Features of the design of the attic floor

Recently, apartments in the attic have become a fashionable trend in interior design and a profitable investment. Attic is a room under the roof with sloping ceilings or, in simple terms, an attic, but not simple, but residential and comfortable. The attic was originally intended not for living, but for storage, and the well-appointed attic space can be turned into a real recreation corner, transforming it into a nursery, study, bedroom, recreation room, cinema hall, gym or dressing room.

Attic owes its name to the French architect Francois Mansart, who lived in the 17th century. He first came up with the brilliant idea to make living space out of an attic.

If in Soviet times attics were used exclusively to increase the usable space and performed, in fact, the role of storage space,then in the modern world, mansard construction has become so popular that residential floors under the roof are erected literally everywhere: in rich private cottages, urban buildings, summer houses and even baths. The design of the attic should be approached with imagination and creativity, because this creative process will surely unite all family members in a single impulse to create something cozy and unusual under uneven roof slopes. And design techniques that are worth adopting, will allow to make from the room of an irregular geometrical shape not only practical and functional, but also very cozy space.

Features of the attic floor are, first of all, in the original layout of the space, which is located between the slopes of the roof. Sometimes for the arrangement it may be necessary to reconstruct the roof truss system, in which case you should turn to a professional architect. And if the attic has all the necessary communications (heating pipes, electricity, ventilation), then Your task is much simpler and comes down to decorating the interior, which will depend on the configuration of the roof.

It is the key and very difficult, from a technical point of view, element, so it is important to calculate how to equip a dwelling effectively and cost-effectively. The design of the attic is often based on the use of the advantages and color of such a natural material like wood. The slope of the roof of the attic is usually from 45 to 60 degrees, there are also "broken" options with different ramps of rafters. With such a roof, the width of the room under it is usually up to 10 meters.

Moreover, if the country house is small and its width does not exceed 6 meters, then it is worth using a maximum angle of attic of 60 degrees, which will add useful living space. Also, to increase the living space in the attic, you can use a sloping roof, thanks to which the room has almost vertical walls.

The construction of the attic has its pros and cons, which should be considered during the construction and arrangement of the room under the sloping roof. Among the advantages we note:

• increase in the living space of a small house, for example, in the country at the expense of the attic;
• reduction of heat loss in winter;
• improving the aesthetics of the building and the possibility of designing a cozy room for recreation and other purposes.

The design of the attic is significantly affected by the shape of the roof. To make the attic as functional as possible and fit into the overall interior of the house, develop together with professionals its design project. Pay special attention to the design of the broken ceiling of irregular shape, gable roof, carrying out the necessary communications and zoning of the space under the roof, not forgetting about the quality insulation and insulation of the attic floor.

Options for exterior design attic a few. Since the slopes of the roof should protect the attic from all sorts of precipitation and temperature changes, it is necessary to produce not only the internal,but also external thermal insulation. As a heater, you can use drywall or cement particle boards. The outer part of the roof insulation system must contain a wind protection layer, and the inner part must contain vapor protection so that condensate, moisture and fungus do not form on the walls.

If you want to insulate the attic during the construction of the house, after the installation of the truss system, at the foot of the house, sew the plywood or boards, laying the vapor barrier membrane on top. On top of the membrane are insulated and sheathing, which are covered with a wind-proof film. Already after that the roof of the attic is mounted.

Planning a suburban or any other attic can be arranged in several ways. Studio layout - free of rooms, partitions and zoning, with maximum space in a private house. A draft cellular plan divides the attic space into halves or individual zones. With a little effort and great imagination, sloping walls can be turned from a lack into a “highlight”.

In modern homes, the owners, as a rule, choose the combination of zones, making a spacious free layout and combining the living room with kitchen and dining room. Since the attic space does not differ much space, it is proper zoning will help make it as free as possible. For this purpose, design techniques are used in finishing (for example, highlighting a wall in the middle with a certain color), experimenting with lighting, painting wooden beams in white, or having as many reflective surfaces in the interior as possible.

The purpose of the attic and the possibilities of arrangement limit only its size, your financial capabilities and, of course, imagination. After all, under the roof, you can design almost any room: a bedroom, a lounge with a pool table, a living room, a dressing room, a bathroom, a guest room, an office, a gym and even a small kitchen.

• As the statistics show, the majority of summer residents and owners of private houses prefer to arrangethe attic floor in the form of a bedroom, is it so cozy to fall asleep under the gable roof and wake up from the rays of the rising sun beating through the window. In the bedroom space most of the time you will lie, so the non-standard height of the ceilings does not present any difficulties and problems. The option with a double bed in the middle implies a layout, when you can place drawers and shelves on the sides of the bevel. If the bedroom is thought out for a few people, You can install beds in areas with a bevel ceiling, which saves usable space in the middle.

Since the attic room is usually small in size, take care of rational arrangement of thingsFor example, in sleeping places it is better to think about built-in cabinets and shelves. You can also attach a dressing area here around the front door in the form of cabinets from floor to ceiling, which saves a lot of space.

As for the color solution in the design of the attic bedroom, the simplest and most effective option would be to paint the walls white. Light glossy surfaces are known to reflect light.Since the attic space is usually poorly lit, the light finish will add to the room light and space. “The dark bottom and the white top” also serve as a visual increase in space, so you can use natural dark wood flooring and white walls with a ceiling. Looks impressive and imitation ceiling beams to match the floor covering.

• When arranging a child under the roof, use light shades and prefer washable wallpaper. Having designed a loft for a child, you will surely fulfill his cherished childhood dream about your house and personal space where sorceresses and other fairy-tale creatures can drop in at night. In the attic, the child will receive peace for himself and his friends, while the adults will not be disturbed by toys, felt-tip pens and clothes scattered around the house. If ceilings allow, install a bunk bed in the middle and equip a sports area with exercise equipment under the roof bevels.

Desk leave a window seat. Do not forget about safety and do not use furniture with sharp corners., and all wooden elements must be covered with a special fireproof impregnation.When choosing a color scheme for a child, consider the character and temperament of the child: for active kids, use calm shades, and leave intensive colors for quiet and phlegmatic people. Boys traditionally prefer all shades of blue, green or gray, while girls prefer pink, lilac, beige or classic white.

• The remoteness of the attic from the rest of the house and good sound insulation will help to organize a workplace or office here. Calm atmosphere will contribute to the work. In the study, the primary task will be to think about additional lighting. It is also a great idea to organize a mini-library where you can spend your evenings reading books, a workshop or other place for productive work and creativity. In such a room, use the maximum space under the bevels for the organization of storage systems and mounted shelves.

• An example of reworking an attic into the kitchen is more complex and costly when the room requires summing up all the necessary communications and good ventilation. It is desirable that work on the necessary engineering systems were carried out at the construction stage. Then it is quite possible to place under the roof even a kitchen-dining room. The main thing in such a room is to correctly distribute functional zones. The stove and the cutting table can be placed against the wall, and in the middle or near the window, provide a place for a large dining table.

If you wish, you can also design a bar counter that will actually divide the mini-kitchen into a cooking zone and an area for eating. Such a layout is particularly relevant if the house has a strongly sloping gable or hipped roof. And for those who like to sit with friends over a glass of wine, we can recommend making an attic not just a kitchen, but a real tasting room with wine cabinets. What else is needed for relaxed gatherings and conversations "after midnight"?

• If you plan to organize a living room or a recreation room in the attic, you can arrange the room in country style and fit into the interior design wooden partitions and beams. This finish is not only environmentally friendly and safe, but also beneficial to health, thanks to the healing aroma that coniferous trees emit. Also, the tree is an excellent sound insulator, so knocking raindrops on the roof probably will not hurt you.In addition, wooden walls and ceilings will "breathe" and give maximum comfort and warmth to the attic. And if you want more light and space, then choose a living room in snow-white tones, in which nobody knows the former attic.

Furniture of bright colors will enliven the interior, and glass and mirror surfaces, metal fittings and original lighting add to the living room with airiness. To the living room was well lit, you can use the window on the roof slopes. A fireplace or its imitation will make the room even more comfortable.

To soften the asymmetry of the attic space and not to "steal" the already minimum of free space, try to place furniture in corners or near walls. A visually increase the height of the ceilings will help you use a design reception with vertically elongated objects in the interior, for example, mirrors, narrow paintings or curtains with stripes along them. A cozy hammock in the recreation area will make the atmosphere of the attic room even more romantic. For the construction of a hammock, you can use the supporting pillars or fix it on the walls.

• Kinomans will surely like the idea of ​​reworking an attic into a home cinema hall with a projector screen, speakers, roomy sofas and guest tables. The main thing in this room - in advance to take care of sound insulation. You can make the atmosphere more comfortable with mini-luminaires built into the ceiling with the possibility of different lighting modes, for example, with the effect of a starry sky. You can also use soft padded stools or affordable and very comfortable bean bags as seats. An even more simplified idea is to spread a thick fluffy carpet on the floor and place a lot of pillows on it for friends.

• Cloakroom indoors under the roof will save lots of storage space in your home. After all, even at the most modest-sized attic, you can place built-in or autonomous storage systems that can easily accommodate clothes and shoes for all family members.

The style and design ideas of a residential attic, of course, depend solely on your personal preferences. But remember that the main criteria for choosing the attic décor should be common sense, good taste and, of course, rationality in everything. Agree, at least, the modern high-tech style in the design of a country house would look inappropriate. But in the interior of a modern city apartment - this is what you need. For country get-togethers it is better to choose cozy and organic “wooden” styles: Provence, chalets or country.

• If you choose interior in style Country or Provence Then stop your choice on the natural texture of wood. You can paint the surface in warm brown shades or cover the wood with a protective transparent varnish. And when painting a tree in white, you can visually expand the space under the roof. Also, this design technique focuses on the original furniture and textiles.

• Rustic chic The room can also be given with the help of floral patterns and “grandmother's” textiles - knitted bedspreads and checkered rugs. Also, coarse wood furniture will help to recreate the country-style in the interior.In addition, by choosing one of the "village" styles for attic design, you can successfully mask the elements of the rough finish of the house, for example, beams or rafters, which can be effectively played in the interior.

• If you practice romantic direction in the design, use the method of pasting wallpaper with a floral theme. Cloths of a light shade with a gentle and medium-sized pattern will help to achieve the effect of "casket", and your attic room will resemble the interior of a magical palace. An interesting idea would be to paint the beams on the ceiling in a dark color, and leave the rest and the walls white. Decorating furniture using decoupage technique will look particularly impressive in this style. Textiles play an important role here: knitted or hand-made rugs, pillows, capes, bedspreads and other household items.

• As a rule, design in classic style suitable for decoration of spacious living room. Adherents of this style can be advised to paint the ceiling in a light shade, and make the floor and walls darker. Hang Roman blinds on the windows and decorate the interior with wrought-iron accessories: for example,use a mirror frame and place the furniture of strict forms in the room. Classic involves the use of false columns, stucco and caisson ceiling. And on the floor will look the most harmonious parquet or its imitation.

• Attic style loft used, as a rule, in urban apartments under the roof. Those who like a rude loft-style are lucky, because the location of the attic just suggests the presence of rough finish in the interior, for example, brick walls, rough plaster or concrete. Communications and pipes do not have to mask for repairs, because they only emphasize the style of the loft.

And be sure to add in the attic interior industrial lamps and such an artistic element as paintings in the form of billboards. Also, the style is characterized by free space, the absence of partitions and the combination of seemingly incompatible finishing materials. Of course, such an ambiguous interior is chosen, as a rule, by creative individuals who are unpretentious in everyday life and for whom conventions are not important.

• The interior of the attic style chalet it is good that it can be used in a room of any size.This direction of design along with country best fits into the style of wooden attic. In the interior of the chalet, you can use natural skins, wrought-iron hanging chandeliers with imitation candles, carpets with ornaments and coarse wooden furniture.

• AT japanese style Attic draws lovers of minimalism and clear lines. The verified geometric lines of the space under the roof complements the minimum of furniture of concise design and forms. The design here uses a minimum of accessories, and the main design emphasis is on contrasting shades in the interior, for example, a combination of beige walls with dark brown floor texture and beams. The philosophy of this style is “nothing superfluous,” so in such an attic you can comfortably spend time with unhurried reflections with a cup of tea.

• For lovers of travel and the southern sun, we suggest making an attic your “sea” cozy corner using Mediterranean style in the interior design, the basis of which is the walls of saturated blue, blue and sand shades. Having added sea accessories and souvenirs from travel, you issue a very cozy and unusual room under the roof.Along the perimeter of the attic place the chairs, chairs or wicker furniture.

Proper window layout in the attic floor will help not only to make the room bright and sunny, but also to provide year-round ventilation, as well as to create an optimal microclimate in this room under the roof. Modern attic windows are made double, with tempered glass, so that if it breaks, the surrounding is not injured by sharp fragments. In addition, this glass is not afraid of any precipitation, and even a thick layer of snow. And manufacturers often do the turning mechanism of a window on remote control.

Attic windows can be located both around the perimeter of the room and in the slopes of the roof. At the same time, their configuration can be not only standard rectangular, but also rounded or polygonal - here architects and designers allow themselves to experiment with forms. The most original and effective reception in the interior is to arrange a large panoramic window in the entire wall. and admire the scenery, sunsets and sunrises.When financial opportunities can be organized and the window, which has a mechanism that turns it into a mini-balcony with a shed and railings. The original design technique will be to place around the window numerous frames with photographs or paintings.

In accordance with the design features of the attic, there are cases when it is impossible to organize a full window - then use the reception "light tunnel"when sunlight passes through a tube with the ability of reflection. This design can share diffused sunlight and be used in a small attic room up to 10 square meters. m

As for the decoration of the windows of the attic floor, you can use not only classic curtains, but also practical roller blinds (internal or external), blinds, awnings or all kinds of linings. For inclined constructions, blinds that are practical to maintain and simply mounted are ideal. In the hot season, they are able to create a shadow in the room, protecting it from the sun's rays and at the same time, without blocking the tide of fresh air. If you are an adherent of classic curtains, pay attention to special designs with fasteners and struts that help keep the curtains on a sloping window.

Since the attic room is usually small in size, you should not make it visually even smaller using dark textiles on the windows. But pastel shades - this is what you need to create an easy and relaxed atmosphere of rest on the attic floor. Classic and a win-win option in the interior - transparent curtains, which let in enough light and at the same time give the room extra comfort.

The top floor of a country house or a private house is a specific room with geometric flaws that professional designers can turn into advantages and an exclusive interior. The ceiling in the attic is absent in principle, but there are broken beams, a high arch and arches of various shapes and sizes.

Ceilings with height differences and complex geometric figures made from drywall for design of the attic floor are chosen by adherents of modern design. In order for such a ceiling to serve you faithfully for many years and be protected from leakage, it is better to choose moisture-proof sheets of drywall. Do not forget about the waterproofing of the roof, so that the ceiling of the plasterboard is not damaged during the rains.

The advantages of this type of finish:

• health safety;
• minimal financial costs;
• fireproof properties;
• good sound insulation;
• easy installation

Stretch ceilings are an excellent alternative to heavy wooden structures, due to which the roof truss system sometimes carries overloads. Such constructions are suitable for any type of shelter: single, double, arched or domed. Stretch ceilings can be combined with painting, wallpaper or plaster. The functionality of such ceilings will make the attic floor as comfortable and unique as possible.

The advantages of such ceilings:

• the ability to disguise their communications;
• ideally flat surface;
• non-toxic and odorless;
• fire resistance;
• durability (warranty period of use is at least 10 years);
• easy installation

Wooden lining is an inexpensive eco-friendly material, so for the design of the villa attic, as a rule, use it. At the same time sheathe both ceilings and walls.The best kind of lining, according to experts, is alder lumber. Of the advantages of lining, we note:

• naturalness, and, therefore, safety for health;
• durability, thanks to the use of innovative compositions that protect from external influence;
• ease of installation;
• high aesthetic properties.

And the installation of the timber under the roof is parallel to the rafters, which provides, in addition to the aesthetic look, excellent ventilation between insulation and finishing. Do not forget to finish the wooden surfaces with protective varnishes, which will extend the life of the wooden roof. Of the disadvantages, we note only the possibility of ignition.

Floorboard. The main advantage of this finishing material is that it does not need to be treated with special means, while at the same time it is in no way inferior to wooden ceilings in its external qualities. When installing such a coating, pay attention to the fact that the temperature in the room should be room temperature, and the humidity should not exceed 60%.

Chipboard - this is the most budgetary and easiest for energy costs option, whose installation is similar to plasterboard.Since this material is not as durable and high-quality as the rest, it is rather a “draft” option that is suitable for temporary decoration of a regular cottage, but by no means a rich cottage.

Choosing materials for finishing the attic inside, you can choose from various options: siding, gypsum plasterboard, plywood, painted walls - all this is quite appropriate.

• Wood is by far the most eco-friendly material. It provides not only healthy indoor air, but also its additional thermal insulation. The most popular materials among our compatriots are lining and a blockhouse that imitates wooden bars. Economy options - MDF and wood veneer panels.

In combination with wallpaper or decorative plaster this type of finish looks quite impressive. Or you can use the wallpaper "under the tree." The innovative material used in the finish is HPL panels.

• Also popular with modern designers. drapery walls textiles different textures, for example, focuses on one of the walls of the attic room.
• Can be used and wallpaper in the interior, while reception with vertical stripes will visually increase the height of the attic ceilings. Also, a similar effect is achieved by finishing the walls and ceiling with the same material. To diversify the solid interior, paint the highest wall of the room under the roof into a bright shade, which will visually help to increase the room.

The floor in the interior of the attic is chosen as simple as possible and natural, You should not focus on complex podium structures, so as not to “steal” the space of an already small room. In addition, the floor should have excellent heat and sound insulation, for this purpose designers use mineral wool or glass wool.

The basis of such a flooring usually perform boards from coniferous trees, treated with antiseptics. The final cladding can be a tree, cork, chipboard, carpet, parquet, linoleum - it all depends on your taste and financial capabilities.

The organization of lighting in the attic room carries both functional and decorative load.The space under the roof is closed, so it is important to choose the right lighting, which will forever banish the darkness. This can be done not only with the help of a classic chandelier or spotlights, but also using additional light sources. These can be floor lamps, wall lamps, stationary and rotary lamps around the perimeter of the room, table lamps, fluorescent models, etc.

The ideal solution would be to highlight different areas in the attic floor, in which the combination of various devices will help you.

In order to repair the attic went smoothly, and you were able to create the interior of your dreams, use the tips and tricks of the professionals when you make the room under the roof.

• To be able to add an attic to the house, its minimum width should be 5 meters, and the height of the attic should be at least 2.2 meters at a high point and 1.6 meters at the site of the wall bevel.
• When arranging the attic floor, be sure to monitor how the work on the insulation of the ceiling and walls are performed.After all, if the insulation and ventilation is not organized at the highest level, in the cold season, moisture and fungus may appear on the walls, which, you see, will not add comfort to the room under the roof.

But what are the pitfalls in the construction of the space under the roof should be avoided:

• Do not locate ventilation risers and pipes in the valley;
• Do not install too many communication or air-conditioning systems on the roof;
• when designing, make the eaves wide so that they can be attached to the drain;
• do not forget to take into account the specifics of roof ventilation when planning;
• and in the winter in the attic was not cold, and in the summer it is hot, use metal or steel trusses at minimum, since they significantly increase heat loss.

It is not easy to repair a room under a roof; it is much easier to decorate a room with a regular ceiling. Nevertheless, it is the dimensions of the attic space that can turn the decoration of the attic into a fascinating creative process. You can give a second life to the attic and make a living room out of it by taking up the restoration of this auxiliary space.

Attic, in fact, is a paradise for creative people who do not tolerate stereotypes and strive to be unique in everything, including the choice of living space. When designing the attic do not be afraid to experiment, to show all their creative potential and imagination, and armed with the help of professionals.

When making a bedroom in the attic it is more rational to install beds in areas with a bevel of the ceiling, this will save a bit of space.

A large corner sofa with a lot of pillows in the living room, equipped in the attic, is sure to be a favorite place for family members to spend leisure time with friends.

To decorate the attic in the loft-style is to choose a room with high ceilings.

In the Japanese style, clear lines and a minimum of simple design furniture are used.

Mediterranean style harmoniously fit into the design of the attic.

The design of another attic from project to implementation is shown in the video below.