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Buildings with - a practical and very attractive idea for an individual site. 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.
For your information! 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 seams 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 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 made 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.
When it comes to building a country house or cottage, many people prefer a wooden structure with an attic. Such projects are currently not only popular, but also extremely beneficial in terms of material selection, space saving and layout convenience. The advantages of wooden houses with an attic make them popular and in demand among modern inhabitants.
Design features: pros and cons
If we talk about the merits of one-story houses with an attic, then we can highlight the main points:
- saving and rational use of space, due to which it becomes possible to build additional buildings;
- the number of rooms in the house increases due to the attic;
- savings on building materials, in comparison with two-story buildings;
- beautiful appearance, original architectural solutions.
If we are talking about wooden structures with an attic, then in this case a number of additional advantages should be noted:
- environmental friendliness is a very important characteristic of wooden buildings;
- with proper processing of the material and reliable fastening, the durability and strength of such structures are ensured;
- creation of a comfortable microclimate in the room;
- profitability - you can not spend money on materials for interior decoration of the attic;
- simplicity and speed of frame assembly;
- wooden furniture, stairs and accessories will organically fit into any interior;
- the weight of the wooden structure of the attic will not put much pressure on the foundation - this characteristic is important in the case when the project did not initially provide for the presence of an attic;
- the floor will always be warm.
But when designing such a structure, its disadvantages must also be taken into account. These include:
- small height of the walls, due to bevels;
- complex isolation system;
- high cost of skylights;
- limited selection of furniture;
- in some cases, the completion of the attic requires strengthening the foundation.
Choice of wood
An important issue in the design of a wooden house is the choice of wood. As a rule, most future owners of such real estate prefer coniferous trees, as their structure contains a large amount of resin, which guarantees the durability of the house. In any case, it is better to consider the main types of wood in advance in order to have an accurate idea of \u200b\u200bthe required material.
- Larch is one of the most expensive types of wood. It has a very beautiful, noble reddish tint, has increased strength and resistance to moisture. This is one of the most durable varieties of this material; a larch house can stand for several hundred years.
- Spruce. This is a cheap analogue of pine, however, it has a lower density, respectively, it is more susceptible to decay. But this quality can also be an advantage: it is lighter and more flexible, the wood has a uniform texture. Due to the low resin content, this material should be treated with special products.
- Pine- durable and easy to process material of pink-yellow color with a distinct texture. Despite a longer service life than spruce, it is very far from the durability of larch, so this material should also be treated with antiseptics. This will protect the pine from destruction and the spread of fungus.
Project options
The attic complements the overall architectural appearance of the facade of the building. Projects of houses of this type have their own specifics. First of all, it is necessary to think over the architectural style in detail, work out a suitable scheme of load-bearing parts, as well as provide reliable thermal protection, a high level of tightness, air and moisture tightness. The main differences between the attic and the attic are the presence of windows and the possibility of arranging it for housing. If the planning and construction are carried out correctly, the heat loss of the entire building will be significantly reduced.
A fairly common and popular project is a house of 6x9 square meters. m with attic floor and garage. In addition to the main advantage - the ability to save money on building materials, this construction option is also a very rational solution in terms of space arrangement. In such a building there is not the slightest unused corner - the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe building has its own functional purpose.
Such projects help to save square meters of the site, it is also possible to place a sauna, a swimming pool, and various gazebos in the vacated space.
from a log
When considering projects of log buildings with an attic room, it is necessary to think in advance what the roof will be, since the total area of \u200b\u200bthe structure, as well as the usable space of the attic, depends on the choice of this important detail. For designing houses with an attic floor, several roof options are suitable.
- Shed roof It is a roof with one sloping slope, based on two opposite walls with different heights. This option is the simplest to implement, but not particularly economical, since there will be a greater consumption of material on the walls due to the height of one of them.
- gable roof- the most common option, the best choice for creating attic rooms. In this case, the roof is formed by two slopes, going in two opposite directions from the ridge. This option is characterized by saving material on the walls, the upper rooms are protected by roof slopes and gables of the house.
- hip roofs- a four-pitched roof. This type of roof requires skylights as the only source of natural light.
- broken roof is a gable structure, in which each of the two slopes has a kink. This option increases the height of the attic room.
with a bay window
The bay window is a kind of dominant element in the external design of the building, capable of giving the facade a touch of aristocracy. There are several options for designing a bay window: the most common is on the ground floor, less often in the attic. The second option will look quite organic if the attic is a sleeping area.
The design of two bay windows allows you to achieve a unique look of the building, but only if it is a large enough building. The design of such a house will require scrupulous comprehensive study, since the design must be reliable and safe, and at the same time fit two complex architectural elements.
with veranda
The veranda, as a rule, is designed under the common roof of the entire building, in rare cases a separate roof is possible. It is also possible projects of houses without a roof on the veranda.
Projects of wooden buildings with an attic and a veranda indicate how the usable space of the building can be rationally used. Even in the drawings, you can see how compactly and wisely square meters are used.
But to create such projects, a thorough technical study is necessary, taking into account all possible external factors.
Arrangement of the attic
Wooden buildings are usually erected on a lightweight version of the foundation, therefore, when planning a house with an attic, it is better not to rush, but to calculate all the loads and, if necessary, strengthen the foundation.
The attic for an existing wooden house is made as light as possible, given the weight of the furniture in this room. To date, there are many architectural and design workshops that can offer ready-made projects for wooden buildings with an attic, preparing an individual plan will require more time and material costs.
Customers can choose what is more convenient and efficient for them: choose one project from the list of those already prepared earlier, or still order an individual project. Consider the key benefits of each area of work.
- Creation of an individual project. This is relevant primarily for those customers who have objective reasons not to stop at the finished project. This happens with a complex landscape, when the usual engineering solution simply will not work due to geodetic features. We employ highly qualified experienced engineers. Who will be able to develop the optimal solution, despite all the difficulties. Also, they want to receive individual projects for the sake of exclusivity of the building. You can make an interesting layout, take into account all the needs, the slightest nuances, create non-trivial design solutions for decorating the house, the attic itself.
- Providing ready-made projects to choose from. Everyone will be able to choose the most suitable solution by examining our extensive catalog. Ready engineering projects are already thought out in detail. They were brought to life. For each project of a house from a bar with an attic, there is detailed technical information: floor plan, equipment, construction cost, as well as a detailed list of all additional options.
Choose your favorite projects of houses with an attic, taking into account all the nuances. It is very important to clarify all the details in advance. The cost of our work includes the development of the project and the installation of the foundation, the erection of walls, the work of the roof, the finishing outside and inside the building. We carry out construction works of a full cycle. In this case, it is necessary to consult with the manager so that he can name the cost. The final estimate is provided after the approval of the project.
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An unheated and rarely used attic is boring and ugly! An excellent replacement for him is an elegant attic. But to build it, you need to carefully design the whole house and think through the smallest details.
Peculiarities
Building houses with an attic, for all its attractiveness, is more difficult than simple structures. It is required to carefully consider the layout and how the passage upstairs will be organized. A very important point is to take into account the load created by additional premises. The roof should initially be designed in such a way as to insure the room from unpleasant phenomena. Converting an ordinary roof into a mansard is quite difficult, and the cost of such repairs will be high.
More space can be placed under two slopes than under one, but this option has its own weaknesses. In order to always be warm inside, you will need to design the heating system and ventilation as carefully as possible, install a boiler of sufficient power. Typical projects sometimes do not take into account the need to build a staircase to the upper room. Therefore, the owners need to decide for themselves how exactly they will climb and descend. It is worth thinking about how the windows, the facade from the outside will look like.
Pros and cons
But before you start designing and thinking through the details, collecting information and preparing drawings, you should figure out whether the construction of the attic is justified in principle or not. In the past, attic rooms were the lot of people who did not have the opportunity to settle on a full-fledged floor. Now, such housing is often chosen by creative and romantic natures, they find a special charm in it. But the traditional motive - saving money on a full-fledged residential tier - has not disappeared anywhere.
Unlike the residents of the first and even the second floor of the house, the inhabitants of the attic can:
- enjoy attractive views;
- walk on the roof
- sunbathing;
- get many other simple pleasures from your location.
But there are also bad sides. Designers prepare a drawing of a house with an attic longer than a simple one, and require more money for it. It will also be harder to prove the fidelity of project documentation when communicating with housing supervision authorities. The attic and attic are more difficult to heat, and the additional warm tier increases operating costs.
It will be necessary to thoroughly work with other communications, with infrastructure. Raising water in buckets upstairs and going to eat in cafes, as the artists of Montmartre did in the 19th century, few people will like today.
materials
To begin with, it is worth dealing with suitable materials, and they are quite diverse. Application aerated concrete allows you to achieve approximately the same thermal protection as when using wood, and the strength of the structure will be noticeably higher. The environmental properties of this material are not in doubt, and it is also pleasing that it does not ignite. But in order for the level of thermal insulation (without additional layers) to be comfortable, you will have to use blocks with a thickness of at least 600 mm.
The cells that form the aerated concrete block inevitably make it vapor-permeable. Therefore, it is necessary to create a high-quality ventilated facade in accordance with all the rules. Intense moisture absorption makes wet finishing work very difficult. Only a special primer helps to solve this problem.
Usage logs when building a house with an attic, it allows you to achieve record environmental qualities.
The aesthetic characteristics of wood, even without additional finishing, are admirable. But the positive properties of this material are achieved only with strict observance of technological standards developed over many centuries. Be sure to use coniferous forest, selected extremely strictly, including according to safety standards. It is possible to harvest a tree only after the project has been drawn up, because the dimensions must be strictly observed. The felling must comply with technological requirements, and the tree itself must be impregnated with antiseptics and flame retardants.
The construction of a frame house with an attic has the advantage that it is equipped immediately. There is no need to wait for many months for a full-fledged draft, which inevitably occurs during the construction of wood. Standards of quality are American and Scandinavian types of frame. In these regions of the world, this technology has been used for many decades, so it is ideally worked out, its strengths and weaknesses are thoroughly known. "American" is distinguished by ease of assembly and a significant margin of safety.
Such housing is made strictly from dry lumber, no timber is used in principle. The jibs are not used if oriented strand board sheathing is used. The Scandinavian frame format is less standardized and leaves more room for free search for optimal solutions. The binding of the top of the wall is made single, the racks along the entire length of the wall are pierced with a power crossbar. In the window and door openings, single racks must be mounted.
An alternative to frame and wooden construction can be considered the use of gas silicate blocks. They are slightly more expensive than bricks, but noticeably lighter than bricks and reduce pressure on the foundation. The porous material has excellent thermal insulation and excellent compression resistance. But the tensile strength of this environmentally friendly material is less.
The construction of houses above two floors is impossible without the formation of reinforcing belts.
As for the Finnish type of houses, this is a kind of frame buildings. It is not difficult to recognize such buildings: one floor is located below, and a spacious attic is covered with a gable roof made of wood. But this is just an impeccably traditional solution. The most modern approaches sometimes involve the construction of two floors. Sometimes a semi-basement is even prepared, set aside for garages, workshops and the accumulation of old things.
Constructions
The types of houses can be different, but regardless of this, they are formed in the form of a particular design. A house with a mansard roof and a bay window immediately claims to become a true decoration of the site. Graceful protrusions in the form of a circle or a rectangle on the outer sides are very much appreciated by designers. They found that this vintage motif can be very attractive even in the most modern setting.
Bay windows in many cases become the most romantic place at home, where it is easy to retire and break away from the constant presence of other people. In a round element, it is advisable to put not only a small sofa, but also a coffee table, complemented by several comfortable chairs. Regardless of whether there will be a bay window or not, you need to decide how to get an attic floor.
Thinking through this, it is useful to consider that, according to sanitary requirements, there should be at least 2500 mm between the ceiling and the floor of the living room.
Such a norm significantly limits the idea of \u200b\u200bequipping a two-story attic building. Proper construction of it will cost too much and will be technically difficult.
For your information: the reduced cost of attic floors (in terms of unit area) is often exaggerated. Savings are achieved by combining roof rafters with walls and covering with the roof itself. Therefore, a head-on comparison with the tiers of a house made of simple wall materials is simply incorrect.
Ventilation and water supply, heating and electricity, sewer pipes - all this adds to the hassle and increases the cost of construction. Therefore, if the goal is to simply decorate the house, a non-residential attic is much better than a permanent place of residence. Given sufficient funds, this objection is irrelevant. And in any case, many people want to complement attic houses with a basement or a balcony.
Both elements must be taken into account at the design stage, because they directly affect the structure being created. So, the basement implies a deeper laying of the foundation and its special structure. When constructing balconies and loggias, they take into account how they will be reflected on the wall, whether its bearing capacity is enough. This is mandatory even for outward-opening balcony-type windows. After all, external differences from the balcony of the usual type do not reduce the load at all.
Almost always, a gable roof is practiced for attic living quarters. It not only leaves more under-roof space, but also improves the flow of rainfall down. And therefore, the danger that they will flood the prepared room is reduced. Building a gable roof is a little more difficult than a construction with a single slope, but in material terms it is beneficial.
No matter how attractive the upper room is, sometimes you want to stay downstairs. For romantic and friendly conversations, for quiet tea parties and contemplation of nature, the first floors are often equipped with a veranda. It differs from the terrace in that it is completely built into the house and, as a rule, heated. The shape and finishing materials, the external color of the veranda depend almost exclusively on the personal preferences of the homeowners. As for the addition of an attic house with a tower, there are a number of widely demanded options:
- imitation of the turrets of a knight's castle;
- stylization under the old Russian towers;
- similarity of gothic buildings;
- openwork skyward designs.
Projects
The layout of a country house with an attic can be very different. But the available space is decisive when choosing a composition. After all, it depends on her whether a certain decision can be implemented or not. Practical and modern people prefer 6x6 or 6x4 m house designs, such buildings are functional and relatively inexpensive. Dimensions 7 by 8, 6x7 or 7x7 m allow you to build a dwelling even in the middle of dense urban development and not violate urban planning standards.
In the suburbs, it is desirable to choose such projects of small attic houses that include the placement of attached garage sheds. The ideal layout implies at the same time a simple form, well-chosen proportions and attractive details. It is important to immediately think about which rooms will be used mainly during the day, and where the sleeping area will be located. When evaluating a project, you should also pay attention to:
- the angle of the roof;
- useful area (it is always less than the total);
- foundation preparation technology;
- type of walls;
- quality of thermal insulation;
- energy characteristics.
In small buildings, you should not give a large share of the space for corridors, otherwise chaos and many planning problems will inevitably appear. In houses 6 by 9, including corner ones, when building one floor, supplemented by an attic, there are fewer difficulties than when building a full-fledged two-story cottage. It is very important that design materials are developed for a specific area and take into account the properties of the soil. For private houses, the size of 8x8 m turns out to be the maximum in a two-story version: by making the dwelling even larger, you will have to spend too much effort and resources.
When choosing a one-story 8x8 house with an attic, you willy-nilly need to come to terms with a simplified design. But to some extent, this is even an advantage, because the speed of construction is growing, and operating costs will be lower. In addition, the foundation can be made relatively light and the need for excavation can be reduced. Placement of a sanitary unit is possible both on the first and second floors.
The choice depends solely on personal priorities; on two floors a family of three can be accommodated quite calmly.
Projects 10x10, 10x12 allow you to organize a slightly larger space than in the 7x8 option. But such buildings are mostly made one-story. If you build them in two tiers, the overrun of materials and money will become simply phenomenal. The plan of the house 10 by 12 allows you to get almost square dimensions and make the most efficient use of the available space.
But for L-shaped buildings measuring 5 by 11 m, the “tram” or “compartment” look turns out to be a big problem, which should be discussed separately.
Interior Design
Options for a narrow attic can be quite different, but in any case, you need to overcome the feeling of "presence in the car." You need to solve this problem in the same way as in any other narrow spaces. The right choice of color plays a big role. It will turn out to make the attic more square in appearance by finishing the oblong walls in light colors, and the short ones in dark ones. Thanks to the contrast, the room becomes more dynamic, so do not neglect bright patches.
The original step is the use of niches. Contrary to popular belief, they do not absorb space, but increase it outwardly. It is useful to use large mirrors, hanging them on long walls. The brightest photo wallpapers will also be attractive, and when finishing the floor with a laminate or parquet, it is worth placing their details parallel to the narrowed edges. It is recommended to organize separate zones with the help of paths and rugs.
A common mistake is to save space by placing furniture against a long wall. It is for this reason that the feeling of elongated space only intensifies. Corner furniture products are the most rational solution. The corners of the room themselves are recommended to be smoothed and visually softened. At the same time, the layout should be such that it is possible to freely pass to both ends of the attic, without maneuvering between various objects.
It is not always necessary to wage a stubborn struggle with the external shortcomings of the interior. But the decorative advantages of the room must be fully ensured in any case. Any attic wins if it is filled with air and light. On flat walls, simple windows can be used for this purpose; beveled surfaces are best equipped with special openings. By increasing the size of windows, you can add space to the room and get rid of visual pressure.
The chalet style, which has become extremely popular in recent years, categorically prohibits sheathing wooden beams with finishing materials. Moreover, they turn into an original design element; the most chic outwardly move is recognized as visually aged dark stripes on a light background. A very important element that affects the perception of any interior will be the competent lighting of the space. In the attic, where they intend to relax, it is worth choosing the most creative solutions:
- extraordinary combinations of materials;
- bright and rich colors, the choice of which is almost unlimited;
- texture variations;
- catchy decorative items.
Niches and built-in wardrobes help to get around the difficulties with the selection of furniture for sloping walls. Modular products or open shelves adjusted to the height of the wall work well. The lowest places usually have work tables, beds and couches.
Important: zoning with plasterboard partitions upsets the balance of the room, it begins to seem divided into small nooks and crannies. It is much more accurate to use the original design moves for this purpose.
A wardrobe or rack, in addition to the main function, becomes an excellent space organizer in the attic. Separation of areas for work or leisure can be achieved by placing a pair of chairs in opposite corners. Then the two can go about their own business without interfering with each other. Non-standard design is achieved within the hi-tech style. Only it allows you to combine a lot of chrome and glass surfaces, illuminated elements, simple geometric shapes and designs.
All components of the interior in an ultra-modern attic should be functional and painted in uniform colors. It is better to refuse wallpaper when finishing, where paint and plaster correspond much better to the canons of style. The upholstery of upholstered furniture made of fabric or leather will not violate the design intent. If you have funds, you can safely put furniture in the attic, designed according to an individual project. To continue the composition and give it completeness will help:
- abstract or surrealistic painting;
- emphatically avant-garde lamps;
- partitions made of glass and mirrors;
- tropical plants in pots.
In the design of attics, such a style as minimalism has gained considerable popularity. It is suitable for those who seek to really get the maximum degrees of freedom. With high-tech, it has such a common feature as the mandatory functional load of each thing. But lighting fixtures should be as natural as possible, without fanciful technological solutions. It’s not worth chasing bright colors, most designers recommend taking two colors as dominant, and making one more accent.