Examples of designing country wells

What materials are best to use?

To decorate the wells, the candidate is not chosen from a too large list. The requirements for materials are the same as for the facade decoration of the house. They must:

• intended for facing external walls;
• have a high degree of wear resistance;
• resist moisture.

The list includes wood, stone, brick, paint and plaster. The budget solution is cladding with siding, the simplest is decorating with living plants.

Wood

This material, despite its "sensitivity" to moisture, to various types of living threats, does not lose its popularity due to its magnificent appearance, naturalness.The wood is quite strong, aesthetic, easy to process, so if desired, the walls of the well can even be made carved.

High-quality protection of all wooden elements with moisture protection, antiseptics and flame retardants is always necessary. Above the shaft of such wells, roof-canopies are installed to protect the water from debris and precipitation. They also complete the design.

Several lumber can act as cladding. It:

• log rounded;
• beam profiled;
• croaker;
• board.

To decorate the well hands, you can choose one of the applicants. A log is more expensive, however, after high-quality processing, other competitors will not yield to this lumber. The choice is influenced by the design of the structure. Simple wells are sheathed with a board. If the construction of a house in the Russian style is conceived, then the logs remain the only candidates.

This category also includes the decoration of wooden clapboard (for example, a block house) or siding. Such a sheathing will require the creation of a crate, on which the lamellas will be attached.

Stone

A natural "heavyweight" is unlikely to be called an ideal option by anyone because of its high price. Artificial stone cladding also cannot be considered a budget option, however, in both cases, the view of the transformed well will be impressive.

This material is usually chosen by those owners whose house also has the same finish. More democratic types of cladding are cobblestones, rubble stones or their imitation, pebbles (large, medium), sandstone or plastushka (wild stone, flagstone).

Brick

This is another serious contender for the title of finish for the well.You can take any type of brick, but the best is still a full-bodied red ceramic block, which costs more. The easiest way is to lay out straight walls around.

A more elegant solution is circular masonry. However, in order to ennoble the well with such a “ring” with your own hands, you will have to cut artificial stones, and this work will not inspire everyone. Knowledge of the features of masonry in this case is required.

Plaster, paint, varnish

The first material is used at the final stage of finishing, if the well was built from concrete rings, the surface of which is far from ideal. Plaster and paint (green) are used together if the concrete walls of the well are planned to be decorated not with ordinary decoration, but with vegetation.

Lacquer is a traditional additional protection for well walls sheathed with wooden elements. Usually it is chosen when it is necessary to preserve the natural look of structures turned into log houses.

Other options

The list of materials does not end there: you can ennoble the well with your own hands in a different way.

1. Clinker, ceramic tiles, mosaics. The first materials are usually chosen for lining rectangular wells, the second - for round structures. A wide range of such products makes it possible to choose a finish suitable for any site.
2. Vinyl facade siding. This budget option guarantees durability, strength, resistance to all weather conditions. A wide range of products is another plus of the choice of material: you can purchase models that imitate wood, natural stones or bricks.

Tires are another way to change the look of a structure, but it does not make sense to consider this improvised material as a design candidate for a real source. It is unlikely that primitive tires are able to decorate (let alone ennoble) a well, even an Abyssinian one. Tires are sure to be recognized by guests, even if the slopes are painted and then painted to look like brickwork.

Varieties of decorative wells

There are many types of decorative wells. Here everything is limited only by the imagination of the designer, who comes up with the shape and finish of the structure. The most popular are 8 main types, in which, if desired, you can make your own individual changes.

Hexagonal

Hexagonal structures are solid structures that easily fit into any style of the site. Not infrequently, designs are covered with various kinds of varnishes, thanks to which you can get almost any shade. They are usually made of wood and have a classic gable roof.

Hexagonal manholes can be created entirely from wood without the use of other materials

Mill

A very unusual option, suitable for lovers of bold decisions. The product in this case has the form of a mill with movable blades. The use of such a structure will make the garden original and give a touch of antiquity.

Wells-mills can amaze the imagination with their design

small product

Not all sites have the opportunity to build an element of classic dimensions. In this case, special compact models will come to the rescue, which will not take up much space. But, even considering their size, such structures will be able to transform the estate beyond recognition.It is easy to create a decorative small well with your own hands even from a photo without any drawings.

Small decorative wells are often placed in small areas

With a flower bed

Wells in the form of a flower bed combine several functions at once and represent a rather large decorative ensemble for the garden. The bottom row of the structure can be made of timber or durable boards. Then everything is covered with a specialized plate with places for growing flowers. The option is ideal for a bright garden, which the owners tend to fill not only with flowers, but also with decorative elements.

Decorative wells are great for growing flowers

Important! When creating a well-flower bed, it is desirable to design the roof in such a way that it does not interfere with the sun's rays on the plants.

Rural style

Rural-style wells carried through the years the traditions of the Slavic peoples and are still in demand. Quite simple and at the same time spectacular designs look great next to shrubs, trees and flowers. So it is best to place them in the garden.

Decorative rustic wells are most similar to traditional water intake designs.

vintage style

Old-style constructions look equally good both in a small area with a compact house and in large areas of various villas or cottages. A real classic does not spoil the appearance of the site at all, on the contrary, it gives it an individual sophisticated atmosphere. Guests will definitely not remain indifferent.

Wells in the old style are massive and showy

Japanese style

Fans of original solutions should definitely not pass by Japanese-style buildings. And if you add traditional plants and other decorative elements to the design, you can completely recreate the amazing atmosphere of Japan on the territory of your site. The Sakura tree will look great next to it, as if concentrating the spirit of the country of the rising sun.

Japanese-style wells have a characteristic curved roof, giving a very unusual atmosphere to the entire site.

With a crane

A product with a crane is a common decorative element that significantly transforms the entire backyard area. Such decoration is not only visual, but also associated with the ancient traditions of the ancestors. The Slavs believed that the crane helps to maintain well-being in the family and drives away all troubles.

Using a crane as a decorative or functional element helps to change the look of the entire site.

What can you make a decorative well

A decorative well in a summer cottage can be built from a variety of materials. The most commonly used profiled or galvanized timber, board and various kinds of dies. The size of the initial blanks depends on the scale of the future design, but the thickness of the material must always be at least 40 mm.

Attention! Since the structure is constantly outdoors and exposed to external influences, it is best to choose beech, ash or larch as the main species. These materials best tolerate moisture and are extremely resistant to decay. Skillfully made wood products look very impressive and do not require a large number of specific tools.

The shell is created in the form of a small frame, capable of withstanding almost any load. The main disadvantage of wood is its fragility. Even the most durable material, covered with various varnishes and protective compounds, quickly ages and loses its strength properties. From the point of view of decor, such features are sometimes evaluated on the contrary as an advantage, since the buildings on the sites are trying to stylize antique

Artfully made wood products look very impressive and do not require a large number of specific tools. The shell is created in the form of a small frame, capable of withstanding almost any load. The main disadvantage of wood is its fragility. Even the most durable material, covered with various varnishes and protective compounds, quickly ages and loses its strength properties. From the point of view of decor, such features are sometimes evaluated on the contrary as an advantage, since they try to style the buildings on the sites in antique style.

You can extend the life of a wooden structure by using a special concrete base on which the racks rest.

Slightly less common are decorative elements made of natural or artificial stone. Even the use of ordinary brick helps to create a beautiful structure that pleases the eyes of all garden guests. Natural stone is somewhat more difficult to use for decoration, but the result is really amazing. Moreover, all the work can be done independently without the help of construction teams.

Decorate your own well

Teremok - one of the decoration options

Whatever the design of the well in your summer cottage, it certainly needs to be given an attractive appearance.

Regardless of which decoration method you choose, remember that it must meet the following requirements:

• Protect well water from melt and rain water, autumn leaves, various insects and animals;
• Do not clog the mine tightly so that the water can breathe;
• Leave the well itself and the platform in front of it consecrated;
• Create ease of use at any time of the year;
• Should be durable and not require the cost of maintenance measures;
• Have aesthetic appeal.

Only after familiarizing yourself with all the requirements, you should think about how to arrange a well in a summer cottage.

concrete decoration

The instruction for this design provides for the need to use the following tools and materials:

• Paint brush;
• Master OK;
• Container for mixing the solution;
• Putty knife;
• A solution of cement and sand;
• Dye;
• Small pebbles about the same size.

In the photo - decoration with natural stones

After you have everything you need at your fingertips, you can start decorating the country well.

All work can be divided into the following stages:

1. Solution. To mix the solution, it would be better to use a concrete mixer;
2. The solution is applied to the ground part of the mine in such a way that the layer is uniform over the entire area of ​​the ring;
3. Using a spatula, level the applied layer;
4. We wait until the solution begins to set, and we begin to decorate it;

1. After creating the pattern, leave the solution to dry for about an hour;
2. After the solution dries, it is painted with paint.

Concrete decor for brickwork

A similar design of a well in a summer cottage can be done by anyone, not even the most experienced master. You can use your own creativity or have the kids color it in their own way.

well house

In order to be sure that nothing extra will get into the mine, and therefore into the purest well water, many owners design wells in the country in the form of a house.

Such structures are often constructed from wood, but polycarbonate, perforated metal sheets and even siding can also be used.

According to the design features, such structures can be divided into two types:

Alcove.

Design in the form of a gazebo

Arbors come in completely different shapes and sizes, the main thing in this design is the presence of walls, doors and roofs. This structure suggests that the well itself is located inside the gazebo;

Tent.

Tent over the mine

The tent is an even simpler design, which is an ordinary canopy mounted on racks. This canopy is installed above the well with the help of props that are dug directly into the ground, or fixed on the side.

The roof of such a canopy can be single or gable, covered with slate or tiles. The price of such a tent directly depends on the materials used in its creation and on the artistry of its execution.

well in bloom

The design of a country well with the help of flowers simply looks irresistible. Of course, the process of surrounding the well with densely growing flowers is quite laborious, but the result is worth it.

The roof of the well, its foot and the entire area around it can act as a flower garden.Bright and colorful flowers with a heady aroma can be placed in hanging planters or placed directly on the sides.

You should choose for decoration those plants that will delight you with their flowering all the time, or select plants in such a way that the flowering of some is replaced by the flowering of others. In this way, you will create an ever-blooming atmosphere around your well.

In the photo - a variant of decorating the building with flowers

Well, in order to create a more coherent landscape composition, it is recommended to use sand, pebbles, gravel, etc.

Using all these materials, you can create an amazing multi-level composition that will delight you and attract the attention of your neighbors.

Decor created with stone

Building instructions

• hacksaw for cutting boards;
• edged board and timber;
• jigsaw;
• hammer and nails (you can self-tapping screws).

Decide whether your well will be mobile or stationary. For the first option, you will need plywood sheets or drywall to construct the bottom, and for the second, pipes with cement mortar to build the base.

On a note! If you want to turn your site into a kind of estate owned by aristocrats, complement the landscape decor with a well decorated with carvings. Such a building always looks luxurious and cute.

Before starting construction, we advise you to make a sketch of the future well, reflecting your wishes regarding the design and design features. The configuration of the base and roof can be varied: square, rounded, trapezoidal. This parameter affects the construction of the foundation and frame base of the well.

A wonderful solution would be to build a decorative well next to an artificial reservoir, if there is one on the site.

The assembly of a permanently installed well made of wood is carried out according to the following scheme.

1. Supports from a bar are buried in the soil, driving in pipe sections of the desired size. To do this, make recesses in the soil 25-30 cm deep. The number of supports depends on the configuration of the well. If the structure is square, four supports are mounted for the base and two elongated ones to support the roof.

   The treatment of wooden parts with protective compounds will help protect the well from destruction. Pipes should be painted to prevent rust.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Pour bituminous composition, which has a liquid consistency, into the pits and wait until the soil absorbs it. After that, the pits are ½ filled with a solution prepared on the basis of cement, then pipe sections are installed to hold the buildings of the well structure. The pits are filled completely; if they are too wide, they are filled with expanded clay or gravel, and then they are filled with mortar.
You need to check the placement of the pipes with a level: it is important that they are even. The solution takes several days to solidify, after which wooden racks are inserted into the pipes.
Boards are used for sheathing a wooden frame: they are laid in a horizontal or vertical position. In the first case, there is no need to install additional frame elements, with the exception of racks. In the second, it will be necessary to fasten two horizontal bars on each side for attaching the skin.

Advice! Equip a small flower bed in a decorative well.A well with flowers will make landscape design bright and original.
The assembly of the roof frame is carried out autonomously, and only after that the roof is attached to the base. The roof can have a different design: be solid, cone-shaped, pitched, or provide holes. Experts advise designing a gable roof. Overhangs of different lengths will help to give originality to the design.

To design a gable roof, you will need triangular gables made of plywood sheets, slats or boards. After that, the frame is sheathed with a suitable material (remember that the material must be weather resistant).

With the right approach, building a decorative well will not take much time. Step-by-step instructions will allow you to equip a beautiful and original well structure on your site in a short time.

At the final stage, the well is supplemented with traditional paraphernalia: a bucket on a chain, a log gate, a handle. The listed parts do not have a functional load and are not used for their intended purpose: they perform an exclusively decorative function - they decorate the well.

To make the well structure look attractive and organically fit into the country decor, you need to take care of its decoration and decorate it. In a well, for example, you can make a flower bed by planting loach plants or flowers creeping along the ground in it, attach a wheel to the side so that the structure looks in an old fashion. Thanks to this decoration, the well will become an organic component of a presentable landscape design.

Unusual well design options

If you want to create a truly unusual and unique well, then you can use some design solutions.

The ideas of designers will help to beautifully design the well and harmoniously fit it into the style of the site.

In the form of a chalet

Ideal for a site where the country house resembles a Swiss chalet. To decorate a well in such a dacha, a stone, decorative or natural, as well as a small wooden house for protection, is suitable. In addition, you can lay out a path with stones to complete the image.

Some designers suggest building a chalet well.

Country style

Mandatory attributes of a classic Russian well are a rotisserie, a canopy and a crane, and the well itself is made of a wooden frame, for which rounded logs are used. It can have four, five, six or eight corners, linking with or without a remainder.

Rustic style is, of course, wood.

To decorate a modern well, you can place a frame around a concrete ring, and fill the empty space with pebbles. It would also be appropriate to use decorative elements, such as:

• carved posts-props for the lid;
• shingle or straw roofing;
• openwork cornice;
• a handle for a lifting drum from a cart wheel;
• wooden tub.

In rustic styles, wood and stone are traditional materials, so it is logical to add them to the design of the well.

in oriental design

If the summer cottage is decorated in an oriental style, then the well should also fit into it. The following elements are suitable for this:

• head made of wood or large stone;
• a roof with raised corners, sheathed on the outside with soft metal tiles;
• wooden bucket;
• eastern amulets.

An unusual detail of the Oriental-style well is its roof with raised edges, such as pagodas have.

So, making a well with your own hands is not so difficult. The resulting result will serve as a decoration for a summer cottage for a long time.

The subtleties of the choice of materials

For the construction of decorative wells, various building materials are used. The material of manufacture largely determines the appearance of the well construction.

The easiest way is to create a wooden well in the country house that performs a decorative purpose. Wood is an affordable material, its advantages include durability and environmental safety.

Important! A well made of wood can organically fit into any landscape, make it a harmonious component of the design composition.

For the construction of wells, both boards and logs, timber and even branches are used.

Wells with flowerpots installed from the inside look very unusual. Such wells can be used as an original alternative to conventional flower beds. After all, you won’t surprise anyone with simple flower beds, so every summer resident tries to come up with something special.

Stone structures are more suitable for individual homestead territories. The basis for such buildings can be a concrete ring, which is an integral element of a real water source. Coloring the ring in a motley color will allow you to get a presentable design.

The base can be finished with artificial stone, pebbles or brickwork.Such decor will remind you of the Middle Ages, because several centuries ago stone wells were the main sources of water in the castle grounds.

A decorative well can be a highlight in the design of your site: take the time and effort to build such an object.

Metal sheets can be used to decorate individual components of the well, for example, the roof. To create a roof, any material is suitable: the roof can be wooden, thatched or tiled.

Important! Please note that roofing materials must be resistant to the aggressive effects of natural factors.

In some cases, old accessories, tools (watering can, shovel, rake, etc.) and other unnecessary things can be used to decorate a village well or well. The basis for such a structure can be made from several car tires stacked on top of each other or a large barrel, and for a decorative hatch, take a colored plastic circle, use a decorative stone on manhole manhole or cut manhole cover from plywood.

A roof and small details (chain, handle, bucket) are attached to the original base. Don't forget to decorate your well.

well from the old barrels will perfectly hide from prying eyes the operating well with water will organically fit into the rural landscape, but the building, complemented by a fountain, looks especially beautiful.

Recommendation: The most profitable solution for the construction of a decorative well is the use of materials that have remained from the construction of a country house or outbuildings in the country.

The design of the well in the country and its decoration depend on your imagination: some are limited to decorative elements made of wood, others use ornamental plants, and still others decorate the object with stencil drawings and decorate it in bright colors. A great idea is to place garden figurines and miniature sculptures next to the well.

A decorative well can become a key element in the design of a backyard area.

After watching this video, you will get a lot of ideas thanks to which you can build an original decorative well in your country house or on the territory of a private house with your own hands:

Materials used in construction

Raw materials for the manufacture of a well bowl, with or without a canopy, the most diverse are chosen:

Stone. Any stone structure looks monumental. The basis can serve as a ring of concrete - they are used in the construction of "real" wells. The structure can be made entirely of stones or with wooden elements. If you decorate it with bright colors, it will come out beautifully, original. Colored pebbles of various shapes, including artificial ones, are used as cladding.

Wood. A wooden well for a summer cottage is easy to make yourself. Wood is an affordable, easy-to-process, environmentally friendly, durable material. It is easiest to fit it into the interior of the garden, and if you have wood carving skills, a small set of tools, then you can create a real miracle. Wooden buildings need protection from moisture, rot, mold, so they are covered with stains, varnishes, and special paints. For work, logs, bars, draft boards, lining, branches, etc. are used.

Brick.A decorative red brick well creates an antique effect - it can even be decorated accordingly. The design turns out to be quite heavy, therefore, before installation, it is desirable to fill in the strip foundation, otherwise the building has a chance to warp or “go” deep into the ground over time. Instead of bricks, cinder blocks are also used, which are tiled.

Other materials. For the manufacture of the base, you can use any improvised items: unnecessary tires, after painting them, metal poles for racks. A small well is made of wicker, pine roots and even wire. For decoration, ceramic and glass mosaics, decorative plaster are used. An iron barrel, a plastic container, an old large pan are placed inside. The roof is decorated with tiles, bitumen, the remains of ondulin, reed, bamboo, moss, metal, siding.

How to improve a well

Popular finishing materials:

• wood;
• a natural stone;
• brick;
• plastic;
• ceramic tile.

The choice of material is based on its properties. It must be resistant to wear, negative environmental influences, temperature extremes and moisture.

Wood

Wood is a traditional finishing material. For decoration, logs or their transverse cuts, planed boards, lining, timber are used.

When using wooden lining, a frame is first made from a bar or a metal profile. Then elements are hemmed onto it, connecting them to each other according to the “groove-thorn” principle.

Material advantage:

• wooden decorations are easy to do with your own hands;
• the tree does not tolerate moisture, so you need to pre-treat the material with protective impregnations;
• to make the design look more interesting, it is decorated with carvings.

stones

Decorating a well with stone.

Natural stone is an expensive material, but the finish from it will last a long time. Decorating with artificial stone can be a little cheaper.

For a beautiful design, large pebbles, rubble stone, cobblestones of various sizes are used.

To make the finish look spectacular, the stones are selected by color, size, shape. Attach them with ceramic tile adhesive. If they are of different shades, then you can lay out a simple pattern, for example, in the form of rings of different widths.

The site looks finished when the path leading to the well is paved with stone. A canopy over a stone-trimmed head is made on supports made of wood or metal and covered with tiles.

Brick

Another option for finishing a garden well is brick. Such decoration is similar to stone, but it is easier to perform, since the brick has an even shape.

To do this, take a facing brick - it is resistant to precipitation and temperature changes. Over time, the brickwork becomes overgrown with moss and lichen, but this will make the design even more interesting.

Ceramic tile

A good solution may be to finish the head with ceramic tiles. First, it's practical. Secondly, many color options are available, which will allow you to finish in different styles.

This material is attached with a special adhesive to pre-prepared surfaces. But it should be noted that it is difficult to decorate round structures with tiles. It is better to first make a square or rectangular solid crate, and then finish.

Tires

The most budgetary way to finish a hydraulic structure from concrete rings is to use used car tires.

Making a well from tires.

The main thing is to choose tires of a suitable diameter. Before doing the work, the tires are thoroughly washed, dried and cut off the side parts. Then the resulting rings are put on the head. Adjacent tires are fastened together with wire. Racks and a roof are installed above the well of tires.

To make the finish look more elegant, the tires are painted. Then you can draw lines on them that imitate brickwork, or paint them with any patterns.