We create a beautiful recreation area in the country - we equip the patio
Adjacent to the house, a paved small courtyard in the open air, designed for family recreation or solitude, is a patio.
This name came to us from the Spanish language, and the very art of decorating courtyards is rooted in antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Even then, courtyards amazed with their luxurious fountains, expensive vases, waterfalls, cages with beautiful singing birds, chic carpets and pillows.
Types of modern patio
In the country, most often they build these types of patios:
- corner structure with an L- or U-shaped plan of the house;
- at the back wall of the house;
- balcony;
- multilevel;
- patio solarium;
- front patio at the entrance;
- patio with barbecue;
- romantic patio;
- other types.
Do-it-yourself patio - photo and description in the video.
The most common types of patios are corner patios with an L- or U-shaped floor plan.
Such buildings are located along the back wall. For houses in which there is not one apartment, but several, the courtyard is created along the perimeter of the building, which makes it possible to expand the area around the house.
So residents of all apartments can have their own secluded place to relax. An atmosphere of privacy is created by the fact that the corner patio with an L- or U-shaped plan of the house is protected from several sides.
In the photo, an L-shaped patio is one of the popular types.
Unlike the corner patio, the back wall patio is only protected on one side. You can plan such an element of garden design with access to the living room, study or even bedroom.
So it will be possible to fill the room with fresh air, this is especially true when the area of \u200b\u200bthe room is small.
If there is not enough space on the site, then a multi-level patio will be an excellent option. It will also be a great decoration for your facade.
The balcony view of the building is an excellent solution for owners of summer cottages or private houses with a balcony or a roof suitable for this purpose.
In such a place you can plant plants or even sunbathe. But before building a rooftop patio or large balcony, you should consult with the builders on the technical side.
You can also make a patio solarium by the pool. Sunlight should penetrate as much as possible, so you should not cover the gazebo too much.
If earlier the role of the front courtyard was performed by a small front garden, today this role is increasingly occupied by front patios.
Beautiful, chic paving slabs, stylish modern fencing, a miniature fountain, an aesthetic fireplace and other exterior elements will elegantly decorate your front door.
In order to create a patio in your country house or country house, you first need to decide on its purpose.
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For example, it can be a secluded place for solitude, a romantic dinner, family gatherings, or a platform for large companies. Next, we determine the location of our patio for relaxation and its size. We select materials, furniture and decor.
Combine with BBQ
The highlight of your country house can be a patio with a barbecue. It is especially appropriate where there are wide open spaces, where there is a lot of land and where both a small family and a cheerful company of friends can take a break from the bustle of the city.
You can even build an outdoor oven and then you can cook food while being outdoors.
Outdoor stoves and barbecues are custom-made, so everyone can choose the perfect option for their landscape design.
For romantics
An excellent place for a dinner of lovers in the open air is the patio, made in a romantic style.
Subdued light, flickering candle flames, gorgeous starry sky and calm music - what can create a warmer and more comfortable atmosphere for a romantic dinner?
In such a nice piece of paradise, you can not only take a break from everyday work, but also, for example, propose to your beloved.
Decor Ideas
The patio decor option will largely depend on its size, as well as on the style of landscaping your site.
But any design can be complemented with luxurious flowers and chic shrubs, small conifers, containers with plants and so on.
These decor items should be placed scattered or as a patio edging. Climbing plants will look very nice, for example, morning glory, fire beans or flowers in a flower pot.
Decorating a small corner should not overload it with a large number of small details that seem superfluous.
For a small patio, rattan or wicker furniture, wooden benches, a table, and a stone fireplace would be a great decor option. This design is suitable for those who prefer the atmosphere of home comfort.
But if your dacha or country house is made in a modern style, then the patio should also follow the style.
Let your imagination run wild
Key points to consider:
- Depending on where exactly the patio area in the country will be located, the floor should be made of natural stone, gravel cushion(if the patio is directly on the ground) or from wooden flooring (when placing the structure on the roof or balcony). The option of covering in the recreation area also has a place to be, but as a result of constant walking on it, the grass will lose its attractiveness.
- The basis of a comfortable stay is. Therefore, select only comfortable and comfortable furniture. It can be comfortable chairs, chic armchairs or a small sofa.
- Outdoor oven, fireplace or barbecue in this area will be very helpful. So you can make your holiday more interesting if you can cook dinner outdoors.
- You can also install inflatable or frame pool.
- Complete your patio interior garden figurines, a small or chic flowerpot.
- Recreation area lighting also plays an important role. Make it so that the light can be chosen (bright or dimmed).
- Since pesky insects such as mosquitoes can interfere with outdoor recreation, care must be taken to protect against these pests.
High-quality lighting is not a whim, but a necessity
We create heaven on earth with our own hands
To build a patio in the country with your own hands, you should adhere to such a plan.
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Choosing materials
First you need to choose the material for the floor and think about the decor.
The simplest patio option can be a patio with a platform made of natural or artificial stone, wood, paving slabs, brick or decking. The combination of materials will look very original.
A fabric or a thin wooden roof can act as a canopy. Comfortable furniture, lamps installed right on the ground, some floral decor - and the recreation area is ready! Let's consider all stages of creation in more detail.
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We are preparing the site
First, prepare the tools: a garden rake, a shovel, a rubber mallet (needed to fit the stones) and twine (to determine the boundaries of the site).
The first stage of work on the arrangement of the patio is the preparation of the site: we mark the territory and remove 15-20 cm of soil.
But the specifics of site preparation for different flooring materials will also be different, so you should follow the instructions for laying the selected type of coating. We pour a sand cushion, moisten the sand and compact it with a rake or a special trowel.
Site preparation
When laying the coating, a small slope should be observed for water flow.
If the choice fell on a stone as a flooring, then the laying of stones should be carried out from the outer edge.
The finished coating should be sprinkled with sand and carefully fill the cracks. Then the excess sand must be removed, and the site itself should be poured with water.
Decorating the patio
Be sure to decorate the recreation area with lush greenery. A bright colorful flower bed will not only emphasize the aesthetics of your courtyard, but will also bring harmony with nature.
Bright floristry, flowers on high stands or planters will look simply luxurious.
You should also decorate the courtyard with the help of umbrellas, awnings and awnings, which will also perform the protective function of your courtyard from precipitation and the scorching sun.
Now it remains to choose and properly arrange the furniture.
When choosing furniture do not give preference to its very expensive options, since her constant exposure to outdoor conditions will lead to the fact that she may eventually lose her appearance.
You can use wicker wicker furniture, wooden benches, chairs and a table. Even a fireplace or an outdoor stove would be appropriate here.
The type of furniture and its quantity should be chosen based on the purpose of the patio: for family gatherings or for meeting with a large group of friends.
A suburban area or a courtyard in front of a summer house can be used not only for growing vegetables or arranging a flower garden, but also as a recreation area.
If you install exquisite pergolas or at least a table with chairs in a free place, then this area can be safely called a patio area - a place to relax.