Ideas for decorating the courtyard of a private house: tips and recommendations.

Recreation area

The main advantage of living in a private house is the ability to go out into your own yard at any time to enjoy nature or have a cup of coffee. For such gatherings, it is necessary to arrange a place to relax. The minimum set for such a corner is a couple of chairs and a table. To add coziness, awnings, fountains and ponds are added. A hammock and a small fireplace create a special microclimate.

When planning a site for a recreation area, it is better to allocate territory in the backyard. By building a canopy on one side of the house, you can create a cozy patio in the Spanish style.

Flower beds

The fastest and easiest way to make a site attractive is to plant several flower beds. Flower beds can frame paths, decorate the front entrance or backyard. Borders made of stone, rods, tiles will give the flower beds a well-groomed look. Unusual supports in the form of old barrels, garden wheelbarrows, retro bicycles will add originality.

Lawn

It is difficult to imagine a well-kept yard today without a green lawn. The lawn serves as a background for flower beds, helps to fight weeds and dust. Rolled lawn is easy to lay and maintain. It is enough to level the soil, lay, roll and water the planting material.

Alpine slides

Massive stones, pebbles, several low-growing conifers and unpretentious perennials are the attributes of a classic alpine slide. A rock garden is unpretentious in care and harmoniously fits into almost any gardener’s idea. When creating an alpine garden, it is important to observe the tiered composition.

Sun-loving and drought-resistant crops are placed on top. Phlox, aubrieta, and anaphalis, which require more moisture, are suitable for the middle tier. The foot of the hill is decorated with shade-resistant plants.

Garden paths

No plot of land can do without garden paths. To divide the space, provide quick movement from one zone to another, decorate the territory – these are the main functions of paths.

To make them a full-fledged participant in the landscape ensemble, we choose a covering that harmonizes with the facade of the house and fences. The most natural looking paths are those made of gravel, wood, flagstone, concrete slabs in combination with lawn grass or mosaic.

Bathhouse

What owner of a private house does not dream of his own bathhouse. For fire safety purposes, it is better to place the steam room separately or through a warm passage from the house. Natural materials are chosen for the exterior decoration.

The design of the bathhouse should be in harmony with the other objects on the site. It can be a small log house in the Russian style or a laconic building in the high-tech style.

Parking area

Arrangement of the entrance is one of the first tasks that arises when buying a cottage. There are several requirements for parking.

• It is better to park the car near the front door. This saves time and effort when unloading and loading.
• The parking lot should have a canopy to protect it from rain and snow.
• To prevent water accumulation, it is important to raise the parking lot above the site level.

Paving slabs, crushed stone, brick, concrete or natural stone are suitable as a covering.

Game with light

Correctly installed lanterns, spotlights, and lamps allow you to highlight the advantages of landscape design and hide its weaknesses. In addition to the decorative function, they should ensure safe movement around the site in the evening.

For terraces, pergolas, and arches, choose pendant lamps. Decorative lampposts or ground lamps built into the road surface are installed along the paths and next to the steps.

Outdoor pool

Installing an outdoor pool solves the issue of leisure for both children and adults. The easiest way to organize a beach corner is to buy a frame or inflatable pool. A flat area on the sunny side of the yard is allocated for such a pool.

Installing a stationary pool will require more financial investment and energy costs, however, this option will fit into the landscape more harmoniously. Additionally, the mini-beach area can be equipped with an outdoor shower and sun loungers.

Summer kitchen

Organizing a kitchen in the open air is easy. You will need a standard set of equipment and furniture:

• Oven;
• Barbeque, grill or cauldron;
• Work surface;
• Sink;
• Shelves or cupboards for dishes;
• Dining area.

The kitchen can be built as a separate building or an extension. For summer gatherings, it is better to choose open-type projects, for cool weather – closed. The latter can also be used as a guest house.

Playground

If there is a younger generation in the house, you cannot do without a playground. Swings and a trampoline are mandatory attributes. Little ones will be happy with a sandbox, older children are especially delighted with a tree house built with their own hands.

When arranging the playground, it is important to pay attention to the surface. A trauma-safe rubber tile or lawn would be ideal.

Compact vegetable garden

If you don’t get to the dacha very often, you can plant several beds in the yard of your private house. Salad greens and vegetables will always be at hand. Wooden, stone or metal borders are used to frame the garden bed, matching the finishing material of the outbuildings and the facade.

When arranging a plot, there is room to roam and show imagination. You can resort to the help of specialists or do landscape design yourself. In any case, comfort should come first, not savings. Then the yard will become not only an intermediate link between the street and the house, but also a favorite place for gatherings and active recreation with family members and friends.