Good afternoon, we continue the topic cottage design. And today I want to show you how cute cozy corners of relaxation(patio-courtyards) can be created on your suburban area. Quiet recreation areas can be in the smallest summer cottages ... and their design depends on your imagination and our photo tips. Today you will see in bright pictures the cutest ideas for organizing a recreation area..
Nuggets - recreation areas behind the FENCE WALL.
It happens that you want to retire ... and it’s not interesting to put a powerful fence between your own and the neighbor’s plot (firstly, the shadow is superfluous, and secondly, the neighbors will think that you don’t love them) ...
And then you can build on the site like this boxes for country fiesta… with walls ... cubbyholes in the corner. Design and create a cozy place to relax. in the form of a box with pergola roof and plank flooring.
You can just to the wall of the house fit fences from horizontally stuffed boards(as in the photo below). Fill a patch of earth concrete screed... put a wicker deck chair, a small garden table and a pot with green plant. As you can see, the size of the summer cottage does not matter - no matter how small it is, you can make a cozy corner for relaxation with your own hands.
Can such a mini-courtyard in country garden enclose with a wall one and a half meters high and even make a closing gate in this fence ... Sprinkle the earth with small gravel - build something like a corner bench from concrete slabs. And soft pillows will turn the cold concrete bench into the cozy softness of the sofa ... Next to the fireplace-hearth and you're done. I already told.
Can serve as a hotbed ordinary flower girl- We put it on a concrete pedestal and pour coal.
If the place allows such a recreation area, you can make more - for a noisier company. The concrete bench is longer and there are more pillows. Sprinkling with crushed stone - perennial grasses with soft foliage and a hearth. It turns out real backyard patio.
How to make wooden fences for the patio design of the recreation area on the site, I will tell in a separate article.
If there is very little space on the site ...
Then you can make mini-recreation areas - for summer relaxation. Here in the photo below we see that even if the neighbor's fence very close to the wall of our house, then we can still do cozy design of such a mini-courtyard.
The best attributes for creating a quick miniature patio design are lattice pergolas, crushed stone, and flower pots (as in the photo below). Even the smallest summer cottage can become a piece of your fairy tale.
You can space between the wall of the house and the neighbor's fence pave with floor tiles ... or paving, laying it beautifully with herringbone like parquet (photo below).
And in order to become more comfortable in such a cramped recreation area ... and smell of nature, you need plant high evergreen firs along the neighbor's fence (photo below) ...
...Or arrange a live hedge of suitable shrubs(as in the photo below).
There is a small gap between the bathhouse and the shed ...
design ideas for a small summer cottage.
It happens that the site is very tiny ... or already crammed with vegetable gardens and greenhouses ... and then a very small piece of land is left for the recreation area, squeezed between the wall of the house and the wall of the garage (or other yard building).
Well, even such a small place can be turned into a piece of country paradise. A small blind area - made of concrete and flat stone ... Vertical club in a square frame from small green plants - looks like a picture on the wall ... Garden furniture ... A barbecue oven attached directly to the wall of the house ... And a few sconces on the wall... And as a roof we stretch the usual awning fabric- it is attached to 4 fasteners with hooks - yes on each wall.
Or over such a recreation area between dacha buildings can be done retractable roof. How to make such a roof from a cable and metal rings, I told in the article
And here's another idea of how to profitably fill the space between the wall of the house and the neighbor's fence (photo below). We make the fence higher, due to the fact that we nail a PERGOLA-LATTICE to it ... and then let some plant wind along it ...
We put a bench with pillows with our back to the pergola ... we put a wicker garden round table ... several ottomans. And next we create a dining area under a canopy from a high pergola-rack with a roof on cables (photo below, on the left).
BEHIND THE STONE WALL... the relaxation area of the mini-courtyard.
Or you can not fence off such a recreation area in a summer cottage wooden partition- and STONE MASONRY.
We build a wall of brick and veneer it with decorative facade stone. It turns out beautiful almost antique patio area design.
By the way in the stone wall you can make a MINI-CLUBMA. That is make a void-cavity in the wall ... pour earth into it ... and plant bushes or mini-trees(as in the photo below) it turns out stone hedge for your mini patio.
Or a flower bed can be attached NEAR the stone wall- in the form of a long wooden box... fill it with earth ... plant bushes ... sprinkle with decorative white rubble on top, arrange garden lanterns with candles ... beauty ...
Or in such a stone wall you can make a NISH-HEART ... that is, to make a through shelf - with a small recess for coal ... in the evenings you can make a fire there and comfortably sit on the sofas and talk by the warm fire.
PASSIVE REST zone - on a sunny summer cottage.
For those who like to soak up the sun - you can do solarium areas in the allotment. Also fence small sides of brickwork with lining underneath a natural stone. And put up sun loungers.
Recreation area - WITH A METAL FENCE AND VASES ...
That is (as in the photo below) - stone vases serve as a kind of supporting pillars between inserts sections of forged railings. On the curls of forging the fence you can start curly flower- and plant high perennials of our latitudes in flowerpots. It turns out a very cozy little nook for a summer cottage area.
Or you can just make more flowerpots - then you don’t have to order metal fences, you don’t have to spend money.
Like these ones suburban areas recreation for the design of a small suburban area, I picked up for you today. But the topic cozy places for a dacha fiesta, I don't finish. That's why…
And also…
In a special article, I showed 32 more recreation areas in the shade of the Italian PERGOLA - this is such a canopy with a lattice roof.
Olga Klishevskaya, specially for the site
Each of us dreams of spending free time in our 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.
It is necessary not only to equip 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, it is worth paying attention to ready-made design projects, which will not be difficult to implement.
And for the persuasiveness of our words, we give a few 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 in the country the 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, covered verandas and gazebos, any kind of extensions to the dacha). In bad weather, they will become a real shelter for a pleasant pastime. And the curious neighbors will not only not see you, but they will not hear you either, so you can rest in peace;
- movable type platform (portable prefabricated frame with a canopy). The space between the racks can be closed with ordinary curtains or a special cloth.
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 be appropriate.
The photo below shows an example of the design of a recreation area for a summer cottage.
So what to pay attention to?
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 holiday destinations is considered to be a place where young people have a rest.
The landscape design of such a zone provides for the mandatory presence of a barbecue or barbecue.
A table, comfortable benches and chairs are selected light, as they may need to be carried 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 decor elements, plants in beautiful flowerpots, and so on.
No less popular is the so-called children's recreation area. There are children in almost every family, and for them a trip to the dacha is a holiday and an opportunity to spend more time outdoors.
In such a place, they put only those items 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, figurines of animals or cartoon characters.
For the elderly, there is also a vacation option. And not without reason, because they are frequent guests at the dacha. They plant vegetable gardens, grow gardens, take care of plants and flowers.
Therefore, it will not be superfluous to equip a specially designated recreation area for them. Here it is appropriate to put a soft bench or a small sofa.
Generally, the best option(look at the photo) there will 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 arranging 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, pavilions for secluded relaxation and much more. It is up to you to decide 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 any 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 create a project yourself, you can choose a ready-made one. In any case, you can’t do without it, since all work is carried out exactly according to the project.
By creating own project or choosing a ready-made one, consider 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 dimensions allow 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.
Each company will need to feel comfortable.
But you can't do this in a small area, so here, as an option, it's best to combine several different types into one.
This must be done thoughtfully so that each family member can comfortably and freely rest. That is why it is so important to use the project.
It is necessary to foresee everything - from the smallest detail to the location. The recreation area should be equipped in a place where there would be both the sun and the shade, and at the same time there would be no drafts.
Already at the project stage, landscape design is thought out thoroughly.
Do not disregard the fact that from the place where you rest to country house there should be an equipped path, lined with material that is not afraid of any bad weather.
What to do next?
Direct work on the arrangement of the recreation area can only be started after the project is ready.
The first stage of work is the preparation of the selected site. If necessary, 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, you should lay out the foundation, as it must stand firmly and reliably.
It is necessary to equip the recreation area competently and accurately, therefore, when installing furniture, barbecue and other elements, it is necessary to ensure that they harmoniously fit into the overall design.
The playground should be bright and safe. Swings, a sandbox and other elements should provide an interesting pastime, and not just serve as a decoration for the dacha.
After installing all the main and important architectural forms the design process begins. Moreover, it is carried out in full accordance with a pre-compiled project.
disembarked flower arrangements, 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 can not ignore the creation of tracks. They should be comfortable, wide and reliable. A good option would be the design of the fireplace, even if the recreation area is open.
You can come up with other interesting things that will give the place sophistication and a certain charm.
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.
Do not be afraid to show individuality, because design is a creative process.
It holds any ideas.
Show your imagination, listen to the advice of experienced professionals and create a corner, the design of which will become unique, where spending time will be a real pleasure for all the inhabitants of the cottage.
A private home provides many benefits. One of them is the opportunity to spend time on fresh air. Whatever the rest, it needs a separate corner. The recreation area in the country should be as convenient as possible for all family members. Properly, you can create it yourself without the involvement of professionals.
First you need to decide on the purpose of the recreation area and choose the optimal location of the future place for recreation. Depending on what the site is needed for, the design and content will depend.
By appointment, the recreation area can be:
- For kids. Such a corner requires a creative approach. In it you can place a gazebo in the form of a fairy-tale 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 fairytale heroes. If you don't know how to make a nursery playground with your own hands in the country, you can use the guide articles or use the tips suggested by the designers. It is worth taking care that there are no prickly around the site, poisonous plants, flowers with thorns. Flowers must be selected very carefully, since pollen is the strongest allergen, and children are quite vulnerable. The general design of the site can be made in any style: forest, sea, animation or fairy tale.
- A cozy corner in the country for the elderly. In this case, the focus will be on 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 the house so that you do not have to travel long distances. An integral part of the site should be a beautiful and comfortable bench. Benches can be made from 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 both stationary and light portable.
The location of the site allocated for the site also depends on the purpose. For the elderly, it is better to choose a shade; for a nursery, you need a corner with a bright sun on the playground and a shady one near the benches.
To prevent moisture from accumulating in the relaxation area, it is better to make a slight slope.
On a large area of the site, you can organize several different zones, united by a single design. It can be a playground and a complex corner for the whole family with a barbecue, or maybe 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 plan a recreation area in the country with your own hands. It is enough to skillfully combine simplicity and harmony to get a high-quality result.
Getting started, 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 move to the area. You can transfer the outline of the plan using pegs tied with ropes.
Most simple option is to create a recreation area in the shade of a tree. It is enough to build a platform on which to place garden furniture or a beautiful bench. Around the base, flowers are planted that easily tolerate shade or pleasantly smelling plant varieties that create a unique fragrance. If there is a need to isolate the area from prying eyes, you can use a screen on which to put climbing varieties of flowers.
The simplest option is to create a recreation area in the shade of a tree. For lovers of large companies and noisy parties, a canopy or gazebo will be an indispensable option, which will save a feast in inclement weather.
Venues for events
To create a place where large companies will gather, it is enough to make a canopy of wood around which to plant plants. Plants planted in pots are used for decorative decoration of the structure.
separate view 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 clearing. For this, two types of structures are used: portable and prefabricated. Places for such sites are better to choose sunny.
A separate type is considered a recreation area in the country in the form of closed metal and plastic structures.
To separate the seating area from the main garden, you need to use hedges. Plants are selected based on color preferences and the degree of illumination of the site.
The most useful are hedges from coniferous trees.
The most useful are hedges made of coniferous trees. They not only freshen the air perfectly, but also have a luxurious aroma. 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 base for a recreation area are soft lawns. If you plan to install garden furniture, then it is better to make paving from wooden planks, tiles or paving bricks. In some cases, plastic corrugated modules are used.
The simplest type of base for a recreation area are soft lawns. It is important to make pedestrian crossings connecting different sites, which should correspond to the overall design style.
The gazebo is the perfect place for privacy. This building can become a reliable shelter for picnics in inclement weather. It can be made from a variety of materials, but wood is the most commonly used. If you have construction skills, you can build a gazebo yourself. Then it will be the embodiment of the taste and vision of the owner.
If a purchase is considered a preferable option, in specialized stores you can choose a model that will best match the overall stylistic decision of the summer cottage.
The gazebo is the perfect place for privacy. The recreation area on the site should also be prepared for barbecue parties. Therefore, the installation of a brazier is an important point. It can be used as a functional element or as a heating device. Near the gazebo, you can build a stationary barbecue oven, 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 removed from the noise from the street. To create a romantic atmosphere on the basis of the gazebo, you can put a climbing flower. To do this, apply: honeysuckle, climbing rose and clematis.
The recreation area on the site should also be prepared for 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 that are used to create garden furniture must be resistant to adverse effects. weather conditions and also have an attractive appearance. To increase comfort, soft equipment in the form of pillows, flooring and rollers is often used.
Creating a unique atmosphere is impossible without small beautiful details. Therefore, ceramic sculptures in the form of decorative lanterns, characters of fairy tales, and animals are widely used. Gnomes, which are used in the design of the landscape, have become especially widespread. As decorative design flowers are used: floor and hanging pots, pergolas and arches with bright buds.
Creating a unique atmosphere is impossible without small beautiful details. To create a cozy atmosphere in the evening, you need to use a variety of lamps and stones with a glow effect.
Modern direction landscape design involves the creation of an internal courtyard. It can be an open terrace or veranda. To make such a corner of rest in the country is quite simple.
First you need to decide on the location. Ideally, a flat and sunny place on the site. The site is best made of tiles, wood or brick. If there is not enough space, then you can install an arch along which vines curl, and a set of garden furniture. Small flower beds can be planted 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 the door from the kitchen opens onto the patio, it will be convenient for the hostess to set the table.
The modern direction of landscape design involves the creation of a patio. For a pleasant pastime in the evening and at night, it is necessary to organize lighting on the patio. It can be LED lights, garlands or one main source light in the center. You can use poles with spotlights, which will not only add light, but also become an integral part design decoration landscape.
When creating a recreation area 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 to relax can become the embodiment of the owner's fantasy, in which he can express his own style and choose all the attributes in such a way that any little thing is functional and pleasing to the eye.
Various attributes can be used to decorate the design: benches, swings, hammocks, deck chairs, chairs, poufs and garden chairs. Various attributes can be used to decorate the design: benches, swings, hammocks, deck chairs, chairs, poufs and garden chairs. All of them are easy to use and belong to the ground group. They can be made from various materials, but preference should be given to the most resistant to changes in weather conditions. Usually this plastic materials which are easy to use and do not deform under the influence of moisture.
And the air ones are hanging chairs and hammocks. They are unique and comfortable. They consist of a base, cables and special hooks that are used for hanging. Modern manufacturers of garden furniture offer ready-made structures that are installed on the ground, and hammocks and seats are already hung on them. This option is convenient for areas where there are no adjacent trees.
Swing
Making out a corner for relaxing in the country, do not forget about the most comfortable attribute - a swing. They can be built independently, or you can purchase a finished structure, which is usually made of metal frame. Do-it-yourself construction requires certain building skills.
They can be for both children and adults. It is difficult to replace a comfortable swing on a soft sofa with something else. Usually finished designs are made in classical style, which is suitable for any landscape design. To improve comfort, they are equipped with a soft seat, pillows and rollers. A fabric visor is provided for protection from the sun.
Swimming pool
For the most sunny places at their summer cottage it would be appropriate to place a small pool for taking water procedures. You can dig it yourself, but this takes time to prepare the foundation and strengthen the walls. And you can use ready-made designs that are offered by various companies. The only thing worth remembering is that having a pool on the site requires a lot of effort to keep it clean and hygienic. It needs to be designed by experts, as a complex system must work flawlessly, and it must be covered in winter period. Whatever the corner for relaxing in a summer cottage, the main thing is that it gives pleasure and contributes to maximum relaxation during the weekend or holidays.
Dacha is not only beds with vegetables, but also outdoor recreation. Where, if not here, you can relax after a week of work, spend time with your family outside the bustle of the city, organize a picnic with friends. In order for leisure to be as comfortable as possible, the recreation area needs to be properly equipped - choose the right place, think over the design, choose the design. There is a mass interesting ideas how to make an open area in the country. The main thing is to be patient and inspired.
Placement options for recreation areas
Depending on the preferences, number and age of family members, the "relaxation corner" can be located:
- in a completely open space;
- under a canopy;
- at the walls of the house;
- near the tree;
- near the reservoir.
For quiet family gatherings and meals, daytime walks with children, the area near the back wall of the house is best suited. If there is an emergency door there, this will be an additional bonus - it will be possible to quickly take out and bring in dishes, food, toys, furniture. It is advisable to move the venue for noisy parties with friends away from home so as not to disturb other family members in the late evening.
Comfortable and stylish area with a fireplace
An ideal place for romantic "tete-a-tetes" will be a secluded cozy corner under a beautiful tree. It is advisable to equip an open area at the dacha of an elderly couple at the main entrance.
As for the “scale” of the recreation area, there are no restrictions on this issue. Can be modestly ennobled small plot territory, and create a multi-level platform with a fountain, pergola, swings and other "decorations".
Recreation area for a large company
The main types of open areas for a personal plot
What kind of postcard platform for giving or country house choose depends on the lifestyle of the owners and their preferences regarding recreation.
Beach type recreation area
If you plan to actively take sunbathing on your site, the “a la beach” area can be arranged right in the middle of the lawn. It is better to choose a place for a relaxation zone from the back of the house - away from possible street noise and ubiquitous prying eyes. It is desirable to design the base of the site according to the type of podium in order to avoid stagnation of rainwater on it. As a flooring, it is recommended to choose a terraced board or stone.
To “furnish” the country mini-beach, sun loungers, mobile sun umbrellas, a small table, and benches are used. Perfectly complement the summer atmosphere of a pool, fountain or artificial pond.
Cozy seating area with sun loungers
Territory for active leisure
Fans of outdoor activities will surely like the idea of arranging an outdoor sports ground. Under it, you should take the most flat area of \u200b\u200byour possessions away from windows and flower beds. Since the selected area will be subject to active trampling, it must be sown with special "wear-resistant" grass mixtures or sports rolled lawn.
The size of the sports ground is determined by the type of activity:
- basketball will need about 50 square meters. m;
- for tennis or football - at least 60 sq. m;
- for mini-volleyball - 40 sq. m;
- outdoor exercise equipment or horizontal bars can be freely marked on 30 sq. m.
Using mobile equipment for sports and installing it just before the game, you can make your active leisure time varied.
Playground for outdoor activities in the country
Cozy room under the tree
The easiest way to create a cozy outdoor seating area is to create space under a large spreading tree. The foundation of such an open area is desirable to make as close as possible to natural motifs. Great solution it will be paving with wooden saw cuts.
The choice of furniture for a place of rest depends on its purpose: if it is possible to receive guests here, a table and comfortable chairs are required. For a sweet afternoon nap, a hammock comes in handy. Reading books or working on a laptop will be comfortable on a cozy bench with a couple of pillows.
The trunk bench is ideal for relaxing in the summer heat.
Observation deck on site
If your country house has a powerful enough tree, a recreation area can be arranged not only under it, but also on it. Fits even relatively young tree if the piles, and not the trunk itself, serve as a support for the structure. How to make an open observation deck in the country:
- Mark the position of the corner posts.
- Saw off the posts, taking into account the desired height of the structure, and concrete them.
- Connect the railing to the posts (top trim).
- Make a horizontal strapping at the level of the future floor.
- To bottom harness attach the lags.
- Install the floor and walls. You can use chipboard for outdoor work.
A platform on a tree will look original if you style it like a fortress tower or a ship deck.
The observation deck on the tree is a cozy refuge for contemplating the beauty of nature
Patio area and its features
Patio - a room under open sky- an ideal place for organizing family holidays, receiving guests, solitude with your favorite book in warm time of the year. Traditionally, such a platform is located at the back wall of the house, if the walls of outbuildings or a fence are adjacent to it in a U- or L-shape.
But this is optional. You can equip a patio in any convenient location, the main thing is to adhere to the main idea - to create an atmosphere of maximum security. Trees, shrubs, flower beds, hedges, etc. will help in this. Abundance is inherent in the patio. decorative elements:
- fountains;
- mini waterfalls;
- alpine slides;
- statues.
An abundance of greenery and flowers always decorates the patio.
The design of such a site is chosen in accordance with the possibilities of the territory and the preferences of family members. Spacious country patios are equipped with all the necessary attributes of a pleasant feast:
- large table;
- comfortable chairs;
- canopy;
- fireplace;
- barbecue.
The perfect solution would be to install in the pool patio area. In combination with a juicy green-floral design, you get a real paradise.
Creating a recreation area with your own hands
An outdoor area in the country should be not only beautiful, but also practical. We must not lose sight of the importance of technical issues, in particular, the competent choice of materials for paving.
Which base material to choose
It is better to refuse bulk materials (sand, expanded clay, gravel). They complicate the cleaning of the territory, make light portable furniture unstable. Best suited for paving a recreation area:
- a natural stone;
- paving slabs;
- porcelain stoneware;
- clinker brick;
- concrete plates.
Also very popular wood flooring. But remember: wood must be treated with antiseptics.
wooden base playground looks great
The site of the territory selected for the open area is freed from sod, deepening by 15-20 cm. The surface is leveled, tamped and treated with a herbicide that prevents the germination of weeds. The area is filled with a layer of rubble and sand. Then the selected base material is laid and (if necessary) the curb is installed.
Water drainage from the territory
So that the water on the site does not stagnate, the base must be made with a slope in one or two directions. If the paving is made of uneven and / or small elements, the slope should be at least 2 cm per 1 m. For smooth coatings, 1 cm per 1 m is sufficient.
The drainage itself can be made open at the edges of the site or underground. In both cases, it is necessary to provide for the drainage of water in drainage well. Open drainage elements should be selected in accordance with the general style of the recreation area.
Arrangement and decoration of space
To make an outdoor area for leisure as comfortable as possible, it needs to be properly and beautifully furnished. Furniture should be comfortable; if you like gatherings in a large circle, it is very important to calculate a sufficient number of seats. The perfect choice will become a wooden or glass table with garden chairs and sofas. You can also purchase several rocking chairs, deck chairs, a decorative bench.
Minimalist outdoor area
Arched canopies, richly entwined with flowers and greenery, will add special charm and airiness to the open-air area. A fireplace or barbecue will make a truly warm and “completed” recreation area. To add a special chic and color to the courtyard will give its design in a certain style - romantic, fabulous, classic, national, exotic. Figurines, vases, souvenirs, textile decorations will help in this.
Children's leisure in the country
Equipping a recreation area, do not forget about the children. A small play space will allow them not to get bored during family gatherings. Be sure to provide a swing. The place for its installation should be chosen taking into account the swing amplitude. The easiest option is a rope swing mounted on a strong tree branch.
You can also install a sandbox. A huge selection of models will allow you to successfully fit the product into the overall design of the recreation area. The most convenient plastic sandboxes - they are safe, durable, easy to clean. Light weight and modular design allows you to remove them to the barn at any time.
Swing in the garden - a joy for children and adults
Stylish and fast platform from pallets: a master class
An excellent do-it-yourself outdoor area can be made from euro pallets - a simple and cheap material that has a wide design potential. To create a recreation area you will need:
- about 50 pallets (size 100×120 cm and 80×120 cm);
- angular Sander;
- sandpaper;
- dye;
- roller
Handle all Euro pallets grinder and sandpaper. Paint them with a roller desired color(it is better to choose light shades). It is advisable to use garden fleece as the basis for the site: this material will not allow rainwater to accumulate. When the pallets are dry, line the floor with them.
Laying painted pallets on the base
Then install and fix the pallets intended for the side walls and backrest. Create seating and table right size. To create coziness on the site, decorate it with bright accessories, lay out multi-colored pillows on the “improvised sofa”. Garlands, candles in original candlesticks, lanterns will create a special atmosphere.
Appearance of the finished site
As you can see, a cozy rest area in its country house or in the country can be equipped even with a minimum of waste. You just need to turn on the fantasy and not be afraid bold ideas. After all, the "paradise", created with trepidation by one's own hands, will certainly become a favorite place for the whole family to spend their leisure time!
Dacha for many is not only a place for agricultural experiments, but also almost the only corner in the world where you can take a break from all your affairs, fenced off from the outside world. That is why every gardener who settles down on the site must plan a place for relaxation alone or with friends. Where is the best place to choose a place for this venture? What materials can be used? Our gardeners have come up with many interesting ways.
Arrangement options
There are several options for arranging your future recreation area:
An open area for outdoor enthusiasts - not all people see relaxation in idle lying on a deck chair or in a hammock. For many, life is movement. It is these people who need more space for active activities and games. Therefore, an open area with sufficient space is the best solution.
A closed area is already just for those who like solitude in the company of themselves or friends. Curtains, green climbing plants or bamboo screens serve as walls in such places.
Portable light platform - for those who like to craft and come up with unusual solutions, there is a lot of work in the field of transforming gazebos or something like that. In any case, a resting place that can easily be turned from closed to open or even transferred from one place to another will become good decision for those who like to periodically change the situation.
Patio - this place to relax resembles a closed area, only the walls here are the walls of the house and outbuildings or adjoining buildings, between which it is located. It turns out an open-air room where you can arrange family holidays, gatherings with friends or just sunbathe under the sun, or maybe relax in the shade.
We decorate with our own hands (video)
Step one: we carefully examine the territory of the site and estimate its capabilities. If you are going to equip an open area for recreation, a place for it can be found both in the front part of the garden and in its depths.
The main thing to be guided by when you select a site for the site:
Let the approaches to it be convenient, and the location close to the house;
It must be protected from the prying eyes of passers-by;
provide slight slope, which will divert the accumulated water from the site.
If your site does not differ in special sizes, the site will turn out to be compact, and if vice versa, it can be divided into several parts, united by a common design.
Step two: start zoning the territory. This is best done with the help of which will decorate the recreation area and hide it from the eyes of neighbors and all strangers. Particularly good as hedge material that release into the air essential oils that have the most beneficial effect on the human body.
Step three: prepare the basis of the recreation area. the best way arrange a recreation area is . Soft and green it will serve great place for games and picnic. But a place for a table and chairs can be arranged using the most different materials– stone, tiles, wood, paving bricks or plastic corrugated panels.
Eat and sit...
Step four: we find a place for a gazebo and barbecue. The gazebo is generally the best place for privacy and relaxation. Here you can drink tea and admire the beauties of nature and talk with friends. And the gazebo will protect from bad weather and allow you to continue the holiday in case of sudden weather surprises.
It is best to place the gazebo in a remote corner of the garden, where silence reigns, and you can indulge in reflection, enjoying this very silence.
If you also want to decorate the gazebo beautifully, use beautiful climbing plants like clematis, climbing rose or honeysuckle.
Step 5: Choose garden furniture. Garden furniture should combine two main things - light weight and practicality. The first allows you to move it effortlessly when necessary, and the second provides comfort. Of course, the materials for such furniture are usually easy to maintain and easily endure the vagaries of the weather. You can decorate furniture with different flooring and small pillows. At the first drops of rain, they can be carried into the house.
Important little things
It is accessories that often allow you to create the necessary surroundings and comfort in the recreation area. Various ceramic figures, water sources, even the smallest ones, pendants, bird drinkers, bells, original lanterns - all this and much more depends on your imagination.
And of course it will not do without flowers that can be used for planters, floor pots, pergolas and arches.
There is no excess greenery on the site, so you can even create a multi-level garden with the most different plants and then enjoy the fruits of your labors.
The most important thing is to fit the recreation area into the concept of the site so that it looks organic in it and helps you relax every time you come here for a weekend or vacation.