Veranda - an extension that acts as a connecting link in the duet "house - garden". It is designed to combine the warmth of the hearth and the beauty of its surrounding nature. She also plays the role of a cozy corner where you can relax, enjoying the picturesque landscape, or organize fun gatherings in a circle of close people. How to equip the extension, and what to choose the design of the veranda so that it turns out to be light and comfortable, we will consider in more detail.
Features of different types of verandas
Before proceeding with the analysis of the intricacies of arranging the veranda, turning it into a cozy corner for relaxation, you should determine for yourself what type of structure the annex has.
Type # 1 - open extensions
Many mistakenly believe that the open veranda is the same terrace in front of the house. The difference between the architectural elements is that the veranda is a room attached to the house, and the terrace is a platform on a separate base.
The terrace, like the porch, can also be equipped with a roof or a shade canopy, but the usual walls are replaced by low fences
Light and space are the main decoration of open verandas. Design is designed to emphasize this advantage. Pastel tones and shades that are as close as possible to natural colors are ideally suited as a light decoration for open verandas.
In order to slightly cover open apertures and at the same time diversify the landscape design, it is better to start climbing plants on the supporting posts: campsis, clematis, wild grapes
The beautifully flowering lianas planted around the perimeter of the extension will be an elegant decoration of the space and protect the room from dust.
In the design of the open veranda, ultramodern news will not be entirely appropriate. Traditional interior furnishings are most suitable for its decoration: wicker furniture, wrought iron shelves, porcelain figurines.
Type # 2 - Glazed Structures
Whether or not to glaze the veranda is a matter of taste for each owner. You can glaze only part of the openings, or all windows.
Using frames of different sizes and designs, you can easily turn a closed room into an open and bright room
The verandahs glazed without using frames look interesting. Glass ceilings literally erase the existing line between the interior and its surrounding nature. Frameless glazing is an excellent solution when arranging on the veranda of the winter garden.
Thickened glass, freely letting in the sun's rays, will reliably protect the delicate foliage of exotic plants from gusts of wind in the cool months
Do you want to visually make the veranda with a small area lighter and more spacious? Then decorate the roof of the annex with glass inserts. The glass roof gives the appearance of an extension of lightness and airiness.
A beautifully designed vaulted ceiling is able to act as the central element of the extension, adding a touch of originality and unusualness to the interior
Verandas with a transparent roof are literally immersed in bright streams of sunlight. Through the arches of the domed glass roof throughout the day, sunlight will penetrate, reviving the room with its glow. Your task is only to enhance the effect by decorating the room with light shades and creating a light atmosphere of the recreation area at minimal cost.
Recommendations for the design of the veranda
There are countless options for decorating verandas using textured, stylistic and color solutions. But still, to create a holistic and harmonious image, special attention should be paid to a number of points.
We choose finishing materials
Most often, ceramic or granite slabs are used as finishing materials for flooring verandas. This method of facing is not only attractive, but also practical. Moisture-resistant materials in an unheated room will not damp in cold weather. And cleaning the surface from traces after pets or dirty shoes takes a minimum of effort and time.
The coolness of the ceramic tiles is successfully compensated by the warmth of the ceiling and wall wooden panels. This technique is often used by designers, combining two natural materials - stone and wood.
Wooden flooring can emphasize the texture of brick or masonry. It only remains to supplement the interior with wooden beams - and the atmosphere will acquire a touch of suburban life.
Wooden flooring with stone trim on the walls of the annexe forms a union close to nature, which so successfully fits into the design of a country house
Thanks to the harmonious combination of untreated natural stone with natural wood, you get the feeling that you are not in the walls of a suburban area, in a house in the forest.
The use of wood of different species, each of which has its own unique shade, will create a unique and memorable interior. A bright upholstery of upholstered furniture will support the warm color of your atmosphere.
Arrangement of a stone stove or fireplace on the veranda is a fairly common design technique. The presence of a fireplace in a room that needs a heat source will give a great opportunity to relax comfortably while admiring the picturesque landscape.
The highlight of the veranda, in the design of which there are elements of the classical style, will be a fireplace, lined with natural stone
A cozy hearth amid large spacious windows and a neutral finish of upholstered furniture create a calm and relaxing environment. The decoration of the space using masonry elements brings the spirit of antiquity to the interior, giving a feeling of reliability and safety.
All about furniture and accessories
The design of the summer terrace is also well-chosen comfortable furniture. It is selected depending on the size of the extension, focusing on the style direction of the design.
If the space is small, you should first determine for yourself which zones you plan to place in a small space.
If the area is limited to two to three square meters, you can simply put a couple of chairs or armchairs, arranging a corner for tea drinking
In order not to clutter up the territory, it is worth choosing folding furniture. To save space, use the furniture included with window sills: folding sofas, tables with folding tabletops.
When arranging a more spacious room, where it is possible to swing, the main decoration of the interior can be a comfortable sofa.
If durable ceiling structures allow, you can even fix a hanging sofa-swing on them, decorated with decorative pillows
Furnishing a fully glazed room in which the furniture will be protected from the effects of weather conditions, it is worth fearing only that it will fade under the influence of sunlight. Therefore, for design it is better to choose objects of unsaturated tones.
It's great when the sofas and armchairs of such a cozy corner delight your eyes with their natural origin. Wooden coffee tables covered with cotton chair covers - all this will become the basis for the decoration of the open annexe.
Wicker furniture made of twigs or rattan is an excellent solution for a glazed veranda: in the cold season it will serve as a wonderful addition to the interior, and on warm days it can be taken out to the front lawn
Removable soft seats will help to arrange a comfortable corner for relaxation and make bright touches in the interior, enriching the color palette of the veranda.
The bright glazed porch in front of the house is an ideal place for book lovers. Through large window openings from floor to ceiling, most of the day sunlight penetrates the room. So why not take advantage of this by equipping your home library with reading places on the veranda?
Place a large bookcase on the wall, put a comfortable sofa near it, think over the lighting for reading in the evening - and a cozy corner will become a favorite place for a pleasant pastime for all households
Furniture with forging elements looks very harmonious in the interior of the open extension. She is able to perfectly fit into ethnic styles:
- Country - rustic style embodying environmental design;
- Chalet - Alpine style, characterized by originality, simplicity and romance of design;
- Provence - the interior of a provincial French house, ennobled by an abundance of floral solutions and design techniques to create a "game of contrasts."
As a decor, floor mats made of colored straw, wood sculptures, hunting trophies, porcelain flowerpots with dried flowers and glass baubles are best suited.
Soft sofas and ottomans decorated with variegated pillows and low tables decorated with elegant jugs will help convey the aura of the East
The Mediterranean style, as well as the country or chalet styles, is characterized by an abundance of wooden interior items. A wide deck board as a floor covering, rough wooden benches and chairs will be the ideal solution for finishing ethnic styles. Tablecloths, chair covers and pillows of warm sandy shades will help to complete the picture. Ceramic and clay amphorae and flowerpots placed on tables and floor will bring special charm.
Wanting to embody the Mediterranean style, creating the atmosphere characteristic of the south of France, the wooden surface of furniture and flooring is desirable to artificially age
Having covered wooden elements with a special varnish, you will give them a spectacular vintage look.
Thinking over the design of the veranda in a private house, you should not use a large number of pieces of furniture in the design. They will only litter space. It is better to decorate the interior with small accessories, using for this:
- original candy boxes and vases;
- fancy figurines and caskets;
- colorful rugs and covers for furniture.
These cute little things will help create an atmosphere of home comfort.
How to choose the right curtains?
In open spaces or verandas framed by glass surfaces, there is often too much sun. The easiest way to solve this problem is by hanging the roller blinds. They are very convenient to use.
The canvases framing the veranda act as original screens, creating a lightproof barrier, but just pull the rope and the window opening is open
Curtains for the veranda play a key role in creating a harmonious design. Fabric tight curtains will save from scorching sunlight, and transparent and densely draped curtains will be an excellent attribute for celebrations.
Canopy - a great addition to the interior: an airy and almost weightless robe can bring a sense of harmony and purity
When decorating the veranda in a Mediterranean or Scandinavian style, curtains made of light and translucent fabrics are the best fit. The combination of light shades creates a festive atmosphere of plenty of light.
The airy flying chintz or tulle of white tones leaves an imprint of grace and elegance, creating the illusion of heavenly clouds frozen for a moment
Are you planning to create an original design of the veranda in the country? Then choose curtains from bamboo. Vertical or horizontal blinds will easily fit into any interior you choose.
Dense bamboo curtains will create a reliable barrier to the penetration of the solar stream, making a worthy addition to furniture in a neutral palette
It is better to use fabric curtains on open verandas only in the warm season, after which they should be removed from the curtain rods and hidden in enclosed spaces.
Gardening Elements
A true decoration of the veranda will be floral arrangements. Vibrant, beautiful and fragrant flowers will give a sense of calm and tranquility, creating a favorable microclimate on the sunlit veranda.
Beautifully flowering petunias, geraniums and surfinia can be placed in hanging flowerpots, attaching them to window openings, or placed on window sills and shelves
A spectacular addition to the design will be forged racks, decorated with several pots with deciduous plants. And just everywhere dwarf trees and flowers arranged in pots will unusually decorate the room.
In addition to ornamental plants, you can safely plant garden medicinal crops in floor flowerpots and containers: mint, oregano, thyme, melissa, rosemary
The pleasant aroma of essential oils secreted by spicy plants will become an additional source of pleasure from being in the lap of nature.
Wooden and forged products, stylized as miniature trolleys, bicycles and easels, are perfect as flower stands
You can supplement herbal compositions by diluting them with varnished stumps, tinted branches or beautifully laid natural stones.
Video selection: original ideas for terraces and verandas
Today, there are many interesting styles and original design directions, thanks to the variety of which you can choose what you really like. The main thing is that the design of the summer cottage veranda harmoniously combines with both the architectural ensemble of the house and the landscape surrounding it.
