Inhabitants of a big city often dream of a beautiful and spacious home away from the hustle and bustle. Having decided on the construction of such a cottage or cottage, you need to choose the right project. The comfort of living and rest will depend on this. A popular type of project that owners of a suburban area often choose is a house with an attic. The features of such buildings will be discussed further.
Building Features
A house with an attic, the photo of which is presented below, suggests the presence of living space in the attic (between the roof and the last floor of the building). This type of planning was "born" in France. It was used by the former popular architect Francois Mansart, who made this design popular.
Earlier this type of construction was used by other French architects. However, it was Mansart who began to install beautiful windows in such rooms, which made it possible to decorate the roof. Since then, the attic has been used not only to createadditional living space, but also as a decorative element of houses. Such projects have become widespread due to the peculiarities of the taxation system. The inhabitants of France were forced to pay the state for each floor of their house. Living space under the attic was not taken into account. The attic was not considered a floor, so there was no tax to pay for it.
In our country, this type of construction is also widespread. Projects of houses with an attic were actively used in the construction of St. Petersburg. Until that time, buildings with living space in the attic were rare in Russia. This is due to the peculiarities of local architecture.
In the last century, flat roofs were more commonly used in the construction of houses. Therefore, attics were not remembered for a long time. Today, this type of construction is gaining great popularity. Modern materials allow you to equip the living space under the attic, minimally loading the foundation and load-bearing structures of the house.
Features of the attic room
Looking at projects and photos of houses with an attic, it can be noted that this design has a number of features. The walls here are at an angle, as they are formed by the slopes of the roof. In order for the space to be used not only in summer, but also in winter, special attention will be required to create an additional heat-insulating layer. At the same time, it will be possible to equip a cozy, romantic corner in the cottage. This layout is practical and comfortable.
It used to be possiblemeet projects of houses with an attic and a garage or a bathhouse. A few decades ago, the attic was used only in the summer. It could be located above the garage or bath. Today, this type of construction is used much less frequently. Garages are more often made in basements or small rooms are attached from light materials for parking vehicles. It is quite difficult to attach an attic over such a garage. But over the bath, the construction of an attic is quite possible. The attic space will additionally warm up with frequent use of the bath. At the same time, you can equip a rest room here.
Today projects of houses with an attic are created in accordance with special standards. They are worth considering in order to form an idea of \u200b\u200bsuch structures. The height of the walls should be between 80-150 cm. If this figure is higher, you get a full floor. The highest point in the room should be above 2.5 m. If this figure is less, the space under the roof will not be suitable for people to live here. It will be an ordinary attic.
It is also worth considering that the flooring should not be lower than the beam structure. It is desirable that it be on the same level with such structural elements.
Advantages and disadvantages of attic projects
Private or country houses with an attic today are being built more often than other types of structures. This is due to the many advantages of such a design. The construction of the attic allows you to add living space to the house without increasing the number of storeys of the building.
Availabilityadditional space under the roof allows you to increase the comfort of living in the house. For example, here you can equip an office or a creative workshop. Also often a dressing room is created here. The space in the house will be used more rationally. The attic also allows you to equip an extra bedroom for guests. There are many options for using space under the roof.
If the attic has been installed correctly, energy bills in the winter will be smaller. The heat that previously escaped through the roof will remain in the house. Construction can be carried out during the operation of the main premises in the house. Residents of a cottage or dacha will not need to be evicted. At the same time, it will also not be difficult to bring all the necessary communications. All the necessary wires, pipes can be extended from the house. An attic floor will also give the structure a more interesting, harmonious configuration.
For this reason, the construction of houses with one or more floors often involves the presence of an attic. However, there are a number of disadvantages of such projects. It is not recommended to equip a children's room in such a room or a room where people stay for a long time. Sloping walls can cause a feeling of fear, confusion.
Daylight with vertical windows will not be bright enough. It will seem that the room is always dark. Therefore, it is necessary to equip special windows, which increases the cost of construction work.
You will also need to choose the rightnecessary materials for construction. They should be of high quality and light. If construction technologies are violated, the room will be cold and uncomfortable, fungus and mold may appear.
Varieties of buildings
Attic can differ in a number of characteristics. However, they will have sloped walls in common. There are various projects of such buildings. They may differ in shape, amount of living space in the room and in the house. There are several main types of such structures.
The first group includes projects of one-story houses with an attic of a single-level type. The total height of the building will be less than when creating a full-fledged second floor. However, the space under the roof should be sufficient for people to live comfortably here. To build this type of attic is simple. This can be done at the stage of building the house itself or during the redevelopment process.
The second type of attic also has one floor. However, the attic in this case will be quite high. It will correspond to a full-fledged second floor. In this case, the house will occupy two levels.
The third group includes two-story houses with an attic. In this case, the attic is used mainly for storage. Its height will be minimal.
It is also worth saying that the attic can be summer or winter. In the first option, thermal insulation is not used during its arrangement. This option is suitable for those owners who visit a country house only in the summer. If the cottage is operatedall year round, the attic needs to be insulated. When choosing thermal insulation, take into account what materials the house was built from.
Design Features
To live comfortably in the house, when planning an attic, you need to create an accurate drawing of this building element in three versions. First you need to draw an attic with fully sloped walls. It is necessary to think over the location of all interior elements here. After that, a project with a partial slope is created. The planning is also thought out to the smallest detail. After that, you need to consider the option of arranging an attic with partially vertical walls. After that, you can choose the most successful option.
You also need to choose the material from which the structure will be built, take into account its features. For example, projects of houses from a bar with an attic require a minimum amount of additional thermal insulation. This material is quite warm. Brick walls require full external thermal insulation. In this case, construction costs will increase.
Another good option is to build a frame house with an attic. Such a structure will be light, but at the same time durable. A layer of insulation has already been laid in the space between the two panels. Therefore, the cost of creating an additional layer of thermal insulation will be minimal.
It is worth considering where the stairs will be located in the room, where the window openings will be. Their configuration is also defined. When creating an attic plan, every little thing is thought out. Building codes and fire safety regulations must be followed. On thethe plan is applied to possible places for supplying communications. Also important is the choice of the layout of the room (depending on the functional purpose of the room), as well as interior design.
Small area layout
Planning a house with an attic can be done in a very limited space. Such attics are most often equipped in a country house or cottage with an area of 6 × 6 m (for 3-4 people).
To correctly plan the space, you need to take into account the functional purpose of the upper floor. Most often, the premises of the "day zone" are equipped on the lower floor. There is a living room, kitchen, dining room. The bedroom and bathroom can be located in the attic room.
If the house has dimensions of at least 6 × 6 m, you can plan the space as competently as possible. In this case, there will be enough space for storing things and rational distribution of the premises of the residential area. Considering the projects of houses with an attic with a layout, you can take into account a number of features of such houses.
Pantry is better to create in the space under the stairs. It is better to combine the kitchen with the living room and place them on the ground floor. It is also recommended to build a combined bathroom. It will also be on the ground floor. In this case, it is better to make a broken-type attic roof. This will increase the space by placing all the necessary household items here. Most often in such houses in the attic they equip a bedroom. It will be a cozy corner for the owners of the house to relax.
Area layout with medium dimensions
Considering the projects of houses with an attic, one can note the features of the layout of the space with an area of 9 × 9 m. This is a fairly spacious room that will allow you to create several functional zones here. In a house with such dimensions, a family of 4-5 people, as well as their guests, will feel comfortable. This type of layout is often found in the catalogs of construction companies. Therefore, there are many options for arranging the internal space.
The standard plan provides for a spacious living room on the ground floor. There is also a kitchen and dining area. The space of the house allows you to make the rooms spacious enough. In the attic it will be possible to equip several bedrooms (from 2 to 4 bedrooms). The boiler room and storage room will be located on the ground floor. There are usually two bathrooms. They are located on the first and attic floors.
A veranda or terrace is attached to such a house. You can make a balcony in the attic. This will allow you to enjoy not only the view from the window in the morning, but also breathe in the smells of the nearby forest, meet the sunrise on a specially fenced area. You can make several small balconies.
Modern projects of houses with an attic also suggest the presence of a garage on the ground floor. It may be located within the main building. A space of 3 × 9 m is allocated for the garage. If the owners of the house have several cars, you need to create an additional extension to the house.
Spacious cottage with an attic
Modern projects of houses with an attic cansuggest the creation of spacious housing. For example, a cottage can have dimensions of 10 × 10 or 12 × 12 m. In this case, up to 10 people can comfortably live in the house. The project of such houses involves an increase in the number of bedrooms. The attic floor in this case can occupy an area of 50-80 m². This allows you to equip up to 5 full bedrooms here.
On the ground floor of such a house, you can create not only a guest room, a kitchen-dining room, but also a home theater. Some people prefer to set aside free space at home for arranging a gym. Also here you can create a sauna, a small pool. Some projects involve placing guest rooms on the ground floor.
Projects of houses with an attic involve the creation of several bathrooms on the second and first floors. After all, a large family will live in the house. One bathroom is located on the first floor. This is a mandatory requirement if there are guest rooms here.
It is also worth considering one nuance. Most often, heating is not carried out on the second floor. This is due to high energy costs. Therefore, the master bedroom and bathroom should be on the first floor. A storage room can be arranged in the attic. There are also guest rooms and 2 more bathrooms. Such a project is designed for the fact that guests will come to the cottage in the summer.
It is possible to equip a system of electric underfloor heating on the second floor. They can only be turned on in those rooms that will be used in the winter. In this case, the layout may include the presence of all bedrooms onattic.
Classic and Finnish style
Beautiful loft houses can be built in different styles. They allow you to emphasize the individuality of the owners. One of the most common types of projects is the classic building design. This style is characterized by simplicity of design. The roof is almost always gable. The building has a square shape. This allows you to harmoniously fit it into the space on the site.
The layout in this case also has several features. The kitchen is located on the side of the hallway. This increases the comfort of using the home. The bathroom is located in the attic.
The decoration of the house is usually discreet but elegant. There is nothing superfluous here. However, window decoration adds some charm to the facade. A house with an attic in a classic style is suitable for a building with dimensions of 8 × 8 m. This building looks stylish.
Another popular home design option is the Finnish style. This design is ideal for a suburban area that surrounds the forest. Also, this type of structures looks spectacular on the coast of different reservoirs.
Installation does not take much time. This is a frame structure, which is highly durable. The foundation in this case is most often equipped with a tape type. The cost of such a house is relatively low. Frame technology allows you to make the walls very warm. The design of this house looks stylish. There are no special requirements for planning inside the house. They are distinguished by the presence on the ground floor of a large terrace, porch. The guest bathroom is usually located on the first floor.
German style
The German-style attic house is a strong, durable structure. It is distinguished by practicality, as well as high economic performance. Energy costs in this case are minimal. At the same time, high demands are placed on the quality of materials and construction technology.
German home decor is becoming more and more popular these days. It is associated with reliability, high quality and spectacular appearance of the building. The building in this case has the shape of a cube. Facades must be finished with plaster. The color for the walls outside the building is chosen from pastel shades.
Inside the building there are many natural (especially wooden) interior design elements. Balconies are often attached. They are also made from wood. Balconies will look harmonious in combination with flowerpots with fresh flowers.
The windows are arched. It is permissible to make them in the form of a rectangle. In this case, massive wooden shutters are often used as decoration. The basement of the building is finished with natural stone. The roof is covered with metal or bituminous tiles.
The layout is practical, combining natural themes with the latest technical developments. This style allows you to be in harmony with nature, while maintaining high comfort of life.
Having considered the features of projects and layouts of houses with an attic, you can choose the appropriate option. Cottage or cottage will be an ideal place to relax from the citybustle and noise.
