To fully and comfortably relax in the fresh air at their cottage or in the cottage, the owners of the presented real estate equip a special extension to the house. It can be made in different styles and configurations.
The choice of the correct design in this case is a very important issue. After all, a glazed terrace will allow the owners of the house to relax in close proximity to nature. Understand how to design such an extension, help the advice of professional designers. The projects they developed, presented further in the photo, will help you choose the best option for yourself.
general characteristics
Glazed terraces (photo below) are essentially verandas. In the classic version, such extensions do not have a fence. At most they can have a roof on props. If the terrace is glazed, it can turn into a veranda. Therefore, these two types of buildings are often confused.
The terrace is a spacious extension to the house or can stand separately from it. Its main difference from the veranda is the availability of a sufficient amount of free space for relaxation. The terrace was originally provided as a plot in front of the house, paved with boards or other cover. Tables or armchairs are brought to the terrace.
The veranda is an unheated extension to the house. People who enter the house pass it before entering the hallway. If the extension has a large area, and it is possible to install furniture for relaxing, tea drinking, then even after glazing it will remain a terrace.
Varieties of Terraces
Glazed verandas and terraces, the photos of which are presented to your attention, have many configuration options. They can be square, semicircular, irregular in shape.
Terraces differ in location. There are extensions that are adjacent to the house - this is practically its continuation. There are also separate terraces. If you glaze them, you get a great arbor. The terraces that surround the house look original. On such an extension you can walk. If it is glazed, you can slowly walk around it even in rainy weather.
There are single-level and multi-level terraces. They can also be flush with the ground or mounted on a hill. Depending on the design features of the extension, choose its design.
Modern design approach
The glazed terrace to the house (a photo of it is presented in the article) allows a person to get closer to nature. Moreover, bad weather will not be able to prevent this. Various styles are used to design such an extension. It can be a traditional, modern, colonial type of interior. Also, many owners of suburban real estate often choose a mountain or coastal design style.
Such extensions today are found not only in the arrangement of suburban cottages or cottages. Even in the city, such glass outbuildings are designed as an additional room. It can be, for example, a dining room.
A classic option for decorating a glazed terrace is the winter garden. Green spaces can decorate the interior. To it you can add old vases, antique furniture.
Walls and ceilings may consist of sliding structures. To increase the proximity of the interior space with the garden, you can lay a green rug on the floor. It will look like a lawn.
Modern style
Glazed verandas and terraces can be decorated in a contemporary style. It is distinguished by minimalism. All interior details should be concise. The presence of antiques and antique furniture is not allowed. There should be few interior details.
The shape of the terrace should be basic when creating the overall design of the extension. All lines should be clear and straight. For decoration, modern materials can be used. This, for example, can be a composite, PVC, stone or metal. The choice of color depends on the taste preferences of the owners.
If the frames are thin and the glass is large, this will bring a lot of air, freshness to the room. In this case, it is allowed to install dark colors on the terrace. It is diluted with bright green details if the cottage or cottage is outside the city.
Traditional style
Glazed verandas and terraces can be decorated in a traditional style. Such structures can be attached to the house, but not always. It is possible to arrange a separate glazed arbor in a traditional cottage style. In this case, much attention is paid to various decorative elements of the interior.
Carved balusters look harmonious in a traditional design . You can also mount decorative skirting boards. Sharp corners should be softened. To do this, even at the construction stage, it is recommended to use grooved corners or give the building the shape of an octahedron.
Cedar or mahogany is ideal for decoration. You can use other types of wood in warm tones. This will give the terrace coziness and special charm. It will be comfortable for the owners of the house and their guests to be here.
Colonial style
The colonial-style glazed terrace will also look original and interesting. With this design, you can use the classic elements of architecture. At the same time, experts recommend using a symmetrical design.
The colonial-style terrace created in the form of a winter garden will look beautiful. Here you can set beautiful vintage flower pots. Benches in combination with white railings, pergolas and decorative balusters will complement the charm of such an interior.
Along the perimeter of the glazed terrace you can plant evergreen shrubs or thuja. If such plants are located on the windy side, they will additionally protect the structure from the weather.
Coastal style
If the house and its glazed terrace are built near a forest, lake or river, the coastal style will be an ideal solution for decorating the extension. He intends to select materials for decoration very carefully. They must be in harmony with the environment.
Terraces in a coastal style look good, finished with cedar with gray railings or composite decking. Glass can be combined with thin beams. This will create an indescribably beautiful design. The view from the terrace of the water, forest or other natural beauty will be magnificent.
Can also be used for decoration wood. However, it should not be too much. You can make a wooden frame. For a glazed terrace, it is better to choose the most picturesque part of the house. In this case, the rest will be pleasant and soothing.
Having considered how a glazed terrace is made out, each owner of suburban real estate will be able to create a unique beauty in the interior. Thanks to this, the rest of the owners and their guests in close proximity to nature will be unforgettable.