How to arrange a well in a summer cottage

In many summer cottages where there is no way to connect to central water supply, the well is the main source of water. And since it is built in a prominent place and becomes an element of the garden landscape, the owners want the design to have aesthetic attractiveness. It is not difficult to arrange a well in the country, the main thing is to determine the style, materials and execution design.

Types of well structures

The functional load of the well is one - water delivery to the surface. However, depending on the type of structure and features of the landscape on which it will be located, you can choose one or another type of structure. The most common types of wells today are the Russian well and Shaduf. Let us consider in more detail the differences in these buildings.

Russian well

It is a traditional mine from which you can raise water in a bucket using the rotation of the drum. Usually it is attached on the pillars and the chain is attached to it, and the side is also provided for the pencil for unwinding and winding the chain. Installation of this design is possible in places where water proceeds at a depth of 8 meters.

The structure of Shaduf

This type of structure is not widely used in domestic expanses, but in the past time it was used quite actively. The structure is a well of medium depth, the water from which rises through levers and a crane. Its installation is possible only on a terrain where soil water is located close to the surface.

Materials for decorating a well

Choosing methods and stylistic options for how to design a well , it should be based on the materials used. For the author’s decoration of the well, you can use such raw materials as: natural stone, pebbles, wood, gypsum, etc. The main thing is that work with them does not cause a lot of trouble. Here are some features of using various materials for decorating a well:

1. Decorating the structure of wood, it should be remembered about its preliminary processing - fragments are subjected to grinding, cleaning and varnish. For further work, nails, screwdrivers, cutting tool, hammer, etc. will also be needed.
2. Stone elements are fixed with each other using a cement mortar.
3. Siding is a modern material for facing the structure, which today is presented in a wide variety of colors and textures that often imitate natural raw materials. You can see the decor ideas how to design a well from the photo in designer projects and magazines.
4. For the decor of such a structure, polycarbonate or metal profile is often used, which serve to create a tent or roof over the well.

Structural design elements

In order for the well to have an aesthetic appearance and harmoniously fit into the landscape composition of the garden, it can be built from scratch, and only individual fragments of the structure can be decorated. Let us consider in more detail the methods

Decorating the head of the well

Today, concrete is used to cast a well of a well of a well. After it is deepened into the ground, a fragment protruding above the surface remains. This part of the ring is called the head. In order for the structure to serve for a long time and provide the owner with clean water, the head should be insulated before starting its decoration. To design this part of the structure, it is necessary to perform the following actions:

1. Renate the concrete ring with string boards.
2. Cover the wooden surface with a protective agent and apply varnish.
3. Put the diameter of the head of the head with decorative stone.

This is a traditional design version that will provide not only external attractiveness, but also allow you to maintain the necessary temperature regime inside the mine even in the most frosty season.

House design

To prevent a possible hit of the well of atmospheric precipitation, garbage, litter, etc., many owners build a special house around the structure. This structure is often made out of wood, since this material is easier to be processed, and also does not require additional decor. But for the originality of the project, a metal profile, polycarbonate and siding fragments are often used.

Depending on the type of structure, well houses can be in the form of a gazebo or tent. Let us consider in more detail their features.

• Alcove.

To beautifully design the well, it is enough to build a gazebo of any shape around it. The main thing is that it has walls, doors, roof, and a well is in the center of the structure. The traditional version of the execution looks like this:

1. The head of the well is laid out with a brick of various colors to ensure the possibility of creating an ornament. It is permissible by wood.
2. The walls of the gazebo are built of natural wood, opened with protective varnish.
3. The roof and a canopy is made of siding. If desired, you can use its various textures and colors.

• Tent.

This is a fairly simple design that looks like a canopy above the well and is fixed on special supports. Instead of a standard roof, you can make an original tile tent, decorate the supports and diversify them with thread.

Often a summer cottage is decorated in the form of a rectangular wooden log house. Such decoration will allow you to use several finishing materials at once, laying out a well with a stone, into the top of the canopy with a decorative tree.

Options for decorating a well

Making a well is not just a functional unit, but also a design building is quite simple. It will take only a little zeal, fantasy and materials. Consider what styles of decoration of the well are most common today.

Village style

Thinking about the options for how to arrange a well in the local area, be sure to make sure that the planned project is combined with a landscape design or with a common facade of the building. Such wells look neat and look like a continuation of the possessions of the owner. And one of the simplest and most popular design options is a rural style. For its implementation, it is necessary to adhere to such requirements:

1. Traditional finish material is a stone and wood that can be selected in various color variations.
2. To simulate a log house, you can make a four- or hexagonal structure similar to wells in ancient Russian villages.
3. Around the head, it is advisable to pave the site of stone, pebbles or cobblestones.
4. To decorate the canopy, it is recommended to use the same roofing material as on the roof of a residential building.
5. On the ground around the perimeter of the well, it is recommended to plant "rural" flowers, such as: velvet, petunia or zinnia.
6. If the country building is made in the style of "chalet", then the use of cobblestone stone will be appropriate.
7. If the well is made in the form of a log house, you can decorate it with carved shutters, make racks from dry pillars with a bark, and also install a bench.

The decoration of the well can be seen on a fragment:

Eastern style

Water wells, decorated in the oriental style, are often found, since landscape accuracy and harmony contribute to a relaxed vacation in nature. To decorate the well , holding all the nuances of the concept, it is necessary to adhere to such requirements:

1. Raw materials for lining a well in oriental design can be exclusively natural wood. It is sometimes acceptable to use small stones.
2. The design of the structure with mythical talismans, who will “guard” the source, is welcome.
3. Be sure to provide for the presence of a canopy that protects water from clogging, falling foliage, precipitation, etc.
4. The roof of the well must be made in a specific form raised at the edges.
5. The canopy is lined with fine tiles, which exactly repeats each bend of the roof.
6. It is advisable to plant the territory around the well with evergreen plants - a mountain pine, juniper, etc.

Modern style

If the residential building in the country is made according to the modern project, then the well in the old or Japanese style will be extremely inappropriate. To hold the integrity of the concept and create an original design, you can follow the following recommendations:

1. The material for the design of the source can be polycarbonate, decorative tiles, glass, profile sheets, etc.
2. The head of the well can be laid out of red brick or stone.
3. The supports for the canopy are installed from metal, which are often decorated with forged fragments.
4. Often, benches or barbecue are installed nearby.

Design of wells-images

Quite often, a well-image can be observed in the house territory-a structure that does not have a clear style, due to which it organically fits into any landscape design. Consider the main varieties of such structures.

• The well-mellire.

This design is usually performed in the form of a chicken wood mill, and also has four blades. Inside the head of the source from the back, the bucket becomes, and the structure itself stands with blades to the central path.

• A well-thread.

This type of source design is often laid out with a stone, and the roof is covered with tiles. Such a well is successfully combined with the exterior in the barbecue zone. This is quite practical, since the presence of drinking water in the cooking area is always appropriate.

The option of decorating a well-suffering is presented below:

Conclusion

Reflecting how you can decorate the well with your own hands, you do not need to look for expensive and rare raw materials at all. It is enough to use the materials that remained from the construction of a residential building.

1. If there is a cement, you can plastered a concrete head and apply the contour of a brick or stone pattern through a fresh solution. When the mixture dries enough, you can paint with the desired color and get a decorative source stylized under the old days.
2. If there is ceramic tiles, split it into small fragments and “plant” on the solution in a circle of ring. You can also strew the zone around the well with chopped brick, making an interesting eclectic style.
3. If errors were made during the source, these places can be covered with a flowering artisanal plant or tall plantings.