What is a patio and how to equip it?

In a country house or in the country there is a unique opportunity to create a corner in nature for a pleasant pastime with your family or a secluded getaway. Each owner equips this place in his own way. But many will find it useful to know what a patio is, how to equip it, what materials are best to use and what style to choose, as well as how to decorate it so that it all looks stylish and invites you to relax. Ready-made examples will help you navigate the variety of ideas.

What it is?

Patio is a Spanish word, which means patio. Usually this is a recreation area that allows you to spend time comfortably. It should not only be beautiful here, but everything you need to be at hand. Usually, the construction of such a site begins with thinking about the project, since this zone has a huge number of implementation options. But it is worth choosing the one that is more convenient in a particular case, and often more budgetary.

The patio area can accommodate everything that the owner's imagination and facilities are capable of, starting, for example, from a pool or a pond with fish, and ending with a fireplace and a hookah room.

The following main points should be planned right away:

what material to build the site from;
what will be placed on it;
what decor to choose.
And all these decisions must be made based on the preferences of all family members, as well as taking into account the location of the house, climate and other building nuances. It would be nice to think in advance in what style it will all be decorated. Indeed, only in the case of stylistic unity will it be possible to create a truly beautiful and cozy corner.

Views

Patios can be of many different types. Therefore, it is worth considering all the possible options and features of their creation, so that it is easier to dwell on one thing.

By appointment

Before equipping the site, you need to clearly understand what it will be intended for.

The option when a barbecue area is equipped is the most common. Most often, it can be equipped on a site of any size. There is a table with chairs near the barbecue. The size of the furniture and its quantity depend on how many people are planned to be received here.The area can be supplemented with soft sofas and fresh flowers. In case of rain, you should provide a canopy to protect yourself from bad weather. And in the heat it will come in handy.

The site can be equipped with a fireplace. There is also a charm in gathering around a live fire area. One has only to provide for all the subtleties of the hearth device, so as not to violate fire safety standards and not to put the risk of your household and guests. Most often it is built from stone or brick. This patio design looks very picturesque.

The pool area has other functions. Here you can install a couple of sun loungers, small tables. And it will be a wonderful place for sunbathing and water treatments. If you also equip the pool with special equipment for hydromassage, you will get a wonderful spa area. Of course, green plants and flowers are appropriate here.

In addition, there is an option for arranging a dance floor for home discos and karaoke battles. You just need to take care of a comfortable floor covering, as well as provide walls to protect the equipment. Walls made of glass or transparent plastic will look good. Or it could be just a canopy with a niche for equipment.

By location
In a private house or country house, it is more convenient to equip a patio in the backyard. As a rule, there are trees, shrubs, flowers. It is possible to specially equip the area so that it accommodates flower beds or rock gardens. It is great if there is a small pond with fish or turtles nearby. A small decorative fountain will also be appropriate.
In the absence of sufficient free space on the site, you can build a place for rest and near the entrance to the house. To do this, you only need to clear a small area and put wicker furniture, which will be surrounded by green spaces. As a result, the place for evening tea and morning coffee in the fresh air is ready.
In a flat roof house, a rooftop patio is a great option. There you can sunbathe, and install a small pool, and place a dining area, and plant flowers. It all depends on the purpose of this zone.
Based on materials
The choice of materials depends on how solid the structure will be, as well as what funds are available for its construction.

The patio can be equipped with the following materials:

bricks;
stone;
wood;
terrace board;
tiles;
pallets (pallets).

The choice of material is directly related to which style will be chosen. For a loft, high-tech, minimalism, brick, stone, tile are suitable. For Provence, chalet, country, wood and decking will be the ideal choice. You can whip up something from pallets, but at the same time it is possible to adjust such material to different styles. The main thing is to choose the right decor. In the hands of a skilled craftsman with a rich imagination, even such a simple material can become the basis for creating a stylish and cozy corner.

In addition, you need to take into account the nuances of the seasons: whether, for example, the patio will be used in cool or cold weather. If so, then you should take care of the insulation of the structure.
By style and design
Thinking through the design in advance, it is advisable to subordinate it to a certain style. The simpler the style, the easier and faster it is to reproduce it when equipping a recreation area.

Rustic. For a small summer residence, this style is a win-win option. It is enough to arrange a platform with a wooden floor and a canopy, put a table, a bench, add the appropriate textiles - and a cozy corner is ready. If desired, you can install a stove.Provence. The area with light wicker furniture, flowers in flowerpots and hanging pots will be an ideal place for family and friendly gatherings. Scandinavian. An open space not limited by walls, a wooden floor and furniture, light flowing curtains, cozy sofas in blue tones - everything will set up not a serene rest on a summer day or on a cool evening. High tech. Clear and laconic forms, the presence of glass and metal surfaces will complement leather sofas and a fireplace. The gray stone decor will blend perfectly with the rest of the decor. Japanese. Low tables, wicker rugs, pillows on the floor, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, a nearby stream babbling - this option will set you in a meditative mood, will allow you to feel harmony with yourself and the surrounding nature. Loft. Brickwork, a fireplace, as simple furniture as possible, a bar with high chairs, original lighting - all this will create a stylish space for parties with friends.