It often happens that it is difficult for us to define concepts that we would seem to encounter, if not every day, then quite regularly. For example, try to continue the phrase: "Loggia is ...". What is it really? Large balcony? Then why did they come up with a separate word for him? Surely, there should be some differences. This will be discussed in this article.
Section 1. The loggia is ... We give a general definition of the concept
In general, such an outlandish word came to the Russian language from Italy, and it means a room in which parapets, arcades, colonnades can be used instead of walls.
In principle, we can say that the lexical meaning of the word "loggia" coincides with the definition of "balcony". However, the first is built among the walls of the room, that is, it serves as a continuation of the room, kitchen, less often the corridor.
The most common loggias were in the architecture of Central Asian and Soviet high-rise buildings. Given the climate of Russia, loggias are quite effective and convenient as summer rooms. Why not? After all, a loggia is in this case an additional living area that can be decorated, ennobled, furnished and enjoy the fresh air and the landscapes without leaving the apartment. A kind of veranda in a high-rise building.
Section 2. What is the difference between a loggia and a balcony
Although in the modern world many still consider the loggia and balcony to be synonyms, we still try to understand these concepts.
Architects believe that a balcony is a hinged structure that protrudes from the plane of the facade of a building, usually a multi-story building. This room can be either glazed or not glazed. The roof is not always available, most often it is just a cover. This part of the apartment is illuminated at the expense of a neighboring building.
But the loggia is a part of the building, open inside with only one, usually the front, side. Just like a balcony, it is glazed and unprotected. Due to the fact that she is in the apartment, there are many ways to convert it into a living room, for example, creating a nursery, bedroom, dining room or office.
Section 3. How to equip a loggia
The most important and important thing to do before you re-equip the loggia is to inform the relevant authorities responsible for the planning. For this, according to the law, you need to get permission.
Then it is worth glazing and warming the loggia. And only after obtaining permission you can start dismantling the walls.
But, by the way, it will not be possible to completely remove them, since these walls are load-bearing and it is forbidden to destroy them.
Experienced designers often remind that by combining the two rooms, the temperature is likely to decrease, so you should take care of this in advance, that is, install air conditioning or underfloor heating.
Well, and at the end of this preparation, the most pleasant thing will remain: to figure out what and how to place in your loggia.
Section 4. Flowers for the loggia
As already noted above, the lexical meaning of the word “loggia” is rooted in Italy’s trendsetter, but the art, as experts say, belongs to the Chinese and Japanese, who were the first to improve this part of the apartment, turning it into a mini-garden.
Where to start? First of all, you need to look out the window and look around at what color the walls of the building are painted, both yours and the neighboring ones. Also pay attention to the flowers that decorate the other balconies. All this must be done in order to imagine how the plants will look against the general background.
When choosing flowers that will decorate your loggia, do not forget that they should grow quickly and be unpretentious, leaves should have a pronounced color, this will once again emphasize the beauty of landscaping.
Do not forget about climbing plants, they can both refresh the design of the loggia and hide not very attractive places.
Florists advise you not to choose flowers with a strong smell, although pleasant for you. Why? This primarily helps to avoid quarrels with neighbors who are allergic to smells.