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 time 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, the dimensions of the house and the composition of the garden. A small paved area on a large plot, like a bulky one, with an abundance of decorative elements on a tiny piece of land, is perceived as not being 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. A large family, owning a vast plot of land, 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, and also provide for various additional elements landscaping.
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
The terrace along the front of the building is a classic solution that emphasizes 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 covering are used, various decorative elements are added, or it is made into 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
The construction market offers 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 a modern style, then it is advisable to use porcelain stoneware or colored concrete slabs for paving. 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, such as concrete slabs, cobblestones 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. 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 are treated with a special impregnation that protects them from 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 teak is considered the best material for 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.
A deck is a popular home improvement that not only adds to the overall value of the property, but also acts as a focal point for outdoor recreation with family and friends. This is the place where barbecues, evening dinners and other social events take place. The uses for a veranda are as extensive as the types of verandas that can be built. With this in mind, you'll likely want to carefully consider the available design elements that go into your porch. Tools and materials: measuring tape, graph paper and pencil, ruler, wooden stakes, level, hammer.
Location
The size and orientation of the lot and the house itself may limit you to just one or two verandas in various locations, however, within these limits, you can have much more choice than meets the eye. You can add retaining walls, doors, walkways, screened-in porches to create a private, personal environment, and you can choose from a variety of options to find the one that is most convenient for your use. The climate of the area and the view that you will see from the future veranda are key factors, which need to be taken into account when deciding where to place your porch. The north side of your home will likely be the coolest location. The south and west side of the house is likely to be very hot in mid-summer unless an additional awning is included in the building design, or shade from growing trees is used in the location. You can avoid exposure to winds, if any, by placing your deck on the opposite side, so that the house becomes a shelter. Additionally, careful placement will allow you to minimize traffic noise, eliminate unwanted views, and provide additional privacy. If you are planning to add to the veranda hot bath or swimming pool, privacy considerations for you and your guests can be very important.
Legal standards
Local zoning ordinances - may limit the overall size of your deck, the height of the walls, and the minimum distance of the deck from your home to the property lines. The regulations are constructive - they can limit appearance designs. Local building department - may require a building permit and request design plans. Local utility authorities - will help you locate installed pipelines, power lines and similar utility lines.
Size
You can build a veranda of any size you wish, within the limits of the law, of course. However, the huge deck located with Not big house, will look the same as a tiny deck next to a large house - wrong. If you think your proposed deck is too large for your home, break up the deck area by creating smaller sections on multiple levels. To test your ideas, take size measurements on your lawn. Install wooden stakes at the nearest corners of the proposed area of the future veranda and install longitudinal beam, approximately at the height of the future railings. You can place furniture on the lawn in the intended construction area to visualize how the space will work. The most common mistake people make when building verandas is to small size. Tip: If possible, measure your porch in different sizes, larger and smaller. You'll have to purchase standard lumber one way or another, and there's no point in wasting that material when you could have a larger deck for the same amount of money.
Shape and flooring
The veranda can have any shape you want, in fact, simple changes, like a beveled corner of a deck, or a 45-degree angle, can add flair to a building project. You can also add visual interest to your porch by installing it around the corner of your home, you can install benches, add a picket fence, or cover the porch. As a rule, the flooring should go within five centimeters under front door to the house. On sloping section, you can build your veranda in several levels of support to follow the slope. As a rule, where the height of the veranda exceeds 50 centimeters from the ground, the posts must have additional support to prevent vibrations. A spa or hot tub can be installed on a veranda when the structure is reinforced enough to support the weight of the water, for this purpose, the veranda can be installed directly on concrete slab, on the ground. In this case, the veranda is built around and on the slab. Existing trees or rocks, as well as other landscaping elements, can be integrated into the deck by designing and coordinating the deck around the elements. If you are building a veranda around a tree, leave at least 10 cm around the tree trunk, taking into account the growth of the tree. Allow 20 cm around permanent landscaping elements such as boulders, as decking can expand and contract under varying temperatures and humidity conditions.
Railing
Railings are the most noticeable visual element of the veranda, moreover, they offer great possibilities for the realization of imagination and creative ideas. They can be attached to poles that go into the ground, on the sides, from the edge load-bearing beam, or fixed directly to the flooring. They can be made in wood, metal, or even rope - almost all materials are suitable as long as they satisfy construction requirements and appearance. First and foremost, your railing design will be limited by building codes that are intended to ensure safety. As a rule, the posts that support the railings, in accordance with the regulations of the building code, must be no further than 40 cm from each other. Railings should not have voids larger than 4x4. The durability of the railing will also depend on the design chosen. For example, the ends of your railings should be painted or coated with specialized compounds to minimize cracking and splitting.
Steps and ladders
Steps and stair structures are carefully regulated in accordance with building regulations. As a rule, steps and stairs must be at least 36 cm wide. If you want the staircase to allow two people to pass each other, the required width is 48 cm. This solution is necessary to create comfortable conditions. The rise should be no more than 7.5 cm, and the step width should be no less than 15 centimeters. Building codes must also be carefully observed in the design of the stairs, on the steps of the veranda, support posts and the need for railings.
Structural Components: There are five main components of a traditional veranda:
Vertical racks. The racks are recessed into concrete or on stilts, usually located at a distance of 50 to 80 cm.
Horizontal beams. Installed on posts parallel to the decking, they must bear the weight of the veranda.
Beam. It is located between horizontal beams, usually at a distance of 16 or 24 cm from each other. They distribute the weight of the deck, allowing the deck boards to be used correctly.
Flooring. Boards laid on beams, veranda floor.
Railing. Typically 36-42 cm. Materials used, size and spacing of components are determined by local building codes.
Selection of materials
Materials for constructing a veranda must not only be resistant to destruction and damage by insects, but also withstand the effects of water and sun. Standard wooden structures include the use of pine or spruce, which resist rot, but this is not sufficient in extreme conditions weather conditions or in the ultraviolet rays of the sun. You get similar durability from pressed pine, cedar, or redwood, and they can be stained almost any color you want. When using redwood or cedar, remember that only the heartwood of these trees is resistant to splitting. Colored sapwood loses its qualities as quickly as pine and spruce. If you have a general idea of the future veranda, draw one or two sketches, choosing the best ideas from a variety of ideas. Use the porch as part of your yard landscaping and as a design element for your home. Use graph paper to maintain dimensionality and ensure that all elements are at a suitable scale. Take a sketch to your local construction market, store or lumber supplier and ask for an estimate of the cost of the lumber.
Today there is considerable demand projects on one-story houses with terrace which is open or glazed. In addition, both summer and winter terraces are popular. Usually, project country house with attic looks great with a covered veranda, allowing you to significantly increase the flow of light into the room. It is not at all necessary to glass all sides of the terrace. You can decorate one or two of its sides with climbing plants and then the veranda will certainly become one of the cozy and attractive places in your home.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A TERRACE IN A COUNTRY HOUSE PROJECT: ITS OPTIMAL AREA
One of the important factors for the comfort of a terrace is reliable protection from sunlight, especially in the afternoon. To do this, you can organize both temporary and permanent roofing, or use the shade of a large tree (if possible).
Regarding the size, even low-cost house project can be cozy if the terrace is spacious and cozy. In this regard, it is quite difficult to determine the optimal terrace area in finished country house project. In addition, when arranging it, it is necessary to take into account its purpose. After all, for a small table with a couple of chairs and a passage to them, a square measuring 2x2 meters is quite enough. However, it would be much more convenient to place a large table on the terrace and replace the chairs with comfortable armchairs. Also very the right decision there will be sun loungers that will allow you to take sunbathing with comfort. Exactly because of this reason optimal size for the terrace, if implemented turnkey house projects, there will be an area varying between 10-15 square meters. This is provided that the width of the site is at least two meters. Regarding the roof, the lowest place should not be less than 2.3 meters.
Very convenient if project of a country house with a terrace provides a cozy fireplace or barbecue. However, their arrangement requires quite a lot of space. Remember that the table can be placed no closer than 1.4 meters to the fire source.
Also, when arranging a terrace, you should pay attention to the level of its floor. It is recommended that it be below the floor level by an average of 5-15 cm. If the base of your house is low, then the terrace should be 3-10 cm above ground level. If the base is quite high, then it is better not to make steps, but rather to raise the terrace. For these purposes, pillars are used or soil is added.
So, trusting professionals for design and construction turnkey country houses, you can also consult with them on the issue of the optimal terrace area with them. Their considerable experience, combined with your ideas, will allow you to create the most comfortable housing with a place to relax.
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 close it completely and make a 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.
To create a good view, 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 holiday 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 beams. 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.
IN 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 Sun rays. It's enough to buy one big 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. A rocking chair and slides with various plants look great 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 one right in the extension winter Garden;
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 for a certain style of veranda;
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 you can give your veranda an incredible appearance and at the same time 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 rare plants yourself, 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.
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An important element of a country house is a separate room that offers views of the garden, forest, river, etc. This is a veranda. The veranda can serve as a living room, winter garden, dining room, or office. Its main purpose is to serve as a transitional link between the surrounding nature and the interior of the house. How to place a veranda relative to the house will be discussed in this article.
Veranda location
It is important to choose the location of the veranda so that it opens beautiful view. You should not turn the veranda towards the street or the border with the neighboring plot, towards fences, outbuildings. If the plot is small and it is surrounded by neighbors’ houses, then you can plant trees in front of the windows of the veranda so that greenery can be seen instead of other people’s walls.
When choosing a place for a veranda, it is worth considering the location of the house relative to parts of the world. South and southwest are suitable for those who love the sun. A winter garden can be placed here. The southeast direction will make it pleasant to be on the veranda in the morning; in the afternoon there will be shade and coolness. With a western-facing veranda, you can watch sunsets; it will be nice to sit here in the evening, have dinner, or receive guests. North and northwest for the veranda are good if it is used only on hot summer days, or the house is located in a warm climate zone, on this side the plants are unlikely to grow well.
Types of verandas
Verandas must comply general appearance Houses. They may have one or more common walls with the house, be connected to other rooms by a passage, but at the same time be separate room. The width of the veranda should not be less than 1.8 m. The most convenient for receiving guests would be a veranda measuring 4x5 m or 4x6 m. The windows on the veranda are no higher than 40-60 cm from the floor.
In most cases, the entrance to the house can be through the veranda, but it may not have entrance doors from the street, but only a connection to the interior of the house. If there is a door, then it needs to be arranged in such a way that there is more space on the veranda for placing furniture. If the size of the veranda is 3x4 m and less - door It is better to place it at the end.
One of the main elements of the veranda is windows. They can be either blind or opening; builders advise alternating them. These can be stained glass windows or windows of standard sizes, but located closely. Veranda window frames are installed between the window sill board and top harness(harness - see below).
Veranda in the corner of the house
You can make a small veranda 2x2 m in the very corner of the house with access to the garden, without changing the integrity of the building. Since the area of the room is very small, such a veranda will be good for one person, maximum two. In order to seat at least 6 people on a veranda of this type, its area must be at least 8-9 m2.
Veranda attached to the wall of the house
The veranda is attached to the wall of the house; it is narrow and long (for example, 1.7x5 m). The long side is common with the interior room of the house. On such a veranda you can place a desk in one corner, a tea table with narrow armchairs in the other. Exit to interior space- through two doors. The exit to the garden is located in the middle of the veranda, thus dividing the room into two functional zones - the working and desk and a guest room with a tea table. Opposite the front door you can place a small sofa or a clothes hanger and a shoe cabinet.
Veranda under the balcony
If the house has a balcony on the second floor, then on the first floor under the balcony you can install a veranda. A round veranda with a radius of, for example, 2 m can become both an entrance hall and a guest room. It is better to place the entrance to the house at one of the edges of the wall adjacent to the interior rooms. The exit to the garden can be made in the middle.
Square veranda
A square veranda, for example, with dimensions of 2.7x2.7 m, located near one of the walls of the house facing the garden. The entrance door to the veranda can be made from one of the sides, and the entrance door to the house closer to the first one, so that there is more living space. Such a veranda will fit round table with chairs. If the size of such a veranda is 5x4 m, then here you can place not only a guest table with chairs, but also armchairs and a wardrobe.
Veranda with vestibule
Veranda with vestibule. For example, the long part can be 3.7 m, the narrow part - 2.5 m. In the narrow part of the veranda, in the brightest place, you can place children's Corner. Opposite the door you can place a sofa and narrow wardrobe for clothes.
Large veranda with vestibule
A large veranda with a vestibule, its long side adjacent to the house (for example, 3x6 m). It is good to receive a large number of guests on such a veranda, and you can also place several chairs here.
Veranda with grill
On the veranda, you can place the grill in the corner on the side of the outer wall. The dimensions of such a veranda can be 3.5 x 6.5 m. You can also place a dining room or living room here.
Veranda adjacent to the corner of the house
Veranda adjacent to the corner of the house. The entrance door of the veranda divides the room into two zones. It is very convenient to place the table near the door leading into the house. Chairs can be placed in another part of the veranda.
Small veranda
On a small veranda (for example, 2.5x3m), you can save space by placing the front door close to the front door inside the house.
The shape of the veranda can be rectangular, triangular (Fig.), semicircular, etc. A more traditional one is a rectangular veranda. The traditional version of the veranda shape is a room whose wide side adjoins the house.
Option for the location of a triangular veranda in Fig:
Triangular veranda
Two adjacent walls can be completely glazed and separated by a corner impost - a stand.
Another option is that the veranda can be connected to the house with a narrow end and extend into the garden as an independent building. The fewer planes that are combined with the main house, the more independent the extension looks, as in the figure:
Veranda connected to the house by a narrow end
There are many architectural options for creating verandas - it all depends on your imagination and the ability of the designer and builders to bring it to life.
Veranda maybe built-in or attached to the house
Built-in veranda
Built-in veranda
In this case, the veranda has a common foundation with the main house and is actually another room. The design of a built-in veranda is considered during the design process of a house. This solution will eliminate future distortions and other phenomena associated with subsidence and frost heaving of soils. If the house is under development and you would like to make a substantial veranda that could be heated and used as living room, then you should immediately create a project with a common foundation.
Attached veranda
attached veranda
Most often, a veranda is attached to the main, existing building. In order for the veranda to last for a long time, you need to take into account many issues, the main one of which is how to avoid distortions and deformation of the extension.
Installation of attached verandas
Builders do not recommend rigidly connecting the attached veranda and the house. This means that the foundations of the veranda and the house are done separately and do not have common areas. There should be a gap of 20-40 mm between the wall of the house and the adjacent wall of the veranda. During the sheathing process, this gap is closed with a stripping (board). The floor on the attached veranda should be 60-80 mm below the floor level in the house; the difference in levels is covered with a plinth. The roof of the veranda should also only fit the roof of the main house with a gap that is covered with a steel apron. You can read about the design of the seam between the house and the veranda in the topic.
You can read about the basic structures of the veranda and the materials for their construction in the article “Veranda in the house. Structures and materials for the veranda in the house.”
