Do-it-yourself kitchen repair with a balcony

One of the fashionable trends in the design of your home today is the combination of a balcony with a kitchen... Often, the balcony serves as a kind of warehouse, where everything necessary and unnecessary is taken out. And very often our balcony is very cluttered.

If you combine it with the kitchen, then several advantages appear at once:

• The kitchen is longer and more spacious;
• The geometry of the kitchen completely changes;
• The balcony is not littered with all the necessary and unnecessary things.

Before combining a balcony with a kitchen, you need to think over all the details and nuances. It is necessary to clarify what exactly will be located on your balcony:

• Dinner Zone;
• Work zone;
• Rest zone.

The increase in kitchen space due to the balcony is made by dismantling the door and window. If you want to completely combine the balcony and the kitchen and even remove the wall under the window or decide to renovate the kitchen combined with the balcony, then you need to check with the organization authorized for these issues whether this can be done. Very often, the wall above the balcony window is load-bearing and cannot be removed. Then it is usually left as a dining table or bar counter.

Advice! Combining a balcony with a kitchen, be sure to coordinate all the documentation with all design organizations!

In any case, whatever you place there, the balcony will have to be insulated. This is done due to the removal of additional batteries, insulation of the outer wall, and necessarily "warm floors".

The design of a kitchen combined with a balcony is somewhat different from a regular kitchen. After all, you have additional space and the general appearance often changes. How to equip everything depends only on you.

In the freed up space of the balcony, you can make a work area. Remove all kitchen utensils and electrical appliances here. Thus, only the dining area will remain in the kitchen itself.

The dining area on the balcony will look very nice. Especially if the wall under the window is beaten like a table or a bar counter. It will look especially elegant if you have a beautiful view from the window.

The interior of the kitchen combined with a balcony can be played in any style and color. Remember that if visually you have a desire to separate the balcony space from the kitchen space, then this can be done using the color and various textures of the wallpaper. If your task is to increase the space at the expense of the balcony, then it is better to paint everything in one color, preferably light and calm.

In an effort to expand the kitchen space, many attach a loggia to it - this is easy to do, and the result is convenient. But decorating a room beautifully is not a trivial task.

We propose to consider the design features of a kitchen combined with a loggia using real examples with a photo. Modern ideas, practical ideas and non-standard features are at your service!

Often in standard-type apartments, especially in Khrushchev, kitchens are designed not too large - on average 5-10 sq. M. Most of this area is not enough.

But if the room is adjacent to the loggia, you have a chance to expand the territory by combining them. This solution has its pros and cons.

• The room becomes noticeably larger;
• Due to the loggia window, the amount of natural light increases;
• Facilitates zoning (dining area);
• There are many interesting design ideas out there.

• Legalization procedure;
• Repair costs (demolition, heating, lighting, if necessary - wiring sewerage and water supply).

If you are not afraid of the above costs, then we advise you to do a redevelopment - the benefits are worth it.

However, there is a simpler, but no less beautiful option.

If you did not manage to get a permit or you live in a panel house where this wall is load-bearing, it is not necessary to remove it completely.

It is enough to remove the window and door. This will create a visually unified area where the vacant window sill can be used as a countertop.

Basically, if you don't need a single space, this is the best method. In addition, such a non-standard configuration provides additional design opportunities and allows you to conveniently zone the room.

Do not think that empty door and window openings are only suitable for loft style - you can always decorate them to your liking. There are many original edging: arches, plasterboard structures, various panels, which we will talk about below.

For those who want a fully integrated kitchen with a loggia, there is a lot of work to be done.

It will be necessary to demolish the walls, make wiring to the former loggia, if necessary, carry out all communications and sewage. However, if at this place you decide to make a dining area, then everything will be a little easier.

It is imperative to insulate the room, otherwise the power of stationary radiators may not be enough.

In addition, it is necessary to level the walls, floor and ceiling from the consequences of dismantling before laying the fine finish.

However, the result is worth it: in the end, the room will almost double, depending on the size of your extension.

By the way: If you live in a studio apartment, try combining the living room with the kitchen and the loggia. Then you will have a really spacious room.

Sometimes an entertaining idea is encountered in Runet: completely transfer the kitchen to the loggia, and use the vacated room as a dining room. There are also variations with abandoned walls, and with a complete redevelopment and subsequent rearrangement of the headset and equipment.

Of course, from a technical point of view, all this can be done. But why? This solution has many disadvantages:

• It is not a fact that you will be able to get permission for such a redevelopment.
• Due to the complexity of the work, especially the wiring of communications, this venture will be very expensive.

So it is theoretically possible, but, in our opinion, the result does not correspond to the effort expended.

It is still better to use the loggia to accommodate additional cabinets, a refrigerator and small appliances, and leave the sink, stove and dishwasher in the places provided for this.

You cannot do without this stage - if you neglect it, it will be cold in the room, and heating bills will increase significantly.

There are some nuances here:

• It is better to insulate the loggia outside, not inside. This will save usable interior space;
• Warm floors and hidden fan heaters will also help to ensure a comfortable temperature. Then, even in early autumn, you will not depend on district heating.
• In case of successful approval of the redevelopment, additional heat batteries can be installed.

And one more important point. Insulating a kitchen with a loggia is meaningless if you glaze it with windows with a poor level of heat retention. We will talk about this further.

In fact, there are two options - only special aluminum or PVC profiles are suitable - their width should be at least 70 mm. These are three- or five-chamber profiles that will not allow heat to escape. Forget about wooden and other frames, this is yesterday.

Regarding the configuration of the window, standard openings or panorama, then make a choice based on your taste and ... the location of the apartment. Still, it's not worth making a huge aquarium from a room on the first floor.

The location of the lighting fixtures over such a large area, especially in the kitchen area, will need some thought. Believe me, even with panoramic windows, daylight will not be enough.

Alternatively, install lamps both in the room and on the loggia.In addition, we recommend mounting spotlights around the perimeter, and illuminate the working area with LED strip.

Speaking of the models of chandeliers or lamps, they should be selected based on the style in which the repair was made. You can read more about this in this section.

Given the number of windows in a room, it is very important to choose the right curtains. We recommend starting from the side they face: the southern one is made of thick fabric or blinds, the rest are tulle or translucent Roman shades.

Are you planning to achieve the integrity of your interior? Give up chandeliers - install spotlights instead. LED strips will also help achieve this goal: mount them around the perimeter of the resulting room.

It doesn't matter what size the room turned out to be - 16 sq. M. or 30. If you do not know how to correctly distribute it into functional zones, a comfortable and beautiful kitchen will not work.

Here are several options for arranging furniture and appliances in the interior of a kitchen combined with a loggia.

1. The most popular method is to move the dining room to the territory of the former loggia. For example, you place chairs and a dining table there, and a stylish lamp above it.

In this case, it is better to free this area from cabinets and shelves. Instead, we advise you to make a place to relax with a sofa or armchairs, if the area allows.

By the way, differences in floor level do not have to be masked, thereby reducing the overall height of the walls. Better use this to bring one part of the room onto the podium.

2. Sometimes in a small kitchen of 4-6 sq.m. there are problems with the placement of the refrigerator. Consolidation will help solve them. Just move it to the loggia.

If you have completely demolished the wall, then we advise you to put it close to the corner headset. Thus, you visually divide the room diagonally - it remains in the free space to arrange the dining area.

3. Dreaming of a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar? It is sometimes difficult to put it in small apartments even after redevelopment. The window sill left after partial alignment will completely cope with this role.

Practical tip: If the batteries are not located underneath, install small cabinets with flat doors on both sides. So your bar counter will be not only beautiful and fashionable, but also practical.

4. Sometimes most of the kitchen equipment is transferred to the loggia. This is justified for those looking for a spacious dining area. But, as we have already said, we do not recommend installing a gas stove and plumbing there - it is unsafe. But a direct kitchen set, refrigerator and small gadgets are quite. So part of the room will be freed up for the dining area.

5. Combining a kitchen with a loggia is sometimes the only way out for those who like American-style interiors. Place the kitchen table in the center of the room, on the border. Place a cozy dining area on the balcony, and a suite with the necessary appliances along the inner wall.

6. If the kitchen and the loggia together form a rather large room, you can try to implement the latest fashion in interior design - an imitation of a winter garden. It looks especially good with classic-style kitchens.

To do this, you do not even need to demolish the wall - on the contrary, a small separation is appropriate. If the redevelopment has already been completed, put a sliding screen, bar or arch. And, of course, pick plants that are appropriate in the kitchen.

7. By the way, the previous version shows that it is not necessary to use the resulting space exclusively for “kitchen purposes”. Now many are trying to equip there a small lounge area with a bar counter or a library, especially if the kitchen-dining room is combined with the living room.

8. Exit to the loggia can be made with an arch or columns. Drywall in this regard is universal - you will be able to create a structure in any style. For example, in Greek for classic interiors. Or make a complex high-tech abstraction.

For those who do not like monumental elements, we can recommend glass doors, low partitions or screens that can be easily hidden if desired. However, this is relevant for those who still want to divide the kitchen and loggia into conditionally separate zones.

These are perhaps the most commonly used zoning solutions. It remains to emphasize the interior with finishes and decorative elements.

As for the design and use of various decorations, it is difficult to give any specific advice. Still, a lot depends on the chosen style.

Also, consider your needs: maybe someone does not need a dining room, but the chair and TV seem like a surprisingly good idea. Or there is a desire to put a carpet on the floor of the recreation area - why not?

There are also universal options: beautiful decanters, plates, salt shakers and pepper shakers are always appropriate. As well as high-quality textiles suitable for the interior of the kitchen. Do not forget about these little things, they help create an atmosphere.

As you can see, there are many opportunities to decorate the kitchen, connected to the loggia, beautifully and functionally. Should I do it?

On the one hand, such a solution requires a lot of effort, time and money. On the other hand, it allows you to create a truly unique spacious room, which is especially important in small apartments. Therefore, we advise you to prioritize when making a decision.

If you decide that this is too time-consuming process, look at the design options for small kitchens without combining with other rooms.

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The layout of the apartment, which implies the presence of a balcony door from the kitchen side, is regarded as very successful. If you use its capabilities to the maximum, you will get a functional kitchen with an exit to the balcony, or even a combination with a balcony into a single practical and comfortable area.

The balcony can remain just a balcony. The hosts have a great opportunity to bring out the table and chairs and have tea drinking outdoors during the warm season. Here, the bright kitchen is notable for dining furniture in natural colors and a set with a metallic facade. The window and the balcony span are decorated with curtains in a deep blue shade, which have a consistently increasing length.

Parallel arrangement of furniture, provides free movement between the working areas of the kitchen and the balcony. Against the background of the white ceiling and walls, the dark wood of the countertop, apron and table and the colored accents in the form of the yellow-green facade of the headset and the fishtack upholstery of the sofa contrast favorably.

The contrasting solution of the facade in shades of coffee for the headset distracts attention from the balcony door. A great idea if you don't want to focus on the "passability" of the kitchen.

This unimaginably bright kitchen has been completely transferred to the balcony. Such a solution requires large-scale redevelopment and the collection of permits for the supply of communications. The move made it possible to obtain a light kitchen, which became a bright solution in the house - a black glossy facade, a white countertop and an apron with bright photos of juicy fruits.

Here, the kitchen is also brought out to the balcony completely, but the color scheme is calm, light pastel. The room looks light and airy.

The design concept of a kitchen with a balcony door is built on the basis of its location and the nature of the room.

An elongated and narrow kitchen with a balcony door at the far end. The owners preferred a straight type kitchen set, which will be located along the wall. The opposite wall will house a dining area.

The room is wider here. The L-shaped headset fits perfectly, where the short part adjoins the window. Bright orange accents set the dynamics of the interior, and the combination of stylized patterns on the facade of the furniture sets the theme of airiness of space.

Matt surfaces and light textiles transform the kitchen into a “veranda” with access to the balcony. Colors - creamy, white, pistachio.Lathing, mosaic apron, graphic elements on the walls. Installed niche for TV.

Excellent sunny combination of white and golden-yellow colors of the set facade. An apron with bright pineapples adds flavor to the kitchen, where a dismantled window opening has turned into a beach bar counter.

Another rack-partition. The kitchen area contains a U-shaped set. Green, lilac and white make the interior eco-friendly. White marble on the floor, grass on the lampshade.

White and light are used to the maximum. Exit to the balcony - glass doors to the floor. Original shade design, light textile combined with plastic and chrome details.

A classic kitchen set would be too bulky for such an area, if not for its light, milky white shade. Corner sections and L-shaped configurations maximize space. Thanks to the uniform design, attention is not focused on the balcony door.

And in this case, on the contrary, the dark brown color of the frame against the background of a light interior solution emphasizes the presence of a balcony.

The balcony door, if desired, can be completely hidden with the help of panel curtains, then it will not be conspicuous and visually the kitchen will cease to be a "walk-through".

Gloss reflects light, making the room visually more spacious. The balcony door is made to match the walls and is not conspicuous behind a light curtain. All attention to the bright modern color scheme of the headset.

The opening when combining the balcony with the kitchen can be made in the form of an arch. Rounded lines look more harmonious compared to a rectangular opening. The arch lets in sunlight, but clearly separates the dining and kitchen areas.

Chrome and double hinged glass doors are another original solution for kitchen interiors with a balcony! Lightweight and airy despite the shine of the metal.

Sometimes the layout is extraordinary - for example, there may be as many as 5 corners in the kitchen! The angled design of the headset fits perfectly. Small cabinets and shelves helped to rationally use the space and free up the central part of the room for free movement.

There is never a lot of usable space. The transformation of the window opening when the areas were combined allowed more natural light to flow into the kitchen with pale blue walls. This is an example of striking monochrome solutions. Dynamics of shades of gray in the backsplash tiles, glossy white and black facades.

An example of a contrasting color scheme with the transformation of a balcony into a cozy nook in the kitchen. The abundance of white makes the room light, while red and newspaper princes highlight the areas.

A spacious room allows you to embody more ideas!

Long and narrow kitchen? Lots of technology. The working area is decorated in shades of dark chocolate. As an exit to the balcony, there is a large glazed door to the floor with hinged doors. A dark massive kitchen set needs additional lighting, otherwise it will look excessively bulky.

A spacious and light kitchen with an a la cafe interior on a Mediterranean terrace, on the contrary, looks light and light, therefore, even if the windows are covered with light blinds, this absolutely does not depress the atmosphere.

Dark wood in the flooring and cladding of the headset can overlap with the design of the balcony door. The ceiling seems to be low enough. The situation is saved by the balcony that is maximally open to the sun - it is glazed both in the upper part and in the lower one.

The balcony in the kitchen is a real gift! Approaching this resource of living space rationally and with imagination, you can get a lot more than a seasonal storage of things or a place for drying clothes. This is light, air and a large panoramic view of the landscape, which can give you many pleasant minutes. Choose, plan, act!

In this section, we have collected full photo reports for all kitchens with a balcony door.

A kitchen with an exit to the balcony is often found in both modern apartments and old buildings. Layout is a winning option. It allows you to increase the kitchen space, which will make it more spacious, attractive and fill it with light. The balcony expands the possibilities in terms of interior design. Its presence allows you to implement original design solutions.

Rational and competent use of it will turn the kitchen into a comfortable place filled with home coziness.

The presence of a balcony in the apartment is a huge plus for the owners. It can serve not only as a place for storing things, but also be equipped as a separate living room. It all depends on the area of ​​the room. The exit to the loggia can be from the hall, bedroom or another room. The most convenient option is a kitchen balcony. It will be an excellent replacement for the refrigerator in the winter season.

The technician cannot always place the required products. Especially when it comes to the holidays.

The kitchen with access to the balcony has not only pluses, but also minuses. The main one is to turn the room into a passageway. Especially in cases where he is the only one in the apartment.

The loggia is more convenient than a balcony, since it already has capital walls to which you can gain a foothold.

The design of a kitchen with a balcony depends on many factors. It is not just about the size of the room, but also how it will be used. Modern designers offer a lot of ideas that will not be difficult to implement on the balcony space.

This will make it look attractive and useful.

Renovating a kitchen like this is not an easy task. In a traditional room layout, it is much simpler. Despite this, a kitchen with a balcony is more convenient. The main thing is to correctly use the opportunities of the area. You can make the interior functional by combining rooms. The design of a kitchen with a balcony looks interesting, it is practical and expands the area of ​​a small room. But this is not necessary, the loggia will be a great place for relaxation, creativity or a study.

If you insulate it, then you can implement a fresh solution - a beautiful winter garden.

There are different ways to use balcony space. They depend directly on the requirements of the owners. The design of a kitchen combined with a balcony is a good option for a small apartment. The area of ​​the main room is increasing, it is more comfortable to cook, eat and receive guests in it. It is worth considering that in this case, additional space is lost.

Before deciding to unite, it is necessary to cock all the pros and cons of such an idea.

You can preserve the integrity of the balcony, which is important for a small kitchen. It is necessary to provide free access to it. Sliding doors will help with this. They have a stylish look and are easy to use.

If the doors are made of clear glass, they fill the main room with natural light.

The design of a kitchen with a balcony must meet the requirements of the owners. They mainly relate to the appearance and practicality.

Rational use of the part of the wall between the balcony and the kitchen.

To make it functional and aesthetic, the following points must be considered.

• From the door that leads to the balcony, the movement of cold air is stronger than from the window. This is explained by the dimensions of the structure. In the winter season, this can cause inconvenience to residents. The problem can be solved if the dining and work area is protected from air currents and drafts by placing it in a secluded place.
• The non-glazed balcony can only be used during the summer season. It is appropriate to organize a recreation area on it where you can enjoy the sun's rays and fresh air. To use it as a pantry, it is necessary to glaze and insulate.

It will be a good alternative to a basement, workshop or winter garden.

• By decorating the kitchen and the balcony wall, which is adjacent to the room, with similar materials or in the same style, you can get an interesting effect. The space will increase and look harmonious and complete.
• The right choice of curtains. Roller blinds made of washable fabric are suitable. Fix them directly above the door and window that open onto the balcony.

The composition will look stylish, making the interior elegant.

The opening can be arranged in different ways. A bar counter is well suited for this. Decoration, like an arch or semi-arch, will make the design of the kitchen combined with the balcony original.

You may like this option because the bar counter can also be used as a small dining table.

The kitchen can have access not only to the balcony, but also to the loggia. Before equipping additional space, it is worth determining if there are differences between these structures. This will allow you to avoid a number of mistakes when performing repair work and use space rationally.

Combining kitchen and balcony with complete demolition of the wall.

Each hostess dreams of a corner where she can relax alone with her thoughts, calmly drink tea, enjoy watching her favorite movie. The living room or bedroom is not capable of meeting these requirements. The balcony is a great place to organize a small seating area. To do this, it is enough to install the minimum set: a sofa, a floor lamp and a TV.

If space is limited, an armchair and coffee table will do.

As for interior design, styles such as oriental, Chinese and Japanese are suitable. They will make the room unusual. You can complement it with a classic-style kitchen, as well as modern.

Having received additional square meters at the expense of the balcony, you can purchase a coffee table with armchairs and arrange a place to relax on the balcony!

The arrangement of a cozy area is possible on the balcony without insulation. It is mainly used during the summer months. Accommodate a small table and two wicker chairs. An open plan looks aesthetically pleasing if the external wall decoration is done correctly, there are forged elements and lamps.

Drinking tea outdoors is twice as delicious.

The greenhouse on the balcony is an original arrangement. You can admire the beautiful flowering of plants, you can grow vegetables and root crops all year round.

The main thing is to provide optimal conditions for them.

For plants, temperature and light are important. Therefore, insulation is mandatory. The sun's rays will penetrate without obstacles if the balcony is completely glazed. Daylight encourages the growth and development of the inhabitants of the room.

This setting allows you to create a romantic corner among greenery and ampelous flowers.

A transparent door is appropriate in this case. It will allow you to contemplate the winter garden without entering its territory. It will give the impression that plants are present in the kitchen. I use a dining table and stools to complement the interior. The room has a sincere atmosphere that is conducive to tea drinking.

Placing the necessary items in a small apartment is not easy. In such housing, there is not enough space for a storage room where things and work accessories are stored. The balcony will help in solving this problem.

Shelves, cabinets and other furniture are placed here, in which little things are stored.

First, it must be insulated, and then equip the racks. You can hide them from prying eyes with a door. Wooden or plastic structures such as an accordion or wardrobe are suitable. They are easy to use and take up a minimum of space. Closed shelves will make the room neat and give an aesthetic look.

The racks are used for storing vegetables, fruits, preservation and various utensils.

The workshop is a special place for the owner. Here he can do what he loves. Finding an area for him in a modern apartment is hard enough.Especially when it comes to small-sized housing. The balcony becomes a real salvation.

If you organize a heating system in it, then it will become a full-fledged room.

Despite its non-standard configuration and small dimensions, it can be turned into a comfortable workshop. The interior, thought out to the details, will harmoniously complement the kitchen. The son will be able to do what he loves under the supervision of his mother preparing dinner.

The facade of the furniture should match the style of the room.

A table like a wardrobe is perfect for a workshop. It will help hide the creative clutter from prying eyes. Installed shelves and attached objects are closed. All this will allow you to harmoniously combine the production part with the style that is selected for the kitchen design.

Combining a kitchen and a balcony is a good chance to make the room more functional and beautiful. You should definitely use it. Arranging it involves performing several steps. First, the balcony is insulated, then the door and window are removed. The opening itself can remain intact. This picture is not uncommon because it is less expensive.

You can equip the opening as a bar counter, dining furniture.

There is another combination option. The workplace is taken out to the loggia. The necessary communications are also located there.

If the balcony and the kitchen are combined, then the first one is necessarily insulated. To do this, use the appropriate materials for the walls, floor. The balcony is insulated and glazed. A warm floor is equipped or a heating battery is taken out.

It is realistic to do this, the main thing is to get permission from the relevant authorities.

When changing the layout of the balcony, you need to know that permission is needed for this work. Special authorities are responsible for its issuance. If you have the appropriate documents on hand, then you can combine the kitchen and the balcony.

The redevelopment will be legal and there will be no problems with it during a home sale or in other cases.

• A finished housing redevelopment project;
• Neighborhood agreement in writing;
• A permit signed by such organizations: BTI, SES, state supervision and architectural bureau;
• The act of changing the plan of the apartment.

It is important to note that the first issue to be resolved is the demolition of the wall. If it is load-bearing, then the opening must be left, only the door and window are removed. Of course, in this case, expanding the area will not work. Despite this, the protruding part can easily be converted into a modern bar counter or workplace.

A non-load bearing wall can be easily dismantled. As a result, the space of the rooms becomes one whole.

It can be arranged in any way.

The preparation of these documents takes time and effort. If you do not have them, contact a company that specializes in solving these issues. She will do everything on her own and in a short time. Such services will entail additional financial costs.

A balcony is an important part of any home. It can be turned into a cozy room, place to relax or work. If the kitchen is small, then it is appropriate to combine it with a loggia. This will make it possible to expand the space, equip it beautifully, make it more functional, and fill it with comfort.

Taking into account our small kitchens, the popularity of the idea of ​​combining a kitchen and a balcony becomes understandable. But from the idea to its implementation, a lot of questions arise:

• Is it possible to do this;
• Do I need to get permission to combine a kitchen and a balcony;
• What construction work is to be done;
• Do you need a project;
• Where to look for ready-made solutions.

I will try to answer these and other questions regarding the combination of a kitchen and a balcony in this article.

The correct, project name for combining a kitchen and a balcony is called dismantling of the non-load-bearing window sill area... Let's immediately look at the diagram, which implies the dismantling of the window sill area.

As you can see, the theory is very simple. It is necessary to dismantle the part of the wall under the window, which is located next to the balcony door.As a result, a large space is obtained, which is either glazed with sliding doors, or, after insulation and heating of the balcony, remains free, forming a single room with the kitchen.

I draw your attention to two nuances of such a dismantling:

Most panel houses have a fairly large threshold under the balcony door. The threshold is part of a slab with a balcony door.

If you dismantle the window sill area, then it is logical to dismantle the threshold under the balcony door. Namely, in the dismantling of this threshold lies the stumbling block to obtaining permission for redevelopment.

In the article You can remove the threshold of the balcony door, I talked about the construction device of balconies and the difference between balconies and loggias. So, if you have a loggia, then most likely the floor slab of your kitchen continues to the ledge of the loggia and technologically there is no joining of plates under the threshold. In this case, the threshold together with the window sill area is easily demolished.

If you have a balcony, then, most likely, the balcony hangs on consoles or joins under the threshold of the balcony, “pressed down” by a slab with a balcony door. In this case, the demolition of the threshold and the window sill area may raise questions from the permitting organization.

But be that as it may, before the demolition of the window sill area and the threshold, you first need to contact the management organization and there to consult about the load-bearing walls in your apartment. After that, you need to collect the necessary documents (BTI certificate and documents for the apartment) and contact the residential inspection of your city (district).

According to the design rules, the radiator is installed (usually) under the window of the room. This means that under the kitchen window, next to the balcony door, there will be a heating battery. When the window sill area is demolished, the heating battery will be “hanging in the air”. From here, work on the transfer of the heating battery is added. This must be taken into account.

It's worth slowing down here. The decision to move the heating battery from the demolished window sill is quite logical and looks very aesthetically pleasing.

In fact, by law, the transfer of a heating battery from the kitchen (room) to the balcony is prohibited, but there may be exceptions. To transfer the heating battery to the balcony, you will have to order the thermal calculation of such a transfer, and if the thermal calculation shows that your transfer of the battery will not disturb the heat balance of the neighbors, then you will receive permission to transfer the heating battery to the balcony.

This battery transfer does not require approval.

The heating battery is removed from the window sill area

Let's see a few sheets of a professional project related to the demolition of the balcony window sill area.

I do not know for what reasons, but it is recommended, after the demolition of the window sill area of ​​the balcony, to install showcase (glass) sliding or folding doors.

Sliding showcases to the balcony Showcase windows to the balcony

When installing sliding doors, the balcony must be glazed and insulated, this is a must. But heating on the balcony is not needed.

If you plan to use the balcony as an additional living space, for example, make a dining room there, you need to arrange additional heating on the balcony. A good option is to make warm floors on the balcony. They are easy enough to install, do not require connection to the heating system, which will raise additional questions on permission.

2. To combine a kitchen and a balcony, you must first obtain a redevelopment permit. Self-dismantling can affect the lower apartment and violate the integrity of the house.

3. To transfer the heating battery to the balcony, you need to make a heat loss project.

4. After obtaining permission, construction work is carried out to dismantle the window sill area. Dismantling the threshold is subject to a separate clause.

5. In order not to provide the project with heat loss, the transfer of the heating battery to the balcony can be exchanged for additional heating, for example, underfloor heating.

6. Kitchen from the balcony must (by law) be separated by glass display doors. Combining a balcony and a kitchen in a single style, without doors, will be very, very difficult to coordinate.