Being in nature is so much fun for most of us. Even being in the country or in a residential area (your own house), you really want to be closer to nature! I think that is why many people make various recreation areas in their garden. There are many options for decorating recreation areas. Also, here you will find a selection of gazebos, patios, outdoor seating areas and pergolas.
Gazebo - usually an octagonal structure with an octagonal roof that protects from the sun and rain. She usually has a built-in bench that runs along the inner perimeter of the gazebo. The gazebo usually does not have blank walls that allow you to enjoy the surrounding view of your garden. Of course, it can be either square or round.
Terrace - a structure in the form of a platform with a roof in the fresh air, adjacent to the wall of the house and being its continuation. Most often, the terrace does not have walls and doors, but only low railings or porticos with a free entrance. It can be compared to a balcony on the ground. The terrace is intended for inactive relaxation, conversations with friends, dinners, handicrafts and other entertainment.
Nice terraces in the photo! I wanted to rest on them ...
A playground for privacy and tranquility Is a playground, which is an “open room”, the walls of which can be decorative fabric curtains, trellises with climbing plants and bamboo screens. Rather, it is like decorating a recreation area with a pergola.
Patio – patiohidden from prying eyes. An open-air room is a great option for organizing family celebrations, receiving guests and privacy to soak up the sun and sunbathe.
Arbor placement.
To a large extent determines your choice of location, it is how you plan to use your gazebo. This is a gazebo garden or a gathering place for friends and family on warm summer days, then you can make the gazebo stand out by making it the center of attention. If, in order to relax and reflect, then you should build it in the depths of the garden - a quiet place.
Depending on the size of your plot, you can set gazebocloser to the house or place it along the way to some element of the garden, for example, If a body of water (lake, pond) is adjacent to the site, then it is more appropriate to place the gazebo on the shore of the reservoir. Aesthetics is the most important factor when installing a gazebo for non-utilitarian use. After all, gazebos are often used as a connecting space for the entire garden. It's a great idea to highlight the style of your site, which makes it the center of attention.
Terrace location.
Since most terraces are attached to the wall of the house (perhaps they go around a corner and are located along two walls), then it is more convenient to make a single foundation in advance for a future extension. The same applies to the roof shared with the house and the materials used. However, we often think about terrace (recreation area) when everything is built, the hozblog took its place and the garden is already spawning. A south-facing terrace is more reasonable, well warmed by the sun. Consider shading during the summer sun and heat. It can be: roof, awning, awning, canopy, stationary or easily transformable.
Since it can be located not only on the ground, but also be raised to a sufficiently large height (sometimes it is even organized on the roof), and the walls are not provided in it, then a fence up to 1m high is installed along its edge. The lower the height above the ground, the lower the fence can be. You can hang curtains, preferably in light colors. They will create shade and protect against gusts of wind.
Patio location.
Patio located between the adjoining and outbuildings. The patio looks like a closed area, but the adjoining walls of the house act as protective and enclosing supports in this version. If the site allows, you can erect two high walls (angle). One can be equipped with a wall-mounted fountain-mask.
Access to the recreation area.
The first thing to remember is that your seating area is meant to be used, so it must be accessible so that you can reach it from any part of the garden. If you want to enjoy the sunset or drink an evening glass of wine, then you need to consider lighting along the paths to recreation area.
With a small country house, the role terraces a spacious veranda combined with a porch plays successfully. But even in this case, consider the possibility of a separate exit to the garden or courtyard.
View of the recreation area from the side.
Even if you don't use it that often gazeboor patio, for example, for gatherings in a friendly company, it is still necessary that they please the eye and evoke pleasant emotions. Consider placing, say, a small tree or shrub next to gazebo, to soften the look and make it an integral part of your site's landscaping. Planters of flowers can be arranged on the patio.
View from the recreation area to the site.
The view from the gazebo itself (patio) also plays a big role. After all, being in it, you will be pleased to contemplate the ripples of water from the breeze on the reservoir or the murmur of a small waterfall, or admire your favorite flowers. It is also important and necessary, if there are children, to locate the playground nearby so that it can be viewed from the recreation area. This is a separate topic, I will devote an article to the playgrounds later.
I made a photo collection as an example. Unfortunately, you will not find photos with real recreation areas precisely in our country. Few people turn to the services of a designer, it is understandable - means! I want to show that even without the invitation of a designer, you can arrange many elements in the garden yourself. To do this, I select a photo and share my ideas on how any design element in the garden can look civilized and aesthetically pleasing. And it's not even about the money. At low cost, you can make a very interesting, author's element.
Ambient sounds.
It may seem like a good idea to make a gazebo near the fence, but think about whether the sounds of neighbors will intrude and disrupt the pleasure of your time in the recreation area. And you can also disturb your neighbors. If you need to distract yourself from extraneous sounds, a small fountain nearby will create a more pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately, not all of us have large plots, so no matter how you think where to place, neighbors are everywhere. Well, if the neighbors are good, you can take off the gatherings and arrange !!! And for owners of 6-10 acres, surrounded on three sides by neighbors, the option of placing a gazebo in the middle of the site is suitable. For example, in the background there is a vegetable garden, in the middle there is a gazebo, and in the front area (flower bed, rabatka) there is either a rock garden or a reservoir. Just surround the gazebo with shrubs and non-aggressive trees for a more secluded feeling and escape from the sun.
A patio, as I wrote above, is a patio located between buildings. But this does not mean at all that it cannot be placed, for example, in the corner of the garden, or if the plot with elevation changes is in a secluded place surrounded by trees and shrubs from prying eyes.
Construction schemes or how to build gazebo or pergola, do not give. There is a lot of information on the Internet about this. There are not enough articles to describe everything. Everyone decides to make their own patio or buy a gazebo. It makes no sense to advise here. Enjoy viewing photos, note and create!
I think you are convinced that rest zone can be an elegant and refined element in the garden, if it blends seamlessly with the landscape of the site. In the photo, of course, chic, laborious, large recreation areas. But what prevents us from making an analogue of any of them?
Is there a gazebo or a terrace on your site? Which recreation area will require less cost and labor, in your opinion?
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Every home needs a recreation area. Especially on the territory of a country house, you can arrange a comfortable place in the fresh air, where you will gather with friends and family, eat, play and just spend time in the fresh air.
The idea of \u200b\u200ban open gazebo
For inspiration, we suggest looking at the beautiful gazebos and terraces with photographs, as well as familiarizing yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of each of the buildings.
I will try to make the quality of the photo as good as possible so that you can see all the details and get aesthetic pleasure.
For some, a country house is a place of residence, for others it is a place for growing crops, for others it is just a recreation area. You can build gazebos and terraces with your own hands or hire specialists.
The idea of \u200b\u200ban open recreation area
First, you need to decide what type of building will be, what material it is made of and how it will be equipped. There are a huge number of types of them.
In some you can just sit on a bench under a canopy from the sun, and in some you can have a good time swimming in the pool or jacuzzi, barbecuing and relaxing on high-quality hammocks or swings.
The terrace differs from the gazebo in that it is adjacent to the house. Such an extension can be of several types:
- Open, which can only be used during the warmer months.
- Closed, which allows you to use this room all year round.
- Universal, with a specific design that can be opened.
The disadvantages of gazebos include their impracticality. For example, in a small open-type structure, it will not work to rest in winter. In this case, a closed terrace or veranda with a stove is better.
Warm arbor made of rounded logs with a stove
Interesting ideas for arranging terraces can be found on our website. Open buildings are often used for eating, sleeping in the fresh air, meeting friends. In closed terraces, you can fully live like in a separate room.
Verandas
Gazebos, verandas and terraces are somewhat similar to each other, but at the same time they are completely different buildings.
The veranda is a complete extension to the house, which is based on the foundation. As a rule, it is completely closed and acts as an additional room. The main difference between a veranda and a terrace is the presence of walls. Without them, it will already be a porch. This type of structure can perform many functions, unlike other recreation areas:
- Living room.
- Canteen.
- Greenhouse or winter garden.
- The gym.
- Pantry.
- Kitchen.
In addition, the extension can perform many other functions, as far as the owner's imagination is enough. Summer-type verandas can have an open wall, which is covered with curtains, street blinds or pvc film, like some types of gazebos.
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Glazed option
Verandas are divided into two main types:
- Attached, which are located on the outside of the main house, and they can be built both together and separately from construction work, after a while;
- Built-in, which are located directly on the territory of the house. That is, it is a kind of separate room. The construction of such a veranda can only be in the initial construction, since such a structure is being erected simultaneously.
To implement the veranda project, it is necessary to fill the foundation. It is selected depending on the dimensions of the structure and the estimated weight. It is worth taking into account the peculiarities of the soil, since on loose ground the extension will deform and crack in the walls.
Terraces
Terraces and gazebos are mainly used during the warmer months. The most popular type is small outdoor terraces, where a table is placed. Often they equip a children's playroom on it, installing a couple of carousels on the terrace. This allows children to play outdoors while staying at home under the supervision of their parents.
Summer summer cottages and terraces are not just a recreation area, but a place for aesthetic enjoyment of nature. For meditation, for reuniting with the environment.
The construction process includes several main stages:
- Territory selection and compacted soil.
- The choice of coverage (most often - wood).
- Definition of design and interior accessories.
- Foundation construction.
- Laying the floor covering.
- Finishing and decor.
Patio
Not all owners of private territories have an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat a patio is. Let's figure it out. This is a fenced part of the courtyard that is used as a recreation area.
It can be of any size, as far as the territory and desire of the owner allows. Inside there may be tables, gazebos, lawns, flower beds, a pool, sun loungers, hammocks, barbecue facilities and other accessories for a pleasant pastime.
Decorative elements in the form of hanging flowers, waterfalls, fountains, fireplaces and other decorative elements are often used to emphasize the patio style. A patio of any complexity can be done by hand, the main thing is to first solve several problems:
- Select a territory.
- Consider a building plan.
- Calculate costs, make an estimate.
After that, you can start directly to work. It is necessary to remove all obstacles at the site of the future patio - debris, roots. After that, build a fence that will clearly separate the recreation area from the rest of the territory. Further, depending on your desires and possibilities, a place for rest is ennobled and equipped.
For example, a small corner with a table, hammock or swing is enough for two. It will be a great place for privacy or a romantic pastime in the summer under the stars.
The project of a bathhouse with a swimming pool and a leisure complex has been developed. Architects: Antonov Dmitry, Fatkin Ivan, Stepanov Sergey (Novosibirsk)
Technical and economic indicators:
Dimensions in plan 16.8 x 5.4 m
Building area 90.70 m²
Construction volume 340.90 m³
The total area of \u200b\u200bthe block is 66.40 m²
Bath 21.40 m²
Outdoor terrace with pool 25.00 m²
Lounge area with fireplace 20.00 m²
Constructive solution: The walls of the bath complex are made of rounded timber Ø200 mm. The foundations are made of monolithic reinforced concrete tape. The plinth is raised from the ground level by 300 mm. The basement and floor of the open terrace and recreation area are faced with porcelain stoneware tiles. Windows - with wooden frames and filling with double-glazed windows, decorative grilles - from a profiled wooden bar. The doors are made by a specialized company. Roof - solid wood flooring on rafter structures. Roof covering - roofing material "KATEPAL" (metal tile). Part of the roof over the outdoor pool terrace is acrylic or reinforced polished display glass with a tinted surface. The scheme and fixing points of the glass roof are developed as a separate project by a specialized company.
The ceiling of the room is paired, made of grooved laths along guides, from above it is laid with vapor barrier and insulation. Concrete floors with a slope for draining and a drain hole, facing - porcelain stoneware. During operation, removable gratings are used. The ceiling of the rest room is insulated with a cotton wool insulation, the floor is a floor slat along the logs, it is insulated with a mineral wool insulation. The floor of the open area is concrete, the coating is porcelain stoneware
Engineering support: The bath is heated by a stove-stove, the design of the stove is developed as a separate project, or an industrial-made stove is installed. Water supply - from existing networks. Sewerage is a cesspool. Power supply is provided from the existing networks.
The design of the pool and barbecue oven is developed as a separate project by a specialized company. A concrete base is provided for the barbecue oven.
The project was implemented on the territory of an individual residential building under construction in a cottage village in Novosibirsk (2009–10)
06.05.2016
Tips and ideas for choosing flooring for your outdoor terrace or veranda. The choice of material, color, designs.
Patios, verandas and terraces
The owners of private houses and summer cottages have a wonderful opportunity to equip an outdoor recreation area. If there is little space, such a zone can adjoin directly to the building, and if the property is extensive and it is not necessary to sacrifice hundreds, it can be a wide terrace, patio-type patio, open veranda.
Different materials are chosen as the basis for patios and terraces (natural stone, paving slabs, all kinds of artificial turf), but one of the most popular remains wooden covering for the terrace - terrace board... The wooden floor on the terrace is ecological cleanliness, absolute compatibility with other decoration, facing and interior details, giving the atmosphere a special neatness and comfort, textural warmth.
Wood flooring design
When thinking about how the wooden flooring will look on a terrace or open veranda, there are a few things to consider:
- color solution - basic and tint;
- type and shape of flooring elements, installation method;
- details that add decorativeness;
- capital structure.
Color selection
Wooden flooring, which plays the role of a floor on a terrace or patio, has a significant impact on the overall color scheme of the recreation area, so its palette should be combined with the shade of furniture and wooden interior details: decorative gratings, rain awnings, edging railings.
If the seating area is made in a certain style, the color of the flooring should correspond to it: restrained yellow and gray-brown are suitable for country, terracotta and its dark shades for the oriental style, and lacquered dark gray for high-tech.
Laying methods, types of decking
When choosing a wooden floor, you need to decide what type of terrace or patio you have - a temporary structure or a permanent one. For temporary buildings intended for use only in the warm season, garden parquet or flat wooden structures specially knocked down to size are recommended - for the winter they are dismantled and removed to the utility room until the next season. If the site will be used as a permanent one, the floor is always made of decking.
Details that add decorativeness
Wood, as a rule, gratefully accepts the neighborhood with different texture materials. When designing your patio, you can combine wood flooring with gravel and ceramic tiles, lawn islands, and small flower beds. The color roll or the same shade between the flooring and the elements of the fence, containers for flowers, a gazebo looks very good. An additional effect is given by various lamps, ladders, steps.
Capital structure
In addition to the permanent seating area in the garden, a terrace-deck, attached to the house along the perimeter, is a permanent structure. Its construction requires special construction work, so it is worth entrusting such a grandiose project to professionals.
Terrace overlooking the beach. A graphic sofa, armchairs and coffee table by Gandia Blasco adorn the patio of this Palm Beach home overlooking the Atlantic. The cushions are covered with moisture-resistant fabric from Link Outdoor, and the floor is covered with carpet from Stark Carpet. Lounge area in the backyard. This patio is located in the backyard of a private estate in Uruguay. There are four houses and a horse farm on the territory, with a terrace overlooking the lake. The iron chairs were brought from a castle in the south of France. A hammock, fixed on the edge of the veranda, creates a great place to sleep, read and admire the scenery. Mini patio by the pool. The pool of the historic Long Island home is adjoined by a corrugated reinforced glass canopy terrace. Garden furniture is made to order and covered with fabric cushions with protection from moisture and sunlight. A hedge of trees protects the area from prying eyes. The area around the pool is lined with Indian Kota stone and surrounded by round boxwood bushes. Modernist living room in the garden. The garden patio of a private house in Auckland is decorated with mid-century modern armchairs and a bench in the style of British architect Edwin Lutches. The facade of the house is painted with Benjamin Moore Jet Black. Nice patio with intimate atmosphere. A cozy French-style brick patio is located in the courtyard of a historic house in Normandy. The table is covered with a Pierre Frey tablecloth, and the old garden chairs are from Provence. Patio tiled in beige. On the patio balcony of the house in Monte Carlo, there is a custom-made wrought-iron sofa decorated with pillows made from Pierre Frey fabrics. Foreground: Jean Royère vintage armchair and marble top coffee table. Elegantly furnished patio. The backyard patio is filled with unexpected pieces of furniture and decor, with a willow vines sofa and armchair painted in dark Farrow & Ball paint. Pillows in textile covers from Jennifer Shorto. Folding metal chairs and paintings on the wall were found at a flea market in Paris. Patio with Italian charm. A charming home patio tucked away on the Italian island of Capri, just outside Naples. The grounds are decorated with potted pyramidal plants, a table and sleek white chairs from Gervasoni. A graceful patio with flowers. A spiral staircase at artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian's mansion in New York's Greenwich Village leads to an exquisite garden patio. The black sculpture of flowers in a vase, by Donald Bechler, stands out in contrast against the white wall. Sunny patio. The historic Libbey Ranch in California is a secluded family retreat in Ojai, formerly owned by actress Reese Witherspoon. Decorator Kristen Buckingham has furnished a patio for outdoor dining and reception. The metal base of the antique table is covered with a plank top, an antique lantern above it, and wicker and wrought-iron chairs around it. Sandstone slab terrace. A pergola canopy lined with white wisteria shades the small patio of a New York home in South Hampton. Around a table made of antique teak planks are rattan wicker chairs and iron chairs imported from France. Veranda covered with foliage. In the center of the veranda of a Long Island country house is a round teak table. It is surrounded by wicker chairs from Restoration Hardware and antique wooden chairs. The pergola roof is entwined with tree-like wisteria, the terrace is surrounded by figuratively trimmed boxwood bushes in tubs. Patio on the top floor. The balcony-terrace of an apartment in Monaco offers a beautiful view of the bay. The nautical theme is supported by a bright blue 1950s sofa by Wim Rietveld in fabric upholstery from Osborne & Little and a chair from Honoré. Rooftop patio. In the center of the urban oasis on the roof of New York is a glazed room with sliding doors. The open-air mini-living room is made up of a two-seater sofa, a custom-made low table and wicker chairs from Paola Lenti. In the background: behind a glass partition is a concrete bathtub and a shower column for outdoor water treatments. Feast on the veranda. The veranda of the summer home of British restaurateur Keith McNally on Martha's Vineyard is decorated with a restored rough-board table surrounded by wicker chairs in the style of Parisian bistros. Terrace with fireplace. The owner of a house in London gave a second life to an antique marble fireplace. The ornate portal that used to be in the living room has been moved to the garden terrace. The flooring is made of polished Belgian sandstone, the fireplace is decorated with the author's lamps by the Spanish designer José Ignacio Ballester. Townhouse with a terrace. A small patio in a West Village mansion in New York, furnished with teak furniture from David Sutherland. 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