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Buildings with - a practical and very attractive idea for an individual plot. The cost of equipping a residential attic is less than the construction of a full-fledged floor, additional square meters will appear in the house. For a summer cottage, the best option is. Projects, photos of successful interiors and recommendations from experienced builders are in our material.
Even a small attic will transform the facade of the house and make it unique.
The attic refers to the living space under the roof. The roof for the arrangement of a residential attic must have a double slope, such that the height of the attic space is not less than human height at the highest point.
Important! A high ceiling should occupy at least half of the area. Smaller sizes will cause discomfort in a person.
The outer wall of the residential attic consists of two planes: inclined and vertical. The vertical part is built from the main material of the house, the inclined part consists of blood rafters and inner lining.
Note! The attic in urban planning standards is considered a residential floor.
When building a private house, many owners think about the question: give preference to a full-fledged floor or an attic?
Advantages and disadvantages of country houses with an attic: projects with a full floor or a residential attic?
The main argument in favor of the attic floor is always the cheapness of its arrangement. Is it really? The reduction in costs is due to the use of a frame structure of the roof. In practice, the larger the roof and, accordingly, the larger the area of \u200b\u200bthe frame for sheathing, the more profitable the attic.
But it should be remembered, no matter how spacious the attic is, in any case it occupies less usable area than the real floor. It turns out that in order to make the attic room suitable for living, it is necessary to provide for such an area of \u200b\u200bthe first floor that it exceeds the attic at least twice.
In order to create a normal microclimate in the attic room, it is necessary to provide a ventilation system with forced air supply. All these costs will form an additional burden during construction. And in fact, the savings will not be so significant.
Proponents of attic construction note that houses with such “curly” roofs look attractive. And the designers add that the arrangement of a residential attic has many original solutions.
Prudent owners do not like it when something goes to waste. Including attic space. Some turn it into a dump of unnecessary things. But in fact, it can accommodate a full-fledged office, workshop, bedroom or even a children's room.
Opponents of such prudence remind that the active exploitation of the space under the roof worsens the condition of the roof structure and greatly complicates its repair.
Expert point of view
Yaroslav Galaiko
Lead Designer and Head of Ecologica Interiors Studio
Ask a Question“Psychologists warn that the low ceilings of the attic make a person feel in a confined space, adversely affecting his psyche. Particularly impressionable natures can even feel suffocation due to low ceilings and sloping walls. It is worth thinking about this fact when planning a children's room in the attic.
Proponents of a full-fledged second floor give the following comparison:
| Attic | Second floor |
|---|---|
 |  |
| Limited in layout to inclined structures | Has full layout options |
| Difficulties with arranging full-fledged windows | Lack of problems with the organization of natural lighting |
| The design of the walls and ceiling of the attic does not allow you to easily repair the roof | Maintainability of the roof and simplicity of roof construction |
| The need for complex roofing | Use of a simple shaped roof |
| The need for forced ventilation | Use of natural ventilation |
| Strong room heating on hot days | Preservation of optimal temperature due to the presence of attic space |
Despite all these disputes and disagreements, projects of country houses with an attic and a veranda or garage are very popular. This is not surprising, because frame construction, which is gaining immense popularity, offers many options for just such buildings, with a large usable area and various layouts. Consider photo projects of houses with attics in more detail.
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The best projects of houses with an attic: photos with drawings
A good residential building design should take into account many factors:
- the climate of the area in which the construction will be carried out;
- features of the soil and landscape of the site;
- a combination of home decoration with surrounding buildings and terrain;
- organization of the most comfortable living conditions for all family members, taking into account their age and individual needs.
The finished project of a house with an attic is developed by professional architects with the participation of specialists of a narrow profile. It is important to consider not only the location of the rooms, but also the features of the placement of engineering networks.
Projects of a small area, 36 - 40 square meters, are suitable for a summer cottage. This space is quite enough to accommodate a kitchen and a spacious living room on the ground floor and two compact bedrooms or an office in the attic. Houses with an area of more than 60 square meters contain a spacious living room, bedroom and kitchen on the ground floor and rooms on the second.
For large houses, it would be ideal to build a terrace, which can be accessed from the attic floor. From the top there will be a magnificent view of nature.
Idea! If the house is intended for year-round use, part of the roof can be glazed and the area can be used for a winter garden.
Country house with an attic: layout 6x6
With a minimum area is not easy. The project of a 6x6 country house with an attic is the best choice. In this case, you have not 36, but at least 50 square meters of usable area.
If the cottage is needed only for a seasonal visit, such space is quite enough for a small family. Over time, an extension can be made to the house if the number of family members increases. What should be considered in the project of a house with an attic 6x6:
- maximum use of each centimeter of area;
- the number of people visiting the house at the same time;
- age of family members;
- frequency of visiting the suburban area.
When planning a 6 by 6 house with an attic, it is important to use all the space with maximum benefit. Traditionally, in the center there is a spacious living room with access to the bathroom and kitchen. All these rooms will completely occupy the first floor. In order not to be crowded, they select compact furniture.
The kitchen should have two entrances: from the room and from the yard. Table setting in the summer gazebo will be greatly simplified, and it will be easier to cook on a hot day by opening wide the exit to the garden.
In this option, they are located in the attic. Here you can make two full bedrooms for the owners and children.
For a bathroom, four square meters is enough. If the cottage is visited only in summer, an outdoor shower can be arranged in the yard. Those who like to take a steam bath put a bathhouse on the site. If you do not provide a shower or bathroom in the house, you can leave three square meters for the toilet. The washing machine is installed in the kitchen.
Frame houses with an attic (projects 6x6) do not provide for internal stairs. They are placed outside. This technique also saves a lot of space. For storage of things in the house, compact mezzanines should be provided.
Here is an approximate plan of a house with an attic 6 by 6:
The specifics of the layout of houses 9 by 9 with an attic: photos of successful solutions
The house with a total area of eighty square meters is a popular project. Builders note that this project has an optimal ratio of costs and comfort of living. The classic layout includes a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom on the ground floor and two or three more rooms in the attic. They can be used as additional bedrooms or organize an office, a creative workshop and a spacious wardrobe in them.
Another option for arranging rooms is in the layout of the house 8 by 10 with an attic. Photo example of such a layout:
What you should know about planning a 10 by 10 house with an attic: photos of the best ideas
One hundred square meters on the first floor and another seventy on the second - a large family can live in such a house permanently. There is a place for separate rooms for children, a bedroom for parents, an office, a spacious living room and a kitchen. From the outside, the house does not look huge. Projects of a 10x10 house with a foam block attic impress with compact placement on the site. But this is just the case when the external impression is deceptive.
There is enough space not only for placing bathrooms on each floor, but even for organizing or bathing right in the house. A convenient ladder with a wide passage will allow you to easily lift bulky furniture.
In such a house, a separate room for the boiler is usually provided. If the foam block house has a basement, a laundry room, heating appliances, a pantry for storing inventory and home seaming are located here.
Layout example:
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In the article, we will consider in detail what are the advantages of these structures, types of technologies, average construction prices, original projects, useful tips and much more.
Examples of interior design of houses with an attic inside: photo
Even a small attic can be furnished so that everything you need can fit in it. Inclined ceiling planes partially hide the total area, but you can use them to stylishly decorate the room.
Projects of small houses with an attic usually involve placing a bedroom on the second floor. In the country version, it is logical to use natural wood trim.
If the attic occupies a significant area, the task is simplified. Niches between rafters can be used as zoning elements. In one - to place a bed, in the other - a desktop by the window or a sofa for relaxation. The issue of placing a children's room on the attic floor should be approached especially carefully.
If an office is located in the attic, it is important to consider lighting.
Another idea for planning a house with an attic (photo below) is the placement of a wardrobe. Here you can build compact and convenient storage systems.
Tips for building a one-story house with an attic: photos of original ideas
The arrangement of a residential attic is most often concerned about the owners of small country cottages. Before deciding on such a project, ask to stay with your friends, owners of a similar design. Do you suddenly feel claustrophobic or, on the contrary, find yourself under the impression of attic windows through which you can watch the clouds?
Here, if desired, you can place a wardrobe, a creative workshop, a boiler room, a gym.
Here are options for organizing attic space:
Especially in demand with a garage and an attic. This layout is extremely convenient. Especially this option will be appreciated by residents of the northern regions, who know what it is to warm up a car on a frosty day. When the garage is under the same roof as the house, even if it does not have central heating, the temperature will be much higher than outside. And the car itself will be reliably protected from all the vagaries of the weather.
What do projects of houses with an attic of foam blocks look like?
Projects of houses with an attic of foam blocks, the photos of which are presented to you, are very popular with developers of individual housing. The reasons for this demand are that houses made of this material are very functional and look solid and luxurious. The cost of building such a structure is lower than the cost of building a brick house.
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The attic design of the attic space allows not only to increase the living space of the house, but also to make the structure unusual and beautiful. Moreover, a building with this type of roof can be made in almost any style. A mansard-type roof, the variants of which can be very different, is found both in urban areas and in rural areas. Consider how to create such a design yourself, and find out what its features are.
Mansard roof - options
Such a roof has a special design of slopes, usually consisting of an upper sloping part and a steeper lower one. Thanks to this shape, a fairly spacious room appears inside, which can be used as an attic or even turn into a very cozy living room.
The history of mansards began in the 17th century, such a design of roofs was invented by the architect Francois Mansart - such a roof was named after his last name. But this Frenchman was far from being the first to implement the idea of economical use of the attic floor of the house. The mansard roof was first built by Pierre Lescaut, also a Frenchman who worked on the construction of such famous buildings as the Louvre and Notre Dame de Paris.
On a note! In the 19th century, poor people usually lived on the attic floors, but now this floor can appear in housing and is quite wealthy.
Now attics are quite often built during the construction of country houses or small two-story cottages, but the idea may well be implemented when creating other types of buildings. The attic has several advantages:
- building a house with an attic is cheaper than with two full floors and a roof;
- foundation costs during the construction of such a structure are also reduced;
- the attic can significantly increase the living space of any building;
- it gives the house an unusual and beautiful look;
- it is not difficult to build a structure, the work can be completed quite quickly;
- the attic is always associated with comfort;
- a house with an attic is warmer by reducing heat loss through the roof.
But lofts also have several disadvantages. This type of attic space has sloping ceilings, which results in a small wall height, which makes it difficult to choose furniture. Also, the roof must be well mounted so as not to leak and release heat from the house - you will have to spend money on good hydro- and heat-insulating materials. Yes, and building attics is still more difficult than, for example, the usual gable roof.
Design features
The attic is a universal element. It was used both for ordinary houses and for the construction of country houses, often this type of attic space was chosen even for the construction of palaces. Of course, it could decorate workshops, commercial buildings, etc. And despite the fact that different materials were used for its construction, different styles were chosen, the attic still remained an attic - it has certain design features.
So, this building can have a different geometric shape - triangular, broken, have symmetrical or, conversely, geometrically complex and non-standard slopes. It can be located both along the entire width of the building, and only on one side of it relative to the longitudinal axis.
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On a note! If the roof is broken, then the lower part will have very steep slopes with an angle of inclination of about 60-70 degrees, and on the top slopes, on the contrary, will be gentle (about 15-30 degrees).
But whatever the attic, it will be located within the walls of the main building. Relative to the outer walls, the attic may be somewhat wider, but then it relies on the extensions of the ceilings. If the offset is large, then you will have to install additional supports (for example, columns, walls, etc.).
The height of the attic roof cannot be less than 2.5 m, otherwise it will not work to make a spacious room under it. Windows, which also need to be provided here, will be manufactured using special technologies using tempered durable glass and a reliable frame. They will cost several times more than usual. And load-bearing structures can be made of reinforced concrete, metal or wood. But in the case of the latter, it is important to carefully consider fire safety measures.
The mansard roof is a multilayer structure, which complicates installation. It can be insulated completely or only in the area of \u200b\u200bthe presence of a living room - where there is heating. But in any case, the design of the attic implies the presence of rafters, a ridge, directly roofing material, heat and waterproofing, and a vapor barrier layer. An interfloor overlap will act as a base under the roof.
Mansard roof rafters must have good bearing capacity. The cross section of the materials used will depend on the angle of the roof slope and cannot be less than 5x15 cm at a step of 100 cm. If the slope angle is 45 degrees, then a step of 140 cm is maintained.
Attention! In areas where it often snows and the amount of precipitation is high, it is recommended to install rafters with a step of no more than 80 cm.
If the attic is to be used as a living space, it is important to consider that in this case there is a risk of a large amount of condensate forming under the roof. Because of this, pockets of mold may appear inside the structure, a fungus may develop, etc. The presence of a large amount of moisture will also negatively affect the insulating properties of the material. That is why it is important to follow all the rules for installing a mansard roof, and the heat-insulating material must be reliably protected from moisture ingress, not only from the outside, but also from the inside, that is, a layer of vapor barrier material is also located on this side.
Important! Do not forget about the creation of roofing products that will allow air to circulate calmly inside the roof structure and help remove condensate.
Types of mansard roofs
There are 4 main types of mansard roofs, which differ from each other in design features. They can be divided into single-level and two-level. The former are the simplest in execution, usually combined with a broken or gable roof with a slope angle of 35-45 degrees. The second ones involve the arrangement of two rooms at different levels. Here a system of mixed supports is used.
On a note! When building an attic under a gable roof, the height of the walls can be no more than 1.5 m, followed by sloping ceilings. With a broken roof, the height of the ceiling along the perimeter near the walls is up to 2.5 m.
When building a house, you can stop at one of the types of attics - a single-level attic when arranging a gable roof, single-level with a broken roof, with remote consoles, or a two-level with a special mixed type of support.
Table. The main types of attics.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| In this case, the attic has one level and is equipped under a conventional gable roof. The simplest option, in the design of which you can not use complex calculations. Precipitation with a gable simple roof comes off on its own, there is no need to equip any additional elements. |
| In this case, the attic also has one level, but the truss system is performed differently. Formed, as it were, four slopes of the roof. A much more spacious room can fit under it, but creating such a roof is more difficult. |
| Of the single-level attics, this is the most difficult option. Here the room under the roof is even more spacious. Usually in this case, the attic room is shifted to one of the edges of the house. This design allows you to make large vertical windows on one side. The main disadvantages are the complex shape, the complexity of construction. But on the other hand, under the edge of such an attic, you can make a functional canopy, where a terrace, garage or other extension can be located. |
| The most difficult option is the attic, since at least two rooms under the roof are located here, located at different levels. Such a design, when designing a house, immediately enters into its structure. |
The mansard roof can also have a balcony. It is created on the principle of building a window. The main thing is that the bearing capacity of the walls allows you to equip it. By the way, columns can also support the balcony, but in this case it is built above the entrance.
Types of rafters for attics
Roof trusses can be of two types - and layered. You will have to choose between them depending on the method of attachment to the walls of the house. Hanging ones are simpler and are usually used for houses that do not have an average load-bearing wall. The rafters rest only on the main walls of the house, without intermediate supports. The width of the span between the walls cannot be large - usually it does not exceed 6 m. If the span is larger (over 9 m), then the arrangement of struts and attendants will be required.
Rafter rafters are usually used when creating houses with two spans, that is, those that have a load-bearing wall in the middle. In this case, the rafters have three points of support - directly this wall, as well as the main ones along the perimeter of the house.
Material for the manufacture of the truss system
Rafters can be made of metal, reinforced concrete or wood. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Wooden rafters are environmentally friendly, they are easy to work with, easily adjusted to the desired size. But wooden structures are afraid of excess moisture and are prone to the formation of mold and fungus on them.
On a note! Before construction, wooden materials are recommended to be treated with protective compounds that will extend their service life.
Metal and reinforced concrete structures can not be covered with such compounds - fungus and mold do not appear on them. Due to this, they are considered more reliable and durable. But the main disadvantage is that, if necessary, it will be difficult to adjust them to the desired dimensions on the spot, and the slightest error in the calculations can lead to the roof being skewed. Also, a master working with reinforced concrete or metal rafters may face other difficulties - this is a large mass of products, which forces the use of special equipment even to lift elements.
Difficulties and features of the arrangement of the attic roof
When designing and building a mansard roof, a number of design features should be taken into account, on the basis of which a number of work rules are formed. For example, the Mauerlat must be fixed very securely with anchor bolts. It is he who will experience the maximum load, which means that he will hold the entire roof on himself. Anchors are additionally recommended to be walled up with a cement mixture if the main walls of the house are made of stone, brick and other similar materials.
It is also important to remember about the correct design and layers of the roof. For example, mansard roofs cannot be covered with metal roofing materials. They get very hot and it will be too hot on the top floor in summer, there can simply be no question of any comfort of living. It is not recommended to use roofing material as a waterproofing material - when heated, it begins to smell specifically. It is best to cover the mansard roof with slate or soft tiles. For thermal insulation, it is usually recommended to purchase mineral wool, which is laid with a waterproofing film on both sides.
Attic superstructure projects in private homes are at the peak of popularity today. Attic superstructures are distinguished by rationality and economy, while the schemes of most structures are interesting and uncomplicated for skilled hands.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of the attic is that the room is organized in the attic - with proper arrangement, this part will be convenient for useful use due to the increased amount of light and heat. It is more cost-effective to equip an attic than an additional floor. In addition to spending, construction time is also reduced. The construction of an attic superstructure can be started while already living in the house. Due to the superstructure, the heat loss of houses is reduced.
In addition to the positive aspects, the arrangement of the attic has negative sides. For example, the choice of materials for insulation and waterproofing will greatly affect the cost of attic construction. The need to equip special skylights of atypical shape and size will also significantly increase the cost of construction. The attic requires the mandatory arrangement of a ventilation system, while such equipment must be present in every room on this floor.
Attics are limited in layout due to inclined wall structures, there is a need for arranging a complex roof, and if the insulation is not correct in the heat, the rooms become very hot, turning into a refrigerator in winter.
In addition, recently psychologists do not recommend the arrangement of the attic. Due to low sloping ceilings there will be a sense of danger, and in fact for a long time it is harmful to the mental state.
For the right choice of options, experts advise to “try on” at least some of them for yourself. Stay in buildings with different attic add-ons, listen to yourself and your feelings, choose the appropriate option and implement it in your own project.
Attic device
The rules imply the design of an attic superstructure at the stage of planning a house, since the arrangement of the attic largely depends on the roof option chosen. In some cases, designing a superstructure is also possible in a finished house. The project should allow convenient use of the created space.
An attic type superstructure can be of any geometry: broken, triangular, symmetrical or asymmetric. Depending on the geometry, layout options are also thought out.
Roof structures
Shed
The height of such a superstructure will not be large. It is important to think over the project of a shed attic. An inclined plane has a maximum and minimum height. With a successful design, the room will easily turn into a cozy living room. Other options for zoning space under a shed roof are also possible, but it should be borne in mind that most of the space under the roof will not be usable - it will be too low.
Gable attic
This option is also a simple configuration that includes two slopes connected by a ridge. The main advantage of this configuration is the absence of complex calculations. The main condition is the creation of a roof with a large angle of inclination.
The gable attic option is also popular due to its convenient practical operation - in winter, snow and ice do not accumulate on such a roof. The gable truss system is typical, so it is easiest to translate it into reality.
A broken configuration is a kind of attic with a gable design. Here, the height of the walls of the attic superstructure is higher - this is due to the broken line of the truss system. The space of the premises increases, while the option is good for both small and large houses.
However, calculations for arranging a broken truss structure are complex - experts use a large number of special formulas.
Single-level roofs with remote consoles are even more difficult to arrange, however, as a result of difficult work on the attic floor, a full-fledged apartment is obtained from several different rooms. In addition, the house acquires a feature in the form of an asymmetrical roof. On the one hand, the roof configuration rests on the vertical of the house, and on the other hand, on the ceiling slab. The roof is high. The project is hardly available for do-it-yourself implementation.
There is another less common version of a two-level attic. The project involves the placement of several attic rooms on two levels, as well as the arrangement of a balcony. The superstructure requires the creation of a complex truss structure. It, in turn, requires the correct calculation of the load on the vertical.
The project cannot be implemented in an already built house.
Window
Skylights are usually arranged on the slope of the roof. They are more affected by negative factors than conventional vertical window systems. The main task of skylights is to provide more access to light and heat. With the help of unusual window systems, designer lighting compositions are even specially created in the rooms. Window systems can be:
- front end;
- stained glass;
- combined;
- special, attic.
Attic window systems are considered full-fledged elements of the roof. Under the influence of weather conditions, ordinary window frames installed in the attic can quickly fail. Manufacturers take this factor into account and produce designs that are able to maintain sufficient tightness. They are distinguished by improved thermophysical parameters and increased rigidity. Typically, frames are made from special glued beams. It provides long-term operation of the window, the design is not afraid of temperature changes.
Recently, durable plastic roof windows have also appeared on the market. Aluminum frames are almost never used in the attics, but window frames are made from this material, coated with special paints. Special salaries allow you to combine window systems into groups. They can be horizontal, vertical or a combination.
Particular attention is paid to the strength of the glass, at the same time, this element should not be very heavy. Usually tempered glass is used. They are also supplied with an impact-resistant multi-layer coating.
Ways to open roof windows are very different:
- swing;
- combined;
- rotary.
The choice of system usually depends on the preferences of the owner and the characteristics of the roof.
Depending on the characteristics of the roof, the possible slope of the window is determined. The distance between the rafters and the possible illuminated area are determined. It is believed that the smaller the slope of the roof, the longer you need to choose a window. The area of the window corresponds to the area of space, the ratio is 1: 10. The height of the window structure should be approximately 1.1-1.3 m from the floor.
In this case, the functional purpose of the attic should be taken into account. For a better visual combination, the roof window material must be combined with the roofing material.
roof trusses
At the heart of the design of any roof are roof trusses. Installation of such a structure is a responsible and time-consuming task, the work requires knowledge and skills in carrying out calculations.
The roof trusses must be able to support the weight of the insulation, battens, fallen snow and ice. Strong rafters can be made independently. It is important to take into account the peculiarities of the region, including seismicity.
The standard material for rafters is wood. The main elements of farms:
- hanging and inclined rafters;
- Mauerlat;
- skating runs;
- struts;
- diagonal ties and braces.
All these parts are connected into a single system, forming truss trusses that look like one or more interconnected triangles. The angle of the triangles corresponds to the angle of the roof. The manufacturing technology of rafters involves the installation of bars on a Mauerlat, which is placed in the wall - this is necessary so that the weight is evenly distributed around the perimeter. The ends of the rafters are connected to the run at the top. The ridge beam completes the roof ridge.
Rafters are located from each other at a certain distance. This distance depends on the selected roofing material. The task of the rafters is to exclude the deflection of the roofing system. The rafters are held by a purlin, which is made from a cross-sectional beam, the purlins themselves are supported by uprights and beds. The stability of the rafters is provided by struts.
Design calculations are best left to professionals. The formulas take into account many quantities. You can independently calculate only the required number of components.
For greater accuracy, a template is created in the works. It determines the slope of the roof slope. When creating a template, special care must be taken. With minimal deviations from the norm, the structure may squint during further operation.
One-story and two-story buildings
Currently, there are disputes about whether it is worth building housing with an attic superstructure, or is it better to give preference to a full-fledged floor. It is believed that the attic will be cheaper. This issue is worth analyzing in more detail.
- Reduction of expenses when choosing in favor of an attic superstructure is achieved due to the fact that the truss system serves as the walls of the superstructure. However, it is she who reduces the size of the usable area, and significantly. In addition, due to large heat losses, the attic cannot be equipped without additional insulation.
- From the point of view of economy, the question of choosing between an attic superstructure or a full-fledged floor does not imply a clear answer. If you perform non-standard pitched systems in the attic, then calling the masters who will do this work completely eliminates the economic benefits. Choosing an attic superstructure or a full-fledged second floor is more likely for aesthetic reasons.
In any case, a one-story or two-story house with an attic acquires an interesting architectural look, and this is a positive factor. In addition, the attic can be equipped in a two-story mansion, and this will only add additional space.
country house
The best option for a small house with an attic is in the country. Arrangement of the attic space will allow you to use this room for different purposes. Zealous summer residents usually use the attic for household needs.
The positive factor of the attic is that it can also be equipped in a frame structure. It is frame construction that involves many options for a variety of layouts.
Arrangement options
Living rooms in the attic of a country house are not always appropriate, so instead of them you can equip a full-fledged rest room or a working studio there.
In the middle of the 17th century, a young French architect Francois Mansart came up with a brilliant idea: to include an interior in the attic floor in order to use this space for residential purposes. The idea went off with a bang, and the attic room got its official name - "mansard". True, at the dawn of his career, the attic was used as a servant's dwelling.
Attic floor today
In the modern realities of life, any piece of living space is priceless and is used to the fullest. Attic interior design can turn these rooms into a standard of style and family comfort, if you approach the design correctly. In the process of determining the future purpose of the attic space, it is desirable to maintain a natural balance: the living room is ideally combined with the kitchen, the bedroom with a workplace, and the nursery with a cozy bedroom.
Living room in seventh heaven
What is important for the living room? In order for guests to feel comfortable, the room for them must be spacious and representative. Careful study of the design of the attic will allow even a small room to be turned into a comfortable guest room.
Advice! The use of an "invisible" interior (decoration of the room in light colors: white furniture, transparent tables and chairs made of plastic or glass and lightened walls) will help to visually enlarge the attic space.
♦ Step 2. Faithful furniture. For the attic living room, choose only the most necessary furniture, it should not clutter up the space. It is better to use compact elements, include wall and built-in shelves. Place furniture at some distance to allow free movement. Without fail a soft sofa with pillows.
Advice! To create harmony, place shelving, shelves in the corners of the attic room - this will make the room more voluminous and deep.
♦ Step 3. Accessories. When creating a living room in the attic, you need to try to choose accessories that can create unity between the rest of the interior details. For example, paintings hung vertically on the walls. Stop your choice on souvenirs, elongated vases, striving upwards.
♦ Step 4. Window decoration. The living room needs an abundance of natural light, so consider installing panoramic windows or skylight window systems in the attic with mounting on roof slopes. Curtains, curtains choose from light, light fabrics. will look good and blinds. Choose a window decoration that will allow you to fully open the windows.
Advice! If the roof windows are small in size, choose long curtains of a single-color pattern for them - this will visually enlarge the windows.
Bedroom surrounded by stars
The attic bedroom can be an ideal place to relax, a corner where you can hide from the hustle and bustle of the lower floors. Arrange bed near the windows, and you will be provided with enchanting comfort under the reflections of magical sunsets and sunrises, accompanied by bird trills.
Advice! Visually add volume to the attic bedroom will help a large floor mirror and Wall lights elongated shape. Try to repeat the motif of the pattern in the curtains in the bedspread on the bed.
The ideal design of the bedroom on the attic floor will be made by lining the attic ceiling, especially if the room is not large. beams, which are often found in this place, in combination with a clapboard will help to arrange a small bedroom in a cozy provence style.
A lot of bleached, artificially aged wood in combination with a summer landscape palette (cornflower blue, lavender, lemon, sky blue and green) will make the attic bedroom especially cozy, saturated with rustic romance.
How do you like the trendy loft? A slightly chilly style will emphasize the brick wall decoration, the presence of gray concrete. You can’t hide communications here - put all pipes, ventilation ducts outside and add various industrial lamps. Small windows will bring color to the original design.
Magic nursery
Designing and renovating the interior of the attic for a nursery is to fulfill the kids' dream of their own fairy-tale house, where fairies, sorceresses can fly in or look at Carlson's "jar of jam". When designing a nursery, consider some of the nuances that will help you make the best use of all the small space:
- If the ceiling height allows, install a loft bed under which you can equip a play area. Place it next to the end wall.
- The opposite wall is the ideal area to place a closet.
- Desk give a seat near the window.
- Place a place for active games away from the stairs.
- Use smaller walls for miniature children's furniture, or install open cabinets for storing toys there.
Do not forget that the nursery should be absolutely safe for kids! Walls, floors and all furniture should not have sharp corners, be very reliable and durable. Pre-impregnate wooden elements with compounds that increase their fire safety.
Advice! When choosing a color scheme, be guided by the psychotype of the baby. Too active do not need to be even more excited with bright shades. Intense colors in the decoration are better suited for leisurely phlegmatic people.
For boys, the most suitable colors are khaki, blue, light gray or blue, little princesses cream, pale green, olive, white or pink tone in the design of the attic nursery.
Attic floor plan
Cottage or individual construction is at the peak of popularity today. Who among us does not dream of a cozy and spacious house where the whole family will live happily? has not only a special French charm, but also a lot of advantages, the main of which is the possibility of arranging additional living space. Such a low-rise private construction project opens up new opportunities for owners: additional living space at low financial costs. If there is a desire and need to attach an attic floor to the house, you must first draw up a plan and make a drawing. This will help correct errors at the planning stage, correctly calculate the load and the amount of building materials.
Features and requirements
The layout of a residential attic is a laborious process, it requires knowledge and accuracy in calculations. The main task is to prepare a project and a detailed drawing. Any mistakes that were made at the planning stage of the attic floor will immediately negatively affect the quality of the operation of the premises.
Attic project In order to prepare a construction plan, you need to comply with a number of requirements for the construction of the attic floor:
- the walls in such a room must be at least 2.5 meters high, if the height of the walls is less, then this is an attic room;
- the arrangement of high-quality thermal insulation is required, which will help in creating an optimal microclimate;
- it is necessary to create impeccable ventilation of building materials and the frame in order to avoid deformation, dampness and, as a result, the appearance of mold and fungus;
- special attention should be paid to the choice of building materials, giving preference to lightweight, high-strength and wear-resistant;
- the entire structure of the house as a whole must withstand the load increased due to the construction of the attic floor; a detailed plan is needed for visualization.
Important!
The list of basic requirements should be taken into account at the stage of drawing preparation in order to correct possible shortcomings in a timely manner. Any mistakes can lead to catastrophic consequences: the appearance of cracks and even collapse.
Layout of the living room in the attic Design rules
During the construction process, it is the project and drawings that are the main documents in accordance with which the work is carried out.The document displays the following:
- A description of the shapes, sizes, architectural geometry, angles of inclination of the roof slopes is carried out.
- A list of the required building materials for the construction of the attic floor is compiled.
- According to special formulas, accurate calculations of the attic load on all load-bearing structural elements of the house (beams, rafters, ceilings, etc.) are made. The data is clearly displayed in the drawing.
- The project includes information on the creation of a heat-insulating layer, the choice of appropriate materials based on thermal engineering calculations.
- Drawings of the attic roof are attached to the project. The drawing allows you to visually and most accurately reflect the shape of the roof, kinks and slopes.
Project of a house with an attic floor All construction work on the construction of the attic floor must fully comply with the prepared project of the house.
Important!
At the planning stage, you should decide how many separate rooms will be in the attic. Zoning and communications are also marked on the plan.
There are various types of attics, which depend on the area, the shape of the roof and the height of the walls. If the attic room is small and narrow, you can equip a cozy bedroom or study. And if the room is spacious, with high vaults, then you can equip the living room.
The project of a residential building with an attic One-story house: design features
The layout of a one-story building is distinguished by the need to create a staircase, the main function of which is the ability to get to the second level. Incorrect planning of the location of the stairs leads to the inconvenience of moving around the house.
One-story house with an attic The layout of the residential attic is developed strictly at the design stage. It's necessary:
- for comfortable placement of the staircase node;
- to calculate the economic costs of usable area;
- to draw up a drawing of a convenient exit to the second level.
The role of the attic in a one-story house is the so-called “quiet zone”. How to prepare a project? The layout of the staircase node of a one-story house with dimensions of 6 * 6 or 8 * 8, where a residential attic is planned, has a difference: about 6 square meters fall out of the total area in the center of the building, since it is possible to organize access to the attic floor only in the ridge of the roof of the building. If a house project is being drawn up with dimensions of 8 * 10, 9 * 12 or 9 * 9, it is less sensitive to the creation of a staircase assembly, as it fits more easily into the overall plan. When drawing up a staircase plan in order to get to the attic floor, it is important to take into account the fact that the approach to it must be provided from various rooms. In addition, you should remember about the rational use of space. Therefore, the choice of location for the stair node is an extremely important point. Using a ready-made plan and a standard project, it is necessary to carefully assess all the risks, as well as study the technological features.
The layout of the attic in a one-story house Plan-project of a two-story house in 10 steps
A two-story residential building with an attic is the most common type of building. The layout of the operated attic floor is very specific, so there are a number of important nuances:
- The intensity of movement in a two-story house is higher. The staircase to the second floor can be wide and gentle, the area allows it. Platforms in spans can be made large so that passers-by do not collide.
- The attic floor is located directly under the roof, the slopes of which are located at an angle. The layout may be limited due to the architectural features of the roof.
- The entrance to the stairs is rational in the area of \u200b\u200bthe ridge, since it is in this place that the normal height for its arrangement is.
- The traditional attic roof has vertical walls, so the window openings are planned along the gables.
- The plan of the building with dimensions of 9 * 9 or 10 * 10, with the arrangement of the attic floor, depends on the placement of light openings. The area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows you to equip several rooms at once, and it is difficult to organize lighting through the gables.
- The drawing should reflect partitions, beams, that is, in detail the entire truss system.
The project of a two-story house with an attic Important!
Partitions must rest on a load-bearing wall. The layout of the floors located below the attic directly depends on this.
- If the attic floor is operated, then the drawing should clearly reflect the location of all communications and engineering systems.
- If the attic floor area is more than 100 sq. meters, then sanitary conditions and amenity premises should be expanded taking into account the number of users.
- When drawing up a design plan for the truss system, it is important to take into account all possible factors that determine the load. These include the creation of thermal insulation, the material and type of truss elements, the type of roofing and more.
- The load on the floor of the attic floor is no less intense than on the standard floors. Calculate it, decide on the choice of materials for the structure, reflect all the information in the project without fail.
Attic layout in a two-story house Planning an attic floor in individual construction is a laborious process that requires care, preparation and knowledge. Compliance with all the requirements and rules when drawing up a typical project of a house with an attic is a guarantee of the durability of the structure and a high level of living comfort. The result of the work will be the possibility of obtaining additional square meters for the arrangement of living space.
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