How to equip the Patio zone in a summer cottage. Original ideas for the design of Patio

Patio is a courtyard intended for a cozy vacation in the air. Initially, the Italian Patio were fenced from the outside world with walls of houses. A modern analogue implies open -air space, equipped for relaxation, fenced with a screen, hedge or green spaces.

The Patio zone in the country or in private household will be very appropriate, where there is enough free space.

Patio placement options

1. At one of the walls of the house. Ideally, it should be the rear wall of the house with a “black” course. This arrangement is very convenient for the possibility of free movement between the recreation area and the kitchen. Three other sides of the sites can remain completely open or blocked screens and hedges.
2. In the corner of G- and P- figurative buildings. Then the site will get two or three stationary grades in the form of walls of the house.
3. In a distant and quiet place of the garden. The fence in this version of the Patio can serve as lattices with curly plants or “living” fences of shrubs.
4. On the shore of the reservoir. Such a Patio device is especially valuable in the hot season.

It is clear that the arrangement of the Patio zone in the country requires the presence of a free space of at least 3 m ². In the opposite case, the comfort of the rest will be quite conditional.

Paul for Patio

Here, of course, there are a lot of options and a wide field for the manifestation of imagination. It should only be remembered that the coating of the Patio zone should be solid, dry quickly (in case of bad weather), it is easy to clean. So, the most common variations of flooring for Patio:

• Concrete plates. Economy, practical and durable.
• Stone slabs. Natural stone is more aesthetic, but it costs more times more.
• Paving slabs. Also a great option, no less durable and wear -resistant. From tiles of various colors and textures, you can put an ornament or mosaic panel.
• Parquet for the garden (decing). This material from wood sawdust and polymers does not rot, unlike natural wood.
• Natural wood. It’s nice to walk barefoot on such a flooring.

  How to issue a patio in the country

1. Put the place of the future patio with wooden stakes.
2. Tighten the rope on the stake, thereby marking the future site.
3. Remove 10-15 cm of the upper soil layer.
4. Pour the resulting recess with sand.
5. For alignment and sealing of sand, first pour it with water, then treat it with a rake. The surface of the sand should rise 1-2 cm above the ground.
6. Put the selected coating. Concrete, stone and tiles can be placed directly on the sand, filling the cracks between the tiles of gravel and the bay with a solution of cement. A wooden flooring is placed on a pre -prepared frame and boards.
7. Lay grooves for a drainage with a depth of 10-15 cm and 40 cm wide.

Furniture for Patio

1. Wooden. Such furniture attracts with its aesthetics and natural origin, but its use implies the presence of a stationary canopy, since the tree absorbs moisture and is subject to decay processes.
2. Forged furniture. It has a long life, wear -resistant, but rather heavy and “cold”.
3. Furniture from the vine. Wicker furniture is the most practical option for a patio in the country. It is light, strong, resistant to moisture and sunlight.

Furniture items that can be useful for the design of the Patio zone in the country

• Tables.
• Chairs.
• Benches.
• Garden sofas.
• Chairs.
• Shakelings, etc.

Some variations of their placement can be seen in the photo below

Ideas for the arrangement of patio

• It is necessary to take care of the protection of the patio from the sun. You can build a stationary canopy of translucent plastic, or you can use prefabricated awnings.
• Multi -level structure. The main features are originality and saving space, as well as its rational use.
• Hearth or barbecue. A practical idea of \u200b\u200bplacing fire near a recreation area will allow you to admire fire on a cold evening or participate in the preparation of barbecue and barbecue.
• Lighting. The special atmosphere of comfort in the dark will provide original flashlights, candles in candlesticks, garden torches, solar panels, etc.
• Artificial reservoir or fountain. This element can perform both a practical function (cooling and moisturizing the air in the recreation area), and decorative (you can run "gold" fish, turtles, fill the bowl with sea stones or shells).
• Alpine hill. A stone island interspersed with perennial decorative herbs and flowers will give Patio a certain charm and sophistication.
• Lawn. A small island of bright green juicy grass among concrete and stone is the dream of every citizen.
• Flowers in flowerpots and other decorative plantations. This, of course, is a matter of taste, but they look amazing in the suspended pots of petunia, nasturtium and other ampelous flowers. Blaging plants are usually allowed to screens and gratings, such as ivy, wild grapes or decorative beans. A separate story is a variety of shrubs, thuja, fir and other evergreen. True, such "residents" require special care, but they look amazing.
• Alcove. It can be forged, wooden, glass. In any case, this structure is designed to create an island of solitude in the recreation area, protected from gusts of wind and curious views.
• Curtains and fabric drapery. These elements will add bright colors and originality to the environment of the recreation area. You can drape a dull brick wall of the house, a lattice screen or a specially installed decorative forged arch. And you can build a semblance of a canopy over the sofa.
• Rollers and pillows. Additional comfort and the “home” effect for the country patio will be provided when using sofa pads of various shapes in original covers.
• Little things. Figurines, pots, vases, candlesticks - such insignificant details, sometimes, can give the interior the effect of completeness and harmony.

The embodiment of some interesting ideas for the patio in the country is presented in the photo gallery:

When arranging your own oasis for relaxation and solitude in the country, do not hesitate to show enthusiasm and imagination. No one knows better than you what things can relax and configure you for a productive vacation. Therefore, when creating a patio, filling it with practical and decorative elements, carefully listen to your own “I”.