Attic arrangement in a private house

The project of most private houses includes an attic room. Arrangement of the attic in a private house requires a special approach. It is important to take into account the design features of the attic and to determine the method of roof insulation. It is possible to make a living room from an attic, saving at the same time the area of a private house and money.

Room features

Attic in a private house or in the country is a residential area in the attic of the building. Previously, the attic was used as a storage room for various items. Since 1630, the space under the roof began to equip for housing. In the attic, you can arrange a room for any purpose in a variety of interior styles. When arranging the attic is important to consider all the design features of the attic and the amount of free space.

Mansards are being built not only in wooden private houses, but also in some apartment buildings. However, in high-rise buildings, the attic is rarely allocated to a living room.

Attic space can be of various sizes: it all depends on the size of the apartment building, as well as on the shape and angle of the roof. The attic is a rather dark room, as it is not replete with windows. Therefore, you need to think in advance about additional light sources.

This may be a variety of lighting or additional windows that can be made independently. When installing conventional windows there is a need to adjust the roof system. This process takes a lot of time and effort, so most often installed special dormer windows.

When developing the design of a room under a roof, it is worthwhile to give preference to light colors. Attic in bright colors will visually look more dimensional and less gloomy. In addition, when finishing surfaces, the walls and ceiling should not be made heavier with building materials. Therefore, it is better to use paint and varnish products, wallpaper coatings, wallboard or drywall as a finishing material.

When developing the attic project in a country house, it is worth considering the area costs for roof insulation. As protection against cold and wind, they often resort to the installation of plasterboard structures. Such material in combination with insulation and trim cuts attic space of about twenty centimeters from all walls and ceiling.

Even after warming the attic in the corners there is a lot of free space, which is inconvenient to use for placement of furniture. Empty corners can be equipped as space for shelves for household appliances or small cabinets and pedestals.

Warming and sound insulation

The attic space is not as warm as the rest of the rooms in a private house. The attic is characterized not only by large heat losses, but also by poor sound insulation. When designing the attic, first of all you should take care of the weatherization of the last floor and the improvement of its sound insulation properties.

The degree of sound and heat insulation of the attic space depends on the quality of the material.that was used for roofing roofing. Heat loss can be as much as twenty-five percent.Insulation work will significantly reduce this figure and help save money for heating the room. It is possible to warm an attic room both from external, and from the inside of rafters.

To improve the sound and thermal insulation characteristics of the attic, equipped with their own hands, most often use mineral or stone wool. Cotton wool plates are more convenient to use for warming horizontal surfaces, and it’s better to roll up vertical places or inclined surfaces with rolled material.

When choosing a thermal insulating material should pay attention to the following characteristics:

The level of heat conduction should be low.
Fire resistance is an important factor, since there is a high probability of fires in a private house.
Low weight. Lightweight materials will not create a heavy load on the walls and roof.
Health safety. You should choose only eco-friendly insulation.

Finishing work begins with laying insulation around the perimeter of the attic. It is necessary to warm all existing partitions, ceilings, roofing and pediments. When carrying out repairs, the key point is the installation of a vapor barrier membrane to the insulation.Vapor barrier material will protect the insulation from moisture, which will improve the thermal insulation characteristics of surfaces.

After finishing works on sound and thermal insulation, the surfaces inside the building are usually sheathed with plasterboard. Do not forget about the insulation of windows in the attic. To improve the level of sound insulation, first of all, the floor of the attic floor needs finishing. Stone wool is commonly used as a sound insulating layer.

Decoration of individual rooms

Whatever room you decide to arrange in the attic, you will have to decide the issue with the selection and placement of furniture. The slope of the roof and multiple beams impede the free placement of large furniture. Built-in furniture is the best option for such conditions. With it, you can maximize the use of all free space inside the attic room.

Many furniture manufacturers make built-in designs of the desired shapes and sizes to order. However, such products will be much more expensive than finished furniture in standard sizes. If it is not possible to order embedded designs,for decorating the attic is to choose low furniture. At the cottage, instead of upholstered furniture, you can decompose mattresses and pillows with original covers.

Particular attention in the design of a room should be given to the windows in the attic. The size and number of windows will depend on the level of illumination of the room, as well as the visual perception of the area. Small windows visually reduce space and poorly fill the room with light.

Attic space does not have any specific purpose. In the attic you can equip absolutely any room. When planning the future dwelling should take into account the number of oblique walls and windows, the presence of open beams under the rafters, the total area of the room, the type of roof.

Equipping the attic, pay attention to the following recommendations:

Do not overload the interior with dimensional decorative elements or unnecessary furniture.
If you decide to decorate the windows of the attic with curtains, you should not make a choice in favor of bulky models.
Wooden beams do not necessarily decorate. The tree can be sanded and left in its natural form.
With the help of small lamps you can divide the space into zones.
Lighting devices can be placed on the beams, which will save free space.
For a comfortable stay in the attic in the warm season, it is recommended to install air conditioning in the room.
The central zone of the attic space is often left free. Bed and other furniture is installed along the walls.
To decorate the room, use only light materials.

Rest zone

In the attic, you can equip a home cinema, billiard room or living room with comfortable furniture and original design.

Other options for arranging the attic floor can be:

home library;
creative workshop;
sports Hall;
canteen;
bathroom.

Bedroom

The bedroom in the attic is one of the most popular design options for attic space. Thanks to the design features of the attic room, with the right choice of design, the bedroom will look very comfortable.

When making the bedroom is not necessarily limited to a spacious bed and wardrobes for storing clothes. In the attic is quite possible to place a small coffee table, chairs or chairs,bookshelves and other items for a comfortable stay. When making a bedroom should take care of good insulation of the room.

The bedroom can be designed not only for adults, but also for children. The room for younger members of the family can be equipped as a play area or a full-fledged children's room. A nursery can be equipped even for several children, if the attic area allows it.

When creating a child's room in the attic, you should take care of a safe staircase, as well as efficient use of the attic space. In the bedroom for children, you also need a good level of lighting and heat insulation. When choosing colors, be guided by the preferences of your child, not forgetting that you should not use too dark colors.

Beautiful design examples

A lounge on the attic floor, made in a marine style, will delight both children and adults.

Attic of a small area is also possible to equip a residential area. The narrow space between the roof and the floor can be filled with low bookshelves

Wooden furniture perfectly harmonizes with the blue wall decoration in the nursery, equipped in the attic of a private house.Large windows visually increase the space of the room and provide a good level of natural light.