The winter garden appears in the imagination of many as the embodiment of a child's unattainable dream of a never-ending summer. This warm, carefree time evokes a feeling of joy, comfort, warm wind, pleasant rustle of leaves and fresh air filled with floral aromas for everyone. The idea of \u200b\u200bchoosing and implementing a project for a cottage with a winter garden will make it possible to fulfill a childhood dream by arranging an eternally green kingdom in a private house.
House plans with a winter garden: features
If you are planning to implement a real "winter garden", you need to keep in mind that architectural projects of houses with a winter garden imply the construction of a winter garden complex in engineering and technical terms, equipped in a special way for growing plants. We can develop similar engineering equipment according to your exact specifications for an additional cost.
Very often, a winter garden, being part of a residential part of a house, often carries the functions of a living room. In the best way it can be combined with a living room, pool, office. In the modern sense, the winter garden has moved beyond the category of a collection of potted flowers. Rather, it is a beautiful landscape that has been artificially created in a certain enclosed area.
Undoubtedly, the winter garden is perceived as an original interior decoration, but at the same time it also performs another, no less important task: it plays the role of a warm vestibule between the street and the residential part of the house. It's all about its ability to efficiently accumulate thermal energy required to heat the house.
The architectural concept of "flowing spaces" was invented back in the 19th century and consisted in the mutual penetration of the house and the surrounding nature into each other. So the greenhouse remained just a non-capital separate building, and with the idea of \u200b\u200ba winter garden, the architects went much further, separating their own oasis of nature within the walls of the house.
Planning projects of houses with a winter garden: the influence of orientation to the cardinal points on plants and room comfort
The garden windows face north: the room is suitable for shade-loving plants and may require additional lighting in the cold season.
Winter garden oriented south-facing, can create discomfort to plants, the soil will dry out quickly, the leaves dry from excessive sunlight. A good way to protect plant leaves from sunburn is to use translucent curtains or blinds.
The layout of houses with a winter garden is considered optimal, where the location of this room is east sideas the plants will receive the most beneficial midday sun.
House plans with a winter garden are popular among developers who value comfort, reliability and outdoor recreation. The durability of winter garden structures directly depends on the solution of a set of technical and aesthetic problems.
If it so happens that you have not picked up a suitable ready-made project of a house with a winter garden in our catalog (updated in 2018 with new projects), consider projects of houses with a closed terrace. By providing for its glazing at the time of construction, you can implement the idea of \u200b\u200borganizing a room with a winter garden. In addition, we can add a winter garden to almost any standard house solution.
If the projects of houses with a winter garden (photos, diagrams, videos, drawings, sketches can be viewed in this section) only slightly do not meet your wishes, then you can individually change the layout or to the chosen option. Can also be ordered for a separate price with a winter garden. And the basis for drawing up the estimate can be obtained using the addition "".
We wish you to find and buy for a turnkey implementation a project that embodies all your dreams of your own home!
Living in a house that has a winter garden is an incredible feeling. It is like a breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the city. Plants bring extra comfort, the joy of sunlight and the beauty of life. A winter garden is not just a glass structure, it is both a part of the space and a structural part. When designing houses with a winter garden, you need to take into account many details so that the joy of owning a vegetable oasis does not turn into a headache. Let's take a look at several successful projects of houses with a winter garden, analyze the findings and omissions of the architects.
The dream of a country house has long been a reality. Therefore, our editorial office offers you several architectural projects of houses with a winter garden for consideration.
The peculiarity of this project is the exquisite facades. On the ground floor, residents will find a spacious living room, a swimming pool and what this review was written for - a winter garden. By dividing comfort zones with a glass partition with colored double-glazed windows, an unusual play of light is created and maintained in the house. The floors are connected by an arched staircase. On the second floor there is a second living room and a games room. A spiral staircase leads from the second floor to the attic, where a studio with a fireplace and a bar opens up.
Project characteristics
- Three-storey house with 8 living rooms
- The total area is 736.10 / 276.9 sq. m
- External walls - aerated concrete blocks
- Shingle roof truss structure
In this project, the architect managed to realize the idea of \u200b\u200ba comfortable, rational house with a wonderful winter garden. It is ideal for a comfortable family life. The bay window of the main façade forms a wonderful appearance of the house, where the double-height living room is located. The winter garden is located between the kitchen and the living room. On the second floor, you can find a second private living room, which became the center of the layout. There are also two bedrooms, a bathroom and a bathroom.
Ensemble characteristics
- Two-storey brick house with 7 rooms
- Total / living area - 183.80 / 98.9 sq. m
- Foundation - monolithic reinforced concrete slab
- Wall material - brick or aerated concrete block
- Semi-attic roof with 1.9 m vertical part
- Exterior finish - facing bricks and plaster
This project is suitable for the construction of a cottage for a seasonal residence of a small family. The project is optimal and logical in its layout. The winter garden included in the project is an octagonal room, and this gives a special originality to the architectural ensemble. In total, the project has 2 floors, one of which is attic. On the 1st floor there is a fireplace, a kitchen-dining room with a transition to a winter garden, a living room and a sauna. A beautiful staircase leads upstairs. The top floor has three bedrooms, a bathroom and a small room.
Project characteristics
- Two-storey cottage with 7 rooms
- Total / living area - 199.7 / 101.9 sq. m
- Foundation - solid monolithic reinforced concrete slab
- Wall material - calibrated log, 240 mm
- Pitched roof with metal roofing
Finally, let's move on to the final draft.
This project is the choice of successful and wealthy people. There is nothing superfluous in it. The house built according to this project is perfect for busy people who value their time and comfort. The living room and the kitchen-dining room are connected into a single space that smoothly flows into the winter garden. A beautiful staircase leads to the second floor, where the bedrooms are located, decorated with a terrace and veranda.
Project characteristics
- Total area - 328.7 sq. m
- Foundation - precast reinforced concrete
- Wall material - concrete stone with insulation
- Roof attic type with metal roofing
- Exterior finish - facing brick
In this selection, we tried to consider the most popular options for arranging winter gardens in country houses. We hope that one of the projects will definitely hook you with its architecture, beauty or functionality.
We all try to create the most comfortable, warm and cozy atmosphere in our home. And what could be better than a year-round summer in your own greenhouse? Rest surrounded by lush greenery, exotic plants, in the midst of winter frosts is the dream of many of our compatriots. Nowadays, you can create your own winter garden not only in a private household, but also within a dwelling in an apartment building. Of course, you will have to make an effort not only to create your own green oasis, but also constantly devote time to the greenhouse to maintain the plants and premises in proper condition. We bring you an impressive selection of 100 designs for a wide variety of greenhouses, and we hope they can inspire you to create a green space for relaxation and relaxation.
The origin of winter gardens
These days, these greenhouses can be safely called green oases, a concentration of beauty and harmony for rest and relaxation. But for this, the premises with plants have gone a long way. Even in ancient Rome, winter gardens were born as a phenomenon in architecture. Later, from southern countries, moving westward, greenhouses literally conquered all of Europe. The most widespread freestanding structures made of glass and wood were obtained in England, in the households of noble and wealthy people.
It was in England that significant changes took place in the very approach to growing plants in special structures all year round: the methods of heating the space underwent changes. From the most primitive measures, when holes were dug in the ground and filled with hot coal, to the appearance of a spiral chimney and, ultimately, a water heating system. By the middle of the 19th century, winter gardens began to appear not only in private dwellings, but also in multi-storey buildings.
In Russia, the first winter garden appeared in the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Solovetsky Monastery. The first stone greenhouses in our country with a heating system appeared there. The monks were able not only to cultivate a wide variety of plants in rather harsh climatic conditions, but also to grow vegetables in their greenhouses all year round.
In the 19th century, in Russia, winter gardens received a serious impetus in the development and distribution among famous nobles. Not only the Moscow GUM and the St. Petersburg Petropavlovsky passage were equipped with their own greenhouses; many noble persons could acquire covered gardens in their estates. Over time, glass structures ceased to be just a place for growing plants, but became the concentration of a relaxed pastime among the nobility. In the greenhouses, living rooms were practically located, guests were received. The fashion for indoor winter gardens with beautiful decorations quickly gained momentum - not only exotic plants appeared, but also fountains and songbirds.
With the advent of Soviet power, winter gardens as a place for exquisite relaxation surrounded by exotic plants experienced a serious decline. Most of their compatriots had to worry about at least a roof over their heads and a meager food. Nowadays, there are no restrictions in building and finishing materials, systems for creating a certain temperature and air humidity will help create optimal conditions for growing plants of the desired varieties. With the help of modern technologies, it is possible to create a not easy convenient place for plant cultivation, but a really comfortable space for rest and relaxation.
Features of creating a greenhouse
Obviously, for the successful cultivation of plants, certain conditions must be created and maintained. If different cultures find it uncomfortable in the greenhouse, then the whole operation of building, decorating and maintaining an indoor green garden will fail. In order for the creation of a winter garden to be effective, at least two basic conditions must be met:
- the greenhouse room must have a high level of natural illumination (which is why most often these buildings are almost entirely made of glass);
- for a certain type of plants, special conditions are created and maintained - the required level of temperature and humidity, timely watering and feeding of green spaces is carried out.
There are three options for creating a greenhouse in a private household:
- the greenhouse is designed at the construction stage and is an integral part of the structure;
- the winter garden is attached to the main building after the completion of construction work (it is possible that a long time has passed since the construction of the house);
- the greenhouse is a free-standing building with its own heating, lighting, ventilation and humidity creation systems.
Of course, the optimal (in terms of cost and effort) is the way to create a greenhouse when designing a house. In such a situation, the winter garden and the foundation for it are laid initially, all communications are carried out together with the main building. But this method of building a steep garden is rarely used, due to the fact that the owners at the construction stage either do not plan to grow plants all year round, or this project does not fit into the overall financial estimate.
Most often, when building a greenhouse, the owners follow the second path - attaching a glass structure to the finished building. This method is relatively economical: the wall of the house acts as one of the walls of the winter garden. But you won't be able to save on laying the foundation. Glass structures (even of the most modest sizes) are only seemingly airy, weightless - glass is a heavy material and the foundation or plinth must be "drowned" deep enough. The size and depth of the foundation will depend on the height of the greenhouse, because many grow not only stunted plants in their indoor garden, but also dwarf trees.
The least commonly used method is to build a separate building in which plants will be grown and a place for rest and relaxation will be arranged. The unpopularity of this method is explained by the high cost, the need to use the free area of \u200b\u200bthe yard or land, as well as to "pull" all communication systems at some distance from the main building.
Winter garden decoration methods
The choice of plants for the greenhouse is an individual decision of each owner. But in the ways of organizing recreation areas, you can find interesting ideas from famous designers. So, what can be organized within a greenhouse with plants? The first and most logical decision that comes to all future and real owners of the winter garden is the arrangement of the living room. Recreation, reception of guests and just family gatherings surrounded by lush greenery is a pleasure not available to every city dweller. This makes the time spent in such a relaxing atmosphere even more valuable.
Garden furniture looks most organically in the interior of the greenhouse, namely wicker products. Armchairs and sofas, coffee tables and coasters made of vine or rattan incredibly harmoniously fit into the atmosphere close to nature, creating a cozy and comfortable environment. In order to increase the level of comfort in the recreation area of \u200b\u200bthe greenhouse, it is enough to equip wicker furniture with upholstered seats and decorative pillows.
In a spacious greenhouse, you don't have to stop at installing upholstered furniture and a coffee table to equip a recreation area. Fountains and small waterfalls (imitation of water falling from a certain height) are appropriate in a room literally filled with green spaces. Built-in lamps and ribbon illumination of plants and a fountain will add originality to the refined atmosphere.
The second, no less popular way of decorating a greenhouse is arranging a dining room. Any meal surrounded by lush greenery becomes more pleasant and tasty. It is enough to find space for a small dining table and chairs. Depending on the size and shape of the room, you can use a round or oval (the most organic option for arranging a dining area), square or rectangular table. Chairs are also selected depending on the table model. Very often, garden furniture is used to equip the dining area.
In some cases, it is convenient for the owners to arrange a full-fledged kitchen with a working and dining area in the greenhouse. But it must be borne in mind that plants must be chosen that are resistant to temperature extremes. The working kitchen segment must be equipped with a powerful extractor hood in order to rid the plants of even the smallest drops of fat.
Even a very modest extension with glass walls and a roof can be turned into a small green oasis if the available space is properly distributed. The arrangement of plants in tiers, the installation of racks for small plantings, the creation of so-called eco-walls or "green walls" will allow even in a small greenhouse to find a place to install a round table with a pair of chairs to organize a place for short meals, relaxation and admiring lush greenery ...
Greenhouse exterior
If we are not talking about the inner content of the winter garden, but its exterior, then the facade of the greenhouse must certainly be in harmony with the appearance of the main building, regardless of whether it was originally designed, added after the main construction, or is a separate building. Most often, the walls of the greenhouse have a plinth, which is laid out from brick or stone. For the construction of the basement, foam blocks or hollow types of bricks are rarely used - such structures may not withstand the large weight of glass walls and a dome or a transparent roof.
The plinth trimmed with stone looks luxuriously in harmony with the design of the main building. Glass surfaces bring airiness to the overall image of the entire building. Even a small greenhouse in this case significantly changes the appearance of the facade of the household.
A similar situation exists with the use of bricks as a building or finishing material. Modern facade bricks (designed for decorating the facades of houses) can be textured, with façades, made in a wide variety of colors.
Thanks to the summer "preserved" under a glass cover, it became possible, regardless of the season, to enjoy the lush greenery of miniature trees and the fragrance of heavenly flowers.
A winter garden in a private house, cottage or country house looks like a beautiful toy from the side, a pleasant resting place, an object that emphasizes the status of the owners. In practice, this is a serious engineering solution that requires compliance with the nuances of pre-project preparation, design and construction, and also requires constant care and protection.
The principle of constructing a winter garden with your own hands is both simple and complicated, it all depends on the chosen design, frame material, glazing method and other factors.
What is the difference between a winter garden at home and a greenhouse or greenhouse?
When we talk about a winter garden, then, first of all, we mean the intermediate zone between the living quarters and the natural environment. Whereas the greenhouse (a more simplified version - greenhouses) is focused mainly on growing plants in special conditions. As a rule, the greenhouse is located separately from the house - in the garden or.
Like a greenhouse, a conservatory is designed to protect plants and flowers from freezing in autumn and winter. But the greenhouse is mainly aimed at growing certain varieties (for example, oranges, palms), while maintaining special climatic conditions in which it is constantly physically difficult for a normal person to be. Whereas in the winter garden, a rationally selected microclimate has a positive effect on the well-being of people and on the cultivation of plants with a complex (and not very) "character".
DIY winter garden construction
A professionally equipped zone of comfort and relaxation, among the impeccable forms of indoor landscaping, will allow you not to part with the summer, even when everything around is covered with snow. You can choose a rational project and build a winter garden with your own hands, but in any case, this will require certain money and time costs from the owners of apartments and country houses. Using the advice of experts and observing the required conditions, it is really possible to significantly save costs.
Which side to place the winter garden
- East. The best choice as the east-facing translucent structure will not overheat;
- West. The advantage of this orientation is the ability to retain the heat accumulated during the day for a long time. However, in the summertime, this advantage is highly questionable;
- South. This side of the house is the least suitable for a winter garden. Because the plants will overheat, and this will increase the cost of ventilation and watering. Although, on the other hand, in the winter season, just in the garden located on the south side, it will be warm for a long time;
- North. Such gardens accumulate heat poorly and give it away quickly. If the choice fell on this particular side of the world, you should take care of good heating of the winter garden.
Winter garden constructions - types, types and projects
Regardless of the location of the garden, the constructive system should be translucent, illuminated, ethereal, beautiful, and also sufficiently reliable and resistant to all kinds of atmospheric (overheating and cooling) and mechanical phenomena.
The design of the winter garden can be:
- adjacent to the house;
- freestanding.
One or another option will make its own adjustments to the arrangement of various support systems.
The diagram shows ways of constructive implementation of the form of a winter garden
Rectangular translucent structure in the form of an extension of a winter garden to the house. A universal option and the most common form of a frame with a pitched roof.
A winter garden attached to the corner on the outside of the house. 
The structure with a combined roof is four-beam and gable. 
A winter garden attached to the inner corner of the house, the so-called "quarter polygon". 
Extension of the winter garden from the inside of the corner. 
Rectangular structure with pitched roof and extended roof section Frame configuration of the winter garden, drawings are shown in the figure
Winter garden heating
A winter garden hidden behind glass or polycarbonate can accumulate a significant amount of heat. Its amount will be sufficient in the warm season. But, in order to protect heat-loving plants in the cold season, you need to think over an effective heating system.
Several types of heating can be distinguished, and each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as installation and operation features. The main requirements for a heating system: low cost and optimal heat distribution.
What influences the choice of the heating system:
- the size of the winter garden, the larger it is, the more heat will be required for heating;
- plant species. Tropical plants thrive at temperatures above 20 ° C;
- the frequency of using the winter garden. If frost-resistant plants grow in such a garden, and you visit the garden only from time to time, just turn on the heater. But if you use the garden as an extension of the house, then a heating system is a must.
Types of winter garden heating systems
1. Electric heaters
- the ability to change the installation location of the heater, depending on the needs;
- provides the ability to quickly regulate the amount of heat that is supplied;
- ease of installation.
- an expensive pleasure in terms of paying for electricity, if you use it constantly and heat a significant area;
- electric heaters dry the air, which negatively affects the "well-being" of plants.
2. Air conditioners (split systems) or UFO
- allow you to adjust the temperature;
- do not dry out the air.
- High cost of equipment and electricity bills.
3. Water (steam) heating
Connecting the heating radiators of the winter garden to the central system.
Benefits:
- constant temperature is maintained;
- relatively low cost of heat produced;
- there is no temperature difference between the garden and adjoining rooms of the house. This garden can be used as a dining room or resting place.
Disadvantages:
- you need skills and a special tool to cut into the heating system.
4. Stove heating
- the ability to use inexpensive firewood and coal;
- creates a certain flavor.
- the temperature is unevenly distributed - plants can overheat;
- requires constant attention;
- high fire hazard.
5. Air heating
The principle of the device is to install a fan in the window leaf of a window connected to the garden. Warm air is transported from the heated room to the garden. Another way: in a farm building attached to the winter garden, an air heater is installed and air is supplied through the air ducts to the winter garden by means of a fan.
- relatively low cost of arrangement.
- additional insulation of the winter garden is required
- requires the purchase of an air heater and air ducts;
- takes up a lot of space;
- spoils the appearance of the garden;
- dries up the air.
6. Electric heating according to the "warm floor" principle
Benefits:
- the cable heats the soil, which allows the roots to receive enough heat;
- excellent heat distribution is achieved;
- the underfloor heating system mounted along the walls allows you to combat icing on the roof made of glass or polycarbonate;
- allows you to heat water in pipes intended for irrigation.
Disadvantages:
- high construction costs of a warm water floor system;
- the system is installed before the winter garden starts functioning;
- repair work is problematic.
You can create an optimal heating system by combining several types of them. Please note that the type of heating system directly affects the choice of air ventilation in the winter garden.
Winter garden ventilation
Let's make a reservation right away that the cooling system and the ventilation system of the winter garden are different things. The air cooled by the air conditioner creates a comfortable environment for a short stay of a person. However, the plants that are constantly in the garden require a constant supply of fresh air. After all, the air conditioner does not at all contribute to the saturation of air with oxygen.
In a detached, adjoining (annex) to the house or equipped on a balcony, a winter garden can be used two ventilation systems. Material prepared for the site site
Natural ventilation
Provides for the arrangement of vents or transoms. The total area of \u200b\u200bglass doors in a window (transoms, vents) should occupy at least a quarter of the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe garden walls. This is the only way to achieve the required oxygen supply. The vents can be opened / closed manually, or they can be equipped with automation.
The arrangement of supply and exhaust ventilation also belongs to natural ventilation. In this case, below, along the perimeter of the wall, openings are provided for the inflow of fresh air, and in the upper part or on the roof there are vents for outflow. If double-glazed windows are used as glazing in the winter garden, then a supply valve for plastic windows is a good option.
Pros:
- does not create noise during operation;
- does not create drafts.
Minuses:
- there must be a temperature difference;
- window sashes interfere with external and / or internal shading, and also occupy the internal volume (if they are not implemented according to the sliding principle);
- there is a possibility of damage to the window sashes under the influence of wind load;
- mosquito nets must be provided to protect the garden from insects.
Mechanical ventilation
The air inflow is carried out through the vents, but the outflow is carried out through various fans.
Benefits:
- the possibility of air exchange in the absence or, conversely, in a strong wind;
- does not interfere with shading;
- reduces the risk of intruders getting inside through open windows.
Disadvantages:
- creates noise, the level of which depends on the power of the fans;
- consumes a lot of electricity;
- needs maintenance;
- does not always harmoniously fit into the interior of the winter garden.
Plants in the conservatory in winter and cloudy seasons lack lighting, which negatively affects their growth. Therefore, it is important to provide an acceptable level of supplemental lighting.
Winter garden lamps - the choice affects the growth of plants:
- incandescent lamps are not suitable because their spectrum does not contain blue rays, without which photosynthesis does not occur. They also generate a lot of heat, and tall plants can burn;
- fluorescent lamps. Sensitive to voltage surges, frequent switching on and off greatly reduces their useful life;
- metal halide lamps - high pressure discharge lamps. Their radiation spectrum is close to natural, but they have a short service life;
- high pressure sodium lamps. Their color rendition is unsatisfactory for indoor use. In addition, they are very sensitive to voltage surges;
- phytolamps. Designed specifically for plant lighting. There are two types of them: energy-saving LED and fluorescent.
For example: 5 sq. M. winter garden 2.5 m high you need 4 metal halide lamps (40 W) or 1 sodium (250 W)
Protecting the winter garden from strong solar radiation
When planning garden lighting, you should consider the opposite effect of its overabundance. In summer, there is too much light, and in order to prevent its harmful effects, the garden must be protected. Winter garden protection measures can be divided into two types:
- internal protection - retains up to 40% of light... These are curtains, blinds from various materials. Fabric, plastic, bamboo or aluminum are commonly used. The latter should not be used, because the metal heats up quickly and gives off heat for a long time. This affects the overall temperature regime. They also make noise and vibrations when the fan is running.
- external protection - stops 70-90% of light... These are awnings, awnings, for the production of which a special fabric with a reflective surface is used. External protection is preferable because the wall material does not heat up and the overall temperature in the garden does not rise.
Watering the winter garden
Watering the plants in pots, which we are accustomed to, is unlikely to be effective in the winter garden, because it requires a lot of effort and time.
The construction market offers many automatic irrigation systems that allow you to establish mechanized watering of plants. Which, moreover, can be adjusted to different watering modes. Indeed, in warm weather, the need for moisture increases, and in cold weather, on the contrary, decreases.
The drip irrigation system for greenhouses and winter gardens has become widespread. In appearance, it is a perforated hose, through its perforations (holes) water is dosed into the soil. This system is preferable in that it only waters the roots of the plants and prevents puddles. Another advantage of the automated drip system is that it is connected to sensors that monitor the level of moisture in the soil.
It must be remembered that some types of plants need special watering - they draw water from the air, so the air must be humidified. For this, fountains are equipped, which perform a humidifying function and are an element of decor, use fog installations or ultrasonic air humidifiers.
The irrigation system involves the device of a drainage system through which excess water will go.
Electricity in the winter garden
In order for all of the above components of the system to work, it is important to think over the method of power supply, the type of wiring, as well as the number and location of sockets and switches.
Soil composition (soil for the winter garden)
For plant growth, it is necessary to ensure not only an optimal microclimate in the winter garden, but also take care of the quality of the soil and the initial introduction of fertilizers and nutrients into the soil.
Plants for the winter garden
When choosing plants for your winter garden, in addition to your own preferences, you need to be guided by the types and varieties of plants.
Types of plants:
- tropical. The optimum temperature for their growth is + 22 ° C;
- subtropical + 10 o C.
In this case, different types of plants should not be mixed.
Winter garden decoration and maintenance
In order for the winter oasis of greenery to delight you as long as possible, and the plants and visitors always feel comfortable, you need to constantly monitor the state of all systems that ensure the life of the garden. As for the decorative design of the winter garden in different rooms of the house, then everyone is guided by their own vision of beauty. assumes design in certain styles (modern, classic, high-tech, country or Japanese style), from which you can choose a direction that suits the spirit.
Conclusion
Thus, it can be noted that the creation and full functioning of a winter garden requires significant efforts. And all engineering systems should be designed in an integrated manner, taking into account the mutual influence on each other. However, if you take into account all these requirements, you can create such a winter garden with your own hands, which will embody your ideas of beauty and comfort.
Winter garden - photo with examples for the implementation of ideas
