In the middle of the 17th century, a young architect, Frenchman Francois Mansaru, came up with a brilliant idea: to include an interior in the attic floor in order to use this space for residential purposes. The venture was a bang, and the attic room got its official name - “attic”. However, at the dawn of his career, the attic was used as a servant's dwelling.

  Attic floor today

In the modern realities of life, any piece of living space is priceless and is used for one hundred percent. The interior design of the attic can turn these rooms into a standard of style and family coziness, if you correctly approach the design. In the process of determining the future purpose of the attic space, it is desirable to maintain a natural balance: the living room perfectly matches the kitchen, the bedroom - with the workplace, and the nursery with the cozy bedroom.

  Seating in the "seventh heaven"

What is important for the living room? To make guests feel comfortable, the room for them should be spacious and personable. Careful study of the design of the attic will allow even a small room to turn into a comfortable guest room.

Tip!   Using the "invisible" interior (light tones in the room: white furniture, transparent tables  and chairs made of plastic or glass and clarified walls) will help to visually increase the space of the attic.

♦ Step 2. True furniture.  For the attic living room, choose only the most necessary furniture, it can not be cluttered with space. Better to use compact elements, enable wall and built-in shelves. Place furniture some distance to allow free movement. Compulsory soft sofa with pillows.

Tip!   To create harmony place shelving, shelves in the corners of the attic room - this will make the room more voluminous and deep.

♦ Step 3. Accessories.  When creating a living room in the attic, you need to try to pick up accessories that can create unity between the rest of the interior. For example, pictureshung vertically on the walls. Stop your choice on souvenirs, vases of elongated shape, looking up.

♦ Step 4. Window decoration. The living room needs an abundance of natural light, so think about installing panoramic windows in the attic or attic windows installed on roof slopes. Curtains, curtains, choose from light, light fabrics. Will look good and jalousie. Choose a window decoration that will allow you to fully open the windows.

Tip!   If the dormer windows are small in size, pick up for them long curtains of a monochromatic pattern - this will visually enlarge the windows.

  Bedroom surrounded by stars

Attic bedroom can be an ideal place to relax, a corner where you can hide from the bustle of the lower floors. Position bed  near the windows, and you will be provided with enchanting comfort under the reflections of magical sunsets and sunrises, accompanied by a bird trill.

Tip!   A large floor mirror will help visually add volume to the attic bedroom and wall lights  elongated shape. Try to make the motive of the pattern in the curtains repeated in the bedspread on the bed.

The perfect design of the bedroom on the attic floor will make cladding ceiling attic ceiling, especially if the room is not large. Beamswhich are often found in this place, in combination with clapboard will help to arrange a small bedroom in a cozy provence style.

A lot of bleached, artificially aged wood in combination with the palette of the summer landscape (cornflower blue, lavender, lemon, sky blue and green) will make the attic bedroom particularly cozy, imbued with rural romance.

How do you like a trendy loft? A slightly coldish style will emphasize brick wall decoration, the presence of gray concrete. You can not hide communications here - expose all pipes, ventilation boxes outside and add various industrial lights. Small windows will add flavor to the original design.

  Magic children

Design and repair the interior of the attic under the nursery - this is to fulfill the dream of kids about their own fairy-tale house, where fairies, sorceresses can fly or look at the “jar of jam” Carlson. When you make a child, consider some of the nuances that will help make optimal use of all the small space:

  • If the ceiling height allows, install a loft bed under which you can equip the playing area. Place it near the end wall.
  • The opposite wall is an ideal area to place the cabinet.
  • Writing desk  Give a place near the window.
  • Place under active games away from the stairs.
  • Smaller walls, use under the miniature children's furniture, or install there open lockers for storing toys.

Do not forget that the nursery should be absolutely safe for kids! Walls, floor and all furniture should not have sharp corners, be very reliable and durable. Pre-saturate the wooden elements with compounds that increase their fire safety.

Tip!   When choosing colors, focus on the psycho type of baby. Too active do not need even more exciting bright colors. Intense paints in the finish better suited for a slow phlegmatic.

For boys, khaki, blue, light gray or blue, little princesses cream, pale green, olive, white or pink tone in the design of children's attic.

Recently, more and more often in the construction of private houses, an attic under the roof is equipped as a dwelling. The first such arrangement was proposed by the French architect Francois Mansard, therefore the room was called the attic.

Features

Due to its non-standard size and shape, the attic brings many difficulties in planning.

The design of the attic floor depends on the functional purpose of the room.Here you can arrange any interiors: a recreation area with a home cinema, a nursery, a bedroom, a study. First of all, the project on the arrangement of the attic should take into account the desires of the owners, the dimensions of the room and the height of the ceiling.


One of the features of the attic floor in a wooden house are sloping walls. The shape of the attic space is affected by the slope of the roof. In a private building, it can be single-pitch or double-gable, less often there are options with a hipped roof and a sloping roof.





The distinctive features of the attic can be the following factors:

  • low ceiling;
  • rafters and roof beams;
  • a large number of angles;
  • stairs;
  • few windows;
  • complexity in making communications. As a rule, the attic is not heated, especially at the cottage.




The attic floor allows owners to get a real benefit from turning it into a dwelling, as the living space increases, and heat loss is reduced.


Taking into account all the features, experts advise in the arrangement of this area to comply with the following requirements:

  • Roof insulation outside and inside.
  • Leading engineering communications: electricity, ventilation, air conditioning systems.
  • Reconstruct the rafters can only specialists, so if the project provides for this, it is better to use their services.
  • A rational approach to the use of beams in the interior, roof slopes, support racks.






  • Competent lighting scheme. It is necessary to consider the location of the windows, their sizes. Designers suggest taking advantage of the possibility of installing vertical windows or in lucarnes (the so-called dormer window).
  • Use when finishing moisture resistant materials.
  • Take into account the possibility of overlapping to withstand the weight of all structural additions and furniture.
  • Do not clutter the space.



Training

Before turning the attic floor of a country house into a functional room, you first need to design the interior. When preparing, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances: the shape of the ceiling and walls, the presence or absence of communications, the possibility of adding additional engineering systems, the degree of illumination, and the like.


In the simplest case, when global changes are not needed, they carry out only cosmetic repairs, which are aimed at the improvement of non-residential premises.


A lot depends on the shape of the roof., it can be broken, sloping, domed, single-slope and double-slope. Therefore, there are always open rafters and beams inside. Some designers use these elements in interior design, emphasize them, others suggest hiding them, but under the condition that the ceiling height allows.



The easiest finish option is wood. To do this, use the available material in the form of lining, wood panels or edged boards. Modern construction market also offers wooden wallpaper or block house.





At the initial stage it is necessary to bring the communication system. The task is simplified if the attic is located above the kitchen or bathroom on the ground floor. Installation must be performed correctly, so if you do not have the necessary skills and permits, it is better to seek the help of professionals.



Warming of the attic room is an important process.If the attic will be used regularly, and not only during the summer season, thermal insulation is necessary. This will prevent condensation, improve the microclimate, and allow you to feel comfortable in the home warmth. Warming is carried out not only from the inside, but also outside. Sound insulation of the floor is necessary in some cases, but it also serves as thermal insulation.




The next step in the improvement of the attic is to replace old and install new windows.

As a rule, the attic window is initially one. When arranging the attic, it is important to ensure good lighting of the room, so it’s better if there are more. Experts recommend placing them on different walls for greater efficiency. The light level can be adjusted by the ratio of the area of ​​the glass surface.


A feature of skylights is the width of the windows, which can not exceed the distance between the rafters. The length depends on the slope of the roof.


Depending on the installation method, the windows are classified into vertical, inclined and for flat roofs. The last two types should be made of tempered glass to protect them from hail.


Inclined windows are installed in the same plane with the roof slope, which increases the light intensity by 30% and above.


To install a vertical window, you must first install the structure in the form of a birdhouse with an individual roof. The capacity is lower than that of the inclined ones.


If it is supposed to replace old windows with modern ones, their dimensions and installation site are planned in advance.


Installation begins with cutting a window opening in the roof slope. If the tie-in occurs between the rafters, then the distance from them to the window is better to provide at least 10 cm.


The old houses were equipped with mortise window frames.Modern technology allows you to install new windows with hardened glass, providing increased strength. The opening mechanisms are being improved, which makes it possible to turn the frames around any axis, and this can be done not only manually, but also with the help of a remote control.

Skylights solve several functional tasks: they illuminate the room with natural light, provide ventilation and improve the microclimate.


Panoramic designs allow you to increase the luminous flux, to make the original element of the decor, to get aesthetic pleasure from the landscape. Modern technologies have made it possible to install different types of windows, for example, transforming into a mini-balcony. The variety of forms that manufacturers produce is amazing. Simple lines are increasingly rarely used; windows in the shape of a circle, semicircles, angular, asymmetrical have become more common.


For the design of the attic window construction is better to use special blinds or roller shutters.They are available both internal and external. If the interior assumes the presence of textile curtains, then in order to keep them in the desired position, there are various holders, plates, supports and fasteners.



Ceiling finish

When landscaping the attic, you can use any known methods and materials to finish the ceiling.

Stretch ceiling is advised to use only if there is a sufficient height of the walls.otherwise there is a risk of frequent damage. This option is very convenient, because the canvas, due to its small weight, does not have much effect on the structure, allows you to hide elements of engineering communications and rafters, and allows you to fantasize with lighting using built-in lights.

Drywall is one of the available and easy ways to finish. With it, you can get any form, for example, a multi-level ceiling with various drops and protrusions. Drywall allows you to level the surface before gluing wallpaper or painting.





Wood is a traditional material for finishing the attic room. For ceiling use clapboard or wood panels. Wallpapers on the ceiling look original. It should be remembered that the surface before pasting must be leveled.


Floor covering

The floor on the upper floors, as a rule, impose special requirements.

First of all, it should provide good noise insulation.  To do this, it is necessary to mount the crate and fill it with a heat insulator in the form of plates, for example, mineral wool. It also performs the function of waterproofing. From above to cover a design with pine boards, it is possible to apply material from a larch. It is recommended to treat the flooring with an antiseptic.

Facing the flooring is very diverse. For this purpose, use any finishing material: linoleum, parquet board, laminate, carpet, ceramic tile. Experts advise not to save on the quality of the coating, since low-grade materials will need to be replaced soon.






It is impossible to refuse at registration of a penthouse and from such decorative elements as carpets. They serve as a heater, as well as decorate any interior, adding comfort. The dimensions of the carpets do not have to be large and cover the entire floor, rather small models near the bed, sofa, bath.


Walls

The most popular in the design of the walls of the attic tree. It improves the microclimate, serves as insulation. Lining is leading in use. It is produced in several versions, is affordable and easy to process. There are several ways of laying, which allow you to give decorative walls: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, in a circle, herringbone. The clapboard is lacquered on top to leave a natural wood pattern or painted in different colors.

A budget option - wood paneling.  It can be laminated models, veneered chipboard or MDF.


The modern version is wooden wallpaper, which is a base with conifer planks pasted on it. Such material reduces repair time.


The block house is also in demand for wall cladding in country houses, in particular, in the attic. Its rounded front surface imitates a natural log or timber.


Plastic panels are appropriate for the design of bathrooms or kitchen in the attic. They will protect from pollution and moisture. In addition, their colors embody any design ideas.


Recently, designers often offer unique seamless drape fabric walls. A loft made this way will be unique.


The loft style in the interior of the attic room suggests the presence of untreated wood, so you can leave the walls of a wooden beam or brick intact.


Also one of the oldest methods of processing walls is wallpapering them.However, it should be noted that before this they must be leveled using drywall, and this will entail a reduction in space. Manufacturers offer a wide range of wallpapers: vinyl, paper, glass, cork, etc. Designers do not advise to paste over all the walls with material with a large pattern. It is better to focus on one of the walls or emphasize architectural protrusions, arches, corners, and cover the rest of the surfaces with plain wallpaper. Small ornament in pastel colors suitable for Provence style.


Drywall in the design of the walls is used only as a basis or for alignment. From above it is always covered with wallpaper, acrylic paint or other finishing materials.

Color solutions

Attic space has a specific shape and lighting. Designers most often suggest using light shades for decoration. You can use different texture and color contrasts to make the space deeper.


For example, if the ceiling in the attic is tightened with a dark stretch canvas, then it is better if its surface is glossy, then the reflected light expands the walls. In the case when the floor is made in dark shades, the designers advise dazzling white walls, this will create the illusion of infinite distance.



Experts warn that in any case small attic can not be overloaded with bulky objects and use a lot of dark colors. Bright rich colors can be used as accents, since their excess will cause a pressing feeling.

Often, the owners of private houses leave wooden floors, covering them with transparent varnish to underline the wood structure.


Nuances of the design of premises

The improvement of the attic room must be approached very carefully and carefully. It is important to think in advance about all possible ideas for using architectural features: beams, rafters, arches, ramps, unusual corners, and pillars. From this living space can benefit.


Experts advise not to get involved in the clutter of space and try to use natural materials for decoration. Textiles for curtains and furniture is better to choose pastel shades.


Furniture for the attic is always multifunctional. Bulky items misplaced. It is better to give preference to modular systems. An excellent option are the built-in and mounted structures. You may have to make custom-made furniture to fit it to the configuration of a particular roof.


Attic decor is better to perform depending on the functions that the room performs.  To design the interior with your own hands, you first need to make a design project. If certain experience and skills are not enough, you can use the services of professionals. It should be remembered that the simplest option is always the best.



Since the cottages and garden plots houses are small, they either do not mean the second floor, or it is very small. Therefore, in the villa attic usually organize a bedroom or workshop.



If a country house is intended for permanent residence, the attic floor performs various functional tasks. The list of possible interiors: kitchen, bathroom, nursery, library, office, recreation area with a cinema, billiards, dressing room.









Stylistics pleases with a variety of possible options - from light Provence to modern loft, from classic to avant-garde, from mountain chalet to Mediterranean bungalow.







There are certain rules that must be followed when designing the attic. Then the interior is filled with coziness and comfort. For example, a low ceiling surface is not an obstacle, but it should not be tightened with a stretch ceiling, it is better to treat it with wood. The staircase, which is always a dangerous place, must be equipped with a security system from falling: handrails, doors, fences are obligatory.



The unusual shape of the roof in a small space, as a rule, takes part of the usable space. But with proper lighting and design this feature can be interesting to beat.


Equipping a small attic, you need to think about the ergonomics of each element of the interior. Furniture is better to buy built-in and multi-functional. Block storage systems are designed to facilitate this task.



Children's

Unusual forms and sizes of the attic can be most appropriate for the arrangement of the children's room. Height differences and unexpected wall reliefs are used by designers to design the playing area.


The nature of the attic floor involves the organization of diverse places for storing toys, bedding, handicrafts, books. In addition, it would be better if there are places in the nursery not only for recreation and games, but also for classes.


In the presence of small children, the attic should be well warmed, the floor covering should be laid soft, the finishing materials use natural and harmless. It is recommended that the window opening mechanism be provided with an “anti-child” element so that the little ones cannot accidentally open the sash.


When creating a mansard nursery, you must consider an abundance of natural light, as well as artificial lighting.


The nature of the room allows you to experiment with color, use unusual forms of furniture and lamps, zone the space to create a colorful and bright interior.



When arranging the attic floor, it is important to remember that children love to run, jump and jump, which can create discomfort for those living on the first floor, so it is recommended to soundproof the floor in the nursery.

Wardrobe

The owners will appreciate the lack of cabinets in all rooms and the arrangement of a centralized dressing room on the attic floor. This will save usable living space for more functional things.

The wardrobe organization in the attic will not require a large area and will allow you to use any asymmetric architectural features of the room.

It is better to arrange wardrobes along high walls, drawers and shelves for shoes, clothes and accessories can be placed in niches, under bevels or embedded in the space between the beams.


If it is impossible to install hinged doors, it is necessary to consider the possibility of installing sliding and sliding models, as well as in the form of blinds.


Furniture for an attic wardrobe is appropriate modular.Storage systems must be multifunctional. Roll-out and retractable elements will help to get to the farthest corners and use all the available space efficiently. The cabinets are recommended to be used as storage places and as stools for sitting.


To increase the functionality of the attic, you can install a washing machine and dryer, an otparivatel for clothes, an ironing board. Sometimes the hosts also store other household appliances, such as a vacuum cleaner.


If the attic is intended only as a storage system, then built-in lighting or ordinary lamps is enough. In the case of wider use of the dressing room, the placement of lighting devices should take into account the functional features of each area of ​​the room. For example, a bright light is needed in the ironing area or near a large mirror.


In order to prevent the occurrence of stale smell or dampness, it is necessary to intelligently think out the ventilation system.

Bathroom

As a rule, the bathroom is rarely located on the attic floor of a small house. In large cottages, the bathroom is organized as an extra bathroom to the bedroom or guest room.


It is best to think about the location of the bathroom already at the design stage of the house.because it will require complex engineering communications: sewage, ventilation, water supply, electricity. In addition, the attic must be properly insulated so that in cold periods the stay in the bathroom does not inconvenience.

It would be nice if there was a kitchen or a bathroom on the first floor under the attic. In this case, it is more convenient to install communications for the attic bathroom.


Architectural asymmetry in the design should be used in their favor. To do this, under the bevels it is better to integrate storage systems for hygiene products or household chemicals, a washbasin or a toilet. Furniture and plumbing with regard to ergonomic attic are advised to choose a compact and multifunctional. Built-in or hanging cabinets and shelves save valuable storage space.


Bath is advised to install near the wall or in the corner. If the attic area is limited, then you can confine yourself to a shower.



The color scheme for the attic bathroom is appropriate any, but if you have a small area, you must remember that the dark color narrows the room. Glass and mirror elements, the presence of chrome parts will add airiness and modernity. The glossy surface of the ceiling or floor visually expands the walls of the attic.


The main requirement for finishing materials is moisture resistance. On the ceiling will look great tension fabric or plastic panels. Flooring is appropriate in the form of ceramic tiles, plastic or floorboard. Wall cladding involves the use of any waterproof material.


Experts say that in the bathroom, you can abandon the central chandelier, and use only built-in lights. Installation of additional illumination in a zone of washing will be required. In other cases, point sources of light are decorative.


Bedroom


If the attic floor is spacious enough, you can organize a bedroom for 2-3 people. In the case of a limited area, you can equip a recreation area for one tenant.



It is better to install sleeping places in the zones of the roof bevelto save usable space. In the case of psychological rejection of a low ceiling over your head during sleep, you should place the bed in the center of the attic with gable ceilings.




In the presence of free space in the bedroom, you can additionally organize a wardrobe area or a separate bathroom.


The design of a mansard sleeping area looks best in a rustic or classic style.However, one should not refuse from modern trends: loft or modern. Naturally looks in the bedroom with wood or wallpaper. A variety of textile elements will create a cozy atmosphere. The color scheme is better to use in soft soothing colors.








Living room

If there is enough space, the attic floor can be turned into a cozy living room or a fireplace room where all family members will gather and guests will be accommodated.


The fireplace in the attic can play both practical and decorative role.When installing it, you need to understand that the traditional massive construction is not suitable for the second floor. It is better to give preference to lighter compact models, made of heat-resistant steel or cast iron. For the same reason, experts recommend to abandon heavy facing materials such as natural stone. Most often, electric heaters or fireplace inserts on pellets are used for heating. Decorative biofireplaces will bring a sense of coziness and spiritual comfort into the interior. If the fireplace zone in the attic serves not as a decoration, but performs a heating function, then it is important to foresee a smoke extraction system and a place for storing fuel.


Furniture in bright colors in the living room looks elegant. Glass and mirror partitions, well-integrated lighting will create a light casual atmosphere.


Bright contrasts are also relevant in the interior of the attic living room. In this case, it is better not to overload the room with furniture and other elements, since the main accent is color.


Any style will be appropriate, as long as it coincides with the tastes of the owners, matches their interests, and creates mood.

Designers recommend several styles for an attic living room.

  • Classical  - Solid style with its inherent luxury and elegance. Often the center of the interior becomes a fireplace. The design does not provide bright colors. In all, orderliness and functional significance are felt.


  • Modern  - harmonious minimalism. All furnishings bear the stamp of practicality, maximum functionality. Simplicity is present in every detail. Dark details are combined with pastel tones, creating harmony.
  • Retro.For decoration fit interior elements left over from great-grandmothers or stylized for them. The design involves the use of paintings, floor lamps, wooden chairs or tables with forged legs. Also characteristic is the installation of a fireplace or cast-iron stove.


  • Provence  - the sophistication and romanticism of the French village. It is appropriate to finish the tree whitewashed by the southern sea sun. Welcome textile pastel shades with a small pattern. Wrought-iron furniture, crystal lamps, soft cushions for sitting on chairs and benches, light curtains on the windows - all these details will create a cozy soulful atmosphere in the attic living room.


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Buildings with - a practical and very attractive idea for an individual plot. The cost of arranging a residential attic is less than the construction of a full floor, in the house there will be additional square meters. For the suburban area the best option -. Projects, photos of successful interiors and recommendations of experienced builders - in our material.

Even a small attic will transform the facade of the house and make it unique

Under the attic means living space under the roof. Roof for the arrangement of residential attic should have a double slope, so that the height of the attic space was not less than human height at the highest point.

Important!High ceiling should occupy at least half 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 base material of the house, the sloping part consists of blood rafters and inner lining.

Note!  Attic in town planning standards is considered a residential floor.

When building a private house, many owners think about the question: to give preference to a full floor or attic?

Advantages and disadvantages of summer houses with attic: projects with a full floor or residential attic?

The main argument in favor of the attic floor is always given the cheapness of its arrangement. Is it really? Reduced costs due to the use of frame construction of the roof. In practice, the larger the roof and, accordingly, the larger the area of ​​the frame for plating, the more profitable the attic.

But it should be remembered, no matter how spacious the attic is, it in any case takes up less usable area than the actual floor. It turns out that in order to make the attic room suitable for living, it is necessary to provide such an area of ​​the first floor that it at least twice as large as the attic.

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 mansard construction note that houses with such "figured" roofs look attractive. And designers add that the arrangement of a residential attic has a lot of original solutions.

Thoughtful owners do not like when something is lost in vain. Including - attic space. Some turn it into a dump of unnecessary things. But in fact, it can accommodate a full-fledged study, workshop, bedroom or even a children's room.

Opponents of such diligence remind that the active exploitation of the space under the roof worsens the condition of the roof structure and makes its repair much more difficult.

Expert point of view

Jaroslava Galayko

Leading designer and head of the studio Ecologica Interiors

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“Psychologists warn that the low attic ceilings make a person feel in a confined space, adversely affecting his psyche. Particularly impressionable natures may even feel choking attacks due to low ceilings and sloping walls. It is worth thinking about this fact when planning a children's room in the attic. ”

Supporters of a full-fledged second floor give the following comparison:

AtticSecond floor
Limited in layout with oblique structures.It has full planning options
Difficulties with the arrangement of full windowsNo problems with the organization of natural lighting
The design of the walls and ceiling of the attic does not allow to easily repair the roofMaintainability of the roof and simplicity of the roof design
Necessity in arrangement of a difficult roofUsing a simple-shaped roof
The need for forced ventilationUse of natural ventilation
Strong heating of the room on hot daysMaintain optimum temperature due to the presence of attic space

Despite all these disputes and disagreements, the projects of country houses with an attic and a veranda or a garage are very popular. This is not surprising, because the frame construction, which is gaining tremendous popularity, offers a variety of options for precisely such structures, with a large usable area and various layouts. Consider the photo projects of homes with attic more.

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A good residential project should take into account many factors:

  • the climate of the area in which the construction will be conducted;
  • soil and landscape features of the site;
  • a combination of finishing the house with its surrounding buildings and terrain;
  • organization of the most comfortable living conditions for all family members, taking into account their age and individual requests.

The finished house project with an attic is developed by professional architects with the participation of narrow specialists. It is important to consider not only the location of the rooms, but also the specifics of the placement of utilities.

For the suburban area suitable projects of a small area, 36 - 40 square meters. This space is enough to accommodate a kitchen and a spacious living room on the first floor and two compact bedrooms or a study in the attic. Houses with an area of ​​over 60 square meters accommodate a spacious living room, bedroom and kitchen on the first floor and rooms on the second.

For large houses it would be ideal to build a terrace, which can be accessed from the attic. From above the magnificent view on the nature will open.

Idea!  If the house is designed for year-round living, part of the roof can be glazed and use of the area for the winter garden.

Summer house with attic: 6x6 layout

With a minimum area is not easy. The project of a country house 6x6 with attic is the best choice. In this case, you have not 36, but at least 50 square meters of usable space.

If the cottage is needed only for seasonal visits, this space is 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 a loft 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 dacha.

When planning a house 6 to 6 with an attic, it is important to use all the space with maximum benefit. Traditionally, the center has a spacious living room with access to the bathroom and kitchen. All these rooms will fully occupy the first floor. That was not crowded, pick up compact furniture.

The kitchen should have two entrances: from the room and from the courtyard. Table setting in the summer gazebo will be much simpler, and it will be easier to cook on a hot day by opening the way out to the garden wide open.

In this embodiment, placed in the attic. Here you can make two full bedrooms for the owners and children.

For the bathroom enough four square meters. If the cottage is visited only in summer, summer shower can be arranged in the courtyard. Fans put on a steam bath at the site. If you do not include a shower or bathroom in the house, you can leave for the toilet three square meters. 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 allows you to significantly save space. To store things in the house should provide a compact mezzanine.

Here is a rough house plan with attic 6 to 6:

The specifics of the planning of houses 9 to 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 balance between cost and comfort of living. The classic layout includes a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom on the first floor and two or three more rooms in the attic. They can be used as additional bedrooms or they can organize a study, a creative workshop and a spacious wardrobe.

Another option for the location of rooms - in the planning of the house 8 to 10 with an attic. Photo example of this layout:

What you should know about planning a house 10 on 10 with an attic: photos of the best ideas

One hundred square meters on the first floor and seventy more on the second - in such a house can live a large family. There is a place for separate rooms for children, bedrooms for parents, a study, a spacious living room and a kitchen. From the side of the house does not look huge. Projects of a 10x10 house with an attic block made from an attic make an impression of being compact on the site. But this is exactly the case when the external impression is deceptive.

There is enough space not only for the placement of bathrooms on each floor, but also for organizing or bathing directly in the house. A convenient staircase with a wide aisle will allow you to easily raise bulky furniture.

In such a house usually provide a separate room for the boiler. If the house of foam blocks has a basement, laundry, appliances, heating, pantry for storing equipment and home seams are placed here.

Sample layout:

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Examples of interior design of houses with an attic inside: photo

Even a small attic can be decorated so that it fits everything you need. The inclined planes of the ceilings partially conceal the total area, but you can use them for stylish decoration of the room.

Projects of small houses with an attic usually involve a bedroom on the second floor. In the country version is logical to use natural wood trim.

If the attic occupies a significant area, the task is simplified. The niches between the rafters can be used as zoning elements. In one - place the bed, in the other - a desk by the window or a sofa for relaxing. On the issue of placing a children's room on the attic should be approached especially carefully.

If the study will be located in the attic, it is important to think about the lighting.

Another idea of ​​planning a house with an attic (photo below) is the placement of a wardrobe. Here you can build a compact and convenient storage system.

Tips for building a single-storey house with attic: photos of original ideas

The construction of a residential attic is most often concerned about the owners of small country cottages. Before you decide on such a project, ask to visit with your friends, owners of similar design. Suddenly you suddenly feel a claustrophobic attack or, on the contrary, you will be impressed by the attic windows through which you can watch the clouds?

Here, if you wish, you can place a wardrobe, a creative workshop, a boiler room, a gym.

Here are options for organizing the attic space:

Especially in demand with a garage and attic. This layout is extremely convenient. Especially this option will appreciate the residents of the northern regions, who know what to warm up the car on a frosty day. When the garage is under the same roof with 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 are the projects of houses with an attic of foam blocks

Projects of houses with an attic of foam blocks, photos of which are presented to you, are very popular with developers of individual housing. The reasons for such demand are that the houses of this material are very functional and look thorough and luxurious. The cost of construction of such a structure is lower than the cost of building a brick house.

The special geometry of the attic room inspires many designers to create unusual interiors. Under the roof, you can equip almost any room, but the bedroom will look most organic here. Properly using the space, following the simple rules in furnishing and interior design, you can create a comfortable and cozy bedroom.

  Advantages and disadvantages of the attic bedroom

In 1630, architect Francois Mansart designed and built a house with a sloping roof, under which he arranged a bedroom. Since then, the attic, converted into living rooms began to be called by the author's name - attic.

Attic has a special relaxed atmosphere, so it is best to place a bedroom under the sloping roof. Such a reincarnation of the attic space has many advantages:

  • increase in the living space of the house;
  • the size of the room can be changed independently, delimiting functional zones - under a large roof you can equip a bedroom with a bathroom or combine a room with an office;
  • attic with sloping windows will be the most romantic place in the house - in the evening you can watch the stars, and wake up in the morning with the first rays of the sun;
  • the bedroom under the roof can be made in different styles, and for the decoration of the room various finishing materials are used;
  • the attic is a warm room, so the bedroom will be comfortable and cozy.

The disadvantages of the location of the bedroom under the roof include:

  • the roof needs additional heat and waterproofing;
  • choice of finishes and room layout is largely dependent on the type of roof;
  • furniture for the attic often have to do under the order, in order to make the most of every inch of the bedroom area.

  Planning and arrangement of furniture, depending on the type of roof

The layout of the attic space, the choice and placement of furniture are determined by the needs of the owners of the house, the area of ​​the room and the roof structure.

The roof of a house can be single-slope, double-slope, multi-slope, hip-roof or broken. Thus, the ceiling in the room may be completely absent or in an unusual form, and the walls of the room may have very different tilt angles. Such features of the construction "steal" the useful space of the attic, therefore, when arranging the bedroom, you must act carefully and competently.

Spacious attic with lean-to roof  - A convenient option to accommodate a bedroom. In this case, the bed should be placed under an inclined window, and a spacious wardrobe can be placed along the straight wall.

A small bedroom can be beat differently. Separate the space under the dressing room - from the side of a straight wall, and in the same place a bed. Additionally, at the head of the bed you can equip bookshelves. With this option it is possible to make an exit to the balcony.

Under gable roof It is difficult to place a tall cabinet, but if the area allows, then you can slightly correct the space and “trim” one of the walls with the help of a screen. A gable roof with symmetric slanted windows is a great option for combining a bedroom and a study.

On the "gable" attic often equip bedrooms for two children. Beds put along the sloping walls. If desired, the room can be separated by a mobile partition - a curtain or decorative pendants. The lack of such a room is not enough space for storing children's clothes and toys.

Design features multi-slope roof  must be turned into its merits. You can focus on the curved lines of the ceiling. For the convenience of placing furniture, you will have to install drywall walls - such a measure is permissible only in spacious rooms. In small bedrooms, partitions will have to be abandoned and replaced with spacious cabinets with compact chests of drawers, trellises, hanging shelves, drawers and decorative baskets for storage.

Under hipped roof  You can equip two full bedrooms, dividing the space in the center of the partition. In this case, there is a high wall, which will simplify the placement of furniture.

  Features finish the attic bedroom

The choice of finishes for a room under the roof depends on the design of the attic bedroom. For walls, you can use ordinary paint, wallpaper, wall paneling or putty.

Particular attention should be paid to the ceiling. Some prefer to leave the wooden roof beams exposed, emphasizing the natural direction in the interior.

The ceiling can be leveled, “sheathed” plasterboard, and the finish finish to choose in accordance with the general interior of the attic bedroom.

The room is organic if the decoration of the walls and ceiling uses the same material, such as wallpaper. In this case, the ceiling becomes an extension of the walls - this technique visually expands the space.

Textile trim ceiling softens the angular shape of the attic room.

  Color in the interior of the room on the attic

When choosing a color palette for a cozy bedroom under a roof, it is advisable to adhere to the following rules and recommendations:


  Lighting and decor of the attic bedroom

When organizing the lighting in the bedroom, you need to think about a lot of details: on which side do the windows go, the choice of the main and local light, the design of the window opening.

The location of the windows in the attic, their shape and size are usually not standard. Therefore, in such rooms often do not have enough natural light. Great importance is attached to the game of shadows and artificial lighting.

When planning the design of the bedroom attic floor, you can use these techniques to improve the lighting of the room:


The choice of decorative elements will depend on the style of the bedroom.

Council In order to visually smooth the sharp corners of the gable roof, the window opening can be framed with an arch, fill the room with “soft” accessories and furniture with smooth outlines


  Choosing a bedroom style: interior photos

The interior concept of the attic room is very often directed towards the village styles: Provence and Country. The spirit of simplicity, comfort and elegance of the French style is great for creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Painted wooden beams, carved furniture of light colors, light curtains and textiles with a small floral pattern convey the atmosphere of Provence.

Country style conveys the flavor of rural life. Simple antique wooden furniture, bright textile content and an abundance of accessories create the spirit of nineteenth-century England.

Classic would be appropriate to look in a spacious attic with large windows, as this area involves the use of solid furniture, heavy curtains and solid, respectable chandeliers.

The classic design of the attic bedroom: photo

American loft style is reflected in the presence of free space in the interior, clear forms and lines. Functional zones in this case are practically not differentiated from each other.

The main features of minimalism - conciseness and clarity of design. In the room there is only the most necessary furniture of simple geometric shapes, the minimum number of decorative elements. Color solution - a combination of not more than 2-3 colors.

The bedroom under the roof in the Scandinavian style - simple decoration of the walls and ceiling, restraint and orderliness of the interior. The design of the room is dominated by light natural colors, a bed of pale wood, bright lighting, simplified design of window openings or the complete absence of curtains.

Asian style. The presence of “cold” materials in the design of the head of the bed and textured textiles on the pillows give the interior Oriental notes.

The game of white and blue colors in the marine theme gives the bedroom in the attic a feeling of freshness. Broad bands symbolize warm, soft waves and a calm flow of water.

The main focus of the attic room - finish. The style of the bedroom is dictated by massive wooden beams and clapboard, color contrasts - furniture and textiles with a bright ornament. The overall interior turned out organic and complete.

Two-level ceiling and complex lighting leveled the geometry of the attic room. Such a solution is permissible only in a house with a high roof.

White finish and snow-white furniture make a room with small windows much lighter. A bright spot in the interior is a round carpet.

Unfortunately, the attic in private homes is the place where unnecessary things, old furniture or building materials are put. Indeed, without proper repair, a dark room with sloping shabby walls does not look very friendly. But it is necessary to issue it, run a little light - and additional living space will be at your disposal. Today we will talk about the design options attic floor, where you want to live!

Features attic floor

The word "attic" appeared in the middle of the XVII century, when one architect came up with a brilliant idea - to use the attic as a living space. True, at that time only servants lived there, but today they receive guests, allocate a bedroom for a child or organize an extra bathroom.

From that, occupies a penthouse all area of ​​a building or a part, its sizes depend. The attic rooms differ in the height of the ceilings and in the layout geometry - one sloping wall or several. A variety of design solutions is associated with these indicators.

But before turning the attic into a residential interior, it is necessary to equip it with all technological subtleties. The attic is exposed not only from above, but also from below, from the residential part of the house, from where moist air rises. It is necessary to take care of heat insulation and waterproofing in advance in order to create the most comfortable conditions at the last level.

For finishing it is recommended to use lightweight materials - this will simplify transportation and also minimizes the load on the building. If you choose between wood and concrete structures, then the first option has many more advantages. The inner lining is made mainly of plasterboard sheets, as well as internal partitions.

Natural light enters the attic floor through vertical windows and / or through attic windows, which are installed at an angle. The latter provide a more uniform illumination of the space.

Together with the bevels another highlight of the attic are the beams that support the roof. They are brought to the fore and create a kind of industrial aesthetics that should not be hidden behind plasterboard structures, if style does not require it. However, by doing this, you can fill the interior with unusual volumes.

Attic has a characteristic appearance that is ideal for country, ethnic styles, as well as a loft. But these design solutions are not limited to - you can enter more modern trends here, without fear of experiments and bold combinations.

Attic living room design

The last floor can serve as a main living room or an additional place to relax, where you want to retire with your family. The choice depends on the size of the room, which is often the most spacious in the house, and sometimes vice versa - small, like a commode. But this does not hurt to comfortably decorate the living room in the attic, adjusting it to your personal needs.

Skylights not only let in more natural light, but also provide a better view of the terrain. In this regard, they are rarely covered with curtains, and the furniture they try to arrange in such a way that next to the opening was a chair or sofa.

The first difficulties in arranging the level are associated with sloping walls, because of which it is difficult to find a place for cabinets and racks - important attributes of the living room. Note that this space is not recommended forcing high objects, and it is worth using only the minimum set of furniture.

Storage locations can be arranged on vertical sides. To do this, try to choose a compact model, experiment with forms or make your own built-in niches. In the spacious attic, the racks, placed not along the wall, but perpendicular to it, provide zoning.

Colors, finishing materials and decor used depend on the style. Many modern solutions are guided by a clean, discreet, functional interior, filled with light. To create unity, the walls with the ceiling are painted white and the floor is covered with an eco-friendly, practical material.

Country or Provence will look good in the attic, while the classics better fit into a room with less allocated roof beams.

Bedroom design in the attic

A cozy little bed under sloping walls is an image that is often used in cinema, so the bedroom in the attic seems to be something more familiar. For it does not need a lot of space, and the low level of the ceiling does not interfere with sleep. Skylights over the couch will allow you to admire the starry sky during quiet summer nights.

The bedroom seems to be the ideal option for an attic because for its organization you need a minimum amount of furniture: a double bed, a bedside table with a desk lamp - and the interior is ready. Justify such a set can be, calling the room a temporary haven for guests, which is very convenient for small houses.

To complicate a room, add a dresser with clothes, a dressing table, a bookcase or a workplace. This choice depends on the needs of residents and their number.

Finishing and colors play an important role in the design of the sleeping area in the attic. It is recommended, in addition to white, to consider also pastel or neutral shades, since dark solutions create an uncomfortable atmosphere in an enclosed space, although its main goal is to provide the owners with a healthy, sound sleep. Natural materials do not emit harmful substances, "breathe" and have positive energy, which also contributes to rest.

For the decor, you can use textiles: bed linen, bedspread, pillowcases, blanket on the chair. They should match the basic style. Plants and lamps will be the final touch of the interior.

Children's room design in the attic

Children will be delighted if you put them in the attic - not the one that is drawn in horror films, but light and well-groomed, resembling a secret fortress.

It is possible to allocate a nursery in the attic for a child who has reached school age. This arrangement will be dangerous for babies: due to sloping ceilings, the presence of a staircase that you need to constantly move around, as well as isolation from the rest of the house, not to mention parental control.

Growing children can live in a room with low ceilings, who do not beat their heads about him yet. No matter how aesthetic the protruding beams seem, they will have to be hidden behind drywall partitions for the sake of child safety. In general, choosing furniture, try to focus on models with rounded corners, smooth facades and ergonomic design.

The age of the young owner forms the filling room: chests of toys or a desktop. It is possible to arrange a nursery for two, only bunk beds can be replaced with separate beds.

It is not a secret for anyone that children who only know the world around themselves love colorful, diverse color combinations, but in this case it is important not to overdo it. Prefer pastel shades with a few bright accents, and the overall impression will help to enhance the abundant natural lighting.

Home cabinet design in the attic

At first glance, the office in the attic looks unusual, but if you think about it, this is a great place to organize your working space. The attic area is usually fenced off from the “rest of the world”, which means that it is here that you can fully concentrate on your type of activity. The same applies to workshops or mini-libraries.

In rare cases, a large area is allocated for a home office, but a spacious interior filled with light and air can contribute to productive work. It is better to choose neutral or natural shades - they create a favorable atmosphere, and the green color even activates brain activity.

The desk can be positioned against a wall, in the center of a room or next to a window. Often, window sills are used as countertops, thereby giving functionality to the design.

In addition to the personal library in the office at the attic should be a place to rest. This is usually a small sofa with a coffee table on which it is nice to sit down and delve into reading.

There are special requirements for lighting - it must form a complex system, ensure the delivery of light at the general and local levels.