Back in the last century, our grandparents and our parents sought to leave the countryside for cities. This was due to the fact that in rural areas there were no good living conditions, there were no basic amenities, and mining of building materials became an insurmountable barrier. But now there have come such times when it is unbearable to live in a city, especially in a hot summer period. Almost all the townspeople tend to leave the city, settle far from it, everyone wants to see live grass and a leaf, inhale clean air. People began to actively develop suburban construction, and as many visited European countries and saw the life of Europeans in private homes - the Russians decided to adopt the experience of Europeans. One of the newfangled and comfortable for life phenomena, was an internal paved patio or patio.
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Patio - with what it "eat"?
The word patio or cozy back yard is the same house, but without a roof.
In ancient times, not only in European countries, but also in the eastern countries, in Egypt and India, they built out patios for living in the open air during the warm season. It should be noted that the owners in Russia did the courtyards with their eyes closed off from someone else's eyes and arranged a courtyard in the form of a wooden flooring on the ground, but everything depended on the limit of building materials and the back yards were mainly used for domestic purposes.
But since at present we have an abundance of building materials, in the presence of a country house, it is easy to equip an inner courtyard or patio with our own hands.
It is possible, in the presence of a large country house, to build an open terrace overlooking the garden or pond. This will increase the living space and visually expand the territory of the house.
The presence of an internal furnished courtyard will allow owners to have a nice rest at noon or on a warm evening, you can collect a large family at one table and not be distracted by children, as they will always be in front of you.
And it is not necessary to build a new house, as having shown ingenuity, you can equip the patio and the old house.
But do not confuse the terrace and patio, as the terrace is above the surface of the earth, on the sides of the terrace there are partitions. A real patio is an equipped area, usually one side of which adjoins the house.
Patio or patio can be very small, and of decent size. Depending on the terrain, the patios can be multi-tiered. Patios can be equipped with stationary furniture, and if the yard is large, there may be a pond or a swimming pool inside, as well as a variety of flower beds.
But the patio can be a small patch of land, but the land must be laid out with a tile or a terrace board and they must have summer furniture.
Where is better to equip the patio
Well, if at the beginning of construction, a patio is already laid in the project - then with the help of internal buildings it is possible to create a limited interior space without a roof.
A classic option can be considered a patio, which is located behind the house and directly from the house there is an exit directly into the closed courtyard.
Very nice looks output in the form of French windows and usually these French windows do in the dining room or kitchen - this allows the hostess of the house not to spend much time covering the table in the fresh air.
Correctly planned place for a patio, will allow to close from a strange sight of having a rest and owners.
But if you can not equip the patio in close proximity to the house, the patio can be equipped separately from the house.
But, it is necessary to discuss the illumination of the place, the presence of a shadow - in order to hide from the heat, the possibility of shelter from the rain and wind.
Ideally, it is desirable to choose a place where there are shady and sunny places.
If there is an outdoor pool on the site - equip the patio next to it.
Having made a small canopy, you can build a small summer kitchen near by and a barbecue.
How to properly equip a patio?
To the patio did not disappoint you, before its arrangement, think over all the nuances:
-platform under the patio is done under a slight slope from the house, so that after the precipitation, moisture does not accumulate on the site;
-Examine the types of flooring. For paving, you can choose a brick, paving slab, terraced board, etc. The main requirement for power is strength to climate change and avoid slipping. Very often used for paving patio of natural stone.
Currently, often used porcelain stoneware. Ideally, it is good to combine the patio of the patio and the appearance of the house in a color scheme;
- Think of the walls and the roof adjacent to the patio. If the walls look good, their beauty will be emphasized by large plants in containers and flowers in pots.
If the walls are unsightly - zadekoriruyte them with climbing plants.
On the sides of the patio you can put a small beautiful fence or curb, or you can make a hedge of bushes along the perimeter of the patio. since our climate is not constant, over the patio you can make a roof in the form of a canopy. Under such a canopy and in bad weather you can feel completely protected.
We offer variants of the patio on the photo.
Plants to create a cozy patio
Since the patio assumes the expansion of the house space without a roof - it is necessary to actively apply green plantations.
On the walls you can let the girlish girls, beautifully blossoming clematis and other climbing plants.
If you have a winter garden - take the plants in containers to the street. In beautiful pots plant annuals.
You can plant spicy herbs, lavender, fragrant tobacco, etc.
If the area allows, arrange a flower garden in the center of the patio.
If there is a nearby large tree, it will create an additional shadow.
What kind of garden furniture can I use in the patio
Garden furniture can be plastic, metal, wicker, forged and even soft.
You can also use wooden furniture. but must be covered with protective means against the influence of atmospheric precipitation and sun.
If you use upholstered furniture with fabric upholstery - take care of the canopy in case of rain.
It is good to put a swing with a soft sofa and all kinds of sun loungers.
Small architectural forms in the patio area
It was very fashionable to install a fireplace in the patio area, as well as a barbecue and a shish kebab.
For the convenience of the hostess there is a small corner for the summer kitchen. The kitchen should be equipped with a stone countertop and a sink with water, the water supply can be arranged in the summer version.
If the area allows, you can install a gazebo, it can be either open or closed.
To decorate the patio you can install sculptures and small fountains. If there is no fireplace - build a bonfire pit in the center in the form of a bowl - this will allow you to enjoy the live fire in the evening.
Raise the bonfire pit above the ground, i.e. To make it in the form of a fireplace overlaid with a stone, it is possible to put a lattice and on it to prepare meat a grill.
And in conclusion I want to say that you need to live with pleasure and if you spend a certain effort and do not create a lot of money to create a patio or a closed courtyard, you can relax alone or with family or friends.
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