Until recently, the dacha was a place where city dwellers went to work on the land: in the spring they split up beds for vegetables, in summer they take care of them, and in autumn they harvest. Nowadays many people go out of town to have fun with friends or to relax in the circle of their loved ones. For the equipment of the site many people use different types of arbours.
Types of arbours for summer cottages
Each owner of the site wants that his holiday home was not only pleasant, but also comfortable. Therefore, before you start the construction of the altanka, you need to decide which model is right for your site. Distinct summerhouses are distinguished by some criteria:
- by material of manufacture;
- in form;
- open;
- closed.
Winter arbor
Having installed a closed winter pavilion in a summer residence, you can relax in it in any weather. You can choose the option of a stand-alone structure. In this case, during the construction it is necessary to adhere to the "winter-summer" project. Such a gazebo of lumber or brick will have everything necessary for rest inside the building. If you already have a light structure, then it can be insulated by getting an altanka, in which it will be comfortable to rest in the winter.
The combined version of the arbor can consist of a winter room, a canopy with a platform and a summer kitchen. In order to be able to fry shish kebabs in the cold season, in an enclosed space it is necessary to place an oven, barbecue or brazier. In any model of a closed summer cottage there should be window and door openings, which will visually separate this structure from the surrounding landscape.
Summer gazebo
For summer holidays in the country, you can build an open structure, having previously chosen a suitable place for it on the site. Sometimes a summer alcant is set under a large sprawling tree, which will protect from the bright sun. To rest did not put a strong wind, it is better to install the structure next to the fence.
Summer buildings can be:
- stationary, which are installed on the foundation, this model is suitable if the owners permanently live on the site or there is a good security system;
- portable (prefabricated) are installed in the warm season, and for autumn-winter, the design is stored.
Modern design of the gazebo
Arbor has been for many years one of the main decorations of any garden. Sometimes you can see on the site a real work of architectural art. When designing a project for such a structure, it is necessary to take into account the style in which the main building is maintained, as well as the decoration of the infield area. Garden gazebos, made in a single style with all buildings, look very impressive.
Pavilions made of wood
The simplest variant for a summer residence can become an open arbor from a tree of simple design which can be made independently. The forms of such altars can be very different, and they are decorated with pergolas, twined by flowering plants. If the exterior of the main building is designed in a modern style, then the gazebo should look minimalistic. Laconic and stylish look wooden pavilions, built of polished boards, which are covered with a colorless varnish.
Beautifully looks octagonal gazebo, decorated with carved elements. The roof in such a construction can be multi-level. The wooden white gazebo looks elegantly at the cottage site. This structure looks best against the backdrop of a house made in the style of American country or French Provence. Such a white alcove advantageously shades a pond or any other body of water on the site. The soaring effect can be achieved if this structure is located on a certain elevation above the lake.
A wooden gazebo in the form of a carriage can become an excellent decoration of a garden plot. The walls of such a structure can be made of a wooden crate or have the form of windows curtained with curtains. Another original structure - a gazebo in the form of a house next to which can be built-in sandbox for children. Arbor from logs is durable and multifunctional. Such a design can be produced independently.
Metal arbors
Arbor made of metal is a durable and reliable structure. Its shape can be square and rectangular, six-octagonal and even round. This design can be installed in two ways: with or without a foundation. All metal arbours are divided into several types:
- Forged arbors are distinguished by an elegant appearance and special durability. They are very harmonious can fit into the landscape of any site;
- The design of the pipes is light in weight and can be moved from place to place, but the appearance of such structures looks simple;
- mixed pavilions are considered the most popular, their frame consists of pipes, and the side parts are decorated with delicate forged elements.
Pavilions made of polycarbonate
In our time, polycarbonate pavilions are becoming increasingly popular. They are reliable and durable, their appearance is very attractive, but they are relatively inexpensive. The existing types of polycarbonate arbors differ in:
- installation method - stationary: fixing the gazebo once, you can relax in it at any time, and portable, which can be easily installed anywhere in the site;
- type - closed, in which it is comfortable to rest in any weather, and open, where there is a special unity with nature;
- complexity of the design, it can be a common canopy, and an intricate structure;
- functionality;
- The level of equipment: from a simple gazebo for family gatherings to a complex structure with a barbecue.
Of polycarbonate, the roof is mainly made for gazebo. It can be of very different shapes: straight and semicircular, four-, six-, octagonal. The original looks gazebo with a roof in the oriental style. A spherical gazebo in the form of a ball will become a real highlight of your entire summer residence.
Pergolas made of bricks
For brick arbours, a solid foundation is needed, and its construction will cost more than a wooden structure. But beautiful arbors from a brick will be strong, reliable and durable. With the help of various finishing materials, you can decorate such a structure, and it will perfectly fit into the design of the cottage area. There are the following types of arbors from bricks:
- open - their design consists of a roof that rests on pillars, are used only in the warm season;
- half-open - have one or two walls. Such a gazebo can protect from wind or rain;
- closed buildings look like a small house like a summer kitchen, so they can be used at any time of the year.
Arbor with barbecue
If you decide to build an arbor at your dacha, it makes sense to install a barbecue in it. And then a pleasant feast with shish kebab will be provided. Often, the owners set up a wooden or brick pergola on the plot. These types of arbours with barbecue will be an excellent decoration for your villa and a great place to relax with guests. It is possible to erect a combined structure in which the cooking zone is built of bricks, and the rest part is made of wood. The walls around the barbecue can be decorated with ceramic tiles.
On a spacious countryside site it will be appropriate to have a gazebo with a large stationary barbecue oven that has a chimney and a chimney. Under such an oven, a solid foundation must be poured. For a small villa is suitable a small gazebo in which you can install a portable oven. It is better to install it near the north-eastern or northern wall of the altanka.
Types of arbors with barbecue
It is not always convenient to cook shish kebab in the open air: wind or rain can interfere with this action. It will be much more comfortable to cook this dish under a canopy. Those owners of summer cottages who decided to equip a place for recreation, are interested in what kinds of arbours are. If you want to install a brazier in the immediate vicinity of your house, it is more convenient to build a small awning over it in the form of an open gazebo. If the place for recreation is selected in the distance from residential construction, it is better to equip a more solid construction.
The easiest way to install on the site openwork structure of polycarbonate on a wooden or metal frame. The brazier will perfectly fit into the pergola, trimmed with natural or artificial stone. It is possible to organize a real summer kitchen in a closed structure, in which, besides the barbecue, there is a stove and a sink, and in the dining area there is a table with chairs or even benches.