One of the basic design principles country house- its harmonious inclusion in the surrounding landscape, merging with the garden. This is achieved using various techniques, among which the installation of terraces can be distinguished. Thanks to them, the boundaries of the house visually expand, as a result of which it smoothly transitions into the open space of the garden.
A terrace (from the Latin terra - “earth”) is a paved area raised above the ground, which is either adjacent to the house or located autonomously, in any convenient place. It is installed in areas with a warm and dry climate, where in the warm season it serves as a room (living room, dining room) on fresh air. In the northern part of the country, it is impractical to create an open terrace adjacent to the house, so here it is usually fenced with walls and glazed, turning it into a veranda.
Why build a terrace?
Firstly, it will provide a flat area in the fresh air on which you can create an additional seating area.
Secondly, a terrace adjacent directly to the house or located at the level upper floors, will increase in summer living space. And being included in the architectural ensemble of the house, it will become a decoration of the facade.
Where to place the terrace?
In the central and northern regions of the country, the terrace must be protected from the wind and illuminated by the sun, especially in the afternoon. In the southern regions, on the contrary, it is arranged in places where there are areas of constant shading during the hottest period of the day.
Covered terrace with grill, dining table to the recreation area
The traditional place for a terrace is an additional entrance to the house, which in most cases is located on the side opposite the main facade. The terrace can also be placed on the side of the main facade or attached to one of the side facades.
If funds for building a terrace are limited, then it is better to make it small than to save on materials for structural elements and finishing. Modern construction technologies allow you to increase the size over time without any particular difficulties, ensuring that the site being built on is adjusted to any landscape features and existing elements.
If the terrace is built at the same time as the house, in order to avoid various shrinkages, the foundation of it and the house is created structurally uniform, with the same depth and from the same material. If the terrace is added later, then its foundation is not connected to the foundation of the house.
It is important that the terrace adjacent to the house is interconnected with one or more rooms. If you plan to arrange it on the side of the main facade, then you need to think about the proportions, stylistic decisions, and materials for making the terrace. initial stage house design. This approach is also required when you are going to place it on any side of the house, but at the level of the second floor and above, and also if it must have a common roof with the house, because in these cases the terrace is its constant component.
When choosing a location, it is important to imagine whether it will open from the terrace good view, if you install a fence (screen, balustrade, etc.), and will it damage appearance home and surrounding area.
Do not forget to make sure that the terrace is made of high-quality and inexpensive material. Here, which consists of a part made of wood and PVC. This allows the board to be more durable and not require repairs.
What size should it be?
The size of the terrace depends on its functional purpose, dimensions of the house and compositional design of the garden. Small paved area large plot, like bulky, with an abundance of decorative elements on a tiny piece of land, is perceived as not on a large scale. True, in small gardens, especially in urban areas, the terrace sometimes occupies almost the entire area of the garden, so its attractiveness and convenience largely depend on the thoughtfulness of the layout and selection of landscaping elements.
When planning a terrace near the house, at the level of the second floor and above, you must take into account the dimensions of the building. That is, if the house is large and spacious, then the terrace should be appropriate. AND? on the contrary, for a small building it is logical to arrange a platform of modest size.
Terrace with canopy cellular polycarbonate protected from the sun and bad weather
Wicker furniture is ideal for the terrace
The size of the terrace also depends on its purpose. For example, it is quite enough to allocate an area of three by four meters for a place for quiet relaxation, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to organize receptions for guests here. Big family, owning a vast garden area, usually creates a real room for open air, where you can cook food (for which purpose they place a barbecue), sunbathe, and receive friends. For comfortable rest it is recommended to allocate an area of about three and a half for the terrace square meters per person, as well as provide various additional elements of improvement.
Terrace layout plans
Depending on the layout of the house and the landscape design of the site, you should also choose a terrace solution. It should connect the interior of the house and the garden.
The terrace with a dining table serves as a kind of summer dining room. It combines the interior with the garden space.
Terrace for relaxation among greenery. Shade from trees will protect you from the heat
Terrace at the front of the building - classic solution, emphasizing the symmetry in the architecture of the house.
Sandbox for children, sun loungers for adults. Parents will be able to relax and look after their children.
In the planning solution, the terraces clearly separate the entrance to the living room and dinner Zone. Ornamental plants are actively used.
Terrace with a bench at the entrance to the house. Modern variation on the theme of the porch.
Choosing a form
The most common shape of a terrace adjacent to a house is rectangular. Despite the fact that it is perceived as quite austere, it goes well with the outline of the house, which in most cases has the same shape. To prevent the shape from seeming too conservative, when paving the terrace, several types of coating are used, various types are added decorative elements or make it in several levels. Also, the terrace adjacent to the house can be semicircular, diamond-shaped or trapezoidal. If the recreation area is located at a distance from the house next to a pond or fountain, nothing prevents you from giving it smooth outlines, thanks to which it will fit organically into the garden. Interesting design solutions are obtained when constructing multi-level terraces, that is, when the site is combined with landscape stairs, bridges and passages.
Paving material
On construction market presents many of the most different materials, which can be used as terrace coverings. They should be selected depending on the appearance of the house, the topography and design of the garden area, the operational requirements for external coatings, the climate, as well as financial capabilities.
If the house is made in modern style, then for paving it is advisable to use porcelain stoneware or colored concrete slabs. For a log or cobblestone house, wooden flooring is ideal. Next to the restored farmhouse a terrace made of cobblestones or clinker bricks. You can also use a combination various materials, For example concrete slabs, cobblestone and clinker. From this design solution the site will especially benefit large sizes, since using different materials you can lay out stripes and patterns that will enliven the surface.
It is important that the paved surface is not only level, but also safe: it should not be slippery, and water should not stagnate on it after rain. In low-rise suburban construction, electric heating is often used to cover terraces. In this case, the site dries out quickly after rain, and in winter period Snow and ice do not accumulate there. So that it dries better and puddles do not appear on it, it is made with a slope of two percent from the house to the edges (a slope of 1% is formed at 1 cm of height per 1 m of length).
Construction of a wooden terrace
To cover areas, wood is often used in the form of flooring made from wide slats or garden “parquet” (usually in the form of square panels 50x50 cm). If you have chosen wood covering made of wide slats (planed boards), it is important to determine in advance the direction of their laying. For example, if the shape of the site is close to a square, the slats can be laid both lengthwise and across. But if the terrace is long and narrow, it is more appropriate to place them along the short side. This choice will allow you to use slats of the same length (you won’t have to join them), will prevent sagging during operation, and the terrace will visually become wider.
When installing wooden flooring, a foundation is made (most often from concrete). To ensure that the wood does not get wet from below and dries quickly after rain, the surface of the terrace is raised above the ground and the space under the floor is made ventilated. The deck covering is usually supported by posts (wood, steel) or posts (brick, concrete) to which wooden blocks are attached. Floor beams (purlins) are laid on the support bars. To prevent the flooring from becoming crooked and skewed, you need to constantly check its horizontalness using a level. The covering boards are fastened over the beams, not tightly, with a distance of 6-12 millimeters between the slats. This is done so that water that may even get on closed terrace, freely went through the cracks into a specially arranged drainage system located under the floor of the terrace. All wooden elements treated with a special impregnation that protects against rotting.
Paving elements
Wooden decking is appropriate for a wooden house
Natural stone is a material that creates a “natural” mood
Clinker - durable traditional coating
Gres ceramic tiles have a non-slip surface
For wooden flooring the most commonly used are larch, which has high strength, moisture resistance and a beautiful texture, as well as exotic tree species: cumaru, ipe, jatoba, iroko. But the best material teak is considered to be the covering: a board of golden brown color, wear-resistant and durable (it is used for the decks of sea yachts and boats).
Fencing
To protect the site from the wind, in the northwestern regions a stationary canopy or roof and a side fence are provided. The roof of the terrace can be an independent element, a part or continuation of one of the roof slopes of the house, or it can be a specially made structure mounted on racks or walls. In the southern regions, in order to avoid exposure to the scorching summer sun, awnings, awnings, awnings, portable umbrellas are installed, and a pergola is built. To protect the terrace from wind or prying eyes, use various means- parapets, screens, trellises, balusters made of wood, forged metal, polymer concrete, as well as green spaces.
In the southern regions, it is advisable to create an open area, limited along the outer perimeter only by green spaces. Small terraces should not be enclosed with high walls, screens or trellises entwined with greenery, since all these elements visually reduce the space and make ventilation difficult. In this case, experts recommend setting up a narrow flower garden with low perennials around the perimeter.
Terraces on adjustable supports
Recently on construction sites Ukraine began to install terraces on adjustable supports. This solution allows you to protect the waterproofing layer of the base from repeated mechanical loads, as well as to obtain a flat surface. The manufacturability and versatility of the system allow its use on sites of complex configuration with slopes in different directions, as well as on sites where there are, for example, steps.
The adjustable legs and the system as a whole are a rigid structure.
The system consists of adjustable polypropylene supports and cover plates made of various materials. Its main elements are height-adjustable (35-900 mm) polypropylene supports with a corrector that allows you to compensate for the slope of the terrace base up to five percent. They are created on the principle of a screw jack.
The adjustable support can support up to 1000 kg.
Thanks to the design features, the supports effectively distribute the load on the lower layer of the terrace and are capable of supporting a weight of more than 1000 kilograms each. The support is installed on any base (waterproofing, rigid insulation, soil, concrete). The design of the system provides for the removal of moisture from all its elements. All twisting parts of the support and the system as a whole are a rigid structure.
The system allows you to adjust the slope up to 5%.
The base of the support is either placed on the bottom layer of the terrace, or glued with polymer bitumen mastic, or secured with dowels to the base of the terrace structure. The strength of the cylinder is given by four to eight stiffening ribs, which serve to distribute weight more evenly and stabilize geometric shapes.
The tip for fixing the position of the plates allows you to set precise gaps between the plates. The plate can rotate 360 degrees, which makes laying the material much easier. The four floor slabs are fixed using a dowel, for which there is a hole in the center of the plate.
Coating from stone slabs suitable for front terraces.
The slope corrector allows you to adjust the slope of the surface by divisions on the supporting plane in accordance with the slope (up to 5%) in increments of half a percent, which must be compensated, that is, from zero to five centimeters per meter. The system is installed by simply rotating the corrector 360 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, bringing the readings in the oval display window into line with the slope that needs to be compensated. The latch holds the selected value. Then it is necessary to position the support generally in the direction of the slope to be corrected, using the arrow marked on the surface of the corrector with the digital value of the slope that needs to be corrected.
Coating materials for the system can be combined.
This system allows the use of slabs made from a wide variety of materials for external covering: stone, wood, composite materials. They can be combined (for example, wood and glass slabs), obtaining the most original solutions. In fact, the choice of material and type of coating is unlimited and depends entirely on the designer’s imagination.
The composite board covering can withstand high humidity.
Owners of private houses and summer cottages love to create a place on their estate where they can relax, eat, and even work in the fresh air in a pleasant and comfortable way.
Such a place could be a terrace attached directly to the house. And if you still don’t have one, it’s time to start building.
The most important thing you need to do before adding an extension terraces to the house, this is its design taking into account its purpose, location, shape, size and, of course, the material that will be needed for construction. Let's deal with all these points in order.
Purpose - what do you plan to use the summer terrace for?
Before you build a deck, think about how and what you will use it for. If you need a terrace at your dacha for a family holiday, then a small building with a roof that provides protection from the sun and rain is sufficient. In case you have a private Vacation home, where you often receive guests and throw parties, then you should also plan a place to install a charcoal or electric grill in the fresh air. In this case, it would be advisable to build a structure made of brick or stone, paved, for example.
How to choose the right terrace location
Choosing a place where it will be built terrace to the house, several factors should be taken into account:
- Where the sun rises.
If you often relax on the summer terrace in the morning, for example, at breakfast before work, then it is better to attach the terrace to the house on the eastern side - the sun, rising in the morning, will flood it with its light and lift your mood for the whole day.
On the other hand, if you manage to allocate more time for relaxation in the evening, then the western side, where the sun shines for the longest time, will be an excellent place to add a terrace to the house.
Are you planning to hide in the shade of the summer terrace in the hot sun? Then determine the place where it is most shady during the day.
- Away from the road.
Roads are not only excessive noise, but also exhaust fumes, which are very harmful to breathe. In such conditions, rest will not be complete, so it is better to build a terrace at the dacha or on the site of a country house on the side where there is no roadway.
- Conveniently close to the entrance.
It’s good if there is direct access to the terrace from the house - from front door or from the kitchen. By adding a veranda in this way, it will be convenient for you to set the table for breakfast, lunch, dinner or entertaining guests.
What is the optimal size of a summer terrace?
For a family of 3-4 people, a summer terrace measuring 10-12 m² is quite enough. but if you want to put a rocking chair on it or hang it, perhaps even make a small play corner for children, then you should make a larger terrace project.
In addition, the size of the terrace depends on the size of the house itself and the area surrounding it. A veranda that is too small will look awkward in the background big house, there is a large terrace near small house will also not cause rave reviews.
Summer terrace shape
A terrace attached to a house will look most beautiful in a rectangular shape. Its straight lines, combined with the lines of the house, will look harmonious. In addition, this form will facilitate the construction process itself.
To make the terrace look more original, several levels should be provided during its construction. So, summer terrace made of stone can easily take arbitrary shapes. If you build it from wood, you can add originality by cutting the edges with a jigsaw.
Country houses wooden terraces photo
In any case, the most important thing is that the terrace attached to the house was combined with its architecture or the style of other buildings on the site.
Of course, the project itself does not end there, and then comes the stage of adding a terrace to the house. But more on this in the next article.
A terrace is a covered, unheated structure raised above the ground, free-standing or attached to the main building. Such a building, decorated with light garden furniture and flowers, can not only decorate the yard, but also become a favorite vacation spot for all family members.
Terrace options
Terraces are:
- open;
- closed;
- partially covered.
An open terrace is an area attached to the house without walls or roof. Here, in good weather you can sit comfortably in a chair and flip through a magazine or do yoga. On open terraces you can often see elegant fencing made of hand forged, simple lighting and a floor-mounted sleeve for attaching a sun umbrella.
Partially covered terraces have a light canopy over them, covering either the entire area or only part of it. It is possible to have decorative half-walls made of lightweight materials
A closed terrace is already a full-fledged, equipped room with many windows and furniture. It can be used all year round.
Terrace project
For wooden country house, used only in the warm season, best option terraces - construction of a light plank extension decorated in folk style rustic style. The location and shape of the structure depends on the personal preferences of the owners and the layout of the house. The main thing is that it is comfortable in all respects. The most common option is to build a terrace against the wall near the entrance. This creates a wonderful recreation room that serves as a hallway and porch. The circular construction of a terrace along the entire house is also interesting.
The structure can be erected near the living room or kitchen. This placement is quite convenient, as it allows you to freely carry dishes and treat guests through the nearest passage.
When making a terrace project, the main condition that it is advisable to observe when choosing a location is that there should be an exit from the house to the building itself.
Those who want to protect this structure from prying eyes can make it at the back of the house. You can plant it nearby beautiful plants and trees. This place will be a pleasure for all family members to relax.
Configuration and size
The dimensions of this structure are influenced by the purpose of its use and the space occupied. So, to comfortably accommodate two people, it is enough to allocate an area of 120 cm 2. You should calculate the number of family members and take into account the number of invited guests. It is also worth remembering the area required to install furniture: chairs, benches, sun loungers, sofas. And there should still be space for the free movement of people.
The configuration of such an extension can be absolutely any: square, round, rectangular, polygonal. The most common option is to build a terrace rectangular shape. Standard width extension - 2.5 m, and the length is equal to the size of the adjacent wall of the house.
Regardless of the configuration, any design consists of 3 main parts:
- foundation;
- flooring;
- auxiliary elements.
Selection of materials
Before building a terrace, you need to select building materials. The best way to save money is to use those left over after building a house. Stones and bricks can be used to build a foundation. If you buy material, it is important to choose only the highest quality, since the structure will have to withstand both scorching heat and winter cold.
For finishing partially covered and open areas the best option- usage natural stone or its imitation. The advantage of this material is the combination of resistance to climatic influences and external beauty. Also suitable plastic panels, cast iron and aluminum.
Enclosed terraces are most often lightweight buildings, so they are mainly built using a frame structure. The most environmentally friendly and cozy option- construction of a wooden terrace, where the frame elements are made of timber, and the cladding is made of particle boards or lining. Wood is considered an affordable and easy-to-work material, but it rots over time, so it requires careful care. Often the load-bearing elements of the frame are replaced with a more durable one steel profile. The extension of the terrace can be made of lightweight building materials, for example, aerated concrete.
Veranda – great way organize extra room at the dacha or in a private house. Don’t forget that this is a kind of “calling card” of the whole house: guests see the design of the veranda, then go inside the house. Before decorating the veranda, you need to choose whether your extension will be open or whether you decide to completely close it and make it cozy place with a gorgeous view from the window. This choice imposes some restrictions when choosing the necessary furniture and design in general.
It would be a great idea to decorate the veranda with garlands; at night it looks very beautiful
IN warm weather, you can receive guests in the veranda
The veranda is a great place to relax in the fresh air
The veranda can be either closed or open building with any type of roof, and it must be part of the house. The terrace is located outside the main building, so you should plan the design of the terrace from the beginning. When building a terrace, an additional raised base is created, often at a certain elevation from the ground. It must be fenced, otherwise it will be considered an open area outside the house.
The veranda and the house have a common foundation, which distinguishes it from all other types of additional buildings. The advantage is that it can be built together with the house or erected as an additional building. Often verandas are created closed type, allowing you to decorate it even as a separate room, especially important in the summer.
For creating good review choose a large space, with windows on 2-3 sides. The porch should not be confused with the veranda, because it does not have a roof or walls or they do not border the main building. Do you want to create a full-fledged room, like in a private house? Insulate and completely close the extension, decorate it in required style and arrange functional furniture.
A veranda decorated with curtains will look very beautiful
Even in the smallest veranda you can organize a place to relax
How are terraces and verandas divided?
Verandas can be closed or open. To save time, it is worth planning the structure before constructing the main building. If the foundation is solid, the risk of cracks appearing on the walls of the additional building will be significantly reduced. The extension must be documented along with the plan, as part of a private house or cottage. If you decide to create a veranda after the construction of the main building, be prepared to pay additional money to complete the entire package of documents. Exterior finishing should be as similar as possible or made in the same style as the whole house.
The veranda is a great place to relax and have tea
A chandelier in a veranda design will look very beautiful
You can relax in such a veranda at any time of the year
Terrace design is divided into three types.
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Open type - an area without a foundation, which can additionally be covered with a canopy. |
Great for summer holidays in the country. Not popular due to its specific climate. |
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Closed version - equipped with a foundation separate from the main building, walls are installed. |
If you want the terrace to serve all year round, take care of installing ventilation and heating systems. |
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A universal terrace is one of the most popular options, thanks to the additional connection of double-glazed windows and doors, which makes it easy to turn an open option into a closed one. |
Equipped with a mechanism that allows you to fold roofs and walls. Built on a foundation, easy to implement heating system |
You can choose any type based on your desires and capabilities. It is better to take care of this before building a house; creating a separate building will be much more expensive. In addition, you will lose time on completing an additional package of documents.
You can decorate the veranda with fresh flowers
It will be a pleasure to relax in such a veranda
Step-by-step plan for closing the veranda
First you need to draw detailed diagram. Then choose the material. One of the best ways– cover the veranda with polycarbonate.
Advantages of this method:
high strength material, especially if you use a monolithic version;
capable of blocking ultraviolet radiation;
environmentally friendly, which is especially important if there are children in the family;
many options available in different color scheme, this makes it possible to decorate the veranda in any style.
Before construction, you need to draw a diagram, select a material, and then begin building the frame. You need to choose a frame made of brick or wooden beam. If you don’t want to spend money on buying new material, make a frame from what is left after the main building.
Veranda design with growing tree
In the veranda you can put a sofa, a fireplace and spend your free time in the fresh air
Veranda near small pond will become your favorite vacation spot
Advice! Don't forget to do the necessary sheet calculations of this material and calculate the minimum bend.
Be sure to study the rules for installing polycarbonate before installing it:
each sheathing step can be from 60 to 80 centimeters;
in order for condensate to flow out without problems, it is necessary to install vertical channels vertically;
sheets must be connected with special profiles;
thermal washers are used to secure sheets; they do not damage the coating;
The protective film can only be removed after all installation work has been completed.
There are many other materials, you should choose based on the characteristics of your home. The advantages of polycarbonate are that it is suitable for any type of private house or cottage.
A veranda hung with curtains will look very beautiful
The veranda can be glazed and you can relax there on the windiest days
Interior decoration of the veranda
You can choose the design of the veranda yourself. But there are certain rules interior decoration, which must be followed to create a cozy atmosphere. The extension is created close to nature, so the style should be as close to natural as possible.
Style selection
The style must be the same as the house was decorated in or be as similar as possible to it. It is not necessary to create a veranda in an identical style; you can take the main points from the interior design of a private house and place them in the veranda. Styles such as country or Provence are best suited for her. Thanks to the interweaving of comfort and simplicity, you can create a place ideal for relaxation. The Japanese style will look unusual, yet harmonious.
Flowers in flowerpots will perfectly complement the interior of the veranda
The veranda can be glazed and you can spend free time there even in cold weather
You can decorate the veranda with flowers
Materials
Remember the basic rule: no artificial materials, everything should be natural. If you have a lot of space, you can make an additional wall of stone, which will resemble a loft. The floors are made using porcelain stoneware - a wear-resistant material that can last for a long period of time, while requiring minimal effort in maintenance. Best to use panoramic glazing, transmitting light, illuminating the plants.
Advice! Install glass sliding doors, allowing at a certain moment to let freshness inside or, conversely, protect from rain.
The veranda is a great place to relax in the fresh air
In the veranda you can put a sofa, a table and receive guests
Layout
Choose based on the purpose of the veranda: you can create either a small cozy place to relax or a full-fledged dining room, hallway or living room. If you are not going to create a kitchen out of an extension, it is enough to purchase a designer table and light chairs so that you can sometimes chat over a cup of tea. You can cook barbecue, then you will need a grill.
If you need a veranda for country feasts with a huge number of friends and relatives, then the planning must be carried out taking into account all the rules. Separate the cooking and eating areas separately. In the first one, you need to install an oven and grill, a cutting table and separately purchase cabinets for dishes. Properly organizing accommodation kitchen furniture You can rid yourself of the kitchen inside the house.
On warm days, the veranda will be a great place to relax in the fresh air.
You can put chairs in the veranda and spend your free time there
You can put a sofa in the veranda and enjoy the surrounding beauty
Choosing furniture
Choose garden furniture, it is made of durable materials and can withstand impacts very well external sources. Such furniture is not afraid of moisture, cold or strong sunlight. It is enough to buy one large table and comfortable chairs. You can put a large sofa for the whole family to relax.
If you are creating a relaxation room, it would not be a bad idea to put coffee table. If you are creating a full-fledged kitchen, buy cabinets; otherwise, they will be useless. The rocking chair and slides look great with various plants to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Space around the main room
The veranda should be in the same style as the surrounding landscape. If there is a garden, it should organically continue the style of the extension. For example, you choose English style to decorate the veranda, make sure that the garden is in the same style. It can be organically combined with other areas surrounding the house:
create your own greenhouse or small winter garden right in the extension;
a playground for children to have fun while adults are busy with their own business;
you can build a bathhouse and combine it with a veranda: take a steam bath, then eat barbecue.
If you approach the design responsibly, a simple extension can turn into a full-fledged additional room or a functional recreation area.
You can glaze the veranda and relax even when there is a strong wind outside
You can decorate the veranda with curtains; they will sway beautifully in the wind
Which curtains to choose for the veranda?
Curtains, which can be:
transparent - a light option will help create a romantic atmosphere, but will not protect you from the wind;
acrylic version - able to repel dust and dirt, a huge number of different options are available so that you can choose curtains to suit certain style verandas;
PVC film is the most practical option, capable of creating comfort even in bad weather, but looks much worse than the two previous options;
The type of curtains in a private home must be chosen based on your requirements. If you want to protect yourself from the sun and nosy neighbors, you should choose classic fabric curtains secured with hooks. It is worth tying with special tiebacks; the most popular options are magnets and hairpins. You should not tie the curtains too high, and also maintain symmetry.
Should I add plants?
In the summer in Russia it is incredibly hot, you can escape from this not only with curtains and curtains, but also by planting plants. Vertical gardening - perfect option for the veranda open type to close existing openings. Our climate is favorable for various climbing plants, so give the veranda an incredible appearance and at the same time you can escape from the sun without additional cash costs.
Vertical gardening can make the air more humid, reducing dust levels. If you want to give your extension an unusual look, you can purchase it yourself rare plants, but you will have to spend a considerable amount Money. Can be used classic version: hedges serve as decoration. It is worth decorating the veranda not only inside, but also outside, planting coniferous trees and small shrubs nearby.
The veranda is built to become a great place where you can take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle, relax and forget about all your problems. On the contrary, you can turn it into a place to work with an ideal view.
Video: Veranda design
50 photos of veranda design ideas:
A closed veranda can serve not only beautiful extension home, but also a unique place to relax or work. In it you can enjoy the view of the surrounding nature and feel comfortable in hot summers and cold winters, as well as in any bad weather.
Photo closed veranda built to the house:
Project development
Attention ! It is imperative to develop a project before construction, since the quality of the future premises depends on it.
First you need to determine for what purposes you plan to build a veranda, whether you are going to use it winter time(then complete insulation will be required) or will it only be used as a closed summer veranda. Then its future location and size are determined.
A veranda is usually located near one of the walls of the house, and it is often built on the side invisible to prying eyes, so that you can feel secluded and completely free. There must be a door inside the room leading to the main building.
Photo of the enclosed veranda attached to the house:
Also don't forget about future view from the building and its location relative to the sun. So, for example, on the southeast side there will be more sunlight than in the north. So, if you live in the northern region, it is better to place it on the south side of the house, but for the southern region, on the contrary, it is recommended to build on the north side so that there is more shade.
The optimal size of a closed veranda is 3 m wide, from 3 to 6 m long.
Attention ! The veranda must correspond to the size of the main building, that is, if big house, then it should not be too small and vice versa.
Now you need to choose the design of the closed veranda. It is recommended to build it from the same materials as the dacha was built, or use those most suitable for the style of the main building, the main thing is that both buildings are in harmony with each other.
The height of the veranda foundation must coincide with the foundation of the house. If it is built after the construction of the house, then the foundation is most often made on pillars. It is better to make the floor immediately insulated.
Important ! The veranda should fit tightly to the house with its walls and roof so that precipitation does not get inside or there are no drafts.
The roof should be made pitched and flatter than that of the main building.
The veranda, by definition, should have a lot of light, which means there should be a lot of windows, at least two. You can even make walls entirely of windows, including sliding ones. Sliding panels can be opened by remote control or mechanically.
If the veranda will be used in winter, then thermally insulating double-glazed windows or polycarbonate should be installed.
Heat country veranda closed type can be used with ordinary heaters or a fireplace. Moreover, there are many types of fireplaces, so it can easily be selected for any veranda design.
In hot summers, you can hang blinds, curtains or any other curtains to protect yourself from the sun.
Photos of projects of a closed veranda built for the house:
How and how to close the veranda
You can glaze the veranda in the following ways:
- wooden frames with ordinary glass;
- PVC windows
- cellular or monolithic polycarbonate.
With all of the above methods, you can close the veranda yourself. But before you start closing the veranda, you should draw a diagram of future windows, because:
- the room should be spacious and bright;
- it is necessary to determine the number of opening windows;
- take into account the location of the furniture so that it does not interfere with opening the windows.
Let's consider one of the ways - how to cover the veranda with polycarbonate.
Advantages of polycarbonate:
- high strength (especially monolithic polycarbonate);
- blocks UV radiation;
- low thermal conductivity;
- plastic;
- environmentally friendly;
- Thanks to the wide range of colors, you can create an unusual design.
After the diagram has been drawn and the materials have been calculated, the frame is built. It can be made from metal profiles, wooden beams, bricks or other materials that remained from the construction of the main building.
Important ! When calculating the required building material, take into account the dimensions of the polycarbonate sheets and its minimum possible bending.
Before covering the veranda at the dacha with polycarbonate, you need to remember a few important rules for polycarbonate installation:
- sheathing pitch 60-80 cm;
- vertical channels of cellular polycarbonate should be positioned only vertically so that condensate can flow out;
- The sheets are connected to each other with special connecting profiles;
- the cut of the sheet located at the top must be covered with a special tape and profile, the bottom cut is covered with a tape that is capable of allowing moisture to pass through, and several holes are drilled in the profile for the lower part for the drainage of condensate;
- It is recommended to secure the sheets with thermal washers, as they do not damage the coating during its expansion with temperature changes;
- also when attaching sheets of cellular polycarbonate, it is necessary to leave adjacent parts (for example, profiles) inside free place to expand the material;
- Remove the protective film only after installation;
- You can cut polycarbonate into the necessary parts with a jigsaw.
Below are photos of what a veranda closed from the outside with polycarbonate looks like:
Porch
A closed veranda with a porch will look much more comfortable and attractive, and will also take on a completely finished look.
The porch can be built from wood, brick, stone, concrete mixture, metal or with the addition of metal elements.
The porch covering must be frost-resistant and non-slip to avoid bruises or injuries.
Advice ! The porch should always be clean and tidy, as it affects the entire appearance of the house.
The porch may be different forms and size, it all depends on your imagination and capabilities, the main thing is that it is also combined with other buildings. All their types are equally suitable for both closed and open veranda.
Photo of a closed and open veranda with a porch:
Interior of a closed veranda
After the veranda has finally been built, it's time to move on to its interior.
During registration, you need to remember the location of the veranda. So, if it is located on the eastern or northern side, then, for example, the British colonial style would be most suitable:
- wicker furniture made of rattan, mahogany or bamboo;
- linen and cotton fabrics with floral patterns;
- many pillows with covers;
- tropical motifs (palm, ferns).
The floor can be covered with a dark-colored material, since due to the location of the room it will not overheat.
If the building is located on the south side, then the Mediterranean style, where there is a lot of blue and white. Moreover, such colors are used not only in furniture, but also in room decoration. There must be a lot of fresh flowers and the presence of Roman blinds.
In each of these cases, you can apply any style with an ethnic flavor:
- Oriental;
- ecostyle;
- Scandinavian;
- Provence;
- country and so on.
All of them have a common feature - natural materials, that is, wood, bamboo, natural fabrics.
But whatever the style, there are universal things that will make any room even cozier and more comfortable:
- sofa cushions;
- tablecloths;
- chair covers;
- flowers in pots or trees, bouquets in vases, flowerpots;
- candlesticks, night lights;
- paintings, photographs, panels.
Photo of the design of a closed veranda:
In addition to all this, the interior of the veranda directly depends on the purpose of its use.
A closed veranda at the dacha can serve as:
- hallway, porch;
- kitchens, dining room;
- living room;
- children's;
- office;
- greenhouses.
Important ! When decorating a veranda, remember the main rule of designers - proportionality, that is, there is no need to fill a small veranda with huge furniture and vice versa.
Veranda-living room
Most often, the veranda is designed as a living room. For this case, you will definitely need armchairs, chairs, a coffee table and a sofa (if the area of the room allows). In order for each family member to use such a room, it is necessary to take into account the needs of each of them during registration.
Each furniture and element should be combined with each other in style. If furniture is arranged in groups, comfort will be felt best.
Photo of the design of a closed veranda-living room in a private house:
Veranda-dining room or kitchen
One of the most comfortable and pleasant places in the house. The minimalist style is perfect for such a case. An ordinary set of table and chairs, indoor plants and textiles. Or you can decorate it with sweet details or retro style.
In any case, since this is a kitchen, you should take care of excellent lighting.
Photo of the interior of a closed veranda-kitchen in a country house:
Veranda-office
Comfortable armchair, desk, a shelf with books - that’s what the most important thing should be in the office. The rest depends only on your desire and the size of the room.
Children's veranda
The children's room can be decorated in the form of a ship or a princess house. You will need a lot of colorful pillows various forms and characters cozy houses, a sandbox with balls and you can even install a swing.
