Convenient layouts of houses with an attic. Projects of houses with an attic from the DOm4M company

Many eventually come to understand that private house better than an apartment, even a small one. It is much more pleasant to live somewhere near a forest or on the banks of a river, away from the bustle of the city, noise and dust. The house can be equipped to your taste, think over everything to the smallest detail. Houses with an attic can be especially cozy and original. Projects of such small houses can be thought out by yourself or you can turn to specialists for help. Especially different options there can be a lot.

Peculiarities

If a decision is made to build a house, but there is no clear understanding of what it should be, the realization of a dream begins with a visit to a design company, whose specialists will help you navigate and offer the best options. Most likely, you will have to visit several organizations, compare prices and offered conditions. Perhaps, in the course of discussions, a project for the premises will be born. Something can be suggested by neighbors and acquaintances who live in country houses and have experience in the construction and design of small attic houses.

There are many nuances in the construction of private houses. The safe operation of the house directly depends on whether the roof and foundation are made correctly, how the walls are laid, and whether the entire structure is well insulated. All this needs to be thought out even at the design level.... Otherwise, over time, the house will begin to give out surprises, and it will take time, effort and money to correct mistakes.

Most often, projects of small houses provide for the presence of a kitchen, living room and utility rooms on the ground floor. The second usually houses a bedroom, an office, a children's room. The option looks tempting when you can go to the balcony from the attic. But setting it up can be expensive. Such a step will be justified if the area for the house is very small and there is no extra area for arranging a cozy corner.

If space allows, it is better to equip the recreation area on the ground. And at a price it will be cheaper, and there are much more opportunities in choosing a design.

Projects

For small country and country houses, the attic is a great opportunity to get additional space, inside which you can equip any room for permanent residence.

The attic is located under pitched roof, therefore, when designing, it is necessary to take into account that its height is not too small, at least in the lowest part there should be one and a half meters, and the highest point should not be lower than two meters. Otherwise, it will be a very low room in which discomfort may be felt. It will be unpleasant for an adult to be in such a room.

When planning construction, it must be borne in mind that attic rooms must have a sufficient amount of natural light and air supply, which means that full-fledged windows must be provided there. Of course, this room also needs full insulation and ventilation.

Designers are always on the side of creation in small houses attic floor. Indeed, from this compact room, with a creative look and artistic talent, you can make a real masterpiece. And from the outside, the house can be designed so that it becomes a decoration of the site.

An interesting solution there will be installation of large windows in the attic bedroom. Then at night, before going to bed, you can enjoy the view of the starry sky, and during the day you can watch the clouds floating across the sky. In a word, this option is suitable for romantic natures.

A very suitable option for people who work a lot at home is to create an office. The space under the roof is quite enough to accommodate everything you need, and most importantly, such privacy is very convenient, nothing will distract from work.

The attic is also suitable for arranging a children's room, especially if there are two children of approximately the same age in the family. They will not be bored there, but even interested if they also come up with a good design and functionality of this room.

The worst idea is to turn the attic into a simple attic, where rubbish that no one needs is gathering dust, which simply cannot be reached to get rid of it. The second extreme is also inappropriate, when several narrow, small and therefore uncomfortable rooms are trying to cram into a small space.

So when thinking over a house project, there is a reason to weigh everything well, and there may be more than one project to draw, but several at once.

Materials (edit)

From what to build a house, each owner decides individually, depending on financial capabilities.

Advantage brick houses obviously, they are more durable, durable, easy to use. But brick is one of the most expensive materials.

Frame houses are especially popular, especially when it comes to a country house. The frame structure can even be assembled independently in just a few weeks. After all, all the details of such a structure are adjusted at the factory, which makes it easier to assemble.

Another advantage frame house the fact that it does not shrink, which means that after the construction of such a structure, you can immediately populate and simultaneously continue finishing work in the premises.

The wood from which the frame is made is necessarily treated with an agent against fungus and mold, so you should not worry about the occurrence of these troubles.

There are also disadvantages to frame houses.

• Poor sound insulation. In order for no noise from the street to bother you, you will have to think over an additional system using modern materials.
• This house is not suitable for those places where there are hurricane winds, there is a risk of damage to structures.
• The walls of such a house "do not breathe", which means that you need to take care of ventilation and carefully consider its design.

Materials suitable for this type of structure are aerated concrete or aerated concrete. Both materials are considered lightweight and durable, but they have their own differences that you need to know about before deciding on one of them.

• They are made using different technologies. Aerated concrete loses to foam blocks in terms of moisture absorption. In winter, in frosts, this can lead to the destruction of the walls. But, on the other hand, any surfaces are treated with a primer or covered with a facing material.
• But aerated concrete, according to experts in the construction field, is considered a more durable material than foam concrete.
• In terms of the environment, both materials are considered safe for use in the construction of residential buildings.
• When shrinking, the foam concrete wall can crack, this will not happen with aerated concrete. But foam concrete retains heat better.
• As for the price, foam concrete can save about 20% of funds on a construction site.

When building a house with an attic, it is imperative to think over a reliable arrangement of ceiling structures, wood processing with appropriate compounds, pay attention to roof insulation, and do not forget to build comfortable stairs leading to the second floor.

Beautiful examples

The attic floor does not have to be for bedrooms. There are options for a wide variety of design solutions. For example, it can provide a wonderful gym for the whole family, which will bring great health benefits. There may also be a spacious bathroom with a large bathtub and shower. It all depends on the choice of the owner.

If the need arises to expand the house, then developers, as a rule, consider two options.

The first one is annexes of additional premises. But, taken out beyond the perimeter of the bearing walls, they can only serve as utility or auxiliary ones.

The second option is more acceptable. We are talking about additional square meters due to the reconstruction of the second floor. In this case, the project of a house with an attic is the best option. By insulating the roof, you can get additional full-fledged living and utility rooms.

How functional and economically justified is it? Let's try to impartially consider all the advantages and disadvantages.

Projects of houses with an attic: "for"

• Such housing will save on building space. That is, it is logical to build a house with an attic on a small plot of land.
• In terms of the rational use of the total area of ​​the building, projects of houses with an attic room outperforms one-story and even two-story buildings in which the attic space is not used rationally.
• The second floor of the house and the attic differ in terms of financial costs. In the classic version, the attic is a more economical option. If for arranging a full-fledged second floor you need brick, concrete, timber, insulation, materials for exterior decoration, then the equipment of the attic is limited to rafters, insulation and roofing material... And if the developer plans a warm attic, then the cost of insulation is added. Only in this case, you can get both a residential floor and a roof. Therefore, we conclude that the cost of 1 m2 of usable area of ​​a house with an attic is significantly lower in comparison with other projects.
• In addition, warm air from the lower rooms rises, which makes heating the attic floor less costly. We can confidently talk about a decrease in fuel and electricity consumption, and, consequently, about savings in the operation of an already finished building.

Projects of houses with an attic: "against"

• Some experts argue that the main drawback of projects of houses with an attic is their poor lighting. We are sure that this minus is conditional. The problem can be solved very simply with skylights. In addition, much more light enters the room through them than through vertical windows. Of course, attic double-glazed windows are not a cheap pleasure. But with the money saved during construction, you can afford a comfortable organization of everyday life. In addition, it is always possible to design windows and even balconies in the gables.
• The second drawback of projects of houses with an attic can also be considered as conditional. Sloped ceilings are believed to cause depression among the residents of the house. But competent organization and decoration of the premises can easily eliminate this contradiction.

We draw conclusions from the above

Most individual developers choose a house project with an attic and a veranda measuring 6x8 or 7x8 m as the basis for a future summer cottage or country house. But in reality, not every project of a house with an attic can be as convenient as it looks in the plans and on paper from the designer. Practical experience in the development of such complex schemes, careful design, taking into account all the features of the building, is of great importance.

What give an attic and a veranda for a country house

Undoubtedly, for a 6x8 house, it will be very prudent to plan a small veranda in the building project, and raise the roof and make it broken so that the attic space could be converted into an attic. But in this case, you will need to take into account some of the recommendations of experts:

• For a rectangular 6x8 house, the facade of the house will need to be designed along a wide, eight-meter side. Only in this case it is possible to obtain an acceptable width of the attic of 2.8-3 m with a length of 6 m. Otherwise, the attic turns into a tunnel 2.5x8 in size;
• The veranda room is best located from the illuminated part of the building. For a frame house with an attic with an area of ​​6x8, it would be most rational to arrange the veranda in the form of an extension or the first floor of the house on the front side of the building;
• Part of the veranda is usually left open and used as a platform for outdoor recreation, in which case the project can be considered as a building with an attic and a terrace.

Advice! Today, there are no clear signs that distinguish a built-in terrace from an open veranda, so it is important to understand correctly what exactly should be built in the plan of the house in order to explain to the designer.

If you limit yourself to just names and terms, a company or designer can interpret similar concepts in their own way, and as a result, the original idea of ​​the house will be lost.

Projects of country houses with a size of 6x8 m

When developing the layout of the house, you will need to take into account that the attic and the veranda have absolutely various functions and device:

1. The attic is in the overwhelming majority of cases used as a dormitory. In summer, it is always hot under a hot roof, so more or less favorable conditions will only be in autumn. winter period of the year. Even if a small balcony is provided in the project, there will not be enough space for comfortable rest;
2. The veranda is the complete opposite of the attic. In any project, the veranda remains an uninsulated temporary hut or summer kitchen... Often, the owners rebuild and expand such a structure several times.

Advice! The best option would be to plan the entrance to the house through the veranda room. This classic solution will "eat" some of the living space, but the gains gained will pay off the loss.

Features of building a house from a block

When choosing a project for block houses, you usually have to take into account the design features of the foundation of the building. All more or less successful projects of houses made of foam blocks provide for the use of a rigid shallow concrete tape or a slab-pile version of the base as a foundation. Due to the low rigidity of the foam concrete walls, the veranda must be performed according to the bay window scheme, or the room must be reinforced with columns.

The version of the house with an attic and a heated veranda shown in the photo is practically indistinguishable from ordinary ones. country cottages... The MZLF was used as a foundation. Walls made of foam concrete in this project were reinforced with additional brickwork, which made it possible to make the room as warm and bright as possible.

In the project of arranging the attic room, a classic technique was used - the gables of the roof are finished with cement-sand plaster and painted in White color to reduce heat load... The left, sunny side of the entrance to the house is covered with brickwork and vines.

The roof attached veranda can be used as an open terrace or balcony, as in the photo.

In this case, the veranda is designed as a separate extension on a common slab foundation. The attic room is obtained with a slight elongation, almost square in shape, which allows you to install two windows on the gable of the building. According to the project, the 6x8 house is sheathed with clapboard or siding. The roof is made of bituminous shingles.

The veranda can be built in the shape of a bay window, and there are two entrances for the building at once. If you wish, you can go directly to the veranda, bypassing the main entrance. In order to increase the amount of light entering the closed veranda, the doors of the side entrance on the east side are made of double-glazed windows.

A rather interesting combination of three main rooms at once, a terrace, an attic and a veranda is shown in the photo.

The construction is carried out on a solid strip foundation with a basement floor. The veranda room is raised above the ground and is glazed. The use of a gable asymmetrical roof made it possible to increase the usable area of ​​the attic by almost 40%, and to remove the main part of the heat load from the sun using a very long and gentle roof slope.

Beautiful projects of attic houses: photo, catalog

Projects of attic houses in our catalog can be erected from foam concrete, aerated blocks, bricks, ceramic blocks. Before purchasing, we recommend adapting the project of an attic house to your site and climatic zone - this will guarantee the durability and high quality of the building!

Attic house project plans: advantages

The plans for attic houses remain relevant in 2017 due to their rationality. If you decide which house project to buy, choosing between a one-story, attic and two-storey house- a house with an attic is the best and best option. Its advantages are that:

• The layout of attic houses makes them warmer than one-story and two-story houses: you will not waste the attic in winter.
• Its turnkey construction will cost less than a one-story and two-story residential building of the same area (all other things being equal). Since, on the same foundation, under the same roof, a house with an attic will have a larger area than a one-story one. For its construction, less materials will be required than for a two-story cottage, which will significantly reduce the cost estimate.
• The length of communications in a house with an attic will be less than in a one-story one.
• On the site, it will take up less space than cottage.

Planning projects of attic houses: features

In order for a private house with an attic to be comfortable and convenient, you need to carefully consider its features.
So, for example, changing the angle of inclination of the roof, the height of the attic wall, using false walls inside the attic, choosing the right furniture and design of attic houses, you can make it even more comfortable, turn it from an awkward angular room into a cozy, original nest. To do this, it is better to seek help from experienced architects and designers. Our specialists in the design department for a separate cost, if necessary, will be able to make all the indicated changes to the selected plan of a house with an attic.
For the most part, our typical projects of houses with an attic provide for an attic wall height of 1 m - 1.2 m, which is quite the optimal, convenient option. In order to attic floor was not "stuffy" in it must be properly designed ventilation system... It must be remembered that roof windows provide more light than roof windows. Although the lucarnes the best way emphasize the cozy character of the attic floor.
It is imperative to remember that not every private one-story house can be turned into an attic. To do this, in the project of such a house, many parameters of the overlap, rafter structures, roofing pie, and others designed for the future attic floor must be initially taken into account.

Projects of houses from foam blocks, which can be viewed in the catalog, can also be realized from ceramic blocks, aerated concrete, and other stone materials.

When purchasing individual and typical architectural projects of attic houses in our company at average market prices, clients receive detailed project documentation, which includes 5 sections: constructive, architectural and three engineering (water supply, electricity, ventilation and heating). We draw your attention to the fact that the cost of the engineering section is 20% of the price indicated on the website. Below you can see an example of an attic house project.

Projects of attic houses, photos, videos, sketches, drawings and diagrams of which are placed in this section, are protected by copyright and guarantee developers legal security in the construction of houses according to the projects of our company. The certificate posted on the website confirms that our company is the official representative of the international architectural bureau Z500.

We invite you to watch a video selection of popular attic projects:

The process of building your own house on a separate site is not only a labor-intensive process, it also requires clear planning. It is necessary to think over literally everything, from a clear idea of ​​what the house will be like, to the smallest details like nails that will be used in construction and repairs.

Starting the development of the plan, it is necessary to determine, first of all, the number of storeys of the house, as well as the location of the main functional premises. Often the choice stops at one-story houses, and here the question already arises, due to what it is possible to increase the area. So the choice falls on one-story houses with an attic, which expands the living functional area, and also adds sophistication to the house.

Do not forget that the attic device does not require large financial investments, it is enough to plan gable roof.

Features and Benefits

Choosing a project for a cottage or a country house is not an easy task. But if the choice was made in favor of a house with an attic, it must be remembered that such a house, like any other, has its own characteristics, which during construction and interior decoration must be taken into account.

The most important aspect you need take into account when building an attic, this is the arrangement of increased thermal insulation of the room... You must first look at the various projects of houses with an attic.

Since the attic living space is located directly under the roof itself and is not protected by additional beams and ceilings, as is the case with the construction of an additional floor. At the same time, the roof is in direct contact with the external environment, experiencing temperature changes and spontaneous changes. No one wants to rain, snow, or cold winds in a room. That is why the issues of thermal and waterproofing of the premises will play one of the dominant roles in the arrangement of a house with an attic.

Also, attic houses have the following feature: most often they are a single space that is not divided into separate rooms. If separation is necessary, it is important to use only lightweight materials. You can install plasterboard partitions, in no case use concrete or bricks to build improvised walls, this can negatively affect the entire structure of the house.

You can diversify the room with the help of windows mounted in the roof. Such windows will be inclined structures, which will not only give an interesting visual effect, but will also allow the sun's rays to penetrate the room at an interesting enough angle and create curious effects.

Considering all the features, houses with an attic are gaining more and more popularity indicators. Today, such houses can be found in large cottage settlements, and in private sectors in cities, as well as in villages and individual points even in gardens.

Attic houses have a row undeniable advantages which make them so popular:

• The use of the attic as part of the living space increases the living area and usable space of the building in most cases by at least one and a half times. At the same time, there is no need to spend tidy sums on the design and construction of the second floor, while getting almost the same area.

• The supply of all the necessary communications, be it a pipeline or electrical supply lines, does not require huge labor costs. All this can be easily lifted from the lower floor.
• Since the attic has additional heat and waterproofing, cold air is excluded from entering the first floor, which could occur when using the upper part of the house as attic space, without additional insulation.

• If the house is already ready, but the tenants come up with the idea of ​​completing the attic space, another plus of this design appears. It is not at all necessary to move during the renovation and free the entire room from furniture and interior decoration, because renovation work will not affect the first floor, they will be carried out exclusively in the attic, affecting the roof.
• The rebuilt space can be easily used not only as a living space, as a room, but also turn it into a gym, billiard room, library, cinema, or come up with your own special purpose for this space.

However, for all the advantages of such a building, one should not forget about the existing disadvantages of this type of room. Knowledge of these nuances will help not only to keep the house intact and get an important functional space, but also to protect yourself and your loved ones during use.

• During construction, you should not save on materials: low-quality or incorrectly selected during the construction and finishing process, they can lead to negative consequences, up to the collapse of the structure.

• Also, do not overload the floor, which is why heavy walls, partitions and coverings are not erected here. You should also not use too massive pieces of furniture, this can also lead to the destruction of the supporting structures.
• It is also worth remembering: despite the fact that the attic is a much less expensive undertaking than the second floor, the use of inclined windows built into the roof in the construction will still require quite large investments.
• And in winter it is worth taking care of additional lighting space because snow can block the flow of natural daylight through window openings.

Choice of materials

The construction of a house with an attic has its own clear algorithm of actions, following which you can get a high-quality work in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost.

So, there is the following list of steps that will help build a high-quality attic:

• The defining starting point in the creation process will be the drawing of the project plan for construction. All the main nuances of the future construction should be noted here.
• The second stage is advisable in the case when the attic is attached to an already finished building. In this case, it is necessary to dismantle the old roof, which will allow further construction work for finishing.

• Next, it is necessary to strengthen the floor, as well as the foundation, if the project requires it. At the same stage, the walls on the lower floor should be strengthened, this will also allow avoiding the collapse of the building when its maximum permissible weight is exceeded.
• After that, you can proceed directly to the construction of the walls. Here it is necessary to verify every centimeter, clearly understanding what result it is necessary to come to in the final.

• As soon as the work on the construction of the walls is completed, you can proceed to the construction of the roof and floors. After the roof falls into place, at the same stage it is necessary to create hydro and thermal insulation.

Here you need to use the highest quality materials, since not only the safety of things located in the attic will depend on them, but also the overall temperature of the whole house, with the correct organization of the heat-insulating material, you can significantly save on heating the house.

It is also necessary to take care of the interior decoration of the premises. Most often used wooden panels or other materials of suitable properties and textures.

• After the roof is ready, you can start the installation of window structures, if required by the original project plan. They can be both inclined and straight, depending on the design solution, however, they must be installed as correctly as possible and equipped with sealed fasteners that do not let cold air into the space.
• Well, the final stage in the construction will be the internal finishing works and the arrangement of furniture according to the plan.

By following this simple list of steps, you can get a reliable and durable building that meets all even the most unusual needs of residents.

One of the most difficult stages is the creation of a project plan, since it is in the development of the plan that the most difficult process of selection of materials enters.

Correctly selected materials for the attic must meet the following basic requirements:

• They must be durable. After all, the building must maintain its original state for many, many years, since a house is still a long-playing building, and it is too expensive to rebuild every 5-6 years, and it is not advisable.
• In addition to durability, the selected material should also be light enough so as not to create additional stress on the foundation, especially if it was not reinforced initially. In addition, there are materials that can reduce the load on the base and lower floors.

Since the erection process as the first stage determines the construction of the walls, then the choice of material for them is a primary task. So, most often timber or wood is used for walls... This choice is due to the fact that often a cottage or a country house is built from a log or a log house, which are the most popular materials for houses of this kind.

Moreover, it is advisable to use aerated concrete or gas silicate blocks... This material is lighter than standard concrete and the construction process is quite simple. For the construction of dividing thin partitions inside the attic, it is better to use ordinary drywall, which also belongs to the category of lightweight materials for construction.

Next, you need to decide on the material that can be used to insulate the space under construction. The most common option is mineral wool or expanded polystyrene... They are also fairly lightweight materials, the use of which does not require large financial costs, and at the same time they are easy to fix, and the insulation effect will be quite high.

In some cases, the most common foam sheet with sufficient thickness is used; it is also able to save the room from too much temperature drop.

There are two main requirements for interior decoration material. It must be non-flammable, and also have a high degree of waterproofing, it is this factor that will save the room from the negative effects of moisture from the street, and its ingress.

Here you can use special plastic panels or drywall for wall decoration.

When choosing a roofing material, it is necessary to take into account the fact that it must have an excellent water-repellent impregnation, which will also help protect against leaks and damage to the interior of the attic room.

Roof material can be selected based on personal preferences and, of course, the color preferences of the owner of the house. So, you can opt for metal or corrugated sheets.

Ideas for different areas

It is worth starting construction only with a clear construction plan in hand, a drawing of the future house with an indication of the exact dimensions, selected materials, an outline of the arrangement of furniture and, if necessary, partitions that will divide the attic into several rooms.

Today, on the construction market, you can easily find ready-made standard projects of houses with attics for completely different sizes and purposes. So, usually in the attic there is a cozy office or reading area, a billiard room or a gym; a relaxation area or a bedroom will also be an excellent option. The bedroom looks especially interesting, because the sloped ceilings and sloping windows add a special romance and special charm to the room.

If you plan to develop a plan yourself, it is advisable to use special computer programs, they will help to make more accurate calculations and immediately see the version of the final result, which will help evaluate it already in the process of developing the layout.

If you turn to specialists and choose already ready plan on the market, you can find projects for houses with the following overall dimensions of the frame: 6x6, 7x8, 6x9, 8x8, 10x10, 10 by 12, 6x4, 6x7 m.

However, among them, one can single out the options that are in the greatest demand; for them, there are also some features and rules.

Typical one-storey house with dimensions 6x6 m Is a great example of a small garden house or summer cottage on summer cottage... The total area of ​​such an option will be about 50 square meters.

Among the advantages of this option are the following important aspects:

• Firstly, these dimensions will be quite enough for the rest of an ordinary average family.
• Secondly, this option is the least costly financially, since it requires less material consumption, and the plan itself will be cheaper.

• If the area of ​​the site is small, it is a house of this size that will help save usable area for planting plants or arranging a backyard area.
• Another plus can be considered the fact that such a house will initially require less heating and other utility costs.

You can also highlight some tips that will help expand the space and add coziness to the finished home. So, for example, to save useful place you can easily combine several functional areas in one room. It is advisable to combine bathroom and toilet, while it is not necessary to install a full-fledged bath, you can limit yourself to a high-quality shower room, which, due to its design, will create the effect of different zones.

Also you can connect the kitchen and dining room or living room... It will also save space, and, with proper planning and furniture arrangement, will bring coziness to the room.

If you organize the correct storage area in the hallway, you can avoid cluttering up other functional areas, which will also help expand the usable space.

House size 9x9 m is also a fairly popular and demanded layout option. Here it is already advisable to finish building 2 floors.... The foundation of such a house is initially stronger and able to withstand heavy loads than a 6x6 m foundation.

The classic distribution of functional areas in a house of 150 square meters and with a layout of 9x9 m is as follows: on the first floor, most often there is an entrance hall, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and also, if desired, one bedroom, in principle, the first floor is a standard set of the most necessary premises. On the second floor, you can place several guest rooms or an additional bedroom, an office, a gym, a library, a games room and other spaces at the request of the tenant.

In addition, such a house, as a rule, assumes the presence of a narrow porch and a balcony, this will help to visually lengthen the space, especially if the porch and the ledge of the balcony are connected by beams.

This construction option is also suitable for an average family, but guests can easily accommodate here. Public Utilities also do not require large expenditures. Moreover, if you choose the right materials for thermal insulation, you can significantly save on heating.

For the construction of a cottage, the most popular size is a log house 10x10 m... It can be used both for the construction of one-story and three-story structures.

Here you can give free rein to imagination and think over the arrangement of functional areas in completely different combinations and options.

It is this size that is most often used in construction. This is due to the fact that outwardly the house is quite small and can easily fit on any average site, while the internal capacity is quite high.

Here you can place several bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a bathroom, a dining room, a library and any other necessary premises. In addition, if such a house has more than one floor, with the correct organization of the stairs, storage spaces can be organized directly in the steps, which will significantly save space and help avoid cluttering.

When choosing this layout option, it is necessary to take into account some features. So, for example, on each floor it is necessary to arrange a separate toilet room, and also take care of the place for the boiler room, which will help save money on utility bills.

Moreover, taking into account the larger area and number of storeys, it is important to further strengthen the foundation of the house, significantly strengthen the ceilings and walls of the lower floors, as well as take care of a special waterproofing impregnation or a layer of material for the roof space.

However, when choosing any of the above sizes, it is worth remembering that a staircase must lead to the attic; there are, of course, options when there is a hatch in the ceiling, through which they enter the attic via a ladder, but this is not the most convenient option. So, if it is planned to build a full-fledged staircase leading to the attic floor, it is important to initially include this building in the project plan.

The staircase should not interfere with the opening or closing of doors, blocking walkways or otherwise hinder movement in the house.

Popular design options

The layout of the attic space has a rather complex shape for the arrangement of residential premises. The slope of the roof, the special shape of the windows, the presence of beams and the special interior decoration - all this dictates special options for the design of the room. This can be both a plus and a minus.

So, the attic is always a rather secluded space, movement throughout the entire territory in full growth is quite limited, but at the same time you can create a unique romantic design. Turn sometimes dirty and cluttered space into a magical corner for sleeping, working, relaxing or other activities.

The choice of the purpose of the future room will largely be determined by the angle of inclination of the ceiling group, as well as the location of the windows. One of the most common options for arranging a room with the lowest ceilings is to place a bedroom there.

This choice is due to the fact that being in the bedroom, a person large quantity time is in a horizontal position, which means that the uneven distribution of the ceiling will not affect the convenience of being in this space. On the contrary, low ceilings will add romance and intimacy to the bedroom, and sloping windows will allow you to admire the starry sky, which will add even more charm to a secluded corner for lovers.

The design of the space usually takes place in a classic style. Simple furniture, light colors will help to visually expand the space. When choosing materials, you must remember: if the space has very small dimensions, it is better to refuse large prints and too dark colors. If you want to add dark colors, it is better to limit yourself to some small dark accents.

It is better to start the interior arrangement with the most necessary large pieces of furniture, for example, a bed and a chest of drawers, or a wardrobe for linen, if there is still space, you can supplement the composition with bedside tables, armchairs or other necessary elements.

With very low ceilings, you can equip a Japanese-style bedroom, a tatami bed, which will be located almost on the floor, light colors and a minimum of furniture will help create a comfortable and at the same time bright interior.

One of the most simple solutions consider the arrangement in the attic of the living room. but too low ceilings will not allow you to create the right interior... It is better to place the living room in a sufficiently large room, where the ceilings have a greater rise than in the bedroom.

The living room initially assumes more movement and furniture, because the height of the ceiling has a dominant role here.

Light colors in decoration, light or transparent furniture, windows with a bay window - all this will provide air and additional light in the space.

When choosing accessories, it is necessary to ensure that they are designed in the same style, otherwise the integrity of the room will disappear, and all efforts will be pointless.

When creating the perfect living room, you can turn to various design solutions and choose a style that will be in harmony with the rest of the rooms in the house.

The most common are the following styles:

• Classic... The most sophisticated option that does not lose its popularity. Luxurious, but at the same time elegant furniture, soft deep colors, a full-fledged chandelier, heavy curtains - this is what will become the distinctive features of the living room in classic style... Usage corner sofas can also be considered a characteristic feature of the classic interior.

• Provence will help create a gentle and romantic atmosphere in the attic of a frame house. Light natural shades, floral prints, light furniture from natural materials, these elements are able to create a Provence style space. This option will be an excellent solution for a house with a veranda.
• High tech will require the so-called shine. Chrome and steel details, other elements with a reference to technical progress will add flavor and create a link to a specific style solution.

• In addition, popular style minimalism since the space is usually small, a minimum of furniture, the absence of massive decorations and excessively large bright spots will be an excellent solution for this kind of room.

A kitchen or dining room can also be placed under the roof. However, this project cannot be carried out spontaneously, the layout should be laid down in the initial design of the building, since the kitchen requires special communications. The supply of water, electricity, and, if necessary, also gas, requires special communication with the source of a particular good.

So, most often communication with the basement is required, because it is there that the boiler room is often located, which will be the distribution center.

In addition, care must be taken to use only non-combustible materials in the interior decoration of the room, since the hob will be placed in that part of the room where the roof slope forms the lowest point. When choosing furniture, you can give preference to modules and options for L-shaped blocks, which will help create the most comfortable working space, and also not overload the room.

In the process of building an attic room for a kitchen, you need to immediately think over sufficiently large windows as natural light would be the best option for such a space.

Uneven ceiling heights and wall reliefs can be a great help to create perfect interior children's room, this gives additional decor options. Several functional areas can be defined for play, study, and sleep.

In addition, high sloped windows are the safest option for a nursery, and the height of the ceiling will not hinder the movements of its little master, he will have his own world, into which adults are ordered.

Often the attic becomes a full-fledged library or study.... Perhaps this is due to the privacy and comfort that can be obtained from this space. Arrangement of shelves with books on the walls, a comfortable chair, a good lamp - this is what an ideal library consists of, and if you add a table here, you get a full-fledged office for work.

You can equip the space under the roof for a dressing room, this will help save space in the house, get rid of bulky cabinets. Here you can place racks for shoes, a wardrobe for clothes and linen, as well as place several large mirrors in front of which you can turn, dressing up in one or another outfit from the wardrobe.

How to calculate everything?

The calculation of the roof under the attic has its own characteristics, it is much higher than usual, which means that it requires more detailed and special calculations. Together with the height of the roof rise, the slope angle and the height of the ridge increase. A detailed plan will help to avoid mistakes - a drawing of the roof structure, but it is better to entrust the calculations to professionals or use a special online calculator, which is designed to help make the correct calculations.

Calculations must begin with determining the total area of ​​the attic. This indicator will directly depend on the total area of ​​the house, as well as on design features roofs.

The attic area will consist of two main indicators. These include the useful zone and the so-called blind zone. It is logical that the useful area is simply a place where it is less convenient to move around, which means that it is, as a rule, the middle of the room; all places where the height of the wall will exceed 90 centimeters can also be called a useful area. Accordingly, lower rates can be attributed to the blind zone.

These zones are usually used for storing things and placing any low furniture, since the movement of people in them is extremely inconvenient, and sometimes even impossible.

Therefore, at the planning stage, the roof slope must be distributed so that the blind zones as a result are as small as possible; a specialist architect or an online calculator can also help here.

To obtain the most accurate calculation using the program, you must enter the roof slope, the number of slopes, and the selected roof shape in the fields provided.

To date, the following options for roof shapes are determined:

• Shed roof... The simplest design, it is created using roof decking on walls that are at different heights. However, despite the fact that this is one of the cheapest models, using it for the attic is not the best solution, since this arrangement results in too large a dead zone.

• Gable... An equally simple and economical option, but much more suitable for a typical attic, since such a roof forms a fairly high middle part.
• Hip type roof... This option is most suitable for large houses. In addition, it resists winds and other elemental influences well, which makes the hip variant the most preferable and safe one.

In addition to these standard structures, some of their varieties are also used, their choice will depend on the purpose of the building, as well as on its shape and size. So for hangars, semicircular roofs are used, for large square houses, hipped roofs.

So, having decided on the type of roof, you can proceed to the basic calculations.

The following indicators will participate in them:

• Roof ridge height... This is the highest point of the roof that is used in the structure, for example, for a gable roof, the ridge height will be the measurement of the height to the highest midpoint. A room in a house project with shed roof, will have its highest point on the side of the higher wall.

• Roof weight... This is the second indicator that should also be taken into account when calculating. This item is calculated using the amount specific gravity 1 square weight of the roof, insulation, elements of the rafter system, as well as interior decoration. According to the rules, the weight should not exceed 50 kilograms per 1 square meter.
• Total area of ​​roof slopes... Here, to determine the indicator, it is necessary to multiply the length by the width of the roof surface. If the roof consists of several slopes and elements, it is necessary to calculate the perimeter of each roof element, and then add up the result.

The obtained measurements must be entered into similar cells of the online calculator and get the calculations necessary for the construction. but don't trust unconditionally online assistant, most often this calculation is approximate, and according to it you can only buy required amount materials, no one can perform an accurate calculation better than a professional architect.

We create harmony between interior and exterior

To get a harmonious interior and exterior of the attic, you must carefully choose the materials and combine them correctly with each other. So, outside the attic should have a cladding of the same material as the whole house, otherwise it will stand out, creating dissonance in the external appearance of not only the attic, but the house as a whole.

Inside, beautiful interiors will depend on the correct selection of finishing materials.

In finishing the ceiling, it is important to take into account the nuances of the structure, the quality and type of roof, the shape of the roof. It is best to opt for drywall sheets or lining. These materials are not only suitable for almost any chosen design option, since they can be painted, pasted over and fastened with various decorative elements, but also have additional waterproofing, which is an excellent option for finishing the attic.

An excellent option for the ceiling is also wallpapering, but first it is better to sew up the ceiling with sheets of drywall, so pasting will be more convenient and easier than on rough finish the inner space of the roof.

Wood is most often used in wall decoration.... Lining or wooden panels create not only a unique interior, but also a connection with the exterior of the house, which is certainly an interesting solution.

If you want to create more classic interior, you can paste over the walls with wallpaper, but here it must be remembered that too dark color can hide the volume of the room, and the attic, and so, as a rule, are small. Therefore, it is better to opt for white or beige options.

Special requirements are also imposed on the floor, it is designed in the event of unpleasant incidents with the attic in the form of, for example, flooding in the rain, to create additional protection for the lower floor. Therefore, in addition to finishing, which will create the appearance, you also need to take care of the internal heat, noise and waterproofing... But on top you can use various wooden coatings, good option will become parquet or laminate, there is also a kind of floor paneling. You can put a fluffy carpet on the floor.

The harmony of the internal and external appearance of the attic can be achieved with the help of correctly selected windows. One of distinctive features attic is the presence a large number natural light, so windows are almost a priority waste when building an attic.

If there is a desire to place not one, but several windows in a room, it is worth choosing one wall and installing them on it.

Windows can have completely different sizes, but it is worth remembering that the maximum window size will depend on the length of the roof slope, because it cannot exceed this measurement.

Today on the market there are several options for a window for attics:

• Vertical - a standard option that is installed in a straight wall of the attic, as a rule, it is located on the face or end of the house.
• The slopes are installed directly into the roof slope, which allows you to get an interesting effect.
• In addition, there is a variant of windows for flat roofs.

All windows can be made of different materials, can be equipped with a different number of sashes and installed in different planes, ideally combining the interior decoration of the room with its external arrangement.

Spectacular examples for inspiration

Registration country house with an attic can be done in one color, or combine several different shades, the main thing is that they match in tone. Highlighting the attic with a different shade will help create a special effect.

A dacha or garden house of an attic type most often has a gable roof and a pronounced triangular slope, the use of dark wood beams for decoration will help to favorably emphasize the shape of the roof and its uniqueness.

On private plots, you can often find a cottage with an attic that goes to a ledge with a balcony, such a move can also create an interesting effect, especially in combination with a porch, which are combined into a single group using wooden columns.