All the work in the country is being carried out, of course, in order to relax beautifully and tastefully - in a way that is unlikely to happen in the city. Along with decorating the landscape with the help of beautiful plants, you can create a cozy recreation area for the whole family, which is called the beautiful Spanish word "patio".
In the original version, the patio is the patio that is located in front of the house. That is, it is a recreation area - a table and chairs on a paved or wooden surface. This courtyard was located in the open air.
In modern realities, the design of the patio (also called the lounge area) has acquired its own characteristics. however, the main idea that such a corner should become a kind of cozy center of attraction for the whole family has not changed.
In the original version, a patio is a patio that is located in front of the house
At the same time, the site can not only successfully fit into the interior of the dacha, but also become its harmonious addition, a kind of visiting card of the owners. Here are some ideas for setting up a patio on a site:
- The classic outdoor patio option is most popular. The very idea of \u200b\u200ban open courtyard assumes the location of the building in a sunny, pleasant place, where it will be convenient for the whole family to gather or receive guests. You can focus on the proximity of the barbecue area to treat yourself to a delicacy without going far.
- Along with the open, it is appropriate to create an indoor version - it is more practical, since you can gather on such a courtyard even in a warm summer rain. Do not make too heavy coverings - they will look more like a gazebo, and the very idea of \u200b\u200ba patio will be lost. In most cases, it is enough to simply purchase and put up a large awning, which is removed immediately after the rains end.
- The patio area should by all means be limited by a natural hedge - you can use beautiful bushes (for example, rhododendron) or plant special borders from flowering plants. You can make a rocky fence and place a green hedge behind it - here it is appropriate to rely on your own imagination.
- The choice of furniture should also be approached especially - it is better to focus on practical and lightweight designs, which is described in detail in the corresponding paragraph of the article.
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The history of the patio is lost over the centuries - it is known that in ancient times such courtyards were located at every rich, noble house. They always had spacious grounds, waterfalls with beautiful cascades, cages with beautiful birds and, of course, flower beds.
Patio variety
Depending on the design features, there are several types of patios:
- Dining-style patio - this is a dimensional version, which is executed in a circular shape (at least 4 meters in diameter) or in a rectangular shape (area 4 * 5 meters). In the center is a large round or beautiful rectangular table. Such a design is appropriate when the plot is large enough and you often receive many guests or just go to the plot with a large company.
- Patio lounge executed in even larger sizes, just as in an apartment the hall is always larger than the kitchen. It is calculated on the basis of a rectangular shape with parameters of about 5-6 meters or a round diameter of 5 meters. Very convenient, again, for large companies. Such a patio should certainly contain a large table and several armchairs for a comfortable reception of guests.
- In the case of small gardens, the two previous options will not work. The reason is not only that they take up a lot of space. The point is the lack of harmony: when the dacha is small, then any large plot looks out of place. Small sites are being built, while it is necessary to proceed from the minimum parameters of 2.5-2.5 meters. The table should be selected only round, since rectangular in such a small area will be too bulky in appearance.
- Finally, patio terrace style Is a very original, interesting and at the same time a truly modern design solution. Dimensions in this case are not important. The main thing is that the terrace is located next to a special place - it looks best near a pool or pond. On such a site, you can put 2-3 sun loungers and relax on fine summer days, enjoying the view.
Terrace-style patio is a very original, interesting and at the same time truly modern design solution
Important! The options described are approximate types of patios, therefore, depending on the specific features of the site, you can make your own project that will incorporate the best features of all the types considered.
Choosing a place in the country to create a recreation area
When choosing a specific location for the patio you need to take into account several important nuances at once:
- The patio should be located next to a beautiful, special place in the country - after all, the main idea of \u200b\u200bthis place is family vacation. Thus, it can be placed on a special paved area next to the lawn, including with an artificial lawn, a country pond or beautiful flower arrangements (rock gardens, rockeries and others) or next to large trees that will create a pleasant partial shade.
- If real picnics are often held in the country, then it is better to build a patio near the barbecue area and the country kitchen (usually it is located in the house).
- The site should be placed in the most prominent point near the flower garden, where the brightest flower arrangements are located. At the same time, the patio should not block them.
- Finally, it is important to take into account the real possibilities of the site - that is, to correlate the size of the future zone with a specific location. Everyone at home should feel free on the patio. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that kids will probably run there often - the approach for them should be as convenient and safe as possible.
The patio should be located next to a beautiful, special place in the country - after all, the main idea of \u200b\u200bthis place: family vacation
Thus, when choosing a place, one should proceed from practical and design considerations - the site must harmoniously fit into the overall concept of the garden.
An interesting, but more creatively complex option, when the patio is laid at the design stage of the entire site. In this case, you need to think through all the moments at once - where the plantings will be located, where are the flowers, and where is the recreation area.
Making a patio with your own hands
The production of the site can be entrusted to specialists who will take into account your wishes for creating your own patio style. However, it is much more interesting to do it yourself. In addition, this creative and building task is quite feasible.
Materials and tools
Materials and tools are selected depending on what kind of coverage will be on the site:
- from decorative stone;
- from paving slabs;
- from garden parquet;
- from a wooden flooring.
Patio design for a summer residence (video)
To lay the foundation of the site, you must:
- sand;
- crushed stone;
- cement;
- expanded clay or gravel;
- masonry tool;
- building level and tape measure.
Stages of building a lounge area in the garden
The technology of work is associated with the creation of a flat area and its subsequent arrangement (walls, hedges, internal compartments). The stages of construction are as follows:
- First, you need to carefully mark the site, calculate all its parameters based on how many people will be accommodated on it, what part of the land can be allocated for construction, and what size furniture will be located on it.
- The site is carefully prepared - all plants are removed, and digging is performed (by half a shovel bayonet), after which the surface is carefully leveled.
- Further, along the perimeter of the site, pre-prepared pegs are driven in (in the corners). If the patio is round, you can drive a peg into the center and draw a circle with another peg over the rope. It is important that all pegs are at the same height. For this, a building level and ropes are used.
- Next, sand, crushed stone, expanded clay or gravel are sequentially poured. Preliminary, geotextile fibers can be laid on the bottom for drainage of the territory.
- Finally, the very layer of the surface of the site is laid out. It can be done dry, but it is safer to do it with cement mortar.
- The cement is leveled, the surface material is laid on it.
- The entire structure dries out within a few days, after which work is carried out to decorate the site and build additional structures (wooden partitions, mesh fences, fasteners for hanging flowers, covering, etc.).
First, you need to carefully mark the site, calculate all its parameters based on how many people will be accommodated on it
Important! It is better to carry out all work on fine sunny days so that the rain does not destroy the layers, as well as for better drying of the cement mortar.
Selection and placement of furniture
Regardless of your taste preferences, you should proceed from the fact that all furniture is selected in the same design style:
- provence;
- country (rustic);
- modern and others.
According to the peculiarities of the decoration, the furniture is selected in the classic country style - wicker, lightweight in warm or light colors. It is important that its design matches well with the colors of the patio surface.
For the patio you need:
- traditional or round dining table;
- chairs or country chairs;
- sun loungers.
The table is usually always placed in the center, with chairs around it. However, there may be other options. For example, if the patio is placed along the wall of the house, then a long dining table can also be placed along the wall to provide more space on the site.
Patio furniture is selected in a classic country style - wicker, lightweight in warm or light colors
Plants for patio decoration
The patio should be decorated with beautiful, elegant flower plants in the form of grass, shrubs, small trees or ampelous forms. Almost any plant will do, so it depends on the gardener's inspiration. The only condition is that, if possible, the flowers should tolerate prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, since the patio will be located in an open area. And those who like shading can be planted on the north side.
Here are just a few basic ideas that you can take as a basis, speculate and turn into your own masterpiece:
- Beautiful flowers can be planted around the patio hosts. They have not only a great decorative effect, but they are also resistant to cold weather and are not demanding to care for. There are a huge number of host varieties, so there will be no problems with the choice.
- Different varieties of rhododendron grow in very lush crowns with bright flowers of extremely varied colors. For the patio, you need to choose low shrubs (up to a meter), and a little further you can plant free-standing large bushes.
- Of course, along with herbaceous or shrub plantings, you can decorate the recreation area with plants in potsthat hang on the hedge. One of the most suitable options for these purposes is diplomatic possession. Its flowers are bright red, classical in shape. They contrast well against the background of beautiful, rich greenery.
Each of us dreams of spending his free time in his own way, so before you start designing a recreation area in the country, you should decide exactly what you need.
Landscape design in this case is not just creativity, but creativity intertwined with certain knowledge of the theory and practice of construction.
After all, it is necessary not only to equip a beautiful place. It is necessary to create a cozy and comfortable place where everyone will enjoy spending time.
With a great desire and violent imagination, the recreation area in the country can be made original and unique.
In the absence of these qualities, you should pay attention to ready-made design projects, which will not be difficult to implement yourself.
And for the persuasiveness of our words, we give several examples in the photo.
At the initial stage of arranging a comfortable recreation area, you need to clearly understand what you want to see in the end.
Please note that at the dacha a recreation area can be:
- open type (these include small areas in the garden, near water bodies, patios, open terraces, gazebos, etc.);
- closed type (summer kitchens, closed verandas and gazebos, any kind of annexes to the cottage). In bad weather, they will become a real shelter for a pleasant pastime. And curious neighbors not only will not see you, but will not hear you, so you can rest in peace;
- movable platform (portable prefabricated frame with a canopy). The space between the uprights can be closed with regular curtains or a special fabric.
When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the purpose of the future recreation area, the age of its inhabitants, the presence of children and adolescents.
In addition, you should take into account your financial capabilities and individual preferences and then the design will turn out to be appropriate.
The photo below shows an example of the design of a recreation area for a summer cottage.
So what should you focus on?
Well, now let's take a closer look at all these open-closed types of recreation areas in your country house. One of the most popular places for summer cottages is the place where young people rest.
The landscape design of such an area provides for the mandatory presence of a barbecue or barbecue.
The table, comfortable benches and chairs are lightweight, as they may need to be moved or moved.
For complete convenience and comfort, a canopy is made, under which any bad weather will not be terrible.
The youth recreation area can be decorated with modern decorative elements, plants in beautiful flowerpots and so on.
The so-called children's recreation area is no less popular. There are children in almost every family and for them a trip to the country house is a holiday and an opportunity to spend more time outdoors.
In such a place, they put only those objects that will interest children: swings, ladders, all kinds of climbing frames and labyrinths, sandboxes.
The layout of the design of the children's area should be comfortable, and things should be safe for children. You can decorate with bright attractive flowers, figures of animals or cartoon characters.
For older people, there is also an option for summer cottages. And not without reason, because they are the frequent guests at the dacha. They plant vegetable gardens, grow gardens, and tend plants and flowers.
Therefore, it will not be superfluous to equip a specially designated recreation area for them. It is appropriate to put a soft bench or a small sofa here.
In general, the best option (look at the photo) would be an open gazebo, built in the shade and lined with comfortable furniture and flowers in beautiful containers.
If necessary, it is possible to allocate a recreation area for active people involved in sports and who prefer to relax in a big noisy company, playing various games and organizing sports competitions.
Just keep in mind that such a site can only be organized on a large site.
There are also summer kitchens, summer verandas, gazebos for secluded relaxation and much more. It is up to you which zone to organize at home, and we will only tell you a little how to do it.
We start designing
Before you start creating a recreation area of \u200b\u200bany type in the country, it is advisable to consider several projects on the topic, correlate everything with the characteristics of your site and only then choose one.
You can draw up a project yourself, you can choose a ready-made one. In any case, one cannot do without it, since all work is carried out according to the project.
When creating your own project or choosing a ready-made one, take into account all the features of your site, size and your preferences. Do not forget about the tastes of other people who will rest in this place.
If the site is large, then, accordingly, its size allows you to arrange several recreation areas of different directions (examples in the photo below).
Moreover, it is advisable to do this when children, pensioners and young people are resting in the country.
Every company will need to feel comfortable.
But this cannot be done in a small area, so here, as an option, it is best to combine several different types into one.
This must be done thoughtfully so that each family member can rest comfortably and freely. This is why it is so important to use the project.
Everything must be foreseen - from the smallest detail to the location. The recreation area should be arranged in a place where there would be both sun and shade, and there would be no drafts.
Already at the stage of the project, the landscape design is thought out thoroughly.
Do not disregard the fact that from the place where you are resting to the country house there should be an equipped path, laid out of material that is not afraid of any bad weather.
What to do next?
You can start working on the arrangement of the recreation area only after the project is ready.
The first stage of work is the preparation of the selected site. If necessary, then it is completely cleaned of shrubs, unnecessary plants, debris and various rubbish. You can also remove the top layer of the earth.
When arranging a solid gazebo, the foundation should be laid out, since it must stand firmly and securely.
It is necessary to equip the recreation area competently and carefully, therefore, when installing furniture, barbecue and other elements, it is necessary to ensure that they fit harmoniously into the overall design.
The playground must be bright and safe. Swings, sandpit and other elements should provide an interesting pastime, and not just serve as a decoration for the summer cottage.
After the installation of all the basic and important architectural forms, the design process begins. Moreover, it is carried out in full accordance with a previously drawn up project.
Flower arrangements are planted, decorative elements are hung and installed, buildings are finished, if any.
Any recreation area will look interesting and harmonious if you adhere to a single style in design.
You cannot ignore the creation of tracks. They should be comfortable, wide and secure. A good option would be to design a fireplace, even if the recreation area is open.
You can think of other interesting things that will add sophistication and a certain charm to the place.
As a result, it will turn out conveniently and beautifully, and spending time in the country will become even more interesting not only for children, but also for adults.
Don't be afraid to show your individuality, because design is a creative process.
Any ideas are relevant in it.
Show your imagination, listen to the advice of experienced specialists and create a corner, the design of which will become unique, where spending time will become a real pleasure for all the inhabitants of the cottage.
The proverb "business is time, and fun is an hour" once had the opposite meaning: "business is time, and fun is an hour", that is, business is business, but one must not forget about rest, even in the midst of work in the garden and in the garden. We have repeatedly told how to equip recreation areas with a hearth for a cauldron or a Pompeian stove, with a gazebo from the wildest dreams, expressing the individuality and spiritual preferences of the owner. And if the size of the site does not allow equipping large gazebos and making complex furnace complexes, you can make a "fast", in fact, a mobile recreation area for a summer house or a private house.
Canopy and mobile walls
As often happens, a FORUMHOUSE user has a recreation area in the country Denisovappeared naturally. At first, at this place next to the house (measuring 5x4m) there was a legacy bathtub, covered with a door - it was a table. Then a tent appeared over the table, which stood right on the ground, then the floor was made, then the rest area began to look like in the photos below. Furniture and a cauldron with a stove were constantly rearranged from place to place in search of the ideal.
The tent of the tent served three seasons, and it turned out that "pilaf with rainwater is not a tasty dish." The need for a stationary shed rose to its full height, and the recreation area had to remain open, but, if necessary, protect from possible precipitation. Denisov came up with the idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding such a cool thing for his project: a side compartment. The sliding wall is made of a polycarbonate sheet moving along the guides. Usually it is located against the wall of the house, and when the need arises, it moves and closes the canopy.
Since the recreation area is located close to the house, the main problem was to protect the canopy from possible snow from the roof. For this it was decided to make such snow holders.
When the plot is small, the recreation area is often located close to the house. This is how the available space is spent more competently and economically, and so there are more opportunities to create at the same time inaccessible to an outsider's eye, and in the summer open space with a pergola roof, or even without a roof. The main thing is that the brazier or stove does not stand too close to the house, and the walls do not get dirty with smoke and soot.
Rest area on the site: planning
You can equip a recreation area on any, the tiniest personal plot. True, when planning it, one must take into account the cardinal points and the prevailing winds.
To equip an ideal gardening spot, remember that it must have its back to the prevailing winds.
This "back", if possible, should be a blank wall. And since gatherings usually take place in the evenings, you need to think about how to make sure that the setting sun from the west does not blind your eyes. And so - even the nook between the house and the garage can be turned into a place for relaxation, quiet evening gatherings and brunch on weekends. Our assistants in design are here: pergolas-lattices, vertical beds, plants in pots, mobile garden furniture, portable mini-barbecues, an awning instead of a fixed roof. Instead of sun loungers and benches, you can use options for frameless garden furniture: on bean bags during the day you can sunbathe by the pool, and in the evening you can sit in them around the fire.
They are packed with expanded polystriol, which is sold in hardware stores. The main thing is that for gardening such a chair should have two covers, the upper one made of fabric with water-repellent impregnation.
Buying standard garden furniture is not the approach to the arrangement of the site that is most approved on our portal: "Everything is somehow impersonal, and the prices are not encouraging." To order something unique, or even better - to create this unique one with your own hands, in extreme cases - to repeat on a budget the idea of \u200b\u200ba well-known manufacturer - this is according to FORUMHOUSE-ski.
Irrena FORUMHOUSE user
If you take a tree in your hands, and your soul sings, then what's the difference what they sell in mega-markets.
You should not neglect sales, especially when it comes to a recreation area on a small plot.
So, skissashe bought a sliding garden table with a hole for an umbrella made of eucalyptus (3,000 rubles) and a eucalyptus table and two chairs for 2,000 at a sale. She believes that even if she had made this furniture out of pine with her own hands, it would have cost more.
skissa FORUMHOUSE user
It makes sense to order furniture when you need one hundred percent exclusive, something very unusual, and, accordingly, very expensive.
But it’s a sin to buy this simple set of tables and benches on every corner now being sold - according to the calculations of the portal participants, buying boards, screws, impregnation and protective composition is much cheaper.
Yacht varnish is not the best option for outdoor products, it is better to treat them in 2-3 layers with a protective composition like "pinotex, biotex" and the like.
This product is the son of a FORUMHOUSE member OnlyOn made under his guidance and according to his drawing.
OnlyOn FORUMHOUSE user
It's a pity to put such beauty on damp ground, so my son decided to build a "trestle bed": four columns of logs, a strapping of four bars, and on top - a flooring. Painted with floor paint. It worked out well.
Do-it-yourself recreation area.
zerok FORUMHOUSE user
Then he does not want to be watered with rain, and will roll down the slope into the construction.
Here's how you can develop this "store table" idea:
Fyi made it from the material left over from the construction of the gazebo, made it more massive and aged.
legolas16 developed the idea by complementing the table with benches with a wooden canopy-roof.
Purchased in a store or made by hand, furniture for a small recreation area on a site should be, according to a survey conducted on our portal, convenient, easy to carry, resistant to decay, durable, durable, easy to clean, “and no curls for easy repainting ". The design is like this chair.
How to equip a recreation area with furniture
After construction at a FORUMHOUSE participant Snegoffthere remained pallets, conditionally suitable for the production of snakes, from which two armchairs and a two-seater sofa turned out - an excellent resting place in the country.
Snegoff FORUMHOUSE user
The pallet was cut in half along the planks at the base and back. For the armchairs, another third was filed across. I cleaned the workpieces by brushing from dirt, rot and flash. I collected everything on screws, using an inch board for strapping. Ready-made armchairs and a sofa are covered with biotex in two layers.
None of the family members expected the result to inspire further investment in this project to improve the quality of suburban life. But furniture foam rubber (60 mm) and fabric for covers were bought. The most expensive thing in pillows with removable covers with zippers was foam rubber.
Rest areas in the garden
Photos with pallet furniture show that the site is paved with old bricks, which also remained from the construction site. This coating will not serve for a very long time, but in the future the site will still be planned and reworked, but for now "At least they decided to spend the season like decent people." The sod was removed from the future recreation site in the country house, since the site has a slope, the site was leveled and a leveling pad of sand was made. The first rows of bricks were laid along a string. The wide seams are explained by the depressing geometry of the brick: butt-to-toe, it just wouldn't fit. The seams were covered with a grinder (a mixture of lime and sand) left over from the finishing work .
Madposted on his summer cottage "Red square made of clay bricks and quartzite paving stones».
Mad FORUMHOUSE user
The scheme is standard: we dig a recess along the contour, down the film, 30 cm of sand and tamp it. Then the curb on the cement, and inside we pave the brick.
As a result, thanks to this design, a small seating area on a red ground under an air canopy under the pine trees, where only a tea table will fit, will create exactly the "rest", serene mood that is necessary after working in the garden.
Have nencya platform for a table, benches and a barbecue (6x3 m) is made of unnecessary logs. The logs for its arrangement were sawn into segments 25 centimeters high. The saw cuts, treated to protect against decay with used mineral machine oil, were placed on a sand cushion and tamped down with sand and water. The project was implemented in six days practically "in one hand". A small pit was dug with a small excavator. At the initial stage, this idea caused bewilderment, irony and laughter among everyone, including workers and neighbors. Now everyone liked the site. When lawn grass is planted between the logs, it will be even better. There are options to fill up the gaps with fine gravel or screenings.
nency FORUMHOUSE user
I do not pretend to be recognized for my creation, but tiles, etc. bored in Moscow. Moreover, a forest area, urbanizing a piece of forest is also not the best option.
If the construction of something more or less stationary in a recreation area at a summer cottage categorically seems like a waste of time and money, you can get by with natural grass. The only thing is that the grass should be as resistant to trampling as possible: meadow bluegrass, meadow fescue, etc. In the recreation area, the lawn is mowed every two weeks, or even more often.
Another option for a small area is to lay it out with turf. With regular watering, the grass will take root quite quickly.
FORUMHOUSE users have long been using it as a covering for recreation areas. In addition to strength, the advantage of this material is that it can not be fixed tightly, but removed for the winter or if necessary.
Mobile grill
If a recreation area on a private plot does not have a stationary hearth, there are many ways out of this situation, especially since a mobile grill on the edge of the garden can bring no less joy than a luxurious stove.
lme1979 made a brazier from a gas cylinder.
lme1979 FORUMHOUSE user
You cut it in half lengthwise with a grinder, weld four supports, and the grill is ready. And just goes into the trunk of the car.
Here's how you can improve such a grill (done Pilligrimxxl):
Uncle Vova made a round country grill with a diameter of 0.5 meters. It turned out "unexpectedly cool, surprisingly to the neighbors." And just sit by the fire, bake meat and vegetables on the wire rack, and put a cauldron or frying pan.
Or here's a good idea - a tandoor made from flower pots. Invented and brought to life sandrovich... How to make it is clear from the photo.
Everybody sees their vacation in their own way. Someone comes to the site to sit in a friendly company over a fragrant barbecue, others dream of a quiet, secluded pastime. That is why the place of relaxation at the dacha is arranged and made out based on the preferences of potential vacationers.
When planning to organize a site for relaxation and pleasant pastime on a personal plot, you need to initially decide on its shape and appearance.
Inner courtyard
This is a classic design for a recreation area. Usually, this zone is located inside the courtyard, between the outbuildings. In fact, this is a kind of room located in the open air and surrounded by green spaces. Here you can hold family dinners, friendly meetings, as well as sunbathe, retire with your thoughts. The photo shows a version of the patio.
The best place to locate such a corner would be a site away from the hustle and bustle of the street. Ideally, if during the daytime the yard is illuminated by the sun's rays, and at night it is fenced off with mosquito nets and illuminated with decorative light sources.
Open area for active pastime
If your family prefers active rest, then the design of the relaxation area in this version will be very useful. The area is planted with lawn grass, which makes it possible to have fun on warm summer days in outdoor activities and games. In the photo we see the described design option.
Cozy room in the garden
This approach to arranging a relaxation zone at the dacha has long been successfully used in Western countries. Today, this technique is also used here. A room in the garden is a space that repeats the interior of a real relaxation room, only located in the fresh air. The walls and roofs of such an area can be made of bamboo or trellis, along which flowering plants climb. To relax comfortably in this corner, the structure is equipped with a canopy. In the photo we can see an example of a room in the garden.
A place for relaxation under the canopy of green spaces
If there is a perennial gorgeous tree in the country, then under its crown it is quite possible to equip a place to rest with your own hands. For decoration, you need to install a bench, several flowerpots with flowers and a small reservoir. In order to rest on the site in the evening, we have light sources nearby. For convenience, you can install a small table. This kind of relaxation area is ideal for intimate conversation and privacy.
Summer construction
Saying the word "gazebo" immediately presents itself with a colorful picture: somewhere in the far corner of the dacha, among the flowers, there is an original structure. Nearby is a wonderful pond. To organize such a picture at your summer cottage, you need to find a good site for the construction of a gazebo. It can be a quiet, peaceful place away from the street. Sitting in the gazebo, you can plunge into the atmosphere of relaxation and pleasant contemplation of the garden. Therefore, you need to place this structure in the most beautiful and cozy corner of the country house.
In order for the summer building to look perfect, it is necessary to envelop it in climbing plantings. In the photo we can see this design option.
Self-arrangement of the relaxation zone
After you have found a suitable version of creating a place for relaxation, we move on to building it. First, we purchase furniture, which should be:
- Convenient and comfortable.
- Easy to clean.
- Not heavy in weight.
Wooden, rattan, plastic, wicker furniture fits all of the above criteria.
At the resting place, you can install an outdoor stove or barbecue, which will be used to prepare fragrant kebabs. Of course, an open fire should be installed under a canopy to be able to use it in any weather.
For decoration on the site, you can place statues, interesting jugs, containers. Do not forget about the arrangement of lighting, which will also become an additional decorative element.
An additional, and perhaps the most striking element in the country will be an artificial reservoir, built by your own hands. A fountain or waterfall will complement the overall picture and create an atmosphere of tranquility.
Finishing touches
You should not be afraid to show individuality in the design of a place to relax in the country. To give originality, this area can be distinguished by raising it above ground level by 20-30 cm. This technique helps to draw attention to the relaxation zone and outline its boundaries.
Any unnecessary household items are suitable for decorating the site. Old barrels, you can decorate with an unpretentious pattern and place flowering plantings in them.
For children, the entertainment area can be decorated with play structures, sports items, and a sandbox. Also on the playground in a shady place, you can place a children's table and several chairs for children's events.
In conclusion, it should be noted that decorating a place to relax in the country with your own hands is a creative process. Therefore, any ideas that seem interesting to you are relevant and acceptable here. Show your imagination, use the advice of experts and as a result you will get an original corner for spending time with your family.
A private home offers many advantages. One of them is the opportunity to spend time outdoors. Whatever the rest, a separate corner is needed for it. The recreation area in the country should be as convenient as possible for all family members. You can create it competently on your own without involving professionals.
First, you need to decide on the purpose of the recreation area and choose the optimal location for the future resting place. Depending on what the site is for, the design and content will depend.
By appointment, the recreation area can be:
- For children. Such a corner requires a creative approach. In it, you can arrange a gazebo in the form of a fairy house, a rocket or an animal. Such a space requires such elements as: a sandbox, a swing, a horizontal bar, various sports ladders, as well as decorative sculptures in the form of fairy-tale characters. If you do not know how to make a do-it-yourself children's playground in the country, you can use the guidelines or use the advice offered by the designers. It is worth making sure that there are no thorny, poisonous plants, flowers with thorns around the site. Flowers must be selected very carefully, since pollen is the strongest allergen, and children are quite vulnerable. The overall design of the site can be made in any style: forest, marine, animation or fairytale.
- A cozy corner in the country for the elderly. In this case, the main focus will be on a beautiful view and comfortable seating. The location of the corner of silence should take into account the needs of the owners of the summer cottage. It is better to place it closer to home so that you do not have to travel long distances. A beautiful and comfortable bench should become an integral part of the site. Benches can be made of driftwood, metal, rattan or wicker, plastic, glass, vinyl and rubberized fabrics. For a long rest, the bench can be positioned so that one part of it remains in the shade. Since vision decreases with age, it is better to surround the site with bright large flowers. It will not be superfluous to install a table for games and separate chairs.
- Family recreation area. For such a corner, you need a barbecue or barbecue, a canopy or a gazebo with a table and benches. Furniture can be either stationary or lightweight portable.
The location of the site allocated for the site also depends on the purpose. For older people, it is better to choose a shade; for a nursery, a corner with a bright sun on the playground and shady near the benches is needed.
To prevent moisture from accumulating in the recreation area, it is better to make a slight slope.
On a large area of \u200b\u200bthe site, several different zones can be organized, united by a single design. It can be a playground and a complex corner for the whole family with a barbecue, or it can be a small gazebo and a place for active games with rings and supports, horizontal bars and ropes.
You should not take on a complex project if you are planning a do-it-yourself recreation area in the country. It is enough to skillfully combine simplicity and harmony to get a high-quality result.
Getting to work, you need to start with the development of a plan for the future facility in large-scale execution. Having dealt with the paper version. You can go to the terrain. You can transfer the outline of the plan using pegs tied with ropes.
The simplest option is to create a seating area in the shade of a tree. It is enough to build a platform on which to place garden furniture or a beautiful bench. Flowers are planted around the base that easily tolerate shade or pleasantly smelling plant varieties that create a unique fragrance. If there is a need to fence off the area from prying eyes, you can use a screen on which to let curly varieties of flowers.
The simplest option is to create a seating area in the shade of a tree. For lovers of large companies and noisy parties, a canopy or a gazebo will be an indispensable option, which will save a feast in inclement weather.
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To create a place where large companies will gather, it is enough to make a canopy from a tree, around which to plant plants. For decorative finishing of the structure, plants planted in pots are used.
A separate type is considered a recreation area in the country in the form of closed metal and plastic structures. This option allows you to quickly turn a closed room into an open meadow. For this, two types of structures are used: portable and prefabricated. It is better to choose sunny places for such sites.
A separate type is considered a recreation area in the country in the form of closed metal and plastic structures.
Use hedges to separate the seating area from the main garden. Plants are selected based on color preferences and the degree of illumination of the site.
Coniferous hedges are the most useful. Coniferous hedges are the most useful. They not only perfectly refresh the air, but also have a luxurious scent. Due to the presence of essential oils. In addition to conifers, wood, stone and bamboo can be used for the barrier.
The simplest type of foundation for a recreation area is soft lawns. If you plan to install garden furniture, then it is better to make paving from wooden boards, tiles or sidewalk bricks. In some cases, plastic corrugated modules are used.
The simplest type of foundation for a recreation area is soft lawns. It is important to make pedestrian crossings connecting the various sections, which should correspond to the general design style.
The gazebo is the perfect place for privacy. This structure can become a safe haven for picnics in inclement weather. It can be made of various materials, but wood is most commonly used. If you have building skills, you can build a gazebo yourself. Then she will be the embodiment of the owner's taste and vision.
If a purchase is considered a preferable option, in specialized stores you can choose a model that will best match the general stylistic solution of the suburban area.
The gazebo is the perfect place for privacy. The recreation area on the site should also be prepared for holding barbecue parties. Therefore, an important point is the installation of a barbecue. It can be used as a functional element or as a heating device. A stationary barbecue oven can be built near the gazebo, which will delight the whole family with bright picnics with delicious treats.
You need to place the gazebo in the most picturesque place of the summer cottage, which is far from the noise from the street. To create a romantic atmosphere, a curly flower can be put on the basis of the gazebo. For this are used: honeysuckle, climbing rose and clematis.
The recreation area on the site must also be prepared for holding barbecue parties.
When choosing furniture for the garden, it is important to be guided by the main principles: practicality and lightness.
The following types of furniture are considered the most common:
- wicker;
- wooden;
- plastic;
- forged.
The materials used to create garden furniture must be resistant to adverse weather conditions, and also have an attractive appearance. To increase comfort, soft equipment is often used in the form of pillows, flooring and rollers.
Creating a unique atmosphere is impossible without beautiful little things. Therefore, ceramic sculptures in the form of decorative lanterns, characters from fairy tales, and animals are widely used. Gnomes, which are used in landscape design, have become especially widespread. Flowers are used as decoration: floor and hanging pots, pergolas and arches with bright buds.
Creating a unique atmosphere is impossible without beautiful little things. To create a cozy atmosphere in the evening, you must use a variety of lamps and stones with a glow effect.
The modern trend in landscape design involves the creation of a patio. It can be an open terrace or veranda. It is quite simple to make such a resting corner in the country.
First you need to decide on the location. Ideally, a flat and sunny place on the site. It is better to make the platform from tiles, wood or brick. If there is not enough space, then you can install an arch along which vines wind and a set of garden furniture. Small flower beds can be set up around the selected area. for beginners will be a great start in landscape design. If there is no lack of space, you can allocate a place for a fireplace, which will give a unique comfort. If a kitchen door opens onto the patio, it will be convenient for the hostess to set the table.
The modern trend in landscape design involves the creation of a patio. For a pleasant pastime in the evening and at night, lighting on the patio is necessary. These can be LED lights, garlands or one main light source in the center. You can use pillars with spotlights, which will not only add light, but also become an integral part of the landscape design.
When creating a rest corner in the country, how to arrange it is decided first of all. You can select a design both according to information sources and according to your own feelings. A place for relaxation can become the embodiment of the owner's fantasy, in which he can express his own style and select all the attributes in such a way that every little thing is functional and pleasing to the eye.
Various attributes can be used to decorate the design: benches, swings, hammocks, sun loungers, chairs, poufs and garden chairs. Various attributes can be used to decorate the design: benches, swings, hammocks, sun loungers, chairs, poufs and garden chairs. All of them are easy to use and belong to the ground group. They can be made of various materials, but preference should be given to the most resistant to changes in weather conditions. Usually these are plastic materials that are easy to use and do not deform under the influence of moisture.
And the air ones include hanging chairs and hammocks. They are distinguished by their originality and convenience. They consist of a base, cables and special hooks that are used for hanging. Modern garden furniture manufacturers offer ready-made structures that are installed on the ground, and hammocks and seats are already suspended from them. This option is convenient for areas where there are no adjacent trees.
Swing
Making out a corner for rest in the country, do not forget about the most comfortable attribute - a swing. You can build them yourself, or you can purchase a ready-made structure, which is usually made from a metal frame. Do-it-yourself construction requires certain building skills.
They can be used by children or adults. The convenient location on the soft sofa of the swing is difficult to replace with something else. Typically, ready-made designs are made in a classic style that is suitable for any landscape design. To improve comfort, they are equipped with a soft seat, cushions and bolsters. A fabric visor is provided for protection from the sun.
Pool
For the most sunny places in the summer cottage, it will be appropriate to place a small pool for taking water procedures. You can dig it yourself, but this takes time to prepare the base and strengthen the walls. And you can use ready-made designs that are offered by various companies. The only thing worth remembering: the presence of a pool on the site requires a lot of effort to keep it clean and hygienic. It must be designed by specialists, since a complex system must work flawlessly, and it must be covered in winter. Whatever the corner for relaxation in the summer cottage, the main thing is that it is enjoyable and promotes maximum relaxation during the weekend or vacation.