How to create a cozy relaxation area in the country
Your plot is the perfect place to fulfill any fantasy of organizing a recreation area. You can be a fan of outdoor games, love quiet evenings, being in harmony with nature, or equip a barbecue - the options for how your site will look are limited only by your imagination.
Choosing a place
The first step is to determine the location of the future recreation area. Pay attention to the key points:
- Windy side. Consider which side the wind will blow the strongest. If you start work in the summer, then do not let the warm breeze fool you - in the fall it will be replaced by cold gusts. On this side, consider the location of protective objects (trees, fences, arbor wall).
- Sunny side. If you plan to be on this side of the site during the daytime, then install the zone elements so that the sun does not hit your eyes. At the same time, the sunny side will not hurt if the area is used for gathering in the evening.
- Protection from prying eyes. To avoid the glances of outsiders, you can install a trellis with grape plantings, or a wicker fence. It will look nice and stylish.
- Weather protection. Most likely, the resting place will be located in an open area, so awnings will be required to protect benches and decorative elements from the rain. And sitting in the rain is unlikely to please anyone.
If there is a lowland in your summer cottage, then the recreation area located there will be automatically hidden from prying eyes. Plant bonsai or shrubs around the perimeter. You will get a mini-canyon, protected from the wind, where you can spend time in silence.
Types of recreation areas
There are many design options for a recreation area in the country. The choice of one of them depends on various factors. Some people like open areas, while others like closed ones. Someone prefers to listen to the murmur of water in the fountain, while others prefer the gentle rustle of foliage.
BBQ area
Perhaps one of the most popular options. Best suited for this is the central part of the site, hidden from prying eyes, or in close proximity to the corner of the fence. It will close you from 2 sides at once, and also protect you from the wind. Install a brazier or brazier, benches, a table, and decorative items such as flower pots, lanterns, and candles. A beautifully furnished BBQ area can be the jewel in your garden.
Patio
The patio is a patio ideal for relaxing on sunny days. It is best to place it at the exit from the veranda or kitchen. To achieve coziness, the patio must be fenced off from the rest of the garden. To do this, you can put a hedge, plant flower beds, dense bushes or a vine. Pave the cover with stone or boards. You definitely need a canopy and furniture that matches the topic.
Alcove
A versatile option that suits any site. However, it is also the most expensive one. Usually, gazebos erected from wood, although sometimes they are found with walls of steel rods. It is effective to combine a gazebo with a barbecue area, especially if your family is large. You can easily accommodate everyone without huddling in the kitchen and enjoy a fragrant dinner on charcoal. The adjacent territory can be decorated with additional lighting.
Area with a pond or fountain
The sound of flowing water calms and soothes.It is ideal to install the fountain in the shade of trees, and next to it is a patterned bench made of solid wood. You will be able to sit in silence, which will be broken only by the murmur of water cascading from the figured bowl of the fountain. If there is a small body of water on your site, then equip a recreation area near it. A small canopy, trees, pillows and blankets will create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility.
Garden
This area should contain bright flowers, fruit trees and shrubs. It is ideal to have picnics and just walk here. A garden area is the least expensive idea among all the others.
We select furniture
Material for furniture will depend on the theme of the chosen recreation area. If this is a gazebo, then it is best to choose wooden chairs and tables. Wood is a reliable, durable and relatively inexpensive material.
The wrought iron benches fit nicely into the garden area. In addition, they are resistant to precipitation and do not lose their beauty for a long time.
Aesthetes can opt for stone furniture. In this case, the whole environment will have to be thought out thoroughly. Consider also that it is cold and harmful to sit on a stone, so it is better to use it for a table. It will serve you for decades thanks to its strength and durability.
Wicker furniture fits anywhere. It is cheap, beautiful and lightweight. However, rain has a detrimental effect on it, making it irrational to place such furniture in the open air.
Regardless of what kind of vacation spot you decide to create, always remember - the power is in the little things. Various decorative elements, lanterns, candles, pillows, blankets, garlands enhance the overall perception of the object, and also reflect the owner's sense of taste.