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I would like to present to you my design work personal plot, which brought me great pleasure.

When ordering a landscape project, great importance has a mutual understanding between the customer and the contractor. IN in this case such mutual understanding was almost at the subconscious level. A young family, my neighbors, built a house. One winter, over a friendly tea party, as if jokingly, a neighbor offered me a job. As if jokingly, I agreed, only warned that I would demand strict implementation of all planned ideas. They shook hands and parted ways... until spring.

In the spring, a neighbor reminded me of our agreement, I had to quickly get to work and do the project.

I have long noticed: when you do work for a person you like, the work goes easily and quickly. A few days later the project was ready and agreed with the neighbor.

The plot area is 5 acres, the house is quite impressive in size, leaving not much space for all sorts of things. designer stuff. Moreover, the owner of the house categorically demanded that part of the territory be allocated for a vegetable garden.

We made part of the area in front of the house in classic style, having arranged a raised flower bed, in the design of which stone was used. Conifers, roses and sedums were planted in the flowerbed. More work will need to be done on the design of the flowerbed, as it summer option I didn't really like it. But this is already a task for the fall and next spring.

The material for the fence was stone. My neighbor, like me, has a weakness for stones, and not only precious ones. Such a strategic reserve has been collected near the house that it is possible to build not only a fence, but also the Great Wall of China. The owner took on the masonry, he really likes this work. He matches stone to stone with such gusto that he reminds me of a child putting together puzzles. Therefore, the completion of the fence can be expected in the distant future.

They decided to decorate the area behind the house in country style. This is where my design imagination ran wild!

The highlight of the program and the main decoration of this part of the site was the terrace. The material for it was wood. The terrace is adjacent to the back wall of the house. The kitchen door and window open onto it, which is very convenient for the hostess when there are guests. A large oak table and beautiful comfortable benches were placed on the terrace.

The interior of the terrace in a rustic style can be appreciated from the photo. To decorate it, many antique items from rural life. All of them have taken their rightful place, and sometimes even quite unexpected applications.

Lush petunias in containers and unusual pots successfully complemented and decorated the terrace.

A beautiful, rather unusually arranged flowerbed was placed in front of the terrace, guarded by a gnome. I think it turned out great.

An unusual sandbox house was built for the little girl, where she plays for hours.

After righteous labors in the garden, the owner of the house can sit on a bench (which, by the way, was also made by the owner of the house with his own hands) and bask in the rays of the sun going beyond the horizon. The terrace turned out nice. How nice it is to sit on it on a warm summer evening!

Our work together did not end there. Planned for next year:

a) construction of an outdoor fireplace. It will be located next to the terrace, in the place where the firewood is now located;

b) a fence made of birch poles, such as a bench. It will separate the garden from the rest of the area. A stuffed animal should take its rightful place in the garden;

c) arrangement of a lawn and an artificial reservoir and an alpine slide;

d) arrangement of a flower garden entrance area.

A lot of work. You can do the kind of work that brings you pleasure for the rest of your life.

When decorating your home, it can be difficult to find the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. No matter how much money we spend on decent furniture, the rooms are always missing something and end up looking nothing like the ideal apartments we see in magazines.

Sometimes the situation can be solved with the help of small tricks that take only a few minutes of your time and do not require any money. Read following tips to find out how you can make your home more stylish and cozy with minimal effort.

1. Take care of the front door

We should not forget about front door, even if you live in apartment building, since it is she who creates the first impression of your home. Take care of her the same way you would interior doors. Add a few pots of flowers, hang a seasonal wreath or decorations, update your license plate, or paint your door a bright color.

2. Arrange objects according to the rule of threes

As in many fields and disciplines, the rule of three is actively used in decoration and styling. A trio of pieces looks more visually appealing and more balanced, especially when it comes to size, height and materials.

Start small and decorate a small corner in your living room or a table. For example, place a vase of flowers, a basket of books and a clock. You will see how cute and cozy this composition looks. But do not oversaturate the room with such decorative details, otherwise the effect will be read incorrectly.

3. Lay out carpets in several layers

Place a small, thick rug on top of a larger, more neutral rug. This is also a great way to test how you feel about bold experiments in the interior, and such a design move will make the room more comfortable and stylish. Thanks to this tip, you can divide the space into zones or emphasize the necessary places.

4. Arrange books in alternative ways

A vertical or slightly tilted stack of books is the norm for classic interior. Alternative placement speaks of boldness and modern style. Try alternating shelves, arranging books either vertically or horizontally. Horizontal lines will break up the pattern of vertical lines and attract attention. You can place additional items on book shelves. Just make sure the order is random, as a rigid layout is very noticeable.

5. Display things that have a story to tell.

This advice is a little more complicated than it sounds, because not every person wants to show off objects dear to their hearts and realize that no one else is impressed with them except themselves.

To grab people's attention, your favorite items need to stand out. environment and immediately catch your eye. Don't forget that you don't have to cross an ocean to find something worth telling others about. As long as you have a cherished memory associated with the item, you can captivate your guest with this topic.

6. Make a cute thing out of an old bottle

The next time you have a beautiful bottle of alcohol, milk or perfume, don’t hesitate to throw it away. Save it and use it as a vessel for liquid soap or vases. Alternatively, fill it with beads and tie a bow with twine. But first, soak the bottle in warm, soapy water until all the labels come off easily. The transparent vessel looks very stylish and futuristic.

7. Dust frequently

Nothing kills style like dust. You may have been cleaning just yesterday, but the dust will quickly find its way back. Take a closer look and find the surfaces where it is most noticeable in daylight, and be sure to wipe these areas between " general cleaning" This way you can enjoy clean air and don’t worry when guests show up unexpectedly.

8. Arrange flowers in random order

When you receive bouquets, place them somewhere in the corner of the room, and never in a central place. Bonus points if they are wildflowers or garden flowers. Random placement makes it feel like the flowers are an integral part of your home and you're not trying to show off or impress others.

9. Move furniture between rooms

We are used to moving things around within one enclosed space, and it is not natural to move furniture from room to room. In fact, things may look much better in the new space, or serve more functionality. When you don't have the time or budget to buy new home decor, the most... quick way refreshing any room in your home means rearranging the furniture.

10. Keep white towels in the bathroom

This is a personal choice, but the white color of the towel gives a feeling of freshness and cleanliness. Plus, having more than one towel in your bathroom adds casual hospitality and attention to detail.

11. Always keep several books on the coffee table

Books instantly add style and provide entertainment for guests. Be sure to include your favorite book and several works of different genres. You can put just books or mix them with magazines and photos. This perfect place to apply the rule of threes and combine books with decorative elements and small objects.

12. Serve water in a jug

Whether you drink tap or bottled water, store it in a jug. There's nothing cuter than putting it on the table during lunch with your family or dinner with guests. If it's a clear jug, you can add cucumber or lemon slices to the water.

Leave the pitcher on your bedside table to both humidify the air and add some style points.

13. Paint some items to match the walls or trim.

Most often, things in an apartment do not fit well with each other due to different styles, colors and finishes. Paint some furniture the same color as the walls, or choose curtains/rug/cushions to match exactly. This will create a certain unity of space. Such items should be scattered throughout the room, not too close to each other. There is no need to repaint everything - even small dose will help create a harmonious composition.

14. Keep napkins on the table even if you're not eating.

This may seem counterintuitive, but it actually creates the illusion of a clean home and order in the family (especially if you have children). Napkins are also a great way to add color and pattern to your kitchen interior. They can be inexpensive, plastic, rubber or paper. You can also make napkins with my own hands by cutting the fabric into small squares. The main thing is to take into account color scheme.

15. Decorate your home with variations of the same element

Choose one type of product that you have enough of. For example, fruits, and the brighter the color, the better. You can also use some kind of vegetable or simple elements that occur in nature, such as rocks or wood.

Place them in a vase or bowl and place them in a visible place, but not in the center. The goal is to attract attention, so the vase should be simple in shape and ordinary material.

16. Group candles

Gather all the candles you have and place them in small groups throughout your apartment. The living room is the first place. Lighting candles in groups is much more effective than lighting them individually as they provide more light, which is ideal for an evening with guests.

When purchasing candles, avoid fussy designs and scents. The best ones are classic white candles, which are ideal for grouping.

17. Add indoor plants

Plants not only bring freshness and color to a room, but are also an important decorative element. Place them near large pieces of furniture or use them to fill empty corners. Small plants can be mixed in compositions, following the rule of three.

18. Remove some accessories

If you're a fan of small trinkets, decorative items, works of art, rugs, pillows, your home most likely resembles a folk art museum. Minimalism in home interior looks much better than an abundance of unnecessary things. Try removing some accessories, replacing them, adding something else until you are happy with the result. It is best to decorate the house with one type of decorative items. It looks stylish and cozy.

19. Keep a small blanket on the couch

Not only does a lightweight blanket feel cozy, it can add texture and color to a fairly flat or neutral room. If you want to add just one colorful touch, make sure that the blanket is not neatly folded, but casually thrown over the back.

20. Place baskets around the house

A basket is a lifeline when you need to clear away clutter before guests arrive or move things from room to room. They seem much more expensive and exotic than they really are. Baskets can be different sizes and shapes, but they should be made of the same material or have a common color so as not to create too much chaos. They can be a completely unique and loud splash in a neutral space in your room. If the interior of your home is made in light colors, select more baskets dark shades, and vice versa.

21. Store food in containers

This The best way organize space in your kitchen and add a stylish touch to the interior. Store grains, spices, cookies and other foods in containers. Glass containers look beautiful, but they can be expensive. Use inexpensive options. The point is not to have the whole set. The key is to keep the containers the same material and color to create a clean, organized look in your kitchen or pantry.

22. Hang things on the walls

Many people avoid decorating their walls because they don't have enough money for expensive pieces of art. But you don't need fancy paintings because anything can be art as long as it evokes feelings in you. Hang magazine pages, photographs, your own drawings in a chaotic order to add dynamics to the wall. From time to time, change the images to update the interior a little.

23. Show off your hobby

Don't be shy about showing your hobby openly. Firstly, it will be a topic for interesting discussions. Secondly, you can hang the results of your labor on the walls, or place them randomly on shelves or simply leave them on the floor. This is guaranteed to add uniqueness to your home.

24. Use unwanted items in unexpected ways

Be it a fireplace, an old piano, large furniture, appliances, empty corners... Place books, vases, plants, etc. unnecessary items will instantly turn into stylish elements interior

25. Let your home reflect your personality.

Most stylish houses are decorated with photographs of their residents. But the houses from real life, where interesting personalities live, are filled with things that the owners like. Musical instruments, books, old cassette tapes... After all, the simplest and reliable way making your home more stylish means adding more information about who you are and what you like.

Take the time to make your home not only stylish, but also the most favorite place on the ground!

Winter classic. Bleached Pine Cones and Other Pine Cone Ideas

Everything related to pine cones, is more than relevant for me now) Sister Melissa collected a whole bag of them for me, knowing how I lamented their absence last year. I found an idea that really interested me: bleaching buds in liquid household bleach or bleach. I’ll definitely try it one of these days and share my impressions) In the meantime, I suggest you look at a few ideas for using pine cones to decorate your autumn and winter interior. Below you will find two photos of a master class on creating Christmas trees from cones. Enjoy watching)

First I want to show you this one fairytale house, I really liked him. The house is made of cardboard, with decoupage imitating wood, and the roofs pitched roofs here from pine cones

And these cones are not bleached, but coated with gold spray paint. Very stylish option, suitable for any interior, under any furniture, will look great both in the living room and in the office, even if you put it on a safe) By the way, buy a safe and any metal furniture you can in the PROmets store. Waiting for you here the widest range safes, which are divided into several categories: burglar-resistant, fire-resistant, and so on. For your convenience, the online store website has a unique search system based on specified parameters, including: price, size, weight, lock type, key type, presence or absence of a cash drawer, warranty and manufacturer... Wow!)

But I will definitely make deer like this!

White cones have a more aesthetic appearance, but not as rich as the gold version. But although... depending on the interior of the house

And this is what bleached buds look like, before and after. And also... it turns out that a closed cone can be placed in the oven, and it will open. I never thought about it...)

Every owner wants to make their summer cottage special and unique. But there are not always unlimited material possibilities for expensive landscape design. This does not mean at all that stylish, modern and original country house beauty with your own hands is impossible. With a minimum of costs, it is quite possible to create a paradise for relaxation and get maximum pleasure not only from the result, but also from the creative process.

When starting to decorate, it is advisable to immediately decide on the style of the intended decor. To be in line with the latest fashionable trends in landscape design, and choose an original and unusual decor garden, let's pay attention to the latest options popular styles decor of suburban areas.

Popular Landscape Design Styles

How to make a dacha beautiful with your own hands, without the services of expensive specialists, and is this possible? Popular trends in garden design allow you to create a miracle with a minimum of cost, even without special construction skills.

Rustic style decoration can be found in almost any country house, but you want something original and modern. What if you try to brush up on your knowledge of geography and design a site in the style of a corner of our Planet that you dreamed of visiting, but, unfortunately, did not have the opportunity?

Variations on the theme of “country” or traveling without leaving home

Depending on the architecture country house and the terrain of the site can be selected country style in the spirit of a particular country.

What features are typical for the most popular and fashionable:

• Exquisite "Provence" - distinguished by refined simplicity and characteristic lavender, blue colors with all shades white. Welcome to use natural materials– wood, stone, sandstone.

Advice. The French countryside is characterized by the use of a wide variety of antiques.
Why not get creative in your dacha with your own hands - an old sideboard converted into a flowerbed and painted in blue and white?

• Cowboy ranch - the decor features will be emphasized by attributes from the life of the shepherds of the Wild West (horse harness, an old wooden wheel, a bright flowerbed in an old wooden cart or barrel). All farmers South America preferred whites and brown flowers, played out in contrast. Features of the style are deliberate simplicity and functionality;

• Warm breath of the Adriatic - Mediterranean style The use of natural light stone or warm sandstone in landscape decoration is inherent. They can be used to lay out paths and the bases of gazebos. You can use a statue or a decorative antique stone fountain as the main accent. An abundance of tropical greenery or stylization “like palm trees” and evergreen cypress trees is welcome;

• Decorating a dacha with your own hands in the Slavic style is not difficult at all. It is enough to erect a wicker fence, decorated with bright sunflowers and inexpensive ceramics, and lay out several round flower beds with bright summer flowers.

Advice. For beautiful decor Any old utensil painted in bright, cheerful colors that can serve as a versatile flower bed will do.

Decoration in the style of minimalism of Asian countries

Very popular in last years use landscape design in a very symbolic manner, characterized by restrained simplicity and deep Japanese and chinese style. It is interesting that, for all its simplicity and simplicity, this decor requires careful thought out of every detail.

This design is ideal for areas located in southern regions or for gardens with poor sandy or clay soils. Japanese gardens are ideally located on an uneven, hilly landscape, which can be interestingly played out in an original composition from scrap materials, the price of which is minimal.

Filled with meaning and peace beautiful dacha DIY in Japanese style necessarily implies the following landscape elements:

• A dry stream is water, one of the four main elements of Eastern philosophy, and therefore must be present in the design of the garden. But if it is not possible to organize a small pond or fountain, then the solution is a dry stream. This composition is performed on a surface filled with river sand, imitating ripples on the surface of the water using wavy lines.

Advice. A dry stream or pond looks very interesting in combination with evergreen trees decorated in the spirit of “Bonsai”.

• The rock garden is a fun creative activity in hot weather. summer days. The stones in the garden are arranged from left to right, according to the principle of any artistic composition, and the architecture of the garden depends only on the author’s imagination;
• The basic principle Japanese style is asymmetry and winding lines merging into a single harmonious composition;

• Country houses made from block containers can easily be styled as an oriental pagoda in restrained brown and white tones;
• A fence or arch for climbing flowers made of bamboo will highlight the features of the style;
• All lines in the design of fences, paths, flower beds and lawns are distinguished by the absence of strict symmetry and rectangular shapes. Ovals, circles, and intricately curved lines are welcome.

Advice. Plants for eastern garden don't require special care since it's basically conifers trees and shrubs, ideally evergreen (pine, spruce, cypress, juniper).
Herbs - calamus, rosemary, all plants with small white-blue or light pink flowers.

Simplicity and naturalness of harsh Scandinavia

If the owner of the site prefers the strict simplicity of the classics and values ​​​​comfort with minimal use of decor, then the style of harsh Scandinavia will suit perfectly. This design will especially appeal to people who do not have the opportunity or time to spend a long time caring for the site.

Do-it-yourself Scandinavian dacha landscaping:

• Strict correct geometry of flower beds and lawns, strict delineation of recreation areas and gardens;
• A minimum of plastic and metal modern decorative attributes;
• , mostly coniferous;
• Paved, level paths covered with gravel or decorated natural stone gray tones;
• You can use it as the main accent alpine slide made of stones or one large stone boulder;

• Instead of wooden fences and picket fences, green hedges made of evergreen shrubs are used, which are designed in strict geometric proportions with sharp corners;
• How can you decorate your dacha with your own hands? Scandinavian style– set up a small garden of unpretentious heather with one square or rectangular flower bed.

Advice. For northern latitudes, it is typical to plant flower beds not in flower beds, but in pots or flowerpots, due to the harsh climate.
Such plantings can be easily brought to a warm place with the onset of cold weather, and they are much easier to care for.

Original exotic

It’s possible to be transported to distant hot countries for a weekend in the Moscow region and Sakhalin. It is enough to create a Garden of Eden on summer cottage in an exotic way.

This is very easy to do with your own hands:

• Materials that are always at hand - stone, crushed stone, sand, dark wood(can be darkened with stain), intricately curved roots and branches, varnished, African dolls for the garden with your own hands or totems of wild African tribes;
• Vegetation and flower beds should be arranged in tiers, as in a real jungle, giving preference to climbing vines and bright exotics, for which you will still need to rent a diesel generator for the summer cottage for the winter;
• Fences and metal fences are excluded, only living, wildly flowering thickets that form chaotically;
• Homemade figurines of bright southern birds and unusual animals, which can be created from ordinary wood or even straw, are welcome;
• The color combinations are bright and contrasting.

Important. The exotic decor style does not accept strict lines and “traces of cultivation” of nature.
Only natural jungle habitat.

Unstoppable, rebellious high-tech

A modern, fast-paced and technologically advanced decor style that will appeal to people no older than thirty, and children will simply be delighted with it. This design also does not recognize any rules or restrictions, but has its own nuances.

How to decorate a dacha with your own hands in a modern, fashionable and shocking style:

• Combination of the incongruous - a combination of the most unexpected materials (plastic - glass - wood, metal - stone - old building from a computer, tin - glass);
• As a main accent, you can, at your leisure, invent your own metal architectural composition from scraps of tin, and build a fantastic lunar landscape around it;

• Plants should also be in keeping with the modern spirit. Unusual leaf shape, bent trunks, preferably cool blue and white shades of flowers;
• There is practically no limit to experiments in this direction.

Important. You cannot combine modern decor with rustic accessories or romantic carved decor.
Only unexpected asymmetrical lines and original designs.

Where to start with creative handicrafts for your dacha with your own hands, and what criteria for choosing a design style should be followed in a given case.

• In order for the decor to look harmonious, it is important to think through the entire design concept in detail; for this, a preliminary plan - a sketch - will be useful. On the plan you can optimally arrange all objects, depicting the whole picture;
• When choosing a design option, it is important to take into account the terrain, soil composition and average temperature regime in the region. Depending primarily on the relief, the design style is chosen. Almost any design is suitable for flat terrain, but for a hilly area it is better to choose a decor in Japanese or Mediterranean style;

• To make the garden look harmonious, there is a technique called “choosing the main axis”. We need to direct the viewer's gaze to the object we need or the central element of the composition. To do this, select the center of the composition, for example a fountain or sculpture, and with the help of paved paths, borders and hedges we direct attention to the center;

• Symmetrical paths, flower beds and decorative items allow you to organize the overall composition. Symmetry is most often used in classical English version site design;
• Undesirable shape of the area, for example narrow, can be visually corrected. If you plant plants of the same shape and color along a straight path, the area will appear wider. If you plant bright, colorful plants at the end of the alley, they will seem much closer and this will also expand the alley;

• Don't be afraid to experiment. Sometimes it is the lack of funds to purchase expensive decor that allows you to create true works of art from improvised means, as can be seen in the photo;
• When choosing a style, it is important to focus on natural features, which can be emphasized. For example, a small pond can become the center of the entire composition. Even a cottage located on a slope can be designed like a Sicilian ranch, with spectacular Mediterranean-style terraces.

Advice. If you have chosen a certain design style, then you should stick to it, without mixing decorative options that are opposite in meaning.
For example, in Japanese garden A wattle fence with ceramic caps will look ridiculous.

Conclusion

There is nothing more pleasant than becoming a real Creator and Creator on your six hundred square meters. There would be a desire, and a family vacation would become much more interesting if each of the household members took part in organizing the living space in the country. The video presented in this article will introduce the reader to some original ideas in landscape design.