For summer cottage plots with small acres, construction big houses- an unaffordable luxury. What summer resident would want to lose the land where he grows crops. Therefore, options and designs for houses with an attic and veranda are increasingly being considered.
Attic house
The choice between a full-fledged two-story house and the choice of an attic is a dilemma that often becomes very difficult to resolve.
The use of full floors for a country house is not necessary, because this will increase the volume of the heated room.
Secondly, on a small house, a full second floor will not look very nice.
There are often disputes on the Internet about the advisability of performing a complex “pie” of insulation for the attic, when it is possible to create a cold attic.
Attention! The attic will not be cheaper, but it will not be more expensive either. The total cost for both the full floor and the attic is almost the same. But the attic looks more beautiful and will require less energy for heating.
House layout 6x6
To prevent a small house from looking cramped from the inside, it is necessary to correctly and carefully prepare a plan for the future building for the first floor and attic.
First floor layout
Simple projects can be cited country houses with a 6x6 attic, where on the ground floor there will be only the most important rooms: entrance hall, kitchen-dining room, bathroom.
The hallway should also include a flight of stairs, which is why it is often made large. You can make a living room on the ground floor, but in this case you will have to make it a little cramped and make the kitchen separate.
The space under the stairs should not be wasted because it can be up to 2 square meters. Under it you can make niches for drawers and store things in them. There are restrictions for a flight of stairs:
- it should not be less than 90 cm in width;
- all steps of the staircase must be the same size (a defective step of 1-2 cm can cause stumbling and injury);
- The slope of the stairs should not exceed 45 degrees.
To make the staircase comfortable for each family member, you will need to use the maximum space for its arrangement. Otherwise, the ascents and descents will become a real challenge, especially for older people.
Attic layout
Based design features attic, it is worth noting that the attic will not be six by six meters. From the side of the roof slopes there will be a creep of 0.5-1 meters, so this should be taken into account during the planning process.
It is worth setting up sleeping rooms in the attic. You can organically fit 2 rooms, as shown in the picture below.
House layout
Choosing house material
A much more important issue will be the choice of material for the house. It is worth considering briefly the 3 main leaders for small houses:
- frame;
- timber house;
- foam block.
Frame-panel
The frame is an insulated contour, which is very popular in the USA. He came to us from there. It is worth noting that, despite the high variability in the size of a house assembled as a construction kit, it is not durable. In our conditions, it can last about 50-70 years.
Frame-panel
The benefits are what you need minimal amount funds for its construction.
House made of timber
Log houses are warm and environmentally friendly. If used in a frame OSB boards and a large number mineral wool or foam plastic, then in a house made of timber there is a minimum amount of materials harmful to health. In addition, such a house will independently control the microclimate.
It is worth noting that wooden houses can be built on lightweight foundations. Buildings that comply with the technology can last up to 100 years or more.
But there is a minus wooden houses– shrinkage due to drying of wood.
Attention! In order to live in winter period in the central part of Russia without insulation, it is necessary to build a house from timber with a wall of 180 mm. This section of timber will be quite sufficient to overwinter in comfortable conditions during the winter period with low cost for heat energy.
Foam blocks
Inexpensive and comparatively the new kind material that is not to everyone’s taste, but it should not be discarded from consideration. It is easy to work with, lightweight and big sizes, which allows you to build a house yourself and quickly.
Foam blocks
It is worth noting good thermal insulation material, thanks to the airy porous structure and variability in the design of the facade and walls from the inside.
Mansard roof structure
Despite the size of the houses, the attic is arranged in the same way. An attic is a living space that directly protects from the street and serves as walls and roof at the same time.
Mansard roof structure
The structure of the attic roof is as follows (from the roof to the room):
- roofing (tiles, corrugated sheets, etc.);
- counter-lattice and sheathing, which are oriented perpendicular to each other. Necessary for ventilation under the roof and ensuring its strength;
- vapor-permeable film;
- rafter system and insulating material at the same level. Mineral wool is often used as insulation;
- a vapor barrier layer that protects the insulation from moisture;
- decorative finishing (lining, block house, drywall, etc.).
For rafters, timber of 150 mm is selected, and for the bottom sheathing of boards, 20-22 mm.
It is worth noting that on mansard roof the impact of raindrops on the roof will be clearly audible if it is made of corrugated sheeting.
Veranda or terrace
The next important question: an inconspicuous veranda or a beautiful terrace where you can sit on a cup of tea on summer evenings.
It’s worth immediately lowering everyone from heaven and defining the conditions of our existence.
Arrangement of a terrace for Russia with harsh winters– inappropriate. IN winter time it will become centers for the accumulation of masses of snow, ventilated from the entire area. In addition, the terrace will not be able to protect the entrance of the house from drafts. It is with this function that the veranda is performed, which, in the absence of a vestibule in the house, performs its function. Including the veranda - a place to store things.
The construction of a country house with an attic of 6 by 6 meters will require a little money, and you will have to take into account factors no less than when building a full-fledged large house.
Single-family homes are great for many reasons. One of them is the opportunity in advance, at the project stage, to provide additional comfort for family. They do it different ways: they add a garage and an attic, erect a gazebo in the garden, build a bathhouse. And it’s rare that an owner will refuse such an architectural element as a veranda or terrace.
The suburban area is increasingly perceived as a place of relaxation and enjoyment of nature, and not of labor feat. Both extensions create comfortable conditions for a good rest; they determine the appearance of the facade, giving it an individual style. A house with a veranda or terrace is much more convenient for those who like to arrange family dinners or friendly parties.
Civilized relaxation with comfort Source dom-steny.ru
Veranda and terrace: differences
Projects of one-story and two-story houses can contain both a veranda and a terrace, together or separately. The buildings have a fundamental difference:
Terrace. Open area; it is often done on a foundation (monolithic or raised on stilts). It can be adjacent to the wall of the house; sometimes it is located on the second floor or on flat roof. Appearance terraces are often determined by local climatic conditions. In the south, this is an open area, often with railings or vegetable fencing. IN middle lane terraces are equipped with a roof or awning.
Veranda. Essentially this is an enclosed terrace. It is adjacent to the house with one or two walls, has a roof and is an enclosed space (most often without heating). They try to glaze it to increase it visually and let in more light.
Selecting a project: veranda or terrace
Professional builders advise making a choice at the development stage of an architectural project, before materials are determined and estimates are calculated. Subsequent changes will mean additional costs of time and money. It is better to choose a project with a terrace if:
The house is being built in a region with hot summers, early springs and long, warm autumns.
The size of the land plot allows you to comfortably arrange a terrace without crowding out other areas.
You can be outside the walls and feel the comfort of home Source decoratedlife.com
The house does not need additional usable space.
The family loves spending time outdoors.
A veranda is best for you if:
The place where the housing will be built is a region with snowy, frosty winters, prolonged autumn rains and cool, windy summers.
The plot is of modest size; the land can be used more rationally.
An additional indoor space is a necessary increase in the area of the house.
You need a multifunctional space where you can not only relax, but also store things, supplies and equipment.
Houses with a terrace: design features
The main thing for which a country house is valued is the opportunity to spend a lot of time outdoors. Projects of houses with a terrace allow you to realize this desire with maximum comfort. The advantages of such buildings are:
Low construction cost.
Expanding the space of the house. In warm weather, they set up a summer kitchen here, receive guests, sunbathe and sleep.
Order. It is easier to maintain cleanliness in your home by leaving your work clothes and changing shoes on the terrace.
Summer lunch outdoors in a house with a terrace Source houzz.com
Project specifics
Designing a house with a terrace has its own characteristics:
The foundation of the house and terrace can be common or built separately. The height of the structure is calculated so that it remains dry.
They try to place the terrace on the south side of the house. This is especially convenient in the middle zone, where the canopy is often removable. If the terrace will be used more often in the afternoon, it would be more logical to make it facing west.
The extension is positioned so that it offers a picturesque view of the surrounding landscapes or the designer beauty of the site.
If the roofing material of a building is too heavy for a terrace roof, it is replaced with a lighter one, while maintaining the overall style.
Arrangement options
The open terrace is perceived as a link between the enclosed space of the house and nature; most often it is located at the entrance. Such buildings fit harmoniously into the surrounding landscape and look attractive from the point of view of design possibilities:
Fencing. It can be decorative or protective. In the first case, the fence is low and graceful; flowers are often planted around the perimeter or ornamental shrub. Pergolas (canopies formed by several arches) decorated with climbing plants, or bright flowers in pots. If the decking of the terrace is located high (from 0.5 to 1 m), reliable fencing with railings is necessary.
A winning option is decorating a house project with a terrace with ornamental plants Source decordezine.com
Roof. The stationary roof can be replaced with a removable awning, retractable awnings or a portable umbrella.
The terrace is separated from the house. In this case, they are connected by a path; the path can be decorated with lighting (looks beautiful in the evening), one or several openwork arches, creating the effect of a tunnel.
Attic with terrace. The attic, which has access to the terrace, is an ideal place for morning (or evening) tea, watching birds, children and neighbors.
House with a high base. An interesting option would be a terrace on columnar foundation, encircling the structure. Supplemented with a roof, it can become a comfortable and spacious place to relax.
Materials for building a terrace
For the construction of country terraces, all kinds of materials are used; the most common buildings are:
Wooden terrace. The leaders in terrace construction are wooden terraces. They contain a lot of advantages: quick construction, low financial costs, versatility of execution and the aesthetics of natural wood. Subsequent care can become difficult - in order to protect the tree from the destructive effects of penetrating moisture, it must be regularly treated with impregnation based on oil and antiseptic.
Two-level wooden terrace Source qpdecor.vn
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In protection of brick and slab concrete terraces we can say that they are more practical, but require a foundation. Terraces located on the ground are covered with one of the most reliable materials - clinker (high-strength ceramic tiles). On a raised structure, both clinker and ordinary paving slabs are used.
Stone terrace. Looks stylish and also needs solid foundation. A stone with low water absorption (up to 3-5%) is suitable for an open terrace. Optimal breeds- slates, granite and basalt. Sandstone or limestone can be used on roofed buildings.
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About the terrace with balcony in the video:
Floor material must be in harmony with the overall style and be wear-resistant. Common materials are: terrace board, mosaic tiles of different textures (mirror or metallized), artificial finishing materials. Fans of eco-design can lay out the terrace with cut roll-up lawn.
The finished terrace is furnished with furniture and lighting, taking care of its waterproofness. Classic terrace furniture - wicker; Eco-style corresponds to furniture made of wood; practical option is plastic furniture.
Modest terrace with plastic furniture Source houzz.com
Houses with a veranda: design features
In countries with warm climate The veranda traditionally serves as a resting place. In our penates, the possibilities of their use have expanded; Several types of verandas have become widespread, which can be classified:
By type of construction. Verandas are designed attached and free-standing.
By type of foundation. It can be separate or be part of a permanent structure.
By type of use. The veranda can be fully used in winter, for which it will have to be glazed and heated.
The advantages of a project with a veranda include:
Possibility of increasing the living space (after insulating the walls) without a significant increase in cost.
An additional room protects the house from heat loss during the cold season.
Photo of a country house with an attic and veranda - practical and cozy place recreation Source pobudova.in.ua
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Features of veranda design
Customers often decide to build a house with a veranda under one roof, the design of which is subsequently adjusted. When designing, pay attention to:
Location. A veranda is built into a building or attached to it. As with the terrace, the view from the inside is important for this design. A veranda facing the street is not the best option.
Usage. If the house has a small area, the veranda can simultaneously serve as a hallway, dining room and relaxation area. In some projects there is a staircase to the second floor.
Convenience. The veranda should be adjacent to the wall in which the front door is located, or connected to the kitchen.
Glazing. May be permanent or seasonal. Window elements are most often placed around the entire perimeter. For panoramic glazing use regular window blocks and double-glazed windows (both with plastic and wooden profiles). The veranda with a large glass area provides excellent internal insolation (sunlight). To protect from sunlight, curtains, blinds, shutters and screens are used.
Panoramic glazing allows you to enjoy a sunny day Source houzz.jp
Arrangement options
Various designs of houses with a veranda are in demand on the market. Both verandas adjacent to the facade and those encircling the building are popular. The shape can be rectangular, square, with rounded corners.
If the design of a house with a veranda includes a balcony on the second floor, a veranda that follows its shape looks best.
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About the veranda with a rotunda in the video:
A common option is house project with veranda and garage. Customers are offered standard projects, the opportunity to refine them or develop an individual version. For residents country houses a car is a necessity. Being able to get into your car without leaving your home is a significant advantage (especially valuable in the winter).
Window. Installation sliding windows allows you to effortlessly transform a closed terrace into an open one. This can be done manually or using a remote control.
Fireplace. An open veranda is popular in the summer. When the evenings become indecently cold, the fireplace turns from a decoration into a source of warmth and comfort.
The fireplace creates a feeling of tradition and reliability Source houzz.com
Materials for constructing a veranda
When choosing a material for a veranda, they base it on its role: if the extension is intended to be used year-round, it will have to not only be glazed, but also insulated, and heating must be considered. The material of the veranda should be in harmony with the house; if it is wooden, then wood is used for the veranda. Meet:
Veranda made of brick (stone, foam block). The most durable option. A heavy extension requires a solid foundation, the same as under the house. This will protect the veranda from destruction.
Veranda made of wood (timber or logs). It has the special charm inherent in natural wood and provides an excellent microclimate. It is decorated with carved panels and elements.
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About the remodeling of the veranda in the video:
Veranda made of polycarbonate. It is becoming more common due to its advantages: low cost, durability, excellent sound and heat insulation. Although the polymer material can withstand temperatures from -45 to 100°C, it also has disadvantages: high thermal expansion and low abrasive resistance (can be scratched when shoveling snow from the roof). Polycarbonate unprotected by a special UV layer is destroyed by sunlight.
Combined veranda. The basis is brick or foam blocks, the walls are sheathed with plastic.
More projects of country houses with an attic, veranda and terrace
Attached polycarbonate veranda Source marketreview.info
A non-standard solution - a hot tub Source houzz.com
Classic “male” veranda Source bidinvest.ru
Terrace in evening light Source houzz.com
An elegant getaway surrounded by nature Source houzz.com
Functional combination of buildings Source stolica-srub.ru
The winter garden creates a feeling of summer at any time Source yandex.ru
A terrace with flowers cannot look boring Source best.yapapka.com
Mysterious and alluring LED lighting Source pinterest.co.uk
Inspiring place - cozy furniture and panoramic views Source in.pinterest.com
A stylish country terrace plays the role of an open living room Source vivbo.ru
Conclusion
Projects of houses with a veranda and terrace are not a luxury, but a functional way to organize a harmonious holiday in the lap of nature without sacrificing comfort modern life. Both extensions are worth the troubles associated with their construction and design. Built with building codes, the terrace (or veranda) will bring a lot of positive emotions to both the inhabitants of the country house and their guests.
Buy country cottage area- this is just the beginning. It needs to be planned, the optimal house must be selected, and a general concept for its design must be developed. In this article we will consider a variety of country house projects. From the smallest for one room, to very spacious ones - for 100 square meters of usable area.
With veranda and terrace
When choosing the layout of a country house, they often try to find a project with a veranda or terrace. Such a covered area is good not only for relaxing or eating outdoors. On a rainy or hot day, under a canopy you can do a lot of things that, due to the large amount of garbage in the premises, cannot be done.
On a common foundation
Projects of country houses with a veranda have a small area: the smallest have dimensions of 6 * 4 meters, and the veranda occupies 2 meters on the long side, and the house itself is 4 * 4 meters or 16 square meters (taking into account the thickness of the walls, even less).
Another option - one room, in which space is allocated for several kitchen cabinets and a stove, costs a small dinner table and there is sleeping area. This layout is ideal for one person. Two people will feel good in it. This option does not have a bathroom, so you will have to separate it.
The layout of a small country house (up to 40 meters) is quite simple: usually there are two rooms, the first of which is used as a kitchen and dining room at the same time. Most often it is a walk-through. The second room is living. You can more or less comfortably place two sleeping places here. So, projects of country houses with a 6*4 meter attic are designed to accommodate 1-2 people.
If the construction budget is very limited, consider projects of country houses with a pitched roof. They are unusual for our country, but the cost of roofing for a small area is much less. You just need to choose the right one (taking into account the amount of snow cover).
Country house medium size is shown in the photo above. The project is interesting because the veranda here was originally “winter”, glazed. Most owners open verandas come to the need to glaze it, and for a pleasant pastime in the air. In this project, the veranda is a continuation of the living room, but a partition can be installed here. In general, a convenient and comfortable house with a traditional layout, all rooms are separate, there is a bathroom, and a fenced off corridor. All conditions for year-round living.
On a separate foundation
Please note that the above projects of country houses with a veranda have a common foundation. This is reliable, since even with spring heaving of the soil there will be no movement. But the foundation costs are significant. Therefore, this approach is justified on complex soils prone to heaving. On normal soils, you can build a veranda on a separate, disconnected and lightweight (usually columnar or pile) foundation. One such project is presented below.
In general, a veranda can be attached to any building. It can be laid at the design stage, or it can be added afterwards (as happens very often).
Small country house 6*4.5 with a veranda on a separate foundation
The veranda can completely occupy one side of the house, or it can cover two or even three of its sides. But there are options with a small open area (as in the photo above). In this case, the foundation may be separate, but there will not be much savings. For example, in the project above, only 1.1 meters of the main foundation were “gained.”
We are so accustomed to comfort that even at the dacha we don’t want to have “convenience in the yard.” For many, the main selection criterion is the availability of a bathroom. Even necessity does not scare them. Not all projects of small country houses can boast of such “excess”, but some have a bathroom (toilet and shower).
With attic
The idea of increasing your living space comes often. It is believed that construction costs do not increase much, since most of the superstructure is a modified roof. In reality, if the attic is used all year round, the difference in the price tag for a two-story house and a one-story house with an attic will be small. After all, we must take into account that the area of the attic floor premises is much smaller, and the costs will be high, since good heat, sound, and vapor insulation is required.
Attics under a gable roof
A country house with a summer attic will be really cheap. But it must be taken into account that on sunny days it will be too hot there without insulation, so thermal insulation is still necessary, but not as “serious” as for winter use.
A country house with a summer attic will be really cheap. But it must be taken into account that on sunny days it will be too hot there without insulation, so thermal insulation is still necessary, but not as “serious” as for winter use.
The country house projects presented above are intended for seasonal visits. They only provide living rooms. In the room on the first floor you can organize a kitchen corner.
Below is the layout of a small garden or country house measuring 5 by 5 meters with a dedicated kitchen. Please note that the porch is attached and is not on the plan.
All these houses are designed as frame houses. With minor modifications, these designs can be used for houses made of any other material. You just need to take into account the thickness of the walls and choose the right foundation.
If desired, the covered veranda can be made open. Although, usually the opposite happens. Having built an open one, it is glazed or pushed out to half the wall, and single frames are installed. If you want fresh air, you can always open the windows, and the area can be allocated for a summer dining room or kitchen.
How to increase the area of the attic floor
All projects of country houses with an attic floor are made under gable roof. This is good in the sense that the snow will not linger on such steep slopes. The second advantage is that it’s easy rafter system. The downside is the small area of the “full” room upstairs. Too much wasted space around the edges. You can make cabinets there, but this area is unsuitable for living.
If it is important for you to increase your living space, you can make the roof sloping. It is more complex in design and more expensive, but the area of the premises is less attic floor much bigger.
Another way to increase the area is to raise the walls above the level of the first floor. They say to build “one and a half floors.” This option is good for dachas that are visited during the cold season. The roof can be made as you like, but a large area of the rooms still turns out to be broken.
Example of “one and a half floor”
When choosing a project for a country house with an attic for periodic visits, it is better to make the attic cold and make the ceiling insulated. On the stairs that lead to the second floor, it is necessary to provide a door/cover that will fence off the upper tier. Otherwise, heating will take a lot of fuel and time. In winter, there are usually fewer people, and visits are short. Warming up both floors is too time-consuming and expensive, so this isn't a bad solution.
Projects of two-story country houses
Construction two-story house not such an expensive idea. You still need one foundation, albeit a more powerful one, but its cost does not increase twice, but by 60%. The dimensions and insulation of the roof do not depend on the number of storeys at all, so there is no need to increase investments. Added costs for the walls - their area is twice as large, but overall the cost square meter area is cheaper than when building a similar one-story dwelling. That’s why many people are looking for designs for two-story dachas.
Project of a small two-story country house with an attached garage: living space 100 sq. m, total 127 sq. m, garage for one car
The above project is designed for aerated concrete or ceramic building blocks. Suitable for long areas. The attached garage is very convenient to use - from the garage you can get into the house. Another plus: this option saves space on the plot, and there is always little of it at the dacha, no matter how big the plot you have.
In this layout option, there is a spacious terrace on the back side of the house. It is not included in the total area of the house. Interesting design makes the house different from others: a large window on one and a half floors, a cubic-shaped garage and a canopy in front of the house - do not greatly affect the price tag, but make the house unique.
Another project for a two-story dacha with a garage attached to the side is presented above. This option is more suitable for square or wide areas. The building area in plan is 10*10 meters, living area is 108 square meters. This house gives an unusual look high windows second floor. The selection also makes its contribution finishing materials, a combination of light beige and brown colors. Overall an interesting project.
A non-standard-looking two-story house with a balcony that encircles the entire building. At the rear there is a large open terrace. The roof is hipped, which complicates the design, but gives the building a special flavor.
With sauna
For many people, a dacha is associated with a bathhouse. A bathhouse, of course, can be built separately, but it is time-consuming and expensive. In a medium-sized country house, it is quite possible to set aside a room for a steam room. It is usually done with the entrance from the bathroom/WC, since water procedures are necessary. For true steamers, there should still be access to the street nearby: so that you can quickly cool off in a river or outdoor pool.
The minimum size of a steam room is 2*2 meters, the optimal size is 3*3. Such rooms can be fitted even into small houses, but at the same time the amount of living space will be reduced. If you still need to have enough rooms, you can consider the option of an attic floor. One such example is in the photo below.
Pay attention to the layout. The first thing you should focus on is that the stove is installed in such a way that it is heated from the next room. IN in this case This is the rest room. The option is not very good, since the entrance is far away. You will have to carry firewood across the room, which is inconvenient and usually results in a lot of garbage.
Another drawback: this option does not have a kitchen. For country life this is a serious drawback. Kitchen Area can be organized in a large room, with bedrooms placed exclusively upstairs. Another layout option is to make a kitchen in the current “furnace/recreation room.” It is more comfortable to relax in a large room. It’s convenient to go in there after taking a shower.
Small and inexpensive
Small dachas are usually designed using the most inexpensive construction technologies. In our country, this is frame technology and wooden houses. Houses made from porous building blocks (,) are in approximately the same category. But they are still not so popular.
Projects of country houses using frame technology
Small country houses are usually built using frame technology. , you can buy ready-made ones - prefabricated ones. These are two technologies that minimum costs funds and time allow you to have good country housing.
To optimize the budget for building a country house, look for projects whose foundation on the plan is a rectangle or square. The presence of any protrusions leads to an increase in the price per square meter. Not only do the costs of the foundation increase, the area of the walls increases, and, therefore, the costs for them. The roof is also more expensive - the rafter system is more complex, there are more complex components.
Layout of a 6*4 country house with kitchen, toilet, summer veranda
One more point for those who plan to visit the dacha in winter. To prevent warm air from escaping from the house when walking back and forth, it is advisable to make the entrance with a vestibule. If the area does not allow it to be built-in, make an extension. This will greatly reduce fuel consumption and the time it takes to warm up the house.
Beam and log
One of the most common building materials in our camp: timber and logs. The advantage is that a small country house can be built very quickly. Minus - long-term shrinkage (from six months to a year, depending on the initial moisture content of the log and climatic conditions). It is not worth carrying out finishing work until the end of the period of active shrinkage, which delays the possibility of operating the building. This does not apply to standing log houses ( ready-made kits) or laminated veneer lumber. But the price is significantly (twice) higher for such options.
A small country house made of 4*4 timber - a very simple project
If we talk about the smallest country houses, they measure 4 by 4 meters. Doing less simply doesn't make sense. The layout in this case is quite simple: it’s just one room. They can differ only in their orientation to the cardinal directions, the number and location of windows. Doors can also be located in the middle or on the side. All. The options have run out.
The house will be a little larger in area, 6*4 meters. Here in its “pure” form we have about 22 squares of area, place 14-15 in the previous version. The layout is still not very diverse, but you can already fence off the kitchen area.
If we talk about optimal costs, then the above country house projects are not the most the best option. The fact is that it is better to make timber or log cottages 6*6 in plan. The fact is that the standard length of both beams and logs is 6 meters. If the walls of your house are smaller, you need to either look for a non-standard length of suitable length, or saw off the excess from the standard ones. Yes, non-standard costs much less, but you will have to look for it in different sawmills. Even at the largest sawmill, it is more than difficult to find timber or logs 4-5 meters long in sufficient quantities for construction. So you will have to “iron” everything nearby. It is difficult to say what the quality of the material will be. Although, if it doesn’t work for you, you can buy the same non-standard logs for several years, put them in piles, bringing them to operating humidity. In general, this is good plan. It just takes a lot of time to implement.
A summer cottage has long become a second home for most of us. A place where you can exhale the city fumes, be in nature and, if possible, relax with a little comfort. Construction of housing on a suburban plot of land always requires imagination, a rational approach and knowledge from the owner, therefore projects of country houses with an attic and even simple photography dacha buildings with an unusual layout always arouse genuine interest among summer residents under construction. In addition to the garden, strawberry plantations and homemade grapes, houses are growing on the plots like mushrooms after rain, while the dachas are becoming more and more like full-fledged residential buildings.
How to choose a house project on a summer cottage
It is rare that a plot of land under a dacha exceeds ten acres, most often it is even less, eight or six hundredths of a hectare. In addition, the construction of a country house is always focused on minimal loss of land for development, which is why in most cases projects are selected country houses with an attic. Most often these are 6x6 m houses with a mandatory attic and veranda.
The choice of a specific house project with an attic always occurs according to the following criteria:
- Estimated number of people planned to be accommodated in the country house. At a minimum, a project with an attic is intended for three to four people;
- The level of comfort, relaxation at the dacha should be comfortable and practical, without spartan conditions and amenities ten meters from housing;
- Materials used and method of construction of the box.
In some cases, due to the production of materials, for example, foam concrete or wood concrete blocks, it is possible to build a country house 30-40% cheaper than the proposed estimate for the project.
Important! The total cost of the project depends on the choice of method for constructing the frame and floors of a country house.
Most often the most expensive are brick dachas and houses made of profiled timber, brick and frame walls allow you to build a country house with an attic almost with your eyes closed, regardless of the layout of the building and the layout of the project. The use of aerated concrete and foam concrete materials also makes it possible to build country houses with an attic, but require professional design and layout of the premises.
What are the benefits of using an attic in a house project?
At first glance, the use of an attic room in the structure of a summer house building will only make the country house heavier and more expensive. Even a simple transfer of part of the bedroom in a house project to the floor above will require significant costs for thermal insulation, finishing and refurbishment on the second floor. But this is only at first glance; experts have long considered that the design of a country house with an attic is in at least three ways more advantageous than a standard one-story country house layout:
- Rational use of land area. A house with an attic will occupy 40-50% less area one-story house;
- Construction according to the project with full second floor will cost 30-35% more than the option with an attic, while losses usable space because of gable roof will not exceed 15% of the full layout;
- Transferring sleeping quarters, a bathroom and a recreation room to the second tier of the attic in some cases allows you to abandon the construction of a separate utility block or shed for equipment and equipment.
The design of a country house with an attic turns out to be not only attractive, but also more profitable in terms of construction costs and saving usable land area. In addition, the attic allows you to reduce heating costs in the cold season by at least 25-30%.
An example of the layout of a small house with an attic
Of course, a country house with dimensions of 6x6 m will not allow planning and arrangement of full-fledged comfortable housing, but even in this case it is possible to obtain a useful, habitable area of 50-60 m2. IN summer time The residential area can easily be increased by 10-15% due to the closed terrace.
The simplest version of a house with an attic can be built according to the project shown in the photo. The cottage box is built from pine timber using a frame design. broken roof, the absence of balconies and the monolithic box of the first floor make the attic room quite spacious, with a rigid frame, even despite the use of a screw foundation.
Despite the limited dimensions of the building, only 6x6 m, even on the first floor of a country house there is enough space for:
- Kitchens;
- Hall and bedrooms;
- Bathroom.
The second floor is completely dedicated to the children's room and utility unit.
If the box of a country house is installed on a strip concrete foundation, then the timber building can be supplemented with a balcony.
The usable area of the country house, both the first floor and the attic, will decrease by 4-5 m2, but it will be possible to relax on the balcony of the country house.
The internal layout is practically no different from the previous version, the only difference is the complete transfer of the sleeping area and recreation area entirely to the second floor of the attic.
In this case, the bedroom is designed as one large room, but country houses are often used for recreation with relatives and friends, so the attic space can be easily redesigned according to your own design by installing partitions made of galvanized profiles and plasterboard.
Some experts recommend not building loggias and internal terraces, but limiting yourself to hanging balconies to the attic. The project below for a 6x6m country frame house shows how successful the idea of a hanging balcony can be.
How to plan a room in a country house with an attic
If suburban area more than six acres, then instead of a small house 6x6 m, more suitable for an overnight stay or short-term vacation, it makes sense to build more spacious house with an attic, using the designs of country houses with a 6x8 attic in the photos below.
Brick country house
The best choice would be to build a stone house with a high gable and an attic.
The building is built of brick on a strip foundation. Distinctive feature the project of the first floor of a country house is maximum limit quantities internal partitions. In fact, the room of the house has two partitions - for the bathroom and for the bedroom. The living room and kitchen, according to the project, are located in one space, separated by a staircase leading up to the attic floor.
The second floor of the attic is almost entirely devoted to sleeping quarters and a storage room. The dimensions of the attic are relatively small, but the project did not use a fashionable broken line hipped roof, but the very steep slope of the roof slopes was preserved. However, this did not affect the comfort of the room.
Country house made of aerated concrete
An example of a successful country house project is a summer house with an attic, built from aerated concrete blocks. The building is built on a foundation made of concrete and rubble stone. The walls are made of aerated concrete and finished with a decorative coating based on acrylic resin And gypsum plaster. According to the project, the roof and attic occupy 4 m of height out of the total 7.5 m from zero to the roof ridge.
In this project it is possible to note very interesting solution glazed veranda and entrance block of the building. There is no porch in the classical representation of its design; the entrance door is recessed inside the frame of the building. The glazing of the veranda gives a very wide viewing angle and at the same time provides a high degree of solarization of the unheated room.
A similar technique was used to decorate the open terrace on the back side of the country house. According to the project, the terrace fills the corner part of the first floor of a country building, which provides maximum light flow and at the same time protection from rain and wind.
Frame country house
According to statistics, 35-40% of country houses are built using frame technology on screw piles. Anyone, even the most complex project houses will cost 20-25% less than when built from brick or even timber. A typical design of a country house is shown in the photo.
The total area of the country house is 73 m2, the height of the ceilings of the first floor and attic is 2.7 m and 2.6 m, respectively, which is a very good indicator for country houses. According to the project, the walls and gables of the building are assembled from timber with a section of 40x150 mm, sheathed with OSB and plasterboard. The attic room is assembled in a similar way.
External walls are insulated with mineral thermal insulation 15 cm thick and finished with siding PVC panels. The rafters, pediment frame, ceiling, joists and elements of the porch group are all made of 40x100 mm and 40x150 mm timber. According to the project, the attic floor is covered with thick 12 mm plywood with foam or mineral fiber insulation.
The internal layout of the country house is shown in the diagram.
On the ground floor there are auxiliary services - a kitchen, a bathroom and a boiler room. The living room is practically not separated from the kitchen and hallway or hall by partitions; only small fragments are installed interior walls to ensure proper air exchange and block drafts from front door. According to the project, the entrance to the second floor is made from the hall.
The attic space is almost completely devoted to two separate bedrooms, each with an area of 13-14 m2. The layout of the country house provides each room with its own window and its own exit to the staircase leading to the hall.
According to the project, the construction of a country house is estimated at 830 thousand rubles without electrical wiring, water and sewer system. Setup costs engineering communications are estimated at another 150 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
Construction of a country house standard project according to the contract with the contractor, it takes 25 days. If you order for a building strip foundation, then the project implementation period increases by 25-30 days. Building a country house with your own hands will cost much less - from 330 to 450 thousand rubles, but the construction time of the building will increase to 8 months. Therefore, you often have to look for a compromise - order the box and roof from a company, and do all the finishing work and communications yourself. This option ultimately makes it possible to reduce the cost of a country house project by 30% or more.
The times when a dacha was associated with garden beds and constant work, and the only building was a trailer or a small shed, are long gone. Nowadays, a country plot has become a place for the whole family to relax, and comfort and convenience are very important so that staying in the country is no different from life in the city. Let's consider what factors should be taken into account when choosing a specific project and what you should pay special attention to.
What factors are fundamental when choosing a project?
You can find a variety of designs for small country houses with an attic to make right choice, it is necessary to take into account several important nuances:
| Size | This is one of the main points that should never be overlooked. First of all, you should take into account the size of the site so that the location of the building complies with all basic fire safety standards |
| Layout | This item depends entirely on your preferences. At the same time, it is important to take into account the approximate number of vacationers at the dacha, so that after construction it does not turn out that there are too few sleeping places |
| Construction material | The most commonly used option is wood or foam blocks. It all depends on personal preferences, financial capabilities and the availability of this or that material in your area. You can also use brick, but the price of this option will be much higher |
| Features of use | If the building will serve as a country house for the summer, then more lightweight design, if you plan to stay in the winter, then it is necessary to carry out high-quality thermal insulation work and think through the heating system |
| Communications | It is very important to provide for the provision of all necessary networks: electricity, water supply and sewerage. Moreover, if there are no centralized communications, be prepared for additional costs for installing a septic tank and well |
Overview of some options
In fact, there are thousands of projects, and the sketches we reviewed serve as a kind of guideline by which you can decide on a specific solution specifically for your case.
House made of 6x8 timber
Projects of country houses made of timber with an attic are divided mainly by the size and layout of the premises on the first floor; the attic floor is almost always allocated for bedrooms, which allows you to free up space on the first level.
This option has many positive features:
- The manufacturing material is natural wood - an environmentally friendly material that helps ensure good conditions for accommodation. In such a house they always preserve optimal performance humidity and temperature. In addition, wood retains heat well, which is very important if you are going to be at the dacha in winter. (See also article.)
- With the rather compact dimensions of the house (6x8), all rooms are quite spacious, which ensures a comfortable stay for even a fairly large number of people. The staircase is also very wide, which is also important for ease of movement.
- There is enough in the building convenient layout no walk-through rooms. The spacious entrance hall and even more spacious hall are more reminiscent of a full-fledged residential building than a country house.
Important!
It is worth noting that the project does not include a bathroom, so it is best to reduce any of the rooms, otherwise you will have to make an extension or even build separate structures.
House made of 6x8.5 blocks
This project of a country house with an attic, veranda and balcony has whole line undoubted advantages:
- The spacious veranda can be either closed or open. It all depends on your preferences, if you like terraces, then you don’t have to insulate the structure, but it’s better to make it with large windows, which can be opened in the summer.
- The balcony on the second floor is also quite spacious; it is especially relevant in places with beautiful views - of the forest, lake, and so on.
- The spacious hallway is combined with a bathroom, which is also quite large, which is very important for a country house.
- The living room is combined with the kitchen, this allows for a spacious room that can accommodate even a large company.
- The main advantage of the option under consideration is the presence of three bedrooms on the attic floor; in such a house there is enough space for everyone.
Advice!
To further increase the usable area, you can make a basement floor in which technical rooms or even a gym will be located.
If you decide to develop a project on your own, it is still better to do it based on existing solutions. They should be like a kind of instruction manual to simplify the entire workflow.
- The project should be fairly simple, the more complex the house, the higher the costs of its construction and the longer the work takes.
- It is important that the documentation complies with all established standards and requirements, so it is better to consult with specialists in advance or submit a ready-made project. This will allow you to find errors in time and correct them before work begins.
Conclusion
The comfort of your stay at the dacha depends on the choice of project; do not forget this factor, since fixing something later is much more expensive than doing everything as it should be at the construction stage. The video in this article will help you understand the issue even better.
