The original designs of houses with a round or square bay window are in constant demand from our customers. This architectural element is a part of the building - a columnar or polygonal protrusion extending beyond the facade, and glazed on all sides. It gives any, even the simplest building, an elegant look.

Stylish modern facade

The prototype of the bay window can be called remotely resembling its watchtowers, which were built in medieval castles. The niches opened from three sides made it possible to notice the approaching enemy from a distance. Over time, they lost their combat significance, and became an element of decor. In the Gothic architecture it was called the “lantern”, in the Russian architecture six-sided “drums” were common.

In modern projects of cottages with one or two bay windows in front, columns, they play not only a decorative, but also a functional role. They improve the insolation of the building, especially from the north, where the sun hits the side windows in the morning from the east, and in the evening from the west. They are often built with a height of several floors - this technique is used in buildings with a second light.

Our architectural solutions

Our catalog contains photos of cottages with full documentation of different areas, with an attic, a balcony and other interesting elements. They are built from different building materials.

  • Projects of wooden houses with a bay window from a log, from a glued bar. As an example, we can cite a building styled as “Russian estate” - photo No. 10-33 with a protruding part of the building in the form of an elongated rectangle. No less interesting is the option number 10-25 with a triangular protrusion in a modern style.
  • Cottages with brick and combined walls. The plasticity of this material allows you to create facades of complex shape. The catalog includes many such buildings, for example: No. 48-21 with a semicircular and No. 48-24K with a square ledge.
  • Projects of 2-storey houses with an oval or rectangular bay window from aerated concrete, from foam blocks, from gas silicate blocks. These economical materials are widely used in modern construction. A sample of such a cottage is shown under number 48-31G.

The facades with a porch in the form of a bay window, or with its location in the corner part, look very stylish and modern. They focus attention on themselves, forming the compositional center of the architectural ensemble.

Driving through the outskirts of big cities, many of us had to admire amazingly beautiful houses with original designs and fancy shapes: domes, towers, a sloping roof, glazed triangular, semicircular or multi-faceted protrusions. It is home with a bay window and a mansard. Bay windows add romance and elegance to the house. Exquisite general view of the building, an increase in the size of the usable area, an increased level of insolation and illumination are the characteristics of modern houses with a bay window.

Dream House

The proximity of large windows with an attic is considered the most successful architectural tandem. As for aesthetics, beauty, level of illumination, bay windows have a big plus. However, not everyone can afford a house with a bay window and attic. Considering the bay windows with the economical side, we can note their complexity of execution and high cost. Therefore, for those owners who have long dreamed of having a beautiful house with a winter garden, but have not been able to implement the project, we can advise to turn our attention to options for smaller floor plans, for example, for projects of houses with an attic 6x8, 5x7, 5x5, etc. .

Features of the construction of houses with attic and bay window

Projects of houses with an attic of 6x8 and their layout

In such houses on the first floor, 48 squares provide for the placement of main rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The entrance hall can be spacious 3x3 meters, but most often it is limited to 2x2 or 2x1.5 meters. For the bathroom it will be enough 2x2, 3x2, 3x3 m. The living room is usually not offended by the meter (20-32 square meters). The kitchen can also be different 9-18 sq.m. Many owners prefer to organize a dining area in the kitchen. In this case, the kitchen should be more. On the second, attic floor, most often equip bedrooms, an office or a "winter garden",. The metric area of ​​bedrooms depends on the wishes of the owners and the possibilities of architectural execution.

Conclusion

A house with an attic floor and bay windows is a good option for a compact and economical type of housing. Such a structure provides the owners with a ready type of housing right under the roof. Thanks to the console carry-over of the bay window, the area of ​​the room above is expanded. Such a house is a beautiful and modern structure that will become your “child”

In our time almost every average Russian dreams of building a one-story house with a bay window. In the pictures, such buildings look like fabulous houses, and in life they delight with their unique appearance.

More recently, the bay windows entered the life of the Russian consumer. They decorate the residential building, giving it an amazing and extraordinary look. From the inside, these rooms look like the “highlight” of the interior. Regardless of what is located here - the area of ​​the living room, bedroom, nursery, office, creates an unusual feeling of freedom of space, pomposity and lightness. Allow yourself the pleasure of being in harmony with nature!

Bay window from old french means archer, protector. It is a protruding part of the fortifications, which earlier allowed to defend and defend the approaches to the cities without difficulty. In the Middle Ages, they still did not understand how to use the survey room for the benefit of creating coziness and spaciousness.

Modern architects and designers have managed to refine a great idea. In the new century, the protrusion on the wall is also made in residential premises. It is issued in the form of a balcony space or the main entrance to the building. Accommodation - on the front of the building. Wherein such a design brings a “touch of identity” to each project.  There is not a single similar structure, since the construction is carried out according to individual customer requests.

The bay window is constructed in various types of buildings:

  • in wooden buildings;
  • in buildings of concrete blocks;
  • in brick houses.

The depth of the protrusion is negotiated during project preparation. It depends on the functionality of the room and the desired size of the windows. The more window openings, the more expensive the work. But the result is worth it.

So, if we look at one-story houses with a bay window, the photos of which are presented in our article, then they become the following advantages are obvious:

  • similar buildings are distinguished by a good illumination inside, since in the openings there are a lot of window glazing installed;
  • thanks to a successful sketch increases the usable area of ​​the room. In the spacious and bright part of the house they arrange the room to choose from: bedroom, dining room, hallway.

Thus, the bay window is a successful design solution. Since the installed windows, stained glass windows are insulated, safe and airtight, the lined space can be successfully “beaten” both externally and from the inside.

Types of bay windows

The design, which went beyond the facade, can be of any shape. The bends of the lines are limited only by the fantasy of the designer and the laws of physics. The most popular ways to create a cozy space are:

  • Polygonal shapes. For example, a house project with a two-storey bay window can be created with a hexagonal ledge, like church interiors. This method of extension increases the flow of sunlight into the house and air exchange in the rooms.
  • Trapezoidal designs. This is a common finish option for the projection. As a rule, when choosing a trapezoidal design, a large window is adjacent to small windows.
  • Rectangular or square structural members. Such a construction does not require large expenditures.
  • Venetian style.

The superstructure includes either oval or semicircular shapes. The style is recognized as elegant and luxurious.

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The advantages and disadvantages of bay windows on the first and second floor

Without bay windows it is impossible to imagine a modern beautiful house. They deserve the attention of respectable customers for several reasons:

  • high level of aesthetics inside;
  • excellent light transmission and insolation;
  • visual expansion of space;
  • decoration in the form of curtains;
  • superb architectural ensemble outside.

Due to its grace, beautiful view, the protruding elements of the buildings are located on the front side, in the zone of greater visibility. Most often small but compact projects are ordered on the photo of houses with a bay window in 2 floors. At the same time, bay windows are only at the top.

The fact is that on on the second floor, you can safely add floor-to-ceiling windows, and the first tier of the building should be protected from uninvited guests. Instead of panoramic glazing, small windows with bars are installed here. However, the security problem is solved when installing an alarm system, impact-resistant glass, and buying roller shutters.

Besides,   The following points are recognized as disadvantages of bay windows:

  • High cost. The high cost is justified by the security settings. First, the windows are insulated. Secondly, glass has the property of impact resistance. Thirdly, the glazing is obliged to save from harmful ultraviolet rays.
  • Installation difficulty. For the construction of bay windows, construction professionals with experience and a high level of qualification are called in. Special equipment is involved.
  • Difficulties of leaving. To wash the glazing of the first floor, we need a stepladder. If the windows of the second floor are dirty, the cleaning is done by a specialized brigade.

Features of glasses

It is important that the room was not cold in winter and hot in summer. Therefore, special materials are chosen for finishing:

  • shockproof triplex, laminated glass, which was obtained by gluing with PVB film;
  • silver oxide plating for thermal protection.
  • spraying to protect against UV light.

Basic room design rules

The project of a one-story house with a bay window (you can see the photo in our article) provides not only the exterior design, but also interesting design ideas for the interior. General rules for the use of bay space are as follows:

  • walls are made in pastel, bright colors;
  • windows do not need blackout curtains;
  • square meters near the windows can not be cluttered with furniture.

The room, furnished in the protruding part of the room, is the brightest and most cozy place. To improve it, elegant and light curtains are hung on curtains. Further actions depend on the functionality of the room.

Living room decoration

Bay window in the living room - a relaxation area.  Often, a decorative or existing electric fireplace is constructed here. It fits well into the style design called country. Then for its decoration fit natural material such as white marble.

Country suggests natural motifs in the room. Thus, the entrance to the hall is decorated with green ornaments. In the room itself is indispensable relief parquet, wall partitions in the form of natural wood, straw or sand shade of furniture.

Dining room

If we look at single-storey houses with a bay window, photo projects, then there is an obvious tendency to combine recreation areas with dining facilities. In the front part of the house there is often a wooden table with chairs. To give pomp to the parquet floor is laid a refined wool carpet, repeating the shape of a bay window. And how nice it is to gather in this place with the whole family!

Bedrooms

If desired, bay window is fenced with:

  • drywall constructions;
  • curtains;
  • folding screens.

It is pleasant to retire in a separate room, to build a place to rest and sleep, to collect everything that is expensive for the apartment owner: books, paintings, plaster figurines, unique collections.   The ideal option - bed with a mini-library.  The finished room is designed to:

  • wake up with the first rays of the sun;
  • reread favorite literary works in natural light;
  • admire the landscape;
  • have a cup of coffee.

Child room

If you plan a children's room in the bay space, its layout is assumed when taking into account the age of the child. This may be a game zone or a study. The first option will allow parents to avoid scattered toys around the house.

The advantages of the second - natural lighting and privacy. Separate zoning improves the performance of the baby and helps prevent myopia.

Ideas for interior design

Bay window - a real find for the designer-designer. The design gives a chance to create and create masterpieces. However, dark shades are not suitable for rooms of this type. The ideal colors for bay windows are:

  • olive;
  • beige;
  • sand;
  • white.

Pastel colors allow you to visually increase the space, to create a feeling of lightness. Furniture is also selected soft tones, tone to tone the walls. It should not be massive, it is better to buy chairs, dressing tables on wheels. To fill the space will also help the correct artificial light. For evening and night "gatherings" are installed halogen lamps with diffused light.

Two-storey houses with a bay window, photos of which can also be viewed in the article, are not just a tribute to fashion. First of all, customers appreciate the functionality of bay windows. For their part, the designers are ready to “implement” any, even unexpected ideas from customers. Plan, dream and do!

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Bay window (from German “protrusion in the wall”, although a different interpretation, the lantern, gives a clearer idea, because the illuminated bay window really resembles it) is a glazed projection on building facade. Facades of houses with bay windows look not only spectacularly, stylishly and solemnly, they allow you to add uniqueness and interior design of the building.

  • it helps to increase the useful living space, which is especially important for small houses (apartments)
  • due to the large glazing, helps to extend the daylight in the adjacent room, due to natural lighting saving on electricity
  • allows you to effectively hold room zoning
  • it offers an excellent overview of the surrounding area

House project with bay windows: variation of architectural solutions

Bay window itself is the dominant element in the external decor of the house, which allows you to turn a simple project into a kind of medieval palace, with its own history, secrets and atmosphere. Meanwhile, the bay window can be simply combined with other architectural elements of the facade decoration:

  • with balcony - project two-story house  with a bay window on the first floor, which goes into the balcony on the second - one of the most sought-after in the suburban building. Outside, from the very foundation, the ledge of the bay window begins, which, on reaching the second floor, smoothly passes into the balcony, exactly following the contours of the bay window. The balcony itself may represent a fenced space, be glazed or just covered
  • with   attic  - an option for a small plot, when, despite the shortage of space, you can get a compact, then at the same time very functional home. There may be several options for placing a bay window - as more traditional, for example, on the ground floor, less rarely found - in the attic. And since the attic is often allocated under the bedroom, this option looks quite organic
  • two bay windows - this option will allow you to get a uniquely unique look of the building. As a rule, in this case equip with bay windows kitchen / dining room and living room. This combination will not look excessively only on fairly large houses. It is desirable that the bay windows were different in height - for example, one - the entire height of the house, the second - smaller, just one floor. The project of a house with two bay windows will require careful and comprehensive study - to correctly enter two such architecturally complex elements, while maintaining the overall structure of the house safe and secure, is a very difficult task

Depending on the general style of the building, bay windows can be of different types and forms:

  • square (rectangular) - the easiest to implement, therefore - the most common. It does not require the construction of complex structures, the project of a one-story house with a bay window slightly adds to the original cost, but significantly adds to the exterior of the building. In addition, it is very reasonable to enter this version of the bay window into the interior of the house. Despite its apparent simplicity, the square bay window is practical and comfortable.
  • round - this option is also called "Venetian", it will look harmoniously both in the middle of the wall, and instead of one of the corners of the house. At the same time, it immediately becomes the dominant element in the entire architectural ensemble. And so that the Venetian bay window does not become a tasteless lurid stain, it will require a competent and balanced design approach - both in the exterior and in the interior.
  • multifaceted - due to the complex design looks very interesting. Project country house  with the bay window of the multifaceted form can be considered as a compromise between the simple rectangular and the exquisite round bay windows.

Modern architects and builders embody in reality the various projects of multi-family and private houses, which are being built in compliance with all norms and requirements. Recently, such architectural elements as the bay window and the attic have been popular.

This is due to the fact that buildings equipped with decorative ledges and having an originally designed residential attic look elegant and restrained at the same time. Houses with a loft and a bay window have their own characteristics that should be considered when developing a project.

Attic is a loft converted into a living room.. The facade of the attic floor is the roof surface (broken, curvilinear or inclined). The building significantly enlivens the appearance of the entire structure and significantly increases the living space.

The attic can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, have a broken or triangular silhouette, to occupy the entire roof of a building or a certain part. The design may protrude outside the facade. In this case, you should consider the creation of supports: consoles or columns.

It is important to know:  if the roof has a broken shape, the lower part of the attic is erected at an angle of 65 °, the angle of inclination of the upper part should be about 20 °.

The attic floor is recommended to be erected with light materials that will not heavily load the base, for example: wood, plastic, foam concrete. Also in the selection it is important to consider the degree of fire resistance of the building. Attic floors can be fully or partially insulated, it depends on the nuances of operating the premises.

The photo of houses with a loft and a bay window will help to assess the advantage of mixed-type architectural structures.

Bay window description

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How to equip an additional area?

Bay window is the compositional center of any room, therefore its you can always turn into a cozy and functional area.

Glazed ledge located in the living room, often made out to the seating area through a soft sofa, beautiful curtains and a fluffy rug. Here you can chat with friends and read a book. The protrusion in the kitchen is equipped with a dining area with a table, chairs. Territory can be divided bar.

In the bedroom niche is engaged in a sofa or bed.  In this case, you should hang thick curtains or blinds on the windows. Sometimes simulators are installed in the protruding part or they create a place for relaxation.

Panoramic windows allow you to create a winter garden indoors.  Good lighting and ventilation contributes to the comfortable location of plants in this area. At the same time, the room itself becomes very comfortable and beautiful without any special interior delights.

In the bay area you can arrange a study, a place for needlework, a play area for a child. When arranging a niche, it is important to consider the interior of the entire premises. It is not desirable that the discrepancies were drastic.

So, a house with a bay window and a mansard is a compact and economical type of housing that allows owners to use additional meters of storage space by equipping them at will.