Today, houses with an attic are especially popular among developers. This construction of the building allows you to create additional living space. At the same time, it will be possible to save free space on the site. There are many options for planning inside such a house. It depends on the total area of the building. What plans for houses with an attic are in demand among developers, will be discussed further.
Historical reference
Today, the plans of houses with an attic (a photo of an example of the interior is presented below) are diverse. They allow you to equip comfortable housing both in spacious cottages and in cottages that are very modest in size. This type of construction has been claimed by mankind for several centuries. For the first time, houses with an additional attic space began to be massively built in France. At first it was a purely functional housing, without architectural delights.
Over time, the living space under the roof has become more aesthetic. The architect F. Mansard improved this design. He finalized the standard type of roof. Mansar added beautiful window designs. The roof began to look spectacular. At the same time, it became light in the room itself. The attic has become a special decoration of the house.
Such popularity of attics in France was explained by their tax system. Each owner of the house paid a tax. The collection was the higher, the more floors the building had. The attic was not taken into account when paying taxes. By the standards of the law of that time, it was not a full floor. Therefore, the attic was not taxed. This is actively used by developers. Most of the houses in France at that time had an additional living space under the roof.
In Russia, this type of building was not popular. It was used only during the construction of St. Petersburg. In the last century, houses with an attic were not combined with standards in architecture. Massively began to build houses with a flat roof. Today, plans for houses with an attic (one-story and two-story) are popular.
The construction market offers a variety of materials that make roof construction easy. It will not exert significant pressure on the supporting floors. Therefore, the construction of attics (especially in small areas) has become popular.
Features of the building with an attic
Today, owners of a suburban area in 70% of cases choose a house plan with an attic and a garage. Such designs are erected from different materials. The walls inside the attic are tilted at a certain angle. This leads to a number of features of the operation of this room.
The attic can be insulated or not. The choice depends on the purpose of the estate or cottage. If the owners are here in the winter, they can insulate the walls (roof slopes). In this case, the room with the correct layout of the heating system will be no worse than the rest of the room at home. It will be warm and cozy.
In some projects, the attic is located above the bathhouse. In this case, a rest room is equipped here. Steam and washing will be located on the ground floor. Heat from the steam room will rise, heating the attic space.
For several decades, the attic was built over the garage. Today it is impractical. For example, a plan of a house of foam blocks with an attic may include a garage in the basement. If it is being built next to the main building, then light materials are used for such a room. They are not designed for the weight of the attic. Since this is a dwelling, it should be built above the main rooms in the cottage.
Standards stipulate that the height of the walls in the attic should be from 150 cm. Moreover, the highest point in such a room should be at least 2.5 m. Otherwise, it will not be an attic, but an attic. Living here will be uncomfortable. Such a room can only be used as a pantry. With a sufficient ceiling height, you can equip a full room here. In this case, the floor covering should be on the same level with the floor overlap.
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing a project and a plan of a house with an attic, it is necessary to take into account certain features of such a design. Additional living space that does not occupy the land area will always be relevant. At the same time, the number of storeys of the house will not increase. He will have a massive roof. With proper design, it will not look bulky.
Additional living space can be used to equip a room that is not enough in the house. For example, it can be a gym, dressing room or bedroom for guests or hosts. You can use this room for different purposes. Here you can also arrange a home theater or game room. The choice depends on the taste preferences of the owners, as well as their needs and interests.
The insulated attic allows the owners to operate the premises throughout the year. If the insulation layer was not installed during the construction of the building, here it will be possible to rest only in the warm period. The insulated attic allows you to reduce heating bills. Heat will not leave the house through the roof. At the same time, the construction of the attic or its insulation will not require eviction of tenants during the construction work.
It is easy to bring electricity, water, sewage and other necessary systems to the attic. They are already laid in the house. You only need to lengthen them.
However, the attic has a number of disadvantages. The specific shape of the walls can affect the human psyche negatively. People who spend a long time in the attic may feel anxious. Children are especially prone to this. They do not feel stability, spending a lot of time in the attic. They can be visited by nightmares. Therefore, in the attic (especially with small dimensions) do not equip a children's room. Only if the space of the upper floor is large, you can create such premises here. In this case, at least 3 straight walls should be equipped in the children's room.
It is also not recommended to equip a study room in the attic. It may also reduce performance. It is best here to make a dressing room, gym or guest bedrooms. The plan of the house 10 by 10 with an attic allows you to create almost any room here.
Varieties of designs
There are several varieties of houses with an attic. They all differ in the inclined walls of the living space under the roof. However, designs may vary slightly. If the owners are considering options such as a plan of a house from a bar with an attic, they almost always choose a one-story design of a single-level type. In this case, the attic will be relatively small. She will not be able to equal in height with a full second floor.
Single-level designs are simple in construction. They are less demanding on the materials from which they are erected. At the same time, the attic can be completed after the house is commissioned.
The second type of construction also consists of a full ground floor. Attic in this case will be high. It is comparable to a full second floor. The structure occupies two levels. This opens up more possibilities for creating the right layout. However, the materials from which the attic will be built should be light.
Plans for houses with an attic can include two full floors. At the same time, the attic performs a rather decorative function. Its size will be small. Living in such a room will be uncomfortable, so it is used to store things. The calculation of such a building is done at the planning stage.
The higher the structure, the stronger the foundation should be. The attic, completed after the construction of the house, should be as light as possible. In some projects, it cannot be completed at all. Therefore, all calculations must be done in advance.
Design
It is important to create the right blueprint for future construction before starting construction work. Every detail will need to be thought out. First, choose the materials from which the structure will be built. After that, the arrangement of rooms, communications, and other objects that will be present in the living room is thought out. Also at the design stage, attention is paid to the design of the attic interior and exterior. By creating several drawings, you can choose the best option.
You need to choose the size of the future building. It can be a rectangular building, for example, a plan of a house with an attic of 6 by 8 m or 8 by 10 m. Square buildings with dimensions, for example, 7 by 7 m or 6 by 6 m are also popular. The choice depends on the needs of the owners, the number of people, who will live in the house.
Next, you need to choose the right materials for construction. If the house is out of timber, insulation can be minimal. But for brick walls, aerated concrete buildings, this issue will need to be given great attention.
Today, the construction of frame houses is in demand. It is a lightweight and durable material. In this case, the foundation may be less powerful. Frame buildings allow you to complete the attic even after the construction of the house. This material has a heater inside. Therefore, in some cases, an additional layer of thermal insulation is not required. In the northern regions, insulation is still needed. However, its layer will be smaller than would be required for a brick house.
In the process of creating the plan, you need to consider where the staircase will be located, what size and configuration the windows will have. If the attic space is significant (for example, in the house 9 by 9 m), there may be partitions. They also need to be properly planned. Each separate room should have a window. You also need to take into account fire safety rules, choose the right way of installing communications.
Small attic
If the cottage is small, with the right layout, you can equip a cozy place to relax. Such projects are chosen to create a summer residence in which no more than 3-4 people will live.
Often choose a house plan with an attic of 6 by 6 m or 7 by 7 m. In this area, you can place all the necessary interior elements. The layout of such a living space has a number of nuances. For example, it is best to make rooms for a day stay on the ground floor. It will be a kitchen, dining room and living room. The bedrooms will be located on the second floor. At the same time, the bathroom should also be equipped in the attic.
When creating a project of a 6 by 6 meter house, you can correctly distribute all the necessary rooms. On the second floor there can be not only bedrooms and a bathroom. Here you can allocate a place for a pantry. Also things will be stored here. In some layouts, the pantry will be located on the ground floor under the flight of stairs.
Even when creating a plan of a 7 by 7 house with an attic, it is better to combine the living room with the kitchen. In this case, you can save space. It is also possible to combine a toilet with a bathtub. This will allow more space for sleeping rooms. This option is only suitable if no more than 3 people live in the house. Otherwise, the combined bathroom will cause discomfort.
It is possible to provide in the plan a bath and toilet on the ground floor. If you do not need a spacious living room, this will be a good solution. It is worth considering that the owners of private houses claim that the presence of a bathroom next to the bedroom significantly increases comfort.
The roof of the attic is better to make broken. This will create more space under it. Layout options can be many. It is necessary to take into account the requirements of the owners of the house, which premises they need in the first place.
Middle attic
The plan of the house 8 by 8 with an attic allows you to distribute the premises harmoniously. In such a house it will be comfortable for a family of 4-5 people. The attic can be divided into several functional zones. This is a popular type of layout. In the house it will be possible to receive guests and leave them overnight. At the same time, the owners will have enough space for arranging all the necessary interior items.
There will also be a kitchen on the ground floor. However, its size may already be more spacious. The dining area can be combined with or separated from the kitchen (at the discretion of the owners of the house). The living room is usually quite spacious. Here you can install a corner sofa. There is also a play area for children on the ground floor.
The plan of the house 8 by 8 with an attic allows you to equip two or three bedrooms on the floor under the roof. They often make one bathroom. It is better to equip the boiler room and technical rooms on the ground floor. There may also be a second bathroom.
In the attic you can arrange a small balcony. Also, a veranda or terrace is often attached to the house. The garage is located in a separate annex or in the basement of the house. The choice depends on the number of cars owned by the family.
Spacious attic
The plan of the house with an attic of 9 by 9 m or 10 by 10 m allows you to arrange in the house all the premises necessary for residents. It can comfortably accommodate 8-10 people. A family can also receive guests in such a house. The attic in this case will be spacious. Here you can create up to 5 spacious bedrooms. Also here you need to provide for several bathrooms.
On the ground floor, you can create not only a dining room, kitchen and living room, but also a gym, a game room or a home theater. Also in the house you can build a small pool. On the ground floor there will be at least one bathroom. If the bedrooms are in the attic, you need to make at least two baths with a toilet.
If the attic will not be used in the winter, heating can be omitted here. But the walls will have to be insulated. Here it will be possible to store things, to exploit the space for technical premises.
The plan of the house 10 by 10 with an attic opens up a lot of opportunities for creating all the premises necessary for the owners. Design may involve a mixture of several styles. Design is chosen depending on the functional areas. For dormitories, you can choose one style, for the dining area and kitchen - another. However, all interior elements must be combined, creating a single image.
Classic style
There are several design options for buildings. The style is chosen in accordance with the taste preferences of the owners of the house. For example, a plan of an 8 by 10 house with an attic can be decorated in a classic style. This is one of the most popular design options today. A house with an attic will look stable, stylish and spectacular.
The construction of the house is simple. It can be square or rectangular. The kitchen will need to be located next to the hallway. This is a characteristic feature of the classic style. The classic design allows to increase the comfort of operation of the premises. The bathroom (or several bathrooms) will be in the attic.
When choosing a finish you need to give preference to restrained tones. At the same time, the design should not be devoid of luxury elements. Everything should be beautiful and restrained. Extra details should not be. Windows can be rectangular or semicircular.
If it is important for a country house to emphasize the natural beauty of landscapes, you can give preference to the Finnish style. The house in this case is built from natural materials. It will be as functional and practical as possible. At the same time, you can install modern technology inside. Also, the building can be erected using frame technology.
Such a house is usually equipped with a spacious terrace. The master bedrooms are in the attic. Here you need to create spacious windows. Guest bedrooms are on the ground floor. This style is most often used when creating plans for one-story houses with an attic.
German style house
Plans for houses with an attic may involve the use of German style. This design is very strong and durable. It is built from quality materials. When creating the project, much attention is paid to the issues of energy efficiency of the building. The exterior of the attic house is stylish and practical. It looks modern.
Most often, this style is chosen for houses that have the shape of a cube. The walls are finished with stucco and painted in pastel colors. In this case, the roof can be bright. It contrasts with the main building.
Inside the building, natural materials are used for decoration. This is most often wood. The windows are arched. Decorations in the form of wooden shutters can be created for them. The attic is finished with shingles outside. You can also use metal decking.
Inside the house, everything should be concise and stylish. The rooms are best made spacious. . . – .
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