BALKONY – APARTMENT IN DUBRAVA, ZAGREB

DIZAJNERSKI PRISTUP

A four-member family spanning three generations asked us to design a small balcony in their 100 m² apartment in a large multi-story building from the 1980s. Despite numerous wishes and limited space, we managed to create a beautiful, functional, and comfortable balcony.

What seemed like a simple task was actually quite challenging. The balcony was in poor condition, with problematic iron screens, an air conditioning unit, worn-out floor tiles, and a concrete wall. We decided to harmonize it with the living room as much as possible in terms of colors (yellow, brown, green) and materials (wood, textiles, plants). We replaced the tiles with flooring that mimics natural stone, covered the iron screens with wooden ones, and hung metal flower pots (grandmother's wish).

Low aluminum furniture in light tones, decorative pillows, candle holders, and rattan chandeliers create a cozy atmosphere for lounging (mother's wish). We covered the floor with a reed carpet to allow for barefoot walking (suitable for the child), and placed a barbecue on the storage cabinet (father's wish). This charming balcony is now ideal for socializing, lounging, growing flowers, and barbecuing.