Owners of private or suburban real estate seek to decorate their personal plot. For this, various landscape design techniques are used. Green spaces, paths, decorative figurines are able to fill the space with a special charm and style. One of the good decisions will be the design of the well. It may be different.
The design of the well may be different. It should be combined with the surrounding design of the site. The style of the exterior, facade of the house also needs to be previously considered.
Well functions
The design of the well (photo below) can be varied. At the same time, there are practically no restrictions for the wizard’s imagination. First of all, you need to decide on the purpose of the well. Most often, it is not a source of water for the owners. This is a purely element of landscape design.
In some cases, a well may be used to raise water from a well. Then it will need to be properly decorated. If on the territory of the site there are hatches or other unseemly elements of the communication system, they can be closed by the presented structure. In this case, the well will perform additional functions.
The design style of the well may involve the arrangement of flower beds on it. In this case, it will be a beautiful addition to the garden. By showing creativity, you can make a lamp out of this element of landscape design. In this case, electric wires are connected to it. There are many options. You can come up with your own special style of decoration.
Design options
Owners of a suburban area can choose an original design. The design of the well must begin with its design. Most often, the owners of suburban real estate choose the option of construction with a roof. It can also be a crane well or a column that just stands above the ground.
The design of the well itself can be round, rectangular, hexagonal. A large number of varieties of shapes and sizes of the presented landscape design elements are on sale. They can be quite expensive. Therefore, many owners choose to create such an object with their own hands.
A well with a roof may have a different configuration of the lower part. The roof can also vary significantly. The well must be supplemented with other decorative elements. Nearby you can put a bench, plant a flower bed. Alpine slides, tracks should also be planned in advance. This will harmoniously organize free space.
Construction Style
The design of the well in the country should correspond to the general style of the design of the site. Otherwise, this exterior element will not please the eyes of the owners of the site. If the house is decorated in a country style, you can build a beautiful well-tower. Carved details will decorate it, give originality.
If the site is decorated in an oriental style, the well may have an appropriate roof structure. It is made of tiles, and the corners are raised. You can install dragon statues instead of supports under it. Such an object will harmoniously look near the rock garden, a small decorative lake.
The design of the site in the Art Nouveau style, minimalism involves the construction of a well from the same materials as the main building or bathhouse. In this case, all the buildings will create a single picture, harmoniously complement the space of the infield. The choice of finishes and decorative structural elements depends on the overall style of the site.
Material selection
Each owner of a personal plot can create an original design of a well in a country house. With your own hands, assembling the design will be a fascinating occupation. In this case, you can apply creative imagination. This will emphasize the originality of the owners, their creativity.
When choosing a material, many owners prefer to give preference to those materials that remained after the construction or repair of the estate, cottages. Therefore, the general view of the house and the well may coincide. They are equipped with the same materials.
If the owners create a separate project for the construction of a well, they can purchase materials separately. In this case, there will be more opportunities for the design of the site. When choosing materials, they also take into account what function the well will perform, as well as what tools the master knows how to use. To process a stone, for example, is much more difficult than a tree. This factor must be taken into account when choosing a material.
Wood
The materials from which the well can be made can be very different. Its design depends on many factors. A do-it-yourself well is easy to create from wood. This material is easy to process. You can choose a design from boards, bars, beams, as well as branches and large stumps. Almost any material is suitable for this purpose.
If the structure has a roof, it can also be made of wood. However, other materials are suitable in this case. For example, the roof of a well will look natural if it is made of corrugated board, metal tiles or other special coatings. From branches, boards, you can also create an original design, supplementing it with various decorative elements, flowers, etc.
The wood will need to be processed correctly. This object will always be in the open. Even choosing a structure with a roof, it is necessary to ensure the resistance of the material to high humidity, temperature extremes, pests and insects. To do this, the wood is impregnated with an antiseptic, coated with varnish or paint.
Metal and stone
A well in landscape design will look harmonious if it is made of the same materials as the facade of the house. The most durable materials for creating the presented element of landscape design are metal and stone.
Metal structures are most often made to order or purchased in a specialized store. Their cost will be quite large, so this option is not acceptable for all categories of homeowners. You can make a simple well from a sheet of metal siding or corrugated board.
A stone well can have large dimensions. It can be used as a source of water for home owners. For this, special concrete circles are used. They can be decorated with various types of natural or artificial stone. A stone well should not be created on a site with small dimensions. Here he will look out of place.
Materials at hand
In the design of summer cottages , various improvised tools can be used. One of the popular options for creating a decorative well is old car tires. They are installed one on top of another, they make a roof. This design can serve as an original flowerbed. Also, wells made of tires can cover sewer manholes and plumbing communications.
You can also use for such purposes any other items that lie idle on the site. For example, it could be a wooden barrel. Work on creating a well in this case will be as simple as possible. Also for such purposes a large bucket, an old metal pan, a plastic container for water, etc. are useful.
This design may have different dimensions. They are selected in accordance with the area of the site, as well as the general design of the space.
Preparing to create a well
Having chosen the design of the well, it is necessary to assemble the structure correctly. First you need to draw a plan according to which a decorative object will be created. In this case, all sizes must be accurately calculated. At this stage, you need to decide whether the design will be stationary or portable.
If you plan to create a mobile well, you will need to prepare a sheet of plywood for the foundation. If it rains, it can be brought into the house. A stationary well is a more solid structure. For its construction, you need to prepare cement, timber for the frame. If the roof is heavy, it is necessary to create a strong support. For lightweight constructions, plastic pipes are suitable as piles.
Assembly assembly
Well design can be simple and complex. The choice depends on the skills of the master. Even a simple design can look beautiful, original, if supplemented with different decorative elements.
If the well is stationary, it is necessary to make racks. They are most often created from timber. Supports dig into the ground. To do this, make holes in the soil with a depth of about 30 cm. If the well is square, for it you will need to drive 4 supports into the ground. Also, two pillars will hold the roof.
Bitumen must be poured into the recesses before installing the supports. When it is absorbed into the soil, cement is poured inside (up to half of the recess). Next, insert the supports inside. After this, the pits are completely filled with cement. If the pits are too wide, expanded clay is poured into them. Using the building level, the position of the pipes is checked. They should be flat, of the same height. The solution solidifies for several days.
Sheathing and roofing
The design of the well from the boards involves the creation of plating. You can also use branches, bars, etc. for this. Boards are laid parallel to the ground. This is the easiest option. If you plan to mount the boards perpendicular to the ground, you will need to provide for the presence of two horizontal racks of timber in the design of the well.
After that, a roof is created. It is created separately, and then installed on prepared racks. The roof can have a different configuration. It is better not to choose difficult options if the master does not have sufficient experience in construction. It is best in this case to choose a simple gable roof. It can look original and beautiful.
Dressing
The final step in creating a well is to decorate it. Depending on the selected material, appropriate events are held. Wood can be varnished or painted. It may be one tone. If desired, you can make a drawing. To do this, use stencils.
A popular technique for decorating a well is decorating with flowers. A pot can be hung instead of a bucket for water. Also inside the most decorative well you can equip a flower bed. Flowers can be picked up different. It is better that they be bright, fit into the general view of the infield.
You can make a garden lamp out of a well. For this, it is necessary to bring electrical wires to the structure at the construction stage.
Having considered various options for the design of the well, you can choose the optimal type of design. Everyone will be able to decorate it in accordance with their taste preferences.