Most urban residents aimed every summer trying to hide from noise and bustle somewhere outside the city: in the garden, in the country or their own country house. And absolutely no matter, you have a small dacha in a few acres or a large country area - it is important to have it.

Agree, the main element of the design of your landscape is the appearance of the country house. A special place here is a terrace. Its correct design, the correct approach to its arrangement is able to allocate the terrace as the main place for leisure and recreation for the whole family and its guests. Today we will talk about how to properly create a terrace design of a private house.

Summer veranda terrace: cozy place in the house and at the same time, in the garden

The terrace can be described as a kind of link that connects the house and plot. As a rule, this part of the house is not glad and often does not even heated. Usually the terrace has a big fence that externally connects it with the house. But there are cases that it is missing.

Today, the types of summer terraces are popular, which in meaning continue the house. Sometimes the design of the terrace provides its placement on the upper floors and even on the roof. It is convenient to equip them with a special awake and impact. Terraced marquises are also suitable, large umbrellas from the Sun. In addition, a stationary canopy or roof is possible.

When choosing the location of the terrace, it is best to determine the southern side for her, in the extreme case - the south-western or, southeast. So you can enjoy the sun in a summer day.

The main rule when creating a terrace is correctly selected, according to the parameters of the house, so that this object does not seem alien, and it should be harmonized with the main construction.

Based on the foregoing, the main thing is to take into account that the house and the terrace is a single whole, and their dissonance is unacceptable.

What to choose, terrace or veranda?

Often these concepts seem to be similar, but still they have some differences. Let's figure it out ...

The terrace is a platform based on the existing base of the house, it can have a canopy, roof or fencing. The difference between the veranda is that it is, first of all, a room attached to home or built-in. It does not heal, glazed and closed from all sides.

Terrace arrangement: Main ways

The terrace usually adjoins the side of the country house, but sometimes located on the upper floors. Its frequent location is a small area at the entrance to the country house. Consider the main aspects of the proper arrangement of the terrace in the country.

The selection of the terrace fences should be due to the climatic conditions of your place of residence. If you live in southern areas, an open terrace is suitable for you, on the perimeter of which the railing is located, and just below the landscaping. For the middle strip, a variant of the partial fencing around the perimeter and the creation of the roof, which would be a kind of continuation of the roof of the house. But when it is created, do not forget about the safety rules, additional fences are required at the height of the floor height. Usually lateral fences are screens of wood, parapels or trolls. Moreover, they will carry several functions at once: to protect against curious eyes, close from sunlight and decorate the design.

The terrace can be built initially, together with the construction of the house. But, if nevertheless, she did not provide for the project, then nothing should be done as an attachment. This option is especially good for the house with a high basement. The construction should be done on the batch foundation and all over its perimeter.

Nevertheless, comfort and comfort terrace can give a roof or awning. If you do not want to straighten yourself with such structures, you can be made as a canopy pergole Marquiswhich is equipped with beautiful buildings-binds.

What materials to build a terrace?

The range of possible materials for the construction of the terrace, indeed, is wide. It can be a brick, and stone, and wood, concrete, tile or metal. Some of the most common terraces built from wood, and no accident. Unlike other materials, they have explicit advantages:

• the cost of such a material is less;
• preparatory work occupies less time;
• construction work occupy less time;
• easy to create the necessary forms;
• ecology is the main quality;
• comfort;
• aesthetic appearance.

Of course, a tree as a material requires increased attention and special care, but such moments can be reduced, depending on its breed.

As for the slide of the surface after falling out of precipitation, this trouble can also be avoided if it is possible to correctly build a stock for water removal and create grooves.

Decorative design of the terrace

Paul terrace

The installation of the terrace floor is an important aspect in the arrangement. Perhaps this is not the most important thing in the organization of the terrace premises, but this is the main part that is present in the construction. After all, roofs, walls and fences may not be, but the floor will be in any case.

To cover the floor, it is customary to use various finishing options: tile, mosaic tile, stone, terraced board. Moreover, the latter can be made of various breeds of wood, the cedar is most valued. Less frequently, but still uses options for flooring of a terrace of a linoleum, as well as porcelain stoneware.

First of all, choosing a floor material, take into account wear resistance, as you should understand that this place is a passing and open, so the weather and the human factor must be considered. In addition, the floor covering should be harmonized and with the stylistry of the structure. Thus, if the terrace is made in a modern style, the usual pavement tile will become the actual flooring for the floor. Country style is wonderful combined with a deck board. Mediterranean style is better to equip a mosaic, this material is also well suitable for the style of Provence.

General design terrace

1. It is amazingly on the perimeter of the terrace of a border from ornamental shrubs or colors.
2. Pergola from Plant Building will create a unique design of the terrace, it takes the air to the magnificent aroma of plants, it will enjoy and task the construction of comfort and comfort.
3. Terrace decoration is possible by vases and plants in them. Flowers can be combined by creating a unique design. Moreover, the vases can be put directly on the terrace itself and near it.
4. When choosing a terrace furniture on the summer site, the garden is best suited. It is more resistant to temperature differences and precipitation, regardless of whether there is a roof or not. For rare pastime, furniture from plastic is suitable for rare pastime, but if you want to spend a lot of time on the terrace, then the wicker furniture is best suited, it is rather durable, wear-resistant and it will be cozy in it.

Consider that the furniture for the terrace should be selected including and taking into account the stylistic features:

1. Wicker furniture - for classic style.
2. Furniture from wood - for eco-style.
3. For any styles fits plastic, glass and metal.

It is impossible not to agree that the time spent on the arrangement of the terrace is worth all these troubles. In the summer period, this cozy place will become your favorite area for a comfortable stay.

Terrace lighting

Undoubtedly, the terrace should have its own lighting. Choosing its type, you should know the main rule - it must be waterproof and isolated. After all, the main thing is security.

Fencing for terrace

The tribes for the terrace there is a great set. Consider some of them.

Fencing in the form of a wooden grid:

Decorative terrace fence under columns:

Pergolas become the most loved fences. They, as it were, and a part of the garden, but at the same time separated the garden zone from the terrace. Thus, it turns out a chic composition.

In general, the role of plants in the design of the terrace is quite large. Indeed, in this case, the terrace and the garden become one. Often you can see instead of the pergolan well-groomed, beautifully agitated decorative bushes around the perimeter of the structure, so-called green fences.

An excellent solution will be the pink flower bed created around the perimeter, it is beautiful, and the aroma from these plants will be amazing.

Sometimes designers use bamboo branches for fences.

That's right, tastefully decorated terrace will give you unforgettable days and evening in the fresh air.

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