INTRODUCTION

First there was the conservatory then there

was the orangery and now theres the
Loggia .But what is a Loggia and what makes
it different to other extensions and home
improvements?
A Loggia, quite simply put, is a revelation
and has breathed new life into the home
extension market Inspired by Italian
architecture and the very best of British
building excellence, a Loggia totally redefines
the conservatory and orangery extension.
What stands out about the Loggia and instantly
draws people towards it is its outstanding
aesthetics, unique styling and the solidity of the
structure. You will immediately reevaluate your
expectations of how a contemporary home
extension should look the moment you set your
eyes on a Loggia.
Much of its solidity can be credited to the
ornate column structure which creates beautiful
clean lines. Most Loggias contain a 4 corner
column system, though it is possible to have a
7 column Building
Regulation compliant Loggia. They can be
utilized as either full height glazed walls or
dwarf walls and incorporated in different ways
to achieve different styles, making the Loggia
feel like a natural extension of the house.
It isnt until you walk into a Loggia for the first
time that you realize it has stunning internal
plastered walls and ceilings too. It also offers
another crucial asset and key selling-point;
incredible thermal efficiency.
 Definition of loggia
A loggia is an open-
sided, roofed or vaulted gallery, often on
the upper level of a building but
sometimes at ground level. A loggia can
be either free-standing or can run along
the front or side of a building. The outer
wall is open to the elements and is usually
supported by a series of
columns or arches, similar to an arcade.
An extension fit for all seasons Unlike a
traditional conservatory which often provides
insufficient temperature control throughout
the year and becomes unusable in summer
and winter, a Loggia delivers superb U-value
performance,
guaranteeing a permanently comfortable all-
year round living space Flexibility in design
There are a variety of Loggia styles
available including the classic, glass-to-floor,
or dwarf wall Loggia,
all designed to complement and enhance the
existing personality and style of the home.
The design you commission will be
determined by both its appearance and the
amount of light and sky you want to allow
into the space. One thing is for sure,
whatever design you choose will be one of a
kind; no two Loggias are ever the same.
A speedy installation process
A further appealing aspect of Loggia
conservatories and Loggia orangery's for
interested buyers is that they can be
constructed quicker than many traditional
orangery's and bespoke conservatories.
Those who already own a home extension
need not despair. You can have your
existing conservatory or orangery converted
into a Loggia
 Expect the valuation of your home to rise as
a consequence of having a Loggia fitted, but
selling up will be the last thing on your
mind when you discover how glamorous
Loggia living is.
Visit your nearest Clear view showroom to
find out why people love the Loggia.
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The difference between a portico and a loggia is
that a portico is intended to function as part of
the entrance to a building, whereas a loggia is
only accessible from inside a building and
serves more as an additional space, often used
for leisure purposes.
The difference between a veranda and
a loggia is that a veranda is
a roofed structure attached to the outside of the
main building, whereas the a loggia forms part
of the main architectural structure.
 Arcades tend to be used as passageways or
covered walkways rather than leisure areas.
Loggias are most commonly associated
with Italian architecture, and date back to
the early Middle Ages, when open-
arched loggias were common in the main
square of public buildings, helping in the
performance of ceremonies. In the 17th
century they became increasingly popular in
the residences of rich nobility, where they
were often used as outside lounge areas.
A variation is the double loggia, in which
two consecutive floor levels contain loggias
DESIGN OF THE LOGGIA
Loggia design is becoming increasingly
popular, a carefully thought-out interior of a
modern balcony becomes an important
functional space of the apartment
modern lodge owners often use it room as a
kind of storeroom, where they find a place
unnecessary things. This is due to the
inability to organize the space and the lack
of imagination. Please find an interesting
option loggia design that will make it a real
 cozy place where it will be comfortable and
pleasant as the owner of the apartment, as
well as guests.
The decoration depends on the size!
Small loggia

Loggia 3 square meters is Small room

 Which, when properly designed, will turn
into A real cozy corner. Fans of flowers can
create here a stylish conservatory or winter
garden. And you can make a room for her
to rest: in the corner to put a small sofa,
next to the coffee table, on the windowsill
to arrange pots of flowers.
In small spaces, you should use the space
as capaciously as possible: several shelves
can be inscribed on That the room does not
lose its cosines, it follows very Neatly
approach the
 placement of accessories: they
should not be bulky, a pair of clay
pots with flowers, a picture in the
frame will be quite enough.
Visually increase the boundaries of
the room will help the active use of
light colors.
 Average loggia
he walls, and the transformer furniture is
also ideal: it can be easily removed if
necessary.
 If the loggia is medium in size - 4-6 square
Meters, then the owner's fantasy is limited
only by taste. In this room, you can
reproduce almost any style, create a real
installation of stones and living plants.
Those wishing to contribute an element of
romance can install an artificial pond.
Playing with the light will help Visually
expand Boundaries of space.
Large balcony (more than 7
square meters)
 In this case, the design project can assume
Zoning room: a large balcony can be
divided into zones by using screens and
partitions. From such a loggia you can
easily create a real room for rest: put a
large corner sofa with pillows and a table
for the whole company. It is also possible
to equip a mini-gym.
 Choose a style
When decorating a loggia, you can give real
space to the flight of fantasy: the options for
a style solution are limited only by the taste
of the owner. Consider the most common
styles.
 Provence
When choosing this style, you should follow
The principle of naturalness: use only natural
materials, in particular, wooden boards. An
excellent option will also be a tile - an
imitation of natural stone, decorative plaster.
The ceiling and walls should be painted in
light colors: it does not have to be white, you
can dilute it with a delicate pink, blue, beige.
Read the same about how to apply bedroom
in the style of Provence!
The color scheme of style differs
a wide variety
White
Stuffed milk
Terracotta
Beige
Light Orange
Mint
 Combining these tones will create a unique
The color of the French province. To make the
effect more noticeable, the colors should not
be bright, it is better to use pastel colors. From
the furniture a small sofa with flower-padding
or a wicker chair perfectly suits. Will
complement the interior of the table "antique".
This style is also convenient because you can
successfully use the old furniture: paint it in
white, giving a provincial flavor - and it will
be a real decoration of your loggia.
 Very beautiful look metal tables
and chairs are obligatory white.
The final touch will be made by
accessories: a forged chandelier
or shelves, sofa cushions, flower
pots.
The abundance of fresh flowers
is also welcomed here
 Modern style
A very interesting option is Decoration
of the loggia space in a modern style.
For such a design perfect frameless
furniture, wicker chairs, decoration with
decorative panels with the original
pattern. Do not forget about the
accessories: the original lamps, modern
paintings on the walls, colored blinds or
bright curtains will complete the design.
A fresh flower brought fresh flowers.
 You can safely play with a color palette and
use a variety of tones: the most popular in
the decoration of balconies are white-brown,
and extravagant: red, deep blue, mint.
 The most common colors in a
similar interior
Turquoise
Mint
Brown
Olive
White
Perfectly fit in the interior striped hammock or a
couple of sun loungers. To create harmony, do not
overload the design with an abundance of
accessories. The original addition will be a palm
tree in the pot.
 High tech
Lovers of courageous experiments will
surely appreciate Loggias in high-tech
style: they differ minimalism, an
abundance of glass and metal accessories,
the predominance of silver, gray and black
colors. The most popular facing material is
the panel "under the metal". To visually
expand the space so inherent in this style,
you should use a large number of LED
lamps, placing them under The ceiling.
 Country
Willhelp in the design of the loggia in
the style of the country The use of
decorative stone, the presence of
wooden elements, the abundance of
fresh flowers, bright colors. On the
windows you can tell curtains with
large ornaments, on the floor to lay
multi-colored paths. From the
furniture wooden benches, a simple
table, old chairs with bright calico
seats are preferable.
 Loft
An excellent option for owners of large
balconies: For dividing the room into zones,
partitions, screens are used. Illumination
should be maximum, which is why this style
is especially suitable for loggias with
panoramic glazing. Elements of the decor are
represented by a minimum, this is, as a rule,
from the realities of the life of the plant -
metal pipes, concrete, steel sheets. Furniture
- the simplest, no frills. All items in the
interior of the loft should be designed in a
single color scheme, usually blue or gray.
Joining the loggia
 Loggias are also convenient because
they can be Are connected to the main
room. Unification in this case can be
either complete or partial (in this case,
obtaining permission is not necessary,
only the doors leading to the balcony
are removed). In order to make the
apartment the desired full
redevelopment, you should first get
permission.
 Most loggias are connected with Kitchen,
It is possible to combine without
demolition Window sill, which can be
stylishly used as a bar counter. If the
kitchen is small, then combining it with the
loggia will help to increase the useful
space. Less often, the loggia is combined
with a living room, a bedroom.
A negative feature of such re-planning is
the complexity of the process: first it is
necessary to coordinate with the housing
and communal services,
 drafting the project. And the
implementation itself will require a lot of
effort and time.
About finishes
 floor Warming
A serious step in giving a loggia of
comfort is the warming of the floor.
Important is the choice of material, it
can be:
Expanded clay
Styrofoam
Mineral wool
Penoplex
Penofon
 Let us consider them in more detail.
Material Benefits disadvantages
It requires a large
amount, absorbs
moisture, is fragile. For
Expanded Simplicity of the best effect, a large
installation, light layer is required, which
clay weight, fire resistance reduces the space
Low strength,
insufficient
Styrofoam Low price, lightness hygroscopicity

Long service life, the

material is non-
flammable; Easy Low moisture
Mineral wool installation resistance

Durable, long It is made of

lasting, frost- combustible material.
Penoplex resistant It is quite expensive

Excellent hydro and

thermal insulation,
Penofon will save space
Used in conjunction
with a penokleksom
 Stages of insulation
Cleaning the surface (vacuuming the floor);
Laying the first layer of thin insulation (it is
recommended to use whole pieces to make the
joints as small as possible, if necessary, cut
them);
Laying the second layer;
Installation and fixing of wooden beams (the
distance between the longitudinal bars - 30 cm,
between the transverse - 50 cm);
Filling the "chambers" formed between the bars
with polystyrene;
Alignment;
Laying on top of a sheet of plywood, chipboard.
 The process is quite laborious, but if
desired, can be done by yourself.
Sheathing of walls
 An important stage in the improvement of
the loggia is the wall covering, which allows
not only to level the walls, but also to
achieve noise and waterproofing, to further
insulate the balcony.
Choose material For wall paneling of the
loggia the following materials can be used:
gypsum plaster board
MDF Panels
Molded
Plastic panels
Bung
Decorative rock
 We will get acquainted with them in detail.
Material dignity disadvantages
The material is afraid of low
Ease of installation - even temperatures (not suitable for
gypsum plasterboard the beginner will cope! non-insulated balconies)

Attractive price, wide variety Low moisture and frost

of options, including resistance; The composition
MDF Panels imitation of natural materials contains resin

High cost of high-quality

material, labor-consuming
Ecological, beauty, interior installation. Cheap low quality
Molded gets exquisite chic material can rot, dry up

Moisture resistance, easy

installation, there are models Have the property to lose the
with high frost resistance; brightness of the color under the
Plastic panels Wide range of colors rays of the sun

Natural material, dampness

Bung is not terrible No variety, expensive price

Strength, moisture
Decorative rock resistance, variety of options Costs not cheap
 When choosing the material for wall
decoration Should be based on the principle
of practicality: Choose the kind of material
that best suits your room. So, from brightly
colored plastic panels it is better to refuse to
owners of loggias on the sunny side, in this
case, the choice should be stopped by a
lining or a cork. Those wishing to save
money should think about plasterboard or
MDF panels. If the winters in your city are
more severe, it is better to warm the walls
with a natural stone, which, of course, is not
cheap, but will last for many years.
 Variants of redevelopment
Cabinet from the loggia
 What could be better than making of
the loggia This is a working room:
place a small computer or a desk here.
Working in the fresh air is easy and
pleasant, natural lighting does not
harm the eyes.
In the corner of even the smallest
loggia you can hang bookshelves with
books and disks. If there is a large
window sill, you can also use it as a
working surface.
Kitchen from the loggia
 The original and courageous decision
will be the transformation of the
loggia into a the kitchen. Make it
simple with your own hands! Along
one wall should be placed Compact
table, To introduce several cabinets, to
put a microwave, an electric kettle, a
steam cooker. You can cook with open
windows. This non-standard solution
will partially free the kitchen!
 Bedroom from the loggia
What could be more magical than a
sound sleep in the fresh air! He
invigorates and refreshes, gives strength
and relieves negative emotions. That's
why it became very popular to convert a
loggia into a bedroom: A strict design,
tight curtains, not passing light, compact
bed. To create a summer bedroom on a
loggia you can hang a hammock.