TURN YOUR BALCONY INTO A ROOM

Balconies in Alanya apartments are often spacious with beautiful views, yet they are used only for drying laundry. Glazed and fitted out properly, a balcony can become a proper home office for remote work or a cosy place to relax. Here is where to start.

Decide how you'll use it

Every later decision depends on how you plan to use the balcony:

• Home office — you'll need a desk, a comfortable chair, sockets, reliable Wi-Fi, protection from screen glare and a comfortable temperature.
• Relaxation area — a sofa or armchairs, a side table, soft lighting, and the option to open the balcony in good weather.
• A combination — a compact desk plus a comfy armchair for unwinding.

Also think about who will use the balcony and when. If you work during the day, protection from sun and glare matters more. If you relax in the evening, lighting, soft furniture and the option to open the windows to the sea breeze come first.

Choosing the glazing

For a relaxation area with a sea view, frameless glazing is ideal: in summer the balcony can be opened fully, and in winter closed against wind and rain. Price: from €160/m².

For a home office you'll use all year round, insulated PVC glazing on a REHAU or VEKA profile is a better fit — from €140/m². It holds the temperature better and cuts street noise, which matters for video calls. If your balcony is noisy, it is worth reading about window soundproofing.

Before choosing your glazing, check your complex's rules: some buildings only allow certain types of system or profile colours. More on this in our article on getting permission to glaze a balcony.

Protection from sun and glare

A glazed south-facing balcony heats up quickly in summer, and a laptop screen becomes unreadable in bright sun. Solutions:

• blinds or roller blinds on the panels;
• solar-control or tinted glass;
• external roller shutters for the hottest façades;
• air conditioning or a fan if the balcony is separated from the room.

For a home office, blinds with adjustable slats work best: you can set them so the light is diffused and the screen doesn't glare. For a relaxation area, light curtains that sway when the windows are open feel cosier.

Electrics, lighting and internet

A home office needs at least two or three sockets by the desk, good overhead lighting and a desk lamp. A relaxation area needs warm, diffused light, LED accent lighting and a socket for a floor lamp. Check whether your router's signal reaches the balcony — add a signal booster if needed.

Concealed wiring, finishing and floor levelling are easy to arrange together with apartment renovation from our partner company Home Mix.

If the balcony is separated from the room by a door, consider air conditioning or at least a fan. In the hot months, working on a closed balcony during the day without cooling will be uncomfortable even with good sun protection.

Furniture and layout

Balconies are rarely standard, so off-the-shelf furniture often doesn't fit. These work well:

• a sill-style desk along the parapet — for an office with a view;
• a corner sofa with storage drawers;
• wall-mounted shelves instead of cupboards;
• folding or convertible tables.

To make the balcony feel of a piece with the rest of the apartment, it is worth planning it as part of the overall interior design — that way colours, materials and lighting will be coordinated.

Don't overload a small balcony with furniture: leave room to walk through and to open the panels. Light-coloured furniture and mirrors make the space look larger.

Ventilation and humidity

An enclosed balcony needs regular airing, otherwise condensation will form on the glass in winter. Frameless systems have natural gaps, while with insulated glazing it is worth including sashes with a tilt function. More in the article condensation and mould on windows.

Don't place furniture or appliances right up against the glass: leave a small gap for air to circulate. This reduces the risk of condensation in winter and of equipment overheating in summer.

If there is a computer or other equipment on the balcony, protect it from direct sunlight: overheating shortens the life of electronics.

Free survey

Tell the surveyor how you picture your balcony — they will choose a suitable glazing system and sun protection, and Home Mix will step in for the finishing. The visit is free; indicative prices are on the prices page; phone and WhatsApp +90 535 556 85 25.

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