Theater begins with a hanger. The house does not start from the door, but from the area near the main entrance. It is its landscape that gives the first idea of the house and its owners. This article presents options for designing the entrance area to a private house.
The overall style of the space sets the tone when choosing both functional components for arranging the entrance area and decorative elements. You can decorate the entrance to the house in different ways, the main thing is not to go beyond the general style of the house and the site.
Canopy
A canopy in front of the entrance to a house is a non-insulated structure that has both aesthetic and functional purposes. The canopy protects the entrance in rainy and snowy weather.
Sheds can be separate or attached. In the first case, the structure is independent, in the second it rests on the entrance, porch, balcony.
Options with walls are possible, turning the canopy into a protected, reliable structure.
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Cozy terrace
The good thing about a private house is that you can spend your free time outdoors. A popular design option for the entrance area is a terrace, which serves as a place for comfortable relaxation.
The terrace area is concreted or most often made of wood. It can be located under a canopy or in the open air. A small table and chairs are installed on it. This is a convenient place for family tea parties and intimate conversations.
Flower beds in the courtyard of a private house: photos of original ideas
Flower arrangements using old vehicles
Any old vehicles that are unsuitable for their intended use are suitable for this purpose. It often happens that it is a pity to throw them away and they stand idle for years in a barn or garage. Thanks to your imagination, such things can take on a new life. Absolutely anything can be used: bicycles, motorcycles, old cars and even boats.
An original flowerbed in the courtyard of a country house
To create a flower garden using a bicycle or motorcycle, you need to attach spacious containers to the frame, front and rear racks in which you can plant flowers. To unite all the elements, it is recommended to paint them in a single color scheme. This will give the mood to the entire structure. An important advantage of this type of flower garden is mobility. The ability to move it to another location at any time significantly expands the options for further use of the space.
The flowerbed-car will become a unique element of the design of the garden area
If you use an old boat or car, the flowerbed will be stationary, but at the same time more voluminous. The boat is perfect for creating a decorative flowerpot. To do this, it is enough to firmly fix it on the ground and fill it with soil. Use the same principle with a car. Remove all unnecessary parts from it: seats, engine, trunk and hood filling. Then you can start decorating with flowers.
An old bicycle painted in a bright color is an excellent option for creating a flower garden.
Helpful advice! To arrange “transport” flower beds, it is better to use a spacious open lawn. Otherwise, the structure will take up too much space and clutter up the space.
Various vehicles can act as a flowerbed - from a bicycle to a boat.
Using a special mesh filled with nutrient soil, you can decorate horizontal and some vertical surfaces. It is best to use climbing or small border flowers in this case.
Mini-flower beds in containers made from scrap materials
Creating miniature flower beds in containers is an elegant solution to two problems at once: decorating a summer cottage and getting rid of old unnecessary things. In addition, this arrangement of flowers will help protect them from children and pets. To create a mini-flower bed, you can use anything: from old plumbing to unnecessary clothes and shoes.
Flowers growing in wooden boxes are a mobile and attractive flower bed option
Flowers planted in old shoes look very original. At the same time, the larger the shoe size, the more interesting it can be decorated. Making a flower pot from worn-out shoes is simple: you need to make several holes in the sole, which will help create a drainage system. After this, the inside of the shoe is filled with earth and flowers are planted inside.
Mini-flower beds arranged in shoes look interesting and unusual
A clear advantage of such an improvised container is the ability to easily move it to a convenient place. You can always place it on your porch, fence or steps. This will allow you to easily decorate the interior at the right time.
An old birdcage can be a good base for creating a flower bed.
Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the need for daily watering and weekly feeding.
Old toy cars of sufficient size, leather bags and briefcases, a cracked jug, etc. can also be an excellent basis for mini-flower beds.
Wooden flowerbed palette
Such an unusual and original flower bed is quite simple to make and does not require advanced woodworking skills. Materials you will need:
- plywood sheet;
- wooden blocks;
- hand cutter along the contour;
- varnish or paint for woodwork.
Design option for a wooden flowerbed-palette
First you need to cut out the palette shape of the required size. Then make holes for the pots of the required diameter. Two legs are attached to the back of the structure so that the surface is located at a slight angle. In order to increase the life of the flower bed, it is coated on the outside and back with a special varnish or paint for wood. After drying, you can insert pots with bright flowers inside.
“The Artist’s Flowerbed” looks original and is quite simple to implement
An excellent solution for such a flower garden would be pots with petunias, nasturtiums or violas. And don’t forget to complement the composition with a rake and a shovel, because these are the tools of a gardener-artist with which he “paints” the world around him.
Creating beauty in the surrounding space is the true calling of man. Using the recommendations given, you can create a unique flowerbed that will delight you every day throughout the warm season.
steps
To emphasize the grandeur of the main entrance to the house, you can equip it with a small external staircase. The number of steps is usually odd and is usually about three, as this is convenient when entering the porch area.
The optimal parameters for the steps are a height of 15-20 cm and a depth of 30-35 cm. It is good if the steps are inclined by 2-3 degrees. This will allow rainwater to flow freely onto the ground and will also make them easier to clean.
Types of front gardens
Before you start creating a front garden with your own hands, you need to familiarize yourself with their varieties. Palisades are distinguished:
Open. They do not have fencing. Viewable from the street and from the entrance to the house. Landscaped with lawns and flower beds.
Closed. They differ in the presence of a fence. Moreover, the fence for the front garden can be anything - stone, wood, metal, wicker. An interesting solution would be a hedge.
In addition, front gardens are divided into:
Russians. They are arranged for the peace of mind of the owners. Usually surrounded by a dense hedge or fence.
The design of a Russian-style front garden is characterized by an abundance of bright colors, funny garden figurines, attractive flower beds and painted wooden decor.
European. They are distinguished by restraint and the presence of regular geometric shapes. The main elements are flower beds and lawn.
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Patio
A patio is a whole equipped courtyard designed for relaxation of family and guests. The platform under it is laid with a stone slab.
On the territory there is furniture for relaxation: sun loungers, sofas, chairs and tables. To protect from rain and sun, umbrellas or a canopy are installed. Often, patios are equipped with barbecue ovens or are a real summer kitchen. The patio is located near the entrance to the house.
Open terrace with seating area in front of the entrance
If the area in front of the front door allows, then you can organize an open terrace in front of the main entrance, where you can place a place to relax, a children’s swing, or simply the opportunity to have a comfortable stay in front of the house entrance with reliable protection from the weather.
A spacious terrace, where wicker garden furniture for relaxation and large tubs with ornamental plants were comfortably placed, formed a cozy and attractive composition in front of the large entrance door with glass inserts. A pendant lamp of an original design will provide lighting on the terrace, and wall-mounted street lamps will illuminate the approach to the porch of a private house.
If the foundation of the building is high enough, then it is obvious that the approach to the porch will be designed using steps. As a result, the open terrace will be located at some elevation compared to ground level. Steps and flooring of terraces can be decorated using stone and concrete slabs, brick and wood, impregnated with special products designed to protect it from moisture and the effects of pests.
When designing an approach to the main door of a house, if it has a low foundation, it is often sufficient to build a wooden platform or deck, which can serve, among other things, as a recreation area for adults and games for children.
And a few more images of the main entrances to a private house, equipped with a seating area with a hanging bench, which can also serve as a swing.
White garden furniture to match the finishing elements of the building’s facade against the background of stone slabs on the terrace flooring looks even brighter. A practical and reliable finishing method will last for many years and will look like the day it was built.
Front garden
Always executed within the strict framework of the overall style of the house and site. Being an area connecting the house with the street, the front garden has at least one path at least 1.5 meters wide.
It emphasizes the entrance area and gives it a solemn ceremonial look. It is separated from the garage and utility areas of the yard by decorative grilles. Plants for the front garden are selected so that the garden remains blooming for as long as possible.
Ramp
This is a necessary component of organizing the entrance area if there is a disabled person or a small child in the family.
Ramps are either stationary or removable. The choice of the right option depends on the height of the porch and the needs of family members. If there is a small child in the house, it is advisable to install a folding ramp so that it can be removed after a while.
