, handles).
Design selection
In order to make a high-quality and beautiful cabinet for a balcony or loggia, you need to decide on the design of the future product, take measurements using a tape measure (ruler) and draw up drawings based on these data.
The drawings must indicate the length, height, width of the entire product and its individual elements, the distance between them and the installation locations of fittings and embedded parts, indicating the binding. Pre-designed types of joints and connections, types and locations of doors should also be indicated on the drawing or diagram. If necessary and for ease of perception, you can make a layout from paper or cardboard.
If you have a layout, it is easier and easier to produce elements and parts of the product. The time spent on preparing the layout will be compensated when assembling the cabinet.
To simplify the work, you can use commercially available blanks for shelves, doors, and fittings, the dimensions of which must also be reflected in the drawing.
Material selection
Plywood cabinet
To make a cabinet on the balcony you can use natural wood, which will look noble and sound. The cheaper option would be to use drywall, plastic, chipboard and plywood.
Wood
Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of wood:
- long service life;
- high strength characteristics;
- environmental Safety;
- appearance that does not require additional finishing costs;
- fastening strength.
Small wooden cabinet The use of wood for the manufacture of shelves, racks, cabinets, which have to be used on loggias and balconies, that is, in conditions of possible sudden changes in temperature and humidity fluctuations, has its own distinctive features, which are often classified as disadvantages.
When wood products are exposed to more gentle conditions, these disadvantages may become irrelevant. Disadvantages of wood:
- high price;
- heavy weight;
- swelling and mold formation under the influence of moisture;
- the complexity of the processing of parts and structural elements made of wood. To learn how to make a wooden cabinet with your own hands, watch this video:
Drywall
Drywall allows you to easily make a wide variety of designs Of all the listed materials, plasterboard is used most often, which makes the process of assembling a sliding wardrobe or a corner wardrobe for a balcony simpler. Using it you can perform many architectural details. Advantages of drywall:
- simplicity when working with the material;
- short installation process;
- parts and elements made of plasterboard are light in weight;
- not subject to deformation changes;
- the cost is less than the cost of the tree.
The main disadvantages of plasterboard include its low strength and insufficient reliability when attached to it compared to the same characteristics of wood. To learn how to make a built-in wardrobe from plasterboard, watch this video:
If you decide to use wood, then you need to use pine, because it is easier to process.
The disadvantages of plywood, chipboard and plastic are that when sawing, chips form on the edges of these products.
Cabinet manufacturing technology
The technology for manufacturing and assembling a cabinet on a balcony consists of several stages of work.
It is important to follow the sequence of these steps, as well as recommendations related to each specific type of work.
Violation technological sequence may affect the quality and durability of the product.
Marking and installation of fasteners
For a plasterboard cabinet, you must first install a metal frame At the installation site of the cabinet, markings are made to allow fastening future design. According to the applied markings, a frame is set up from wooden beams. The use of a hammer drill and anchor elements will allow you to secure the frame to the wall.
If the cabinet is made of plasterboard, then to give the structure rigidity and geometric immutability, it is necessary to connect the transverse profiles with additional slats.
Installation of walls
The walls are connected to the frame made with self-tapping screws. When using wood and chipboard, all damaged areas must be covered protective compounds to prevent further destruction of the material.
Installing shelves
What to make shelves for a balcony closet from? If heavy objects are stored in the closet, then the shelves must be assembled from wood; if they are light, then sheets of plywood can be used as shelves.
In addition, plywood can be used as shelves for heavy items, if you provide two longitudinal wooden or metal guides under the shelves that can support the weight of the items placed on the shelves. In addition to installing shelves, the wardrobe for storing clothes is equipped with a rod.
If the design includes a sliding door, it is necessary to correctly install the roller rail The simplest and most common option for fastening doors is installation using hinged hinges. They are screwed to the door leaves and to the cabinet walls according to preliminary, carefully verified markings.
Another option is roller shutters, the use of which allows you to save space on the balcony, but makes it difficult to simultaneously access the contents of the cabinet. In addition, you will need to devote a lot of time to maintaining this structure in good condition.
With this option, during installation of the frame, it is necessary to attach hangers, onto which the guides for the sashes are then mounted. During installation, it is necessary to securely secure the return rollers on the doors and maintain the vertical and horizontal installation of the frame and guides, since the smooth and stable work door sliding designs.
The fittings for the cabinet on the balcony should be selected from stainless materials.
The installation of a wardrobe or sliding wardrobe on the balcony will give any balcony or loggia a noble look and will allow rational use of existing additional areas apartments. Also, hand-made cabinets on the balcony will allow you to harmoniously fit them into the existing interior.