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Turning an open loggia into a warehouse of unnecessary things is an unaffordable luxury, especially if the square meters of living space are limited. Here are 25 ideas to remodel an open loggia.
With a little effort, it will turn out to make a cozy space out of an open loggia, where it is pleasant to spend time. What pieces of furniture will harmoniously fit into the interior, what kind of plants to prefer, how to protect the loggia from the sun and precipitation – all this is in the article.
You will learn: original furnishing options for an open loggia; unpretentious types of flowers and horticultural crops that will delight the entire warm season; how to decorate a loggia if you don’t want to grow anything; modern and practical ways to protect the loggia from weather factors.
FURNITURE
The key point in reworking the loggia is the competent choice of new furniture. Lightweight, resistant to sunlight, humidity, temperature extremes, visually attractive – the requirements that are put forward to it. What models of furniture and the principles of introducing it into the interior of an open loggia should you pay attention to?
OPEN SHELVES-RACKING ON WALLS
If wall decoration is not planned, then hinged shelves will help to hide their shortcomings. They are also used as stands for flower pots, which will be an additional decoration for an open loggia.
IN THE COUNTRY STYLE
It is realistic to remake an open loggia and at minimal cost. Pallet furniture, vintage décor, greenery will create a cute and democratic atmosphere that promotes relaxation.
ELEGANT FORGED FURNITURE
Openwork forging looks airy even on a small open loggia. And white wrought-iron furniture is visually weightless. Also, the treated metal is not afraid of rain and ultraviolet light.
COMFORTABLE ARMCHAIR
A ball chair, a miniature retreat made of white or transparent material, looks compact. There are models that are either ceiling-mounted or stand-mounted.
A rocking chair will make an open loggia a place of attraction for households. On the loggia, wicker models made of rattan or high-quality plastic are appropriate.
To follow the traditional path, placing an upholstered armchair on an open loggia is also a good option. Its wide armrests are used as a table or stand, saving usable floor space. If such a chair does not fit, pay attention to frameless models.
ROUND TABLE ON ONE LEG
Round tables on one sophisticated leg are among the leaders in the rational use of the open loggia area. They look elegant and unusual, thanks to which they can become a highlight of the interior.
LACONIC BENCH
With carpentry skills, in a couple of hours it will be possible to make a bench with storage space under it: it looks like a roomy box with a lid. Install it along the narrow wall of an open loggia. For a more comfortable sitting on the bench, hang the pillows on the wall-mounted mini-cornice at back level.
FOLDING FURNITURE
Spending time throughout the year on an open loggia is a pleasure available to the inhabitants of warm countries. In our reality, furniture for the autumn-winter period will have to be removed indoors. In order not to strain with carrying bulky furniture, opt for folding models.
SUSPENDED MINIATURE TABLE
Dismantling the hanging table from the handrails for the cold season will take a few moments. Such a model is a champion in saving the area of an open balcony. Place a couple of moisture-resistant chairs by the hanging table and a comfortable corner is ready.
ARISTOCRATIC VIENNA CHAIRS
Wooden Viennese chairs, a table and a carpet are interior items of the open loggia, which will make it an exquisite outdoor dining space.
WICKER OR FABRIC CHAIR-HAMAK
A hanging hammock is the right place to put aside everyday worries and think about the eternal, while enjoying the view from the open loggia. Fix it to walls, stream or railings. There are also frame hammocks that do not require additional fasteners: on a ready-made support.
PLANTS
The view from the open loggia is not very picturesque? Thoughtful landscaping will help to correct the undesirable state of affairs. Being on a loggia filled with plants is a pleasure for a city dweller.
EASIER IS BETTER
Making a greenhouse out of an open loggia, trying to plant exotic or frost-resistant plants on it, is a dubious idea due to its laboriousness and non-guaranteed results. Purchase grown seedlings of annuals in a building supermarket or garden center in the spring. Plant pots will decorate the loggia throughout the warm season, without requiring complex maintenance.
WHAT TO GROW IN WESTERN OR EASTERN LOGGIA?
A loggia oriented to the west or east is a good location for most of the popular colors. There are plenty to choose from: begonia, gardenia, saintpaulia, pelargonium, balsam, steptocarpus, campanula, fuchsia, chlorophytum, bamboo, dichondra, oxalis …
FOR SOUTHERN LOGGIA
If the loggia faces south, then suitable plants would be hibiscus, marigolds, catharanthus, heather, purslane, violets, erica, gerbera, perilla, coleus. Ampelous cultures with hanging or climbing branches will also grow well: petunia, lobelia, brovallia nasturtium, bacopa, pelargonium. They are often sold already in hanging pots, which eliminates the need for a home transplant. Succulents are also suitable for the southern loggia.
PLANTS FOR THE NORTHERN LOGGIA
On an open loggia facing north, ornamental deciduous plants are appropriate. These are ivy, sansevieria, fern, maidenhair, tradescantia, nephrolepsis.
SECRETS OF PLACING GREEN
If, due to the size of the loggia, every centimeter of the area counts, stop at placing plants on the railing. The pots are placed on a removable mounting structure.
Elegant hanging pots are a convenient option not only due to their ability to hide nondescript seedling pots, but also to use them as trays for draining water. The air gap between the walls of the planter and the pot helps to maintain the optimum temperature and soil moisture. To do this, fill the free space with moss or expanded clay.
Multilevel shelving, racks, stepladders and plant ladders allow you to place the maximum number of pots in a limited area.
Trellis grates, fixed on the wall, will become a support for climbing plants. There are wooden and plastic options on sale. The trellis will also handle single plant pots.
It is possible to make vertical gardening on an open loggia both with your own hands and by the forces of specialists. A shallow box is closed with a mesh with large cells, wooden planks are nailed along the perimeter of the upper edges, fixing the structure. Attachments for hanging are screwed to the bottom from the outside. They fill up the soil, unpretentious plants, for example, succulents, are planted in the cells. Two weeks later, after the flowers have taken root, the box is hung on the wall.
WHAT TO PLANT BEYOND FLOWERS?
Bonsai will become a spectacular decoration of an open loggia, if there is no desire to take care of the numerous pots. Hot peppers, carrots, mint, green onions, basil, cucumbers, tomatoes, sorrel, ginger, strawberries, thyme take root well on the loggia. Opt for mini home-grown varieties. During the cold season, they are transferred indoors, where they can grow on the windowsill.
ARTIFICIAL LAWN
For those who do not have a good relationship with living fauna, we recommend that you pay attention to the artificial turf. Outwardly, it resembles a green grassy carpet. Installation and dismantling of such a practical coating will take no more than an hour. Its bright and fresh look will cheer you up all year round.
SEDIMENTAL PROTECTION
Protecting the open loggia from rain and snow is not mandatory, but desirable if a lot of time is spent on it or things are stored.
POLYCARBONATE METAL VISOR
Equipping a visor is a budget and simple solution. If the product is made of metal or slate, then you will have to endure the loud noise of rain. The polycarbonate visor is more functional: lightweight, sound-absorbing, available in a wide range of textures and colors.
FACADE MARQUIS
Balcony awnings are more common, but similar designs are also used to protect an open loggia from precipitation and heat. Awnings are made of woven fabric with a polymer coating, which provides resistance to negative external factors: from pollution to sunlight. Awnings are attached to the facade or to the ceiling of the loggia. Folding models are operated manually or automatically, while stationary ones, in the form of a tent or roof, are fixed immovably.
UMBRELLA
On a deep open loggia, a large umbrella is installed to protect most of the area from the sun and rain. It is difficult to control the tilt of the umbrella, which will have to be done manually. The advantage of the umbrella as a protective device is its complete mobility.
