Covered veranda
Owners of a house with a completely enclosed veranda can arrange a combined dining room and living room in it, where they can welcome guests and relax with their family. If you take care of insulation, the pleasure can be extended throughout the year. The following work is carried out in the room prepared for finishing:
- Frames are assembled from metal profiles. They are needed if the project provides for ceiling coffers and cornices, possibly a false fireplace.
- Visual increase in space. To visually raise the ceiling, it is trimmed with moldings. Polyurethane cornices and stucco will give the ceiling additional depth and the desired relief.
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- Walls. Provence interiors are characterized by the use of wallpaper, plaster, and painted wood panels. Wooden walls are painted in light shades (white, grayish, cream). To emphasize the structure of the wood, you can use impregnation, but the surface of the walls should remain light, transparent caramel.
- Window. To give the veranda room an airy feel, French windows are ideal, offering views of a picturesque flower bed or garden.
- Floor. It can be made warm if desired. Classic Provence style floors - wooden, light, shabby. An ordinary floorboard, carefully sanded and coated with varnish or milky paint, is suitable as a floor covering; the surface does not have to be perfect. Another option is a parquet board with pine, ash or oak veneer, with a worn effect.
Harmony of finishing and decor Source ken-shop
Nuances of using the French motif
The summer veranda, located on a summer cottage, can be open or closed. Therefore, the embodiment of the Provencal style in each of the buildings has its own characteristics.
The terrace, where wooden beams and hedges are used as walls, conveys the spirit of the French village thanks to antique furniture, light tulle, souvenirs and light-colored decoration.
The main feature of the enclosed veranda is the use of exquisite floor-to-ceiling glazing, which provides good lighting to the room at any time of the day. If your financial capabilities do not allow you to purchase large windows, the right solution would be to install dividers in the form of moldings.
You also need to remember that the light in the building is well reflected by the decoration, made in pastel colors of white, green or blue.
Distinctive features of the interior
Original originality is achieved using the following stylistic techniques:
- Colors. It is important to combine a light base palette with the right color accents. Primary colors include: white (ceiling, fireplace), pastel brown, green and gray (floor, walls). Sand and ivory colors look good (furniture, textiles). To enliven the atmosphere, use shades of turquoise, lavender, yellow and orange tones.
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- Vintage. The apparent passage of time is one of the signs of true Provence. Achieved by artificially aging any wooden surfaces.
- False fireplace. An expressive detail will be a laconic white false fireplace installed on the veranda in Provence style; The country house setting will only benefit if mirrors are placed above it and in the hearth. A fireplace will bring real benefits by increasing the space.
The fireplace may be real Source tt-architects
- Subtlety. You can paint the fireplace in two layers (first dark, then light paint), and then go over it with sandpaper. Artificial aging will add realism to the interior.
- Lighting. For French country style, discreet, antique-style chandeliers and pendant lamps are selected. Ceiling lamps decorated with artificial stucco and wall lamps similar to street lamps have an attractive appearance.
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See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in the installation of fireplaces and stoves
Important decorative elements
We must remember that the spirit of Provence should be felt even in small things. Therefore, an excellent addition to the interior can be:
- family photos hanging on the walls, standing on the cabinets;
- lace napkins;
- porcelain and clay dishes neatly arranged in the sideboard;
- dried bouquets of wildflowers with mint or lavender aroma;
- plenty of sofa cushions;
- tulle in light colors;
- small landscapes framed in wood;
- knitted blankets;
- painted panel;
- handmade boxes.
A veranda stylized as Provence will make the room visually larger and brighter. Well-chosen furniture with decorative elements and a neatly designed fireplace will turn the building into a cozy family corner, filled with southern French warmth.
Decorative design
A Provence interior should feel close to nature and folk traditions. This opens up wide design possibilities, since the design does not require expensive furniture and decor. The following details are in harmony with village life on the Provence veranda:
- Floristics. An abundance of flowers and bouquets is an indispensable attribute of a rustic setting. Both cute field bouquets and fragrant garden roses and bunches of dried herbs are welcome.
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- Textile. The style is characterized by high-quality natural materials: linen, cotton, silk, with a predominance of delicate warm shades. Prints are, first of all, small images of herbs and flowers, birds, unobtrusive stripes and checks. Textiles help create coziness, and there is a lot of it. These are a blanket and pillows on the sofa, covers on the chairs, a tablecloth on the table. Light linen curtains look good in combination with translucent curtains.
- Classic decoration. It will be a large mirror in a forged frame (an option is a wide veneer frame).
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Color spectrum
Country style home design involves using natural colors to paint the facades. In principle, the exterior decoration of a country-style house does not require much effort; it will look great in the soft color of natural wood and stone, which adds special comfort and beauty to any type of building.
If you want to repaint the building, then preference is given to wood and coffee tones, olive, sunny yellow, eggplant, currant colors, and any pastel shades.
Furniture
For a free country life, laconic furniture covered with cracks and noble wear is suitable. It can be either vintage (inherited from my grandmother) or artificially aged. It is good to use pieces of furniture to highlight areas of the veranda (if provided).
Choose wooden objects of simple shapes, coated with light paint or varnish. A wide variety of things will take root on the covered veranda of Provence:
- In the dining area. It will be decorated with a display cabinet in which it is convenient to store dishes. Nearby there is a place for a round dining table (preferably a folding one). Chairs can be very simple - made of wicker, or elegant, with soft seats upholstered in practical chenille.
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- In the living room area. Most of the space is occupied by a comfortable sofa with a couple of armchairs; in front of them there is a coffee table made of bleached natural wood.
- Additions. They will be wicker baskets, an antique chest, openwork jardinières (flower stands), garden furniture made of wicker.
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Floor
Floors are usually made of planks or stone. It is best if the board is wide and strong in appearance. Painting is not at all necessary - the natural color of the wood suits the style very well. Just take care of additional surface protection - stains, varnishes, impregnations and all that - pests and moisture can quickly bring untreated wood into the most indecent form.
Summer veranda and terrace
A covered veranda with insulated walls and heating can be used even in winter. But in central Russia, glazed and open summer verandas and terraces are more often built. They are distinguished by seasonal use, but the design retains the main features of the style: the cozy shabby look of wooden surfaces (floors, furniture) and an abundance of colors (which is especially appropriate in the fresh air).
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Family dinners and evening tea parties are pleasant to have around the dining table, covered with a white tablecloth with a floral print. French-style dishes will look charming - a white or pastel background, an elegant floral pattern.
It is pleasant to spend time on a summer veranda or terrace in the Provence style both on a hot afternoon and in a summer thunderstorm. A rocking chair made of wicker or rattan, as well as a hammock, mesh or fabric, with small stripes, would be quite useful. If space allows, you can put a hammock chair with comfortable pillows, or hang a swing.
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Ceilings
It is important to do everything harmoniously and in accordance with the requirements of the style. Therefore, ceilings need to be given special attention. There is no need for complex gypsum plasterboard structures or multi-tiered compositions. The ceilings should be simple - bleached or painted white, the color of natural wood, lined with ceiling beams, they will create the right mood. Village lamps are also needed, but there is already room for creativity - in the form of a cart wheel, antique oil or kerosene lamps, simply with glass or rag lampshades - anything that can be combined with the words “outback” or “village”.
Construction materials
Foam concrete
Refers to modern building materials. Inexpensive, lightweight, easy to transport and easy to install.
Metal
Used in frame construction, as columns, window openings.
If the purchased metal structures do not have an anti-corrosion coating, you must prepare the surface yourself using a protective primer or paint.
Aluminum profile
Aluminum is popular for the construction of verandas, gazebos in nature, in a country house. It is lightweight, inexpensive and easy to install. Used only in summer structures. It is the basis for cold glazing of structures.
Forging
Master craftsmen learned to forge
- balustrades;
- gratings;
- partitions;
- porch canopies;
- other elements.
If necessary, the owner of a private household can order ready-made parts or draw a template according to which the blacksmith will form the product. The parts are assembled using a welding machine.
A beautiful version of an open terrace with a wooden floor, fenced around the entire perimeter with wrought iron bars, and the entrance to the house is complemented by a staircase with wrought iron railings.
Space around the main room
The veranda should be in the same style as the surrounding landscape. If there is a garden, it should organically continue the style of the extension. For example, you choose the English style to decorate the veranda, make sure that the garden is in the same style. It can be organically combined with other areas surrounding the house:
- create your own greenhouse or small winter garden right in the extension;
- a playground for children to have fun while adults are busy with their own business;
- you can build a bathhouse and combine it with a veranda: take a steam bath, then eat barbecue.
If you approach the design responsibly, a simple extension can turn into a full-fledged additional room or a functional recreation area.
You can glaze the veranda and relax even when there is a strong wind outside
You can decorate the veranda with curtains; they will sway beautifully in the wind
See alsoHow to decorate a summer cottage
Additional Tips
At the initial stage, it is better to take care of permits and legal issues. Then the construction itself will take much less time. After receiving all the documents, the purchase of materials and tools usually follows, and you can begin to implement the project.
In any case, the veranda must be legalized, regardless of the original size of the building. It is better to do this before construction begins so that you do not have to pay fines later. In this case, being an extension of the house, a wooden veranda will bring you only pleasure.
Many people believe that for any construction it is enough to own a plot of land. However, there are certain requirements without which you cannot begin work. There are certain nuances that need to be taken into account.
- The location of buildings must be chosen in a certain way to preserve the rights of all interested parties, including the rights of neighboring plots.
- The design and area of the overall building changes with the use of any building, this is also a general rule.
- This takes into account not only the legal aspect, but also the safety of the residents of the house. The stress distribution can change dramatically during construction. Even with light verandas, there is an additional load on the house.
- Without permission, the house cannot be officially sold or exchanged.
According to the law
Even the smallest veranda must be legalized. And it is better to obtain permission for expansion before construction begins. If over time the owner of the cottage wants to sell his property, this is impossible without legal registration of the extension. In this case, however, you must pay a fine.
New documents
Verandas are a non-permanent type of building. It's easier to legalize them. Contact the Bureau of Technical Inventory (BTI). If you have several home owners, then to legalize the veranda you must obtain written permission from all owners. BTI appoints a technical specialist to carry out measurements and make changes to technical documentation. After receiving new documents, the extension is considered legalized.
