How to decorate the walls on the balcony? Design ideas and photos.

Painting

Is it an open balcony or glazed, is it cold or insulated so well that it has turned into a separate room? The choice of finishing materials depends on many factors. Painting is the most common way to transform balcony walls.

The north-facing balcony is easy to "lure in the sun" by painting it in warm, vibrant colors. On the contrary, the southern balcony can be "refreshed" by taking advantage of cold shades. Another great idea is to paint the accent wall with slate paint and change the lettering and drawings to suit your mood.

For balcony walls, acrylic or oil paints, enamels, including alkyd ones, are suitable. Paint designed for outdoor use will last longer.

In the photo there is a narrow balcony, the walls of which are painted white, which makes the space visually wider.

Decorative plaster

A textured finish that looks more expensive and more elegant than paint. It goes well with decorative stone.

For open balconies, a moisture-resistant plaster based on silicone or cement is suitable. When choosing it, you must pay attention to the note "For outdoor use".

For glazed balconies, lime plaster is intended, the texture of which resembles natural stone. Heated loggias are covered with a mineral or gypsum base.

In the photo there is a place for rest and work, equipped on a loggia. Its walls are covered with plaster, thanks to which the interior looks cozy and warm.

Tile

Decorating the walls of the loggia with ceramic tiles, with the high cost of the material, is considered a popular method, but it also has both pros and cons.

If the room is small, it is advisable to tile it with small tiles. Large slabs make the balcony visually smaller; products of light shades will help to visually increase it. For walls, you can choose both matte and glossy finishes.

Lining

Wooden lining is very common in our country - it is a natural material that gives home warmth to the glazed loggia.

For finishing the balcony, it is recommended to buy euro lining, since its lock is more reliable than that of ordinary material.

After facing the walls, they can be painted in any color or varnished. Often not only the walls are sheathed with clapboard, but also the ceiling.

The photo shows an eco-style loggia, which is maintained thanks to lacquered clapboard and wooden furniture.

Bung

Cork wall cladding, according to experts, creates an optimal microclimate on the loggia.

Before installing the panels, they must be allowed to rest in a dry room (about 2 days). The cork is glued to a flat surface and is only suitable for closed balconies.

In the photo there is an insulated loggia finished in the form of cork panels.

Laminate

It is a wood fiber coating made up of several layers. The top layer has protective and decorative properties. As a rule, laminate flooring imitates wood of various species and colors, including aged.

Before sheathing the loggia, it is necessary to make warm glazing - experts will help to solve this issue. You can carry out insulation and waterproofing work yourself by reading useful articles and watching training videos.

The most wear-resistant type of laminate is considered to be material of class 33.

In the photo there is a loggia, the walls and floor of which are finished with laminate.

Drywall

Sheathing the balcony with gypsum plasterboard is chosen by people who value practicality and saving time. Plasterboard sheets can be used to decorate the walls of only an insulated loggia.

Plasterboard walls look unfinished without finishing, so for an attractive design they should be painted or decorated with decorative plaster.

In the photo is a loggia, trimmed with sheets of moisture-resistant plasterboard.

PVC panels

Plastic panels (or siding) are considered the most affordable material for decorating a balcony inside.

PVC panels are always mounted on a lathing made of metal profiles or wooden beams.

Plastic slats are mounted both horizontally and vertically.

MDF panels

Mdf lining or panels is the choice of those who value wood for its naturalness, but care about the durability of the finish.

Installation of panels is carried out on a wooden crate. This allows you to hide the layer of insulation and uneven walls.

In addition to solid-pressed MDF panels, laminated products are widely used for finishing the balcony. They are characterized by increased heat resistance, durability and ease of maintenance.

Pictured is a wall finished with laminated MDF panels, which imitate treated wooden boards.

Decorative rock

Artificial stone is considered one of the most beautiful and effective ways to decorate a balcony.

In terms of operational characteristics, it is not much inferior to natural stone, and sometimes even surpasses it.

Today, decorative bricks are especially popular. It gives the balcony a kind of industrialism, but at the same time it looks natural and stylish.

In the photo there is a picturesque balcony, which is ennobled with decorative stone.

Wallpaper

This is not the most practical type of decoration, since the life of the wallpaper on the balcony depends on the quality of its insulation.

In addition to the usual non-woven, paper and vinyl wallpaper, liquid or natural (bamboo) wallpaper is used for decoration. In accordance with the design idea, you can also decorate the balcony with photo wallpapers that will help visually deepen the space.

Combined finish

The use of several materials allows you to create a unique, and most importantly, practical design of the loggia.

They go well with each other: decorative plaster and artificial stone, paint and lining (mdf and laminate), paint and wallpaper, wood and decorative brick.

In the photo there is a loggia, in the decoration of which processed boards and white paint are harmoniously combined.

By combining the types of finishes, it is worthwhile to create a project in advance that will provide for several possible options: you can select one accent wall against a neutral background, arrange the area under the windowsill in a special way, or equally finish the side walls and the floor. The fantasy is limited only by the budget and the functionality of the balcony.

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Balconies in apartments and private houses are increasingly turning into aesthetically pleasing and comfortable spaces that serve as an additional bedroom, study or workshop. How to decorate the walls on the balcony, everyone chooses for himself: the main thing is to decide on the desired situation and take into account their financial capabilities.