One of the most compact options is storage under the window sill of balcony glazing. When installing, you yourself can adjust the width of the window sill: if the balcony allows, you can make it a little wider and arrange storage hidden from the eyes under it. From the outside, it can even look like a wall.
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2 Freestanding wardrobe
The advantage of such storage is that it can be organized after the repair is completed. In addition, such a cabinet can be placed on the balcony, even if it was not planned earlier. Or, if there was already a low chest of drawers on the balcony, it can be replaced with a more spacious wardrobe up to the ceiling. The main thing is that the configuration of the balcony allows the doors to open (so that, for example, a protruding window sill does not interfere).
In such a closet you can store bulky things that you do not use every day: a bucket, a mop and a vacuum cleaner.
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3 Built-in wardrobe
This design must be provided already during the repair. It can be more spacious, as it will definitely take up all the necessary space, for example, from floor to ceiling. In addition, such a wardrobe will be invisible in the room if it is made without fittings and with a push-to-open opening system.
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four Closet with open shelves
The cabinet of your choice can be half or fully open and used as a shelving system. But at the same time, quite beautiful things should be on it, because everything will be in sight. Therefore, it is no longer suitable for storing household chemicals or tools.
The picture below shows how corner storage can be arranged if the glazing fits right up to the wall.
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5 Built-in storage in poufs and benches
One of the most successful options – not very roomy, but almost invisible – storage in ottomans and seating corners. It is quite functional and will help save space in a small area.
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6 Storage on the attached loggia
If you combine a loggia with a room, then there are also several options for storing things. So, a bed made in the form of a loggia to order can have roll-out drawers. But, of course, in this case, the loggia should be very well insulated.
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7 Niche storage
Another option when combining rooms is to use the vacant niches for storage (if you demolished parts of the walls or window sills). Such built-in shelving will also look organic. For them, you can choose an interesting finish or, conversely, disguise them as part of the wall.
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eight Modular shelves and perforated panels
Modular shelving and perforated plywood panels are one of the favorite storage solutions for designers. The panels are securely fastened to the balcony walls, special pins are threaded into their holes, which fix the shelves. The latter can be moved almost anywhere, guided by your own sense of composition.
It is also important to treat the plywood with varnishes protecting it from moisture, because the humidity level is not always stable on the balcony.
Of course, everything will be visible on such shelves, that is, it is better to store the most aesthetic objects on them. For example, create an exposition of indoor plants there. Another option (as in the photo) is to organize the perfect order, then even the tools will look neat.
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9 Open hanging straps
One of the latest trends is open storage. You may have noticed that sometimes things look very beautiful, not hidden in a closet, but neatly hung in front of everyone. To implement such an idea, pay attention to the belt hangers. They are easy to attach to the grid and easy to move. This storage solution is not the most spacious, but very decorative and original.
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ten Additional stands and tables
If you really love plants, are ready to support the global trend of ubiquitous gardening, and there are no longer enough surfaces for plants, use additional stands and tables for flowers. And in general, no matter how you store things on the balcony – plant it. Then even the most cluttered corner has a chance to look very cute.
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The editors would like to thank the Tochka Design studio for their help in preparing the material.
