Winter gardens and terraces in a private house can increase living space, turning into an ideal extension of the living room, office or kitchen. The article describes the types of winter gardens and their design features. You will learn which materials are most often chosen for frames and glazing, get acquainted with design features in different styles and design recommendations.
Winter garden, greenhouse and greenhouse - similarities and differences
Any owner of a country house dreams that summer will not end, and that his garden will look blooming and well-groomed all year round. When the days get shorter and the nights get colder, you can continue the pleasant dacha chores if you take care of organizing a winter garden. The green pavilion will become a reliable refuge for plants and a cozy resting place for the family for the long autumn-winter period.
Winter gardens in the modern sense appeared and entered the pier in country estates in England and France in the middle of the 19th century - when, thanks to technological progress, modern heating and frame structures began to spread widely. Gradually, buildings began to be divided according to the method of use, and today they are usually divided into three not entirely clear categories:
Greenhouse. A room that can either be adjacent to the house or stand alone (and sometimes be located on the roof). The greenhouse, in most cases, focuses on growing exotic and local flowers, vegetables and fruits. An artificial ecosystem with specific conditions suitable for plants is created inside the greenhouse.
Greenhouse. A simplified version of a greenhouse. Most often, seedlings and vegetables are grown in a greenhouse, although there are also greenhouses with magnificent collections of orchids or alpine ornamental grasses. This also takes into account the needs of plants, not humans; Externally, the greenhouse looks like a utilitarian building, without a hint of decoration, inexpensive to manufacture and located away from the house.
Winter Garden. Although such a room is created to keep exotic and heat-loving plants, priority in its construction is given to the convenience of people. A winter garden is often (but not always) attached to the house, has an elegant appearance and is used for family relaxation, and often for receiving guests. A well-designed and properly equipped winter garden is not the cheapest pleasure.
The assortment presented in flower shops allows you to decorate your winter garden in any style you like, and the process of improving your own garden will give you many positive emotions. Popular design options for a winter garden in a private home are as follows:
Classic style. It is also called English. The design is aimed at creating an elegant and restrained environment in detail. Wooden panels, stucco bas-relief and plaster are used to decorate the wall shared with the house; A glass roof is highly desirable in the pavilion design. The decor is complemented by high panoramic windows decorated with stained glass, a bay window, classical statues and a fountain. A tapestry and comfortable antique furniture will complement the look. There are many exotic plants in the garden, palm trees in tubs; Large bright flowers stand out against the general green background.
European style. National traditions are characterized by details. French chic manifests itself in elegant furniture and sophisticated decorative vases, Italian taste in traditional ceramics and vintage tile floors. In the garden you can see decorative fruit trees, many herbs and colorful flowers. The decor is decorated with irises, hydrangeas, lilies, climbing roses, and you can find herbs, sage, lavender and wormwood. Fountains and sculptures fit well into the style.
Mediterranean style. The garden is decorated in a bright palette typical of Greece or Spain. Here, wicker rattan or forged furniture, a fountain, lush flowers in rough clay pots will be in place. In the southern pavilion you can find laurel, orange and lemon trees, thuja, barberry and vines. Common flowers are geranium, poppies, periwinkle, snapdragon.