Features of arrangement of the attic

On the arrangement of the attic seriously think about when there is a question about the lack of living space at home. After all, a beautiful, practical and comfortably furnished room can easily become an additional living room.

Attic - a room located under the roof. Attic floor differs from the second floor of the house by the presence of a sloped ceiling and walls of different heights. If the roof of the house is gable, then this is the best option for residential attic. The area of ​​such a room will be larger compared to the attic with a hipped roof, because the number of sloped ceilings and oblique walls will be less.

An important factor is the height of the walls. For a comfortable stay, the distance from the floor to the ceiling should be at least 2.2 meters. On this basis, it is necessary to resolve the issue of the presence of a ceiling in the attic.The ceiling will facilitate the interior trim, reduce heat loss, and also balance the space.

But in the absence of a ceiling there are pluses - wooden beams and floors will give the room a special touchAfter all, natural materials are always in fashion and are suitable for almost any interior, which is especially important for country houses in a country style.

To equip a comfortable room in the attic, you need to take care of natural light. The number of windows and their size depends on the floor area. The optimal ratio of the size of the windows to the area - 1 to 8. At the same time, too small windows will visually reduce the space, and too large windows will lead to large heat losses.

In addition to vertical walls, windows can be placed anywhere on the roof. Such windows let in much more light than vertical ones.

Installation of special roof windows is required on the roof. They will completely protect the upper floor from leakage, since their installation is provided at any angle. Window glass has increased strength and protection against chipping.

The difference between the attic and the usual roof is warming, because in the winter you just can't do without it. Losses of heat through the roof of the house in the cold season are large, so she needs to pay special attention. Modern insulation materials will reduce heating costs.. Another weak spot in terms of heat loss in a private house - the slopes of the windows.

Sound insulation is as important as warming. Insulation is especially necessary in a wooden country house, since everything that happens in the attic will be clearly audible below. If there is a partition on the attic floor, it must also be soundproofed. For this purpose, there are many modern and high-quality materials.

In the attic, you can arrange any room, and you can arrange it with your own hands. If the upper floor turned out to be comfortable and large, then why not place the living room there? It can be used for evening watching movies, receiving guests and even as a dining room.

Built-in furniture is perfect here.because it fits best in non-standard space and will save space in the center of the living room. The decor should be functional and include everything you need, but at the same time not clutter up the space. Transformers that perform various functions, depending on the design, are perfect for this. For example, a transforming table can be used as a large dining table, as well as a small magazine option.

The room, located under the roof of the house, will be a real fairy tale for children. It is only necessary to put a bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and think over the playing area. For two children, a bunk bed will be relevant or you can place two beds along the sloping walls. Here bright colors will be appropriate, with which it is also impossible to overdo it.

When planning a study on the attic, the table is best placed at the window, and along the sloping walls to place shelves for documents and books.You can also put a sofa, a table with a tea set and you can receive visitors. For the cabinet does not require much space, so this option is suitable even for a small attic.

The interior of the attic in this case must be well thought out. Color design should be in harmony with the whole structure. Soft pastel colors are ideal for the bedroom, besides the interior in warm colors can visually enlarge the room.

Creative need to approach the placement of the bed. If you install it with a headboard to a low pier, then the ceiling above it will rise up, which many may like. Niches on the sides of the bed are ideal for placing bedside tables. In some cases it is more practical to place the bed in the middle of the attic, it all depends on the room and your preferences.

If space permits, then in the bedroom you can place a dressing room. An excellent alternative to it is a large closet with beveled corners.

In this case there should not be a large number of partitions, otherwise the room will seem small. Attic is better divided into zones using beautiful and at the same time functional shelving, curtains or screens, also help walls painted in different colors, carpets, curtains and other pleasant things.

• Almost always in the attic rooms there is not enough sunlight, so it is better to give up dark colors. White or light walls, a ceiling and a dark floor will be excellent option for a penthouse. Such a space will visually appear larger.
• The beams can not be removed, but they can be effectively decorated in the style of the whole room.
• Finishing materials should not weigh down the structure.

• In the summer, the roof of the attic can heat up to 80 ° C, so you should install an air conditioner inside.
• In the attic there is a lot of unused space in the corners. We develop such niches for cabinets, appliances and small things.
• If the ceiling turned out to be rather low, then the absence of the legs near the furniture will save the situation.

• To make space in the center of the attic, sleeping places are best placed along the walls where the slope begins.
• Pillows, carpets, original lamps will give a cosiness to the room and will emphasize your individuality.
• As curtains, it is best to use airy and lightweight fabrics that let a lot of sun and light into the room. And for sloping windows, roller blinds or blinds are best suited.

• If the ceiling is low, it is better to abandon the chandelier. In this case, help wall lights or LEDs.
• Natural wood - a great option for decoration. The tree has soundproofing and heat insulating properties, helps to create a favorable microclimate in the room, and maintains optimum humidity.
• Decorating the walls with the use of various materials and textures will help to properly zone the space.

If there is an attic in the house, then it is easy to arrange living space on it, but the task requires creative approach. With reasonable planning from a dusty attic can get a cozy and functional living room with a unique interior.

For information on how to equip the attic, see the release of the program "Country answer".