Dacha or country plot differs from the apartment with the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the fresh air, this requires a comfortable design of the entire space. One of the fashion trends is the creation of a patio, or a courtyard. It is a small platform, fenced with walls, lattices or plantations. Rest in the shade of plants allows you to make the time to spend the time alone with nature or in a friendly company.

This term came to us from ancient culture, during the Roman Empire, such a design of housing could afford notable and rich people, government officials. The courtyard was surrounded by walls, gallery or a lively elevation, for the delight there were small fountains and decor elements. In foreign countries, patio did not lose their relevance, all conditions were created for a pleasant stay.

The process of organizing a rest space

For self-assistance patio is better to look at the current photo, to get ideas and design placement. Further, depending on the destination to follow the plan.

Priority registration consists of:

• solutions patio location;
• selecting coating pad;
• training;
• everything.

As a rule, the playground near the back of the house is ideal for recreation. You can leave three sides open, or protect the lattices and plantations. But for this from the house there should be a way out right to the site, because each time it is easier to directly go to the table than to bypass the building.

An ideal solution remains a shady corner in the garden, there you can hide from prying eyes and surrounding noise. As walls, the use of moving screenings or lattices, wrapped with colorful plants.

Especially for tea drinking or a feast corner, it is recommended to have intelligence to the kitchen, such a solution will partially replace the living room for the warm season. Fans of cooking on open fire should take care of the Mangal or Garden Fireplace. The cozy gazebo, furnished, will contribute to the pleasant process of making meals.

When thinking through the position of the patio, several factors take into account:

• the position of the sun, of course, nice to take warm baths. But it is also necessary to provide darkened areas, an excellent solution will be a small awning or sprawl trees;
• the absence of drafts is provided by protective structures or windless terrain. It is better to plant shrubs in advance who will give shelter. Otherwise, you will have to pick another area.

Interior courtyard design

The thinking of the internal courtyard arrange depends on the preferences of the owner and the style decision. In any case, a cozy atmosphere should be obtained with a variety of live plants. Internal provence courtyards are distinguished by the presence of wooden surfaces and wrought-iron furniture. The presence of textiles with a pattern into a cell or refined colors is recommended from above.

For landscaping, the platform is equipped with large vases with flowers, the use of kashpo is welcomed. Curly plants will harmoniously look in combination with wicker interior elements, Provence style is ideal for decoring a small patio in the country.

The inner courtyard in the Spanish style is characterized by simplicity of performance, wooden floor and plastered walls of walls are complemented by rustic textiles. Bright paints covered and pillows will bring warmth in the situation, it is worth choosing a lot of VAZ and urn to add picture. Religious statues and images, if desired, emphasize the individuality of the style and will make a unique atmosphere in the exterior.

The general rules include some tricks for visual increase in Square:

• it is important to use light tones, asymmetric forms and curves lines, so the winding paths and concrete slabs for the floor are welcome;
• a low alive hedge or border around the perimeter will leave the feeling of comfort, but does not progress the space;
• expand the rainy gradually discovering the terrain, which is organized by partitions or relief drops.

Placement site

To arrange a patio in the garden, it does not require a lot of space, it is quite enough 2-3 m2, it all depends on the number of permanent guests and relatives. The main thing is to decide in advance with the size and layout of the site. The main key to the successful embodiment of ideas is the simplicity of ideas. Initially, all scheduled moments illustrate on paper, adhering to scale. Only then tolerate all the contours and the distribution of zones on the plot.

For a closed courtyard, the coating is chosen durable and rigid. It should be understood that the material is selected in accordance with the surrounding species. Specialists recommend considering options that complement the existing zones, it is desirable to select contrast colors. When the patio is located near the house, it is worth continuing the existing topics to obtain a harmonious design, and the surrounding elements of the situation are also taken into account - fence and steps.

A clinker brick or concrete tile is performed from the materials, it is produced in various sizes and in a wide range of colors. Solution Combine these materials can give an interesting result, and for the exquisite effect it is used from natural stone. Lovers of natural materials proposes the use of a garden parquet, specially designed material is durable and not subjected to rotting. Wood waste is made, high performance characteristics are provided by the presence of polymers. Consumers are considered to be Decing, which in appearance does not differ from the present wood.

Laying of the base

When making the foundation of the patio in the country required:

• create a fence, the site is separated by spicy or a simple mark with chalk;
• removing the upper layer of soil with vegetation, so the level decreases by 10-15 cm;
• floating with sand 1-2 cm layer, such a pillow will eliminate the possibility of repeated appearance of plants and give the necessary rigidity. For sealing sand is poured with water and roll up with manually by robbles.

Directly laying the coating depends on the material selected. For example, paving slabs or concrete products are mounted on a sand pillow. And the gaps are filled with a solution or ordinary sand, due to its weight, the surface will serve for a long time without problems. For wooden flooring, a frame will be required to which shields are attached.

To ensure the care of the playground, it is worth taking care of the elevated level of the surface compared to neighboring lawns - it will make it easier for a lawn haircut. Also need drain grooves behaved in the catchment system. It is enough to place the grooves of a depth of 10-15 cm and a width of 40 cm.

Protection against adultery

The arrangement of the patio with their own hands is only a part of the task, it is important to ensure protection from bad weather. For this there are many options, one of the simple and reliable is the awning. The design can constantly close the part of the courtyard or, if necessary, stretch between supports. If you provide a glass roof, such a place automatically turns into a winter garden, access to fresh air will be closed.