History of the patio
The beautiful Spanish word “patio” came to us from the West. In Mediterranean and Latin American countries you simply cannot do without a cozy place in the open air, because there it is almost always very sunny and hot.
However, the art of decorating courtyards dates back to antiquity and the Middle Ages, when the decoration of local areas surprised with its wealth and luxury: elegant cages with songbirds, expensive vases, magnificent fountains and carpets.
Patio design
Currently, a garden patio is considered an additional part of landscape design, allowing you to create unusual in layout and unique in style recreation areas on any personal plot.
In order to minimize the cost of time and money, you should approach its construction in stages. Namely, choose the most suitable place for the patio, decide on its purpose and design.Decorative elements, such as furniture, accessories and other necessary cute things, are also important.
Open air cinema
To create an unforgettable effect from visiting the patio, you should equip it with a cinema. You will need an inexpensive projector and a white sheet as a screen. The projector connects to the receiver, which allows you to watch your favorite movies and TV series.
The garden cinema will have a stunning effect on guests. Its installation will not take much time, and the result will not be long in coming. It is important to consider accommodating a large group of people if you plan to invite many guests.
Classics of the genre"
Most often, patios are located at the back wall of the house. If there is a door, comfort increases significantly: you can quickly set the table or immediately remove furniture from the rain.
A patio located right next to the front door of the dacha, as shown in the photo, will become a very convenient place to relax for elderly people or single summer residents.
In this case, the terrace will offer a wonderful view of the blooming garden, and it will also be easy to quickly get home at any time.Patio with railings
It is not at all necessary to tie the patio to the walls of the house. It is enough just to choose the most convenient place for him and fence off the recreation area from prying eyes with wooden or plastic fences.
Having created a strong paving, you need to choose the right furniture and accessories. And a patio with a canopy will become a separate room in which all family members will be happy to spend warm summer days.
Concrete
Cold material does not contribute to pleasant walking, but it has a cheap coating and ease of installation. To create a nice look, special shapes are used, with the help of which a regular coating creates an intricate pattern.
The decoration of such a floor can be a mosaic made from scrap materials or a special purchased design.
Relaxation area in the center of the garden
Fences can be made not only in a rectangular shape. The catalogs present various variations of beautiful patios with unique curves that will decorate any garden plot, giving it a unique flavor.
A patio located on a specially built platform in the very center of the garden will look no less beautiful.For meetings with friends, which often last until late, using a canopy would be an excellent solution. Under which it is very convenient to place lamps.
Patio for heart-to-heart conversations
In a remote corner of the garden, away from any annoying noise and prying eyes, you can calmly retire and talk on a patio for two.
To implement such an idea, it will be enough to allocate three or four square meters and place a small table with two chairs or armchairs.
A wonderful alternative to the living room will allow you to meet a guest and have a nice conversation with him in the fresh air, surrounded by a green flowering garden.
Place for family and friendly meetings
The size of the patio can be either very small, as in the previous example, or much larger, depending on the number of family members.
It is very cozy and comfortable to gather a large family at the dacha in the summer and have a feast at a large round table. Here you can also allocate space for a barbecue area, fireplace, grill and even a swimming pool.
The picturesque view will be complemented by flower beds, small fountains, shrubs and trees.
Creating a hearth
If there is a lot of space, it is better to install an original stove or outdoor fireplace on the patio. It's nice to gather around the fireplace in the cooler weather. For small areas, purchase a mobile grill. It is easy to prepare a delicious dish for the whole family.
Particular attention should be paid to the place for the hearth. A fire bowl is often installed here. This decoration is romantic and spectacular. The hearth area is equipped with refractory brick or stone. Often, owners of private homes choose portable fire pits.
Variety and styles of patios
In the dacha landscape there are several types of patios: corner, “G” or “U” - shaped, multi-level, located at the main entrance or at the back wall of the building.
A small artificial pond fits perfectly into the recreation area, combining perfectly with the green flowering garden.
In order to sunbathe in the sun on a hot summer day or hide from the rain in bad weather, it will be enough to build a retractable canopy.
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 full-fledged extension to the house, which is based on the foundation. As a rule, it is completely closed and plays the role of an additional room. The main difference between a veranda and a terrace is the presence of walls. Without them it will be a porch. This type of building can perform many functions, unlike other recreation areas:
- Living room.
- Dining room.
- Greenhouse or winter garden.
- Gym.
- Pantry.
- Kitchen.
In addition, the extension can perform many other functions, depending on the owner’s imagination. Summer-type verandas may have an open wall, which is covered with curtains, outdoor blinds or PVC film, like some types of gazebos.
Annex
Glazed option
Verandas are divided into two main types:
- Attachments, which are located on the outside of the main house, and they can be built either together or separately from construction work, after some time;
- 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 built simultaneously.
To implement the veranda project, it is necessary to pour the foundation. It is selected depending on the dimensions of the structure and the expected weight. It is worth taking into account the characteristics of the soil, since on loose soil the extension will be deformed and cracks in the walls.
Relaxation area decorations
When wondering how to make the patio homey and comfortable, you should complement the resting place with wicker chairs, a small table, a sofa or even a hammock.
The entrance can be decorated with an alpine slide, a small fountain, flower beds, plaster or bronze figurines, and an original fence.
There is a very large selection of design options. Most often, summer residents use a rural style with picturesque gazebos, wicker furniture and wooden benches.
Fabric sails
Shade sails are simple and versatile structures for patios and backyards. There are many shades to choose from. You can also use different shapes such as triangles and rectangles. Add garlands to them for magical evenings.
Design features
A very beautiful solution would be to use the Japanese style, characterized by stone flooring and bamboo interior items.
Residents of the Mediterranean primarily use white patios with wooden floors and brown or brick-colored flower pots.
The Moorish style is characterized by rich, bright colors and mosaic floors.
Tree
Wooden floors look very natural and warm. It will be pleasant to walk on it with bare feet or sit down to play with the kids. And at the price, this material will be a very attractive solution.
But wood will not become the most durable material; when water gets in, it swells and goes in waves; over time, a pleasant color turns into a gray misunderstanding.
The use of special impregnations and varnishes or the purchase of a special decking board will help to slightly reduce these shortcomings.
Material selection
To create the most comfortable patio area, you should think not only about the furnishings, but also about how to choose the right materials for the paths and base of the site.
It is better to avoid sand, gravel and expanded clay, since the loose material is uncomfortable to walk on and cleaning will become more difficult.
For the base, paving slabs, clinker bricks, porcelain stoneware, natural stone or concrete slabs are more suitable.
Feuerplatz, or fire pit with benches
A slightly simplified, but also interesting option from Sensorin. In addition, the speed of execution in one hand is much higher - several stages, and everything is ready.
Marked an area around the fire pit.
Removed the fertile layer.
I covered it with geotextiles, covered it with sand, compacted it, and made markings for the frame of the benches.
Racks made of a 20×40 mm profile pipe, about 1 meter long, hammered about 55 cm into the ground, leaving 45 cm above the ground. I welded crossbars and supports for the backs onto the racks.
The surface was covered with sand-cement mixture and tiles were laid, and sand-cement was also placed in the gaps. The brick neck of the fire pit was concreted.
I painted the boards for the benches, drilled holes and secured the cladding to the frame with thick self-tapping screws.
For night gatherings I made lighting under the seats.
Lighting and landscaping
In order for the patio to be used at any time of the day, the recreation area should be equipped with lanterns or garden torches. To create a shaded and sunny area, you can use a pergola overgrown with climbing plants: virgin grapes or lemongrass.
If the adjacent wall does not look aesthetically pleasing, then it can be hidden with an abundance of climbing greenery. Or, on the contrary, emphasize it by placing flower pots on it. The corners of the patio can be decorated with tubs of cypress or lavender.
Interesting, pleasing little details can add originality and special comfort. Such as figurines, flowering vases with a romantic or national flavor.
Undoubtedly, on such a patio you can have a great time with friends or family. This place will become indispensable for a country holiday.
How to decorate beautifully?
Still, the patio is part of the landscape, so plants are considered its main decoration
.If trellises are used as fences, let climbing plants grow along them. The second landscaping option is a hedge of tall bushes or dense trees (it is best to use conifers). The patio is decorated with flowers in flowerpots and vertical flower beds. Alpine slides or beautiful flower beds are decorated in front of the entrance.
The floral theme is also used in decor:
- vases with cut bouquets on the tables;
- beautiful wreaths;
- dead wood.
In the photo the street is decorated with flowers in flowerpots
Another direction of decoration is light. With the right lighting you can create a truly magical atmosphere. Use cute string lights on your living room patio or deck, and pretty hanging lampshades and candles in your dining room. Illumination can also be outside: for example, outlining the path leading to the patio with solar-powered street lights.
Photo of a patio at the dacha
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