Pool in a country house: interior and exterior design

A small or large body of water on the territory of a private house is a great idea, especially on hot summer days. A couple of decades ago, a private swimming pool was the subject of unprecedented luxury. At present, such "water reservoirs" often allow themselves to the middle class, because such facilities make it possible not only to show off to friends with their wealth and well-being, but also to spend time with health benefits. How to best design the pool, where to place it, what shape, size, depth is better to design, advice will give experienced designers.

Types of pools

Pools exist in various types, varieties, price categories. All of them are divided into stationary, collapsible.

By type of supporting structure: with the distribution of the weight of the bowl on the supports, on the soil in whole or in part.

By seasonality of application:

• summer;
• winter;
• combined.

By type of building:

• raised;
• recessed;
• semi-buried

By construction, "home seas" exist with overflow, skimmer water purification systems. The first ones look more aesthetic, work better, are used in public places. The second is cheaper, easier to install, used mainly in small ponds.

According to the form:

• round;
• oval;
• square;
• rectangular;
• asymmetrical.

Depending on the material of manufacture:

• from concrete;
• fiberglass;
• polypropylene;
• steel.

For suburban areas of a limited area, inflatables are purchased that are easily removed when they are no longer needed.

Variants and rules of indoor pool arrangement

Before the device pond should determine the shape, size, location. It is more convenient, practical, to place it on the first floor of the building, in the semi-basement room. It is better to foresee this at the design stage, since if the structure of an existing building is disturbed, there is a danger of collapse. In contrast to the outdoor pool, the water in the home does not need to be changed frequently, heated. For an indoor pond sometimes create a heated extension to the house, a separate building.

Pluses pool in the house:

• it is not required to frequently disinfect, purify water;
• you can swim all year round;
• no preservation for the winter;
• private pond - hidden from prying eyes.

Minuses:

• high humidity in the room - need ventilation;
• design should be in advance;
• additional lighting costs.

Access to a room with a reservoir is restricted to children, pets, in order to avoid their accidental drowning.

Outdoor swimming pool

The summer pond will pleasantly refresh, invigorate a hot day. The water in the outdoor pool will often have to be cleaned, most of the year it will be cool. To keep the surface less contaminated, it is covered with a special roller shutter, solar film. For swimming in cold weather, a heated sliding pavilion made of polycarbonate is mounted above the pond. Water supply systems for an open reservoir for the winter are preserved.

Advantages of the outdoor pool:

• have the opportunity to build after the construction of the house;
• in summer, the sun warms the water surface perfectly;
• the size is limited solely by the area of ​​the local area;
• You can swim in nature, immediately sunbathe.

Minuses:

• without heating the water will be warm only on summer days;
• have to frequently change filters, disinfect;
• you need to remove debris from the surface - dead leaves, insects.

Have a pond in the warmest place of the yard, on the south side of the house. When there is no such possibility, it is protected from the north winds by a high fence, a fence. It is better to choose a place a little higher than the general level of the site, at the maximum distance from trees, bushes - so less dust, dry plants, etc. will fall into the water.

If there are children in the house, pets are provided with fences, so that no one drowns.

Pool shapes and depth

Any form is chosen, it should be well suited to the shape of the room, the summer cottage. The larger, deeper the "home sea", the greater the cost of its construction and maintenance. If you plan only to splash and plunge, then the minimum sufficient size is 3 meters by 4 meters, the depth is up to 1.3 meters. In order to fully swim together, at least 8 meters by 4.5 meters will be required, the depth - from 1 4 m. If it is supposed to dive, especially from the pedestal, the depth should be increased to 1.7 m. For swimming, the whole family makes a water body of 5 m. Per 10 m. With a variable depth.

The most common form is as follows:

• corner - most often concrete structures;
• in the form of a kidney - concrete;
• round - metal, inflatable;
• oval - concrete, from metal;
• in the form of a crescent - concrete;
• rectangular, square - from various materials;
• with rounded corners - usually finished plastic.

Rectangular or square

"Angular" options are easy to fit into the design of a standard plot. Concrete, metal construction is stationary, frame models require the assembly of the base, which is attached to the bowl of PVC film, metal.

The advantages of this form of the reservoir:

• looks good almost anywhere;
• stationary easy to build with your own hands;
• variety of materials of manufacture.

When self-digging a pit, it is made by 15-20 cm more on each side than the future bowl.

Round and oval

Oval, round pools are made of concrete, metal, inflatable, plastic (composite, polypropylene). Such a "sea" looks great in the heart of the modern country garden. When placed in a house, placing under the reservoir is also recommended to do round shape. If the bowl is inflatable, then it should be filled with at least 90% of water - otherwise it will not be sufficiently finished. In order to create in your country house a “permanent” pool of concrete in the shape of a regular circle, you will have to try a little. Plastic less durable, it can not be mounted in the already constructed room.

Unusual pool shapes

Most often, they are asymmetric in shape - such a pool helps to create an imitation of wildlife in a room. On its banks are planted a variety of large plants, when placing the house - exotic trees in flowerpots, boxes.

Depending on hobbies, preferences of owners, it can be in the form of:

• musical instrument - guitar, violin, piano;
• palettes with paints painted on the bottom;
• children's plump palm, foot;
• snowman, cartoon hero, the body of a fish;
• clouds, clover leaf;
• stars, hearts, triple "eight";
• L-shaped, C-shaped, S-shaped.

Overflow pools

Usually intended for public places where there are many bathers. In reservoirs of such a plan, the water is much cleaner than in others, due to the presence of an overflow tank. It is fed into the filter through the drain grate, due to the rise of water from bottom layers, high-quality cleaning of the bottom, and not just the surface, is performed. A full shift is required once every three to four years, depending on the number of swimmers. Water masses do not stagnate, do not "turn sour," but the cost of construction is higher, as compared with the skimmer body of water, more space is also required.

The approximate arrangement of the arrangement of the artificial sea of ​​the overflow type is shown in the picture below, where:

1. filter station;
2. disinfecting device;
3. station lowering the level of PH;
4. coagulant dosing station;
5. control buttons;
6. return nozzles;
7. gutter drain with ladder;
8. overflow tank.

In addition, in the pools of this type, chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection are significantly saved. Water circulation is close to the natural environment.

Pool one, different depth

If the family has small children or adults who cannot swim, then a different level of the bottom is made in the pond. The greater the maximum depth, the more it will have to spend on improvement - first of all, digging the pit. In the figure pool, it is easier to make separate zones with different levels of water: the nursery is 50-100 cm., The adult one is 120-170 cm.

Lighting and lighting

Lighting outdoor pools will be required in the evening and night, indoor - around the clock, if there are no windows in the room. Lamps should choose a special - for places with high humidity, halogen or LED. General lighting is preferable - on the ceiling, transparent canopy, local - light is directed to individual architectural elements, plants on the banks. In order to obtain pleasant diffused lighting, all spotlights are directed to the ceiling.

An interesting way is the contour lighting - light optical fiber is mounted around the entire perimeter of the reservoir, allowing you to navigate well in the dark. Illumination looks beautiful - it exists in color with many different effects. With the help of specially selected lamps with computer control, it is possible to create a whole light show over the pool. When mounting underwater lights, you should consider the maximum depth they were originally designed for.

Materials and methods of finishing for different styles

For different styles of landscape, interior, design of the reservoir is assumed to be different:

• for country style, rustic fit a simple square with a wooden bath on the shore, lined curly tiles;
• The classic is characterized by simple shapes - square, rectangle, oval. It is laid out with small tiles from the inside, the banks are also made of tiles, the canopy is often supported by columns;
• in the modern style, hi-tech, you need to take care of a large number of illumination - on the shores, under water;
• loft design involves the interior of natural stone, exterior - from solid wood;
• for minimalism, a round metal or concrete pool is made, with the most uniform finish;
• if the eco-style pond is located indoors, then it is equipped with panoramic windows, on the street - by the banks of large natural pebbles. The form is preferred any "wrong".

Additional equipment of the pool

Additional equipment includes:

• single-layer, multi-layered water filters - so that it stays clean, transparent, and does not bloom. It is held at least once a day;
• disinfecting equipment - inhibits the reproduction of pathogenic microbes, maintaining a certain chemical composition of water. These include: chlorine dispensers, ozonizers, ionizers, ultraviolet installations;
• water supply pumps - connected to filters. Exist with normal suction, self-priming, used for amusement, hydromassage;
• heating devices - solar collectors, heat exchangers, instantaneous water heaters;
• control units - turn on / off all available equipment, are programmed manually;
• pipes, skimmers, nozzles, plums - it is impossible to equip a pool without them;
• manual and robot vacuum cleaners - remove large debris from the water, clean the walls, the bottom;
• special bedspreads - for concealment at the time of departure, at night, so as not to get dirt, there is no excessive evaporation;
• ladders, handrails, dividing lanes - ensure the safety of the descent-ascent;
• lighting - light is needed for beauty, as well as swimming in the dark;
• attractions - geysers, slides, fountains, waterfalls.

Installation of most types of equipment is very time consuming, so if you experience difficulties, you should seek the help of professionals.

Water filtration

Filters are used to mechanically clean water. To obtain a clean, transparent, apply filters with disinfectant systems. The equipment is connected to a pump, through which water circulates. Many manufacturers implement all of the above in one set.

To select a filter of suitable capacity, you should estimate the volume of the pool - all available water must undergo a full cleaning cycle 3-6 times a day, depending on the number of swimmers. A good filtration system significantly reduces the consumption of chemicals used for disinfection.

Filters are of the following types:

• sandy - have a small cost, large dimensions, the quality of cleaning depends on the size of the fractions of sand. Looks like a big sand barrel;
• cartridge mounted - usually cling to the edge of the structure, plunging into the water. Used for frame, inflatable, children's ponds;
• diatoms - have the highest degree of purification; diatomaceous earth is used as a filler, which has a beneficial effect on the human body. For the correct operation of such a filter, you need a good circulation of water.

Aqua entertainment

If there is free space, an entire sports complex is erected on the street for children, adults - water activities, recreation, have a chance to become the main ones in it.

Most often set:

• slides;
• towers;
• springboards;
• waterfalls;
• fountains;
• jacuzzi.

When installing slides, pedestals, springboard, more than half a meter high, the depth of the reservoir in the area of ​​this place makes 2.4-3.2 meters. If it is planned to equip the tower up to five meters high, then the depth is also made not less than 4.3-5.2 meters. For diving, water polo training, a depth of 1.7-2.1 m is required.

A private pool for learning diving is a depth of 4.5 meters, a vast area - it is often arranged artificial grottoes, caves. Lovers install a variety of equipment that can create waves on the surface, undercurrents. The pond for surfing is located away from the house, outbuildings, since the wave height in it is quite large, and the depth is also required from four meters.

Conclusion

According to statistics, in Western countries, for every 200-300 people, there is at least one pool, in Russia - one for 15,000-20000 people. The number of small reservoirs is increasing annually, due to their arrangement in private cottages, in individual rural areas. Pools are sometimes built, upgraded with his own hands, but most often the owners of a house or cottage seek the help of professional designers specializing in the design of such water bodies.