Modern cities are so loaded with technology, people and faceless buildings and there are so few green spaces left in them that having your own dacha is not even a dream, but an urgent need. Spending time in nature becomes an outlet for the whole family, and even after a well-equipped city apartment, many are ready to put up with the traditional inconveniences of country houses.

Although this is completely redundant! With the right ingenuity and our advice, the design of the attic in the country instead of the usual dusty attic will allow you to have not only a cozy bedroom, but even a full bathroom, a Russian-style kitchen-living room and everything your heart desires!

Let's start with the fact that, as a rule, a country house is designed for seasonal living with a minimum of comfort. After all, a country house is not initially purchased too large, but they try to invest in choosing a good place. Therefore, as a rule, 1-2 rooms are enough for a family's summer vacation.

But over time, inspired by modern programs about the conversion of the under-roof space into a comfortable attic, the owners of summer cottages pay close attention to the abandoned summer attic. Why not? Indeed, in this place you can make a wonderful living room, summer bedroom, billiard room, space for hobbies and much more! Take, for example, only the fact that it is in the attic that it is convenient to put a bathroom, which is usually not originally in a country house.

There is a lot of construction work to be done, because the attic of a summer residence is usually not planned as a living space. Therefore, it will need to be refurbished and insulated. Of course, depending on what exactly is meant by the concept of "cottage": a small house near the forest or a modern country house, where a spacious and functional attic is initially an important and effective design element.

If everything is clear with a country house, then with an attic in an ordinary small cottage you will have to face such problems as lack of air, lighting and usable space.

But, thanks to unique building materials and new technologies, even from the darkest kennel you can make a completely cozy and living room. So planning the space under the roof has become much more pleasant and interesting, although some points still remain: for example, the unusual geometry of the room and the peculiarities of the internal microclimate.

Here is a wonderful selection of cozy and unpretentious country attic interiors:

Types of country roofs and their interior space

It is necessary to think over the interior design of the attic even at the design stage of the whole house. After all, even if you are not going to explore the under-roof space this year or the next, it still makes sense to pre-install plumbing, heating, an electric cable and a cord from the Internet antenna (where would it be without it). After all, then doing complex repairs will not be the most pleasant experience, and quite costly.

Tilt angle and usable area

And now about how comfortable this or that type of country roof is for certain ideas. For example, the most comfortable for a residential attic will be a steep roof, from 55 degrees. Here the ceiling easily passes into the wall, and there are almost no "dead zones" in the room. But the cost of building such a roof will be higher, because an insulated roof is much more expensive than a vertical wall.

Most of the attics of Russian private houses are gable roofs with a slope angle of 45 to 60 degrees. It all depends on how much snow falls in a particular region, but in Russia there is not enough of it. Therefore, the same sloping ceiling remains the specifics of the premises under the roof of our dachas, and the designers and designers face a difficult task: how to make the most useful and practical use of that part of the room where the ceiling height is less than two meters?

Keep in mind that it is in this part of the attic that the air is least ventilated and there is usually little light. And your main task when drawing up an attic interior project is to provide both a comfortable microclimate and convenient movement around the attic floor, and fill the rooms with natural light. And at the same time minimize the loss of such a valuable usable area.

Roof shape and layout features

And the largest space in the attic is obtained under a sloping roof with an attic wall. This is a part of the floor with low vertical walls. There are some nuances in such construction: it will be necessary to strengthen the rafters and Mauerlat, as well as install such a structure as scissor trusses.

Therefore, we will still call the most practical option for the attic a sloping roof, which, in addition, significantly saves materials. True, get ready for the fact that the roofing pie will be quite complicated: in places of fracture it will be important to ensure the correct overlap of the insulation plates, and in the connection of the roofing material - to avoid cold bridges.

But in the hipped roof there is already less usable area and more kinks. Here it is already more difficult to plan something freely. For example, a sloping roof has at least two vertical gables, near which you can install cabinets or storage spaces, but there are no such spaces under a gable roof:

An interesting fact: sometimes, when equipping an attic in a country or country house, professional builders are hired to slightly raise (complete) the attic wall and, thus, change the angle of the roof. Of course, such an attic is more functional and comfortable.

But the fact is that if this house was built at one time by a professional architect, then 100% of the project was initially consciously chosen all the proportions between the height of the roof and the height of the walls. And, as a result of changing the roof and its shape, the house itself will not only lose its appearance, but also risk looking even awkward as a result. This is not to mention the fact that any such interventions in architecture are fraught with a reduction in the life of the house itself.

Too cramped attic: what to do?

Of course, in an ordinary country house, initially, as a rule, the roof is not built with the expectation that someday there will be a chic attic. And country houses are often inherited, and in the form of old buildings, where in general the attic was planned only as a place to store hay. And the only one who lived there before was a cat. In this case, you will have to go to tricks:

Moreover, a cozy bedroom is obtained even in very small attics:

By the way, a bedroom in a small attic is far from the only option. With an enterprising approach, an entire bathroom will fit in there!

Also be prepared for the fact that even at the stage of construction of a country house, the attic will be captured by your child, who will happily separate from all relatives in such a room resembling a tree house.

The art of zoning a country attic

Even if your country house is large enough, then the attic is not just spacious - huge. And then it makes sense to divide it into separate rooms. And there will be pluses here: at least one or two walls of each room will already be vertical, which will have a good effect on their functionality.

So what rooms should the country attic be divided into, if there is such an opportunity? A family library, a home theater, a private office, a dressing room or an extra guest bedroom - all that is usually quite difficult to fit even in an ordinary residential building. In other words, in country attics they realize everything that is usually a pity for urban square meters.

To do this, the usual attic is divided into two parts along the ridge, and builds the remaining additional partitions, if the area allows. Although modern building technologies already allow you to come up with something new, reducing the number of supports to a minimum and turning open technical elements into a special kind of decor.

Thanks to this, it is possible to leave the entire space as one, which is great for ventilation and lighting. Especially since today it is in vogue. Still in fashion are partitions of variable height, sliding, which help to divide and unite the attic room in one minute:

Also keep in mind that before the attic ceiling was always sheathed and lowered to a height of 2.5 m, but today it is customary to equip a mezzanine there, which significantly expands the usable area and is valued in its own way in the interior.

And in those parts of the attic where the height is insufficient for comfortable movement of a person, storage spaces are most often arranged. Decorative chests, caskets, open shelving and audio-video equipment look quite stylish there:

Subtleties of lighting: highlighting beneficial elements

The ideal country attic is where there is a lot of light and a lot of air. That is why today it has become fashionable to make large window openings in the gables of the dacha, letting in more light into the attic. But lucarnes have long been abandoned, and he uses them only for special style decisions. After all, from them, to everything, there is still little light:

Modern skylights are increasingly made not inclined, but vertical, and these protect the attic from water penetration. Here it is important to adhere to the design rule: the ratio of the glazing area should be 1 to 10 to the floor area.

And pay attention to how much more pleasant the vertical stationary windows in the gables are perceived, and how uncomfortable the inclined ones feel. Many people even note that it seems to them that such windows "fall". And today, simplicity and lightness are in fashion in any interior. But vertical windows will no longer allow tall furniture to be placed at the gables.

Also, in order to lure the sun into the country attic, it is advisable not to use too much textiles. Although cute floral curtains are usually not superfluous in such a room, and in their own way cheer up. But it is better to buy modern roller blinds or leave the windows open, as the Dutch do.

Moreover, at such a height you can’t really see anything, but the attic will always be full of sunlight. And so that ultraviolet rays do not discolor the paint of furniture and interior decoration, choose windows with a special coating that protects against such exposure.

They also resort to such tricky tricks as an abundance of glass and transparent elements, which give the room more light and a feeling of airiness.

Selection of furniture for the heavenly space

An important principle for arranging a country attic is the minimum necessary furniture so as not to create an additional load on the walls and foundation of the house. Just the guest bedroom fits this requirement well, because guests are always provided with a more modest set of necessary items than for residents of the house.

First of all, when considering the furnishing of a country attic, select an area where you can definitely stand up to your full height, an area where you will be comfortable sitting, and an area where you can only lie (without hitting your head if you wake up). For all this, choose the right furniture, better transformable or with built-in storage space.

Even better - order furniture specifically for this room, the right size and parameters. So you will hide all the uncomfortable corners and nooks and crannies of the attic, and make it as comfortable as possible. So design with confidence! Better yet, look at ready-made design projects of under-roof spaces and take note of the most successful ideas, life hacks and unexpected, but interesting solutions.

Believe me, in order to make a truly chic living space out of the attic, you don’t need a designer’s education at all! All the necessary variety has been on sale for a long time, in online stores it is convenient to select whole sets that will be delivered to everything at least to Everest. The main thing is to have a natural sense of taste and proportion.

Interior design: not only country!

And finally, let's talk about styles. The attic as an architectural object has always been unique in that absolutely any direction can be realized in it and bold experiments can be carried out without risking the more valuable living space of the dacha itself. Usually it is here that the most daring decisions are implemented, they play with color and decoration. Have you wanted to paint everything black for a long time, and put the furniture in black and white? Yes please! Want to have a completely pink room? Why not!

If you think country is the only option, i.e. rustic style, then you are mistaken. Of course, this option has its own meaning: curtains in a funny flower, an abundance of textiles, light colors, flowers in the decoration and a lot of old cute little things.

Usually the whole dacha is made in the same style, what then is the point of duplicating this in the under-roof space? Look how beautiful the attic turns out with fairly low slopes, and who would have thought! And here is the real New York style of interior:

And even open elements, which often remain in country attics, can be effectively emphasized in a fashionable Swedish style like this. Study this illustration carefully: just white walls and floors with a slight shade, exposed wooden elements of the truss system tinted with stain, a minimum of furniture and a couple of red accents in the furniture. And how gorgeous it looks:

There are no restrictions in choosing the style of a country attic at all! You can choose from fresh Scandinavian style, and sophisticated Japanese, and pompous French. In a word, to implement any interior design idea you like that you once saw. But, if you are striving specifically for comfort, then choose natural materials for the country attic, furniture with smooth shapes and fresh natural tones in the decoration.

The last valuable advice: equipping the country attic, take into account the principle of English designers. It sounds like this: everything can and should always be repainted and redone, that's right for the mood. So in England they like to update their houses from the inside - with simple cosmetic repairs, and with enviable regularity. Your attic is already ready, but would you like to redo something in it in the future? So it will be!

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

Advantages and disadvantages of the attic bedroom

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

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

• increase in the living area of ​​the house;
• the size of the room can be independently changed, delimited functional areas - under a large roof, you can equip a bedroom with a bathroom or combine a room with an office;
• an attic with slanted windows will become the most romantic place in the house - in the evening you can watch the stars, and wake up in the morning with the first rays of the sun;
• the bedroom under the roof can be made in different styles, and all kinds of finishing materials are used to decorate the room;
• the attic is a warm room, so the bedroom will be comfortable and cozy.

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

• the roof needs additional heat and waterproofing;
• the choice of finishes and the layout of the room largely depend on the type of roof;
• Furniture for the attic often has to be made to order in order to maximize the use of every centimeter of the bedroom area.

Layout and arrangement of furniture depending on the type of roof

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

The roof of the house can be single-pitched, gable, multi-pitched, hipped or broken. Thus, the room may have no ceiling at all or be in an unusual form, and the walls of the room may have a very different angle of inclination. Such features of the structure “steal” the usable area of ​​​​the attic, therefore, when arranging the bedroom, one must act in a balanced and competent manner.

Spacious loft with shed roof- a convenient option for placing a bedroom. In this case, the bed is placed under an inclined window, and a spacious closet can be placed along a straight wall.

A small bedroom can be beaten in a different way. With a partition, separate the space for the dressing room - from the side of the straight wall, and put the bed there. Additionally, bookshelves can be arranged at the head of the bed. With this option, it becomes possible to make an exit to the balcony.

Under gable roof it is difficult to place a tall cabinet, but if the area allows, then you can slightly correct the space and “level” one of the walls with the help of a screen. A gable roof with symmetrical sloping windows is a great option for combining a bedroom and an office.

On the "gable" attics, bedrooms for two children are often equipped. Beds are placed along sloping walls. If desired, the room can be separated by a mobile partition - a curtain or decorative pendants. The disadvantage of such a room is that there is little space for storing children's clothes and toys.

Design features pitched roof should be turned into its virtues. You can focus on the curved lines of the ceiling. For the convenience of placing furniture, you will have to install plasterboard walls - such a measure is only permissible in spacious rooms. In small bedrooms, the partition will have to be abandoned and spacious wardrobes replaced with compact chests of drawers, trellises, hanging shelves, drawers and decorative storage baskets.

Under hipped roof you can equip two full-fledged bedrooms by dividing the space in the center with a partition. In this case, a high wall appears, which will simplify the arrangement of furniture.

Features of finishing the attic bedroom

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

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

The ceiling can be leveled by "sheathing" plasterboard, and the finish can be selected in accordance with the overall interior of the attic bedroom.

The room turns out to be organic if one material, such as wallpaper, is used to decorate the walls and ceiling. In this case, the ceiling becomes a continuation of the walls - this technique visually expands the space.

Textile ceiling trim allows you to soften the angular shape of the attic room.

Color in the interior of the room on the attic floor

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

Lighting and decoration of the attic bedroom

When organizing lighting in the bedroom, you need to think through many details: which side the windows face, the choice of main and local light, the design of the window opening.

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

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

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

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

Choosing the style of the bedroom: photos of interiors

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

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

Country style conveys the flavor of rural life. Simple antique wood furniture, bright textile filling and an abundance of accessories create the spirit of 19th century England.

Classics would look appropriate in a spacious attic with large windows, as this direction involves the use of massive furniture, heavy curtains and solid, respectable chandeliers.

Classic attic bedroom design: photo

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

The main features of minimalism are conciseness and clarity of design. The room contains only the most necessary furniture of simple geometric shapes, the minimum number of decorative elements. Color solution - a combination of no more than 2-3 colors.

Bedroom under the roof in the Scandinavian style - unpretentious decoration of the walls and ceiling, restraint and orderliness of the interior. The design of the room is dominated by light natural tones, a pale wood bed, bright lighting, simplified window openings or no curtains at all.

Asian style. The presence of "cold" materials in the design of the headboard and textured textiles on the pillows give the interior an oriental touch.

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

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

A two-level ceiling and complex lighting leveled the geometry of the attic space. This solution is only valid in a house with a high roof.

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

The classic variety is quite popular. This option for arranging the roof of the house is the simplest and not too expensive.

The roof structure is made by rafters, which are reinforced with special beams. You can read how to make rafters.

The gable mansard roof has the only drawback: in such a design, it is impossible to provide high ceilings and some loss of free space.

The main element of the mansard roof is the truss system. This is a kind of frame structure that takes on the load from the roof, serves as the base of the floors and provides the necessary shape of the roof.

When designing the truss system of the mansard roof very important preliminary . A gable roof with an attic requires competent calculation at the preparatory stage, since its reliability and duration of its operation will depend on this.

Layout of the attic with a gable roof: photo and diagram below.

Mansard roof truss system

Construction scheme

How to make an attic in the attic

In order to avoid mistakes when building an attic in the attic, you can use a certain algorithm of actions, it will help you do everything correctly and quickly:

1. The first thing to do is - is to plan the interior of the room. For such purposes, it is best to use computer programs. It is very important to think through every little thing.
2. You should calculate your financial capabilities. Here, not only materials for the arrangement are taken into account, but also for various communication systems and various trifles.
3. The next thing to do after planning and calculations is purchase all the necessary materials. When planning, it is best to prepare a list of such things.
4. The next step is cleaning. Before starting all work, it is worth clearing the room of objects, located in it. Especially if this room was used for storing some items, then an additional measure will be the distribution of all items in places convenient for storage.
5. Next, you should measure all the parameters of the room. Only living space is defined. In this process, it is necessary to push off from the angle of inclination of the roof. If it is more than 60 degrees, then the height will be at least 50 cm, in the case of a 30 degree angle of inclination - 1.5 meters. If the roof has other slope parameters, then the calculation must be carried out based on the data in SNiP.
6. The next point is the inspection of the surfaces of the roof and floor. Determine the presence or absence , insulation, battens, and determine their status. If there are such structures, then you can proceed to the next stage, if not, then it is worth arranging them.
7. To make a ceiling in the attic, you must first build an additional crate using pine beams. Their fastening is carried out perpendicular to the beams with the help of metal corners. Next is the laying of a material that provides vapor barrier properties.
8. Further equipped with thermal insulation using stone wool slabs with a density of 35 kg / m 3. It is better to lay the material in two layers.
9. The arrangement of the floor occurs in a similar way. It is initially designed, after which a vapor barrier film and insulation are laid.
10. When the entire structure of the walls and floor is ready, should take care of the organization of the passage to the premises, cutting a hole in the required place. Planning the location of the entrance, as well as stairs, should be at the preparatory stage.
11. Communication should also be it is desirable to carry out this before the main work. The communication system must be calculated in advance.
12. Final stage - finishing outside and inside. Everyone spends this stage based on their preferences, chooses the style of the premises, material and the overall interior.

ATTENTION!

For roofs with a large slope angle, it is necessary to use a higher density insulation material.

Attic space

Attic insulation

Attic project with a gable sloping roof

Attic bedroom

One of the options for rooms that can be located in the attic is a bedroom. However, in this case it is not possible to equip it as an ordinary room. Attic design with a gable roof: you can see the photo below.

Roof slopes limit space and ease of furniture placement.

To build a comfortable bedroom in the attic, you can use these tips:

A good reception in the bedroom arrangement will be space demarcation. This can be achieved in various ways: due to fences, curtains or partitions.

White attic bedroom design

The standard type of furniture is not suitable for location in the attic, because It is best to make furniture to order.

Custom furniture

The location of the bed will be optimal under the slope of the roof. Thus, you can not only save living space, but also delimit the room into zones using a canopy or curtain.

Bed under the slope of the roof

If the attic room is too narrow, the bed should be placed along the bottom of the walls.

Bed along the wall

It is quite convenient to use modular furniture in this case. This will allow you to transform furniture designs, thereby freeing up the right place.

Modular furniture

A good reception for to visually increase the level of the ceiling will be the use of low furniture. If this is a bed, then preferably without legs, and drawers can also be mounted in it.

low furniture

Narrow furniture is best suited for an attic room.

It is better not to use square when arranging, bulky furniture, especially chests of drawers and cabinets.

Bedroom design

Children's room

The easiest way to equip a children's room in the attic, using environmentally friendly and harmless materials.

To make the room both beautiful and practical, you should consider some points:

In addition to the fact that the materials from which the furniture is made must be environmentally friendly, furniture design should not have sharp corners and be firmly attached.

Children's room without sharp corners

You can strengthen the floor with a soft carpet or any other covering you like.

Strengthening the floor with carpet

Furniture for the room is better to choose bunk, such a solution will not only save space, but also make the place for the child's games very cozy. Ideal in this case will be beds, under which there is space and various lockers and tables.

bunk bed

Lockers in the nursery

Also, do not forget about toys that need storage space. Can be used as special bags, trunks, or you can come up with built-in drawers in the bed.

Storage areas for toys

Restroom

Each owner equips a rest room according to his taste and desires. Here are a few options that will be the perfect place to relax in the attic:

Billiards. The project of such a room is very simple to organize, one has only to install a billiard table in the center of the room, along the walls of chairs or sofas. In this case, wicker sofas are suitable. Also, do not forget about the lighting, which it is most rational to install above the billiard table.

Those who love cinema, then there is an option make a mini-cinema in the attic. It is better to place the screen against the light source and, accordingly, a sofa or chairs with a table.

Attic room for the company

Mini cinema

Rest room in the attic

You can arrange in the attic in addition and a bar. To do this, just along the wall there is a bar counter, above which the required number of lamps is mounted and a refrigerator is installed.

In any of the options for arranging a room in the attic, competent preliminary planning of the room will accurately, comfortably and quickly allow this to be done.

Recreation room for the artist

Smart space planning

What do you need to know?

Additionally, in the process of arranging a dwelling in the attic, some rules should be taken into account:

1. When designing it is very important to avoid piling up in space and choose furniture of appropriate dimensions and design.
2. To correctly arrange the windows in the attic It is better to use pleated curtains.
3. Don't forget about and gender especially spruce we are talking about the arrangement of the bedroom.
4. Finishing the room is easiest to do with clapboard, it will provide not only beauty, but will also perform practical properties, for example, adapt to changes in roof movements.
5. The best technique in arranging a large attic area would be delimiting it into zones using color, partitions or the furniture itself.

Conclusion

Living space in the attic is not only convenient, but also refined. If you make some efforts and competently approach the arrangement process, you can get a room in which it will be pleasant to be at any time.

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Recently, more and more often, during the construction of private houses, an attic under a roof is equipped as a residential one. The first such arrangement was proposed by the French architect Francois Mansart, so the room was called the attic.

Peculiarities

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

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

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

The following factors can become distinctive features of the attic:

• low ceiling;
• rafters and roof beams;
• a large number of corners;
• stairs;
• a small number of windows;
• difficulty in communication. As a rule, the attic is not heated, especially in the country.

The attic floor allows owners to get real benefits from turning it into a living space, as the usable area increases and heat losses are reduced.

Given all the features, experts advise when arranging this territory to fulfill the following requirements:

• Roof insulation inside and out.
• Summing up engineering communications: electricity, ventilation, air conditioning systems.
• Only specialists can reconstruct the rafters, so if the project provides for this, it is better to use their services.
• A rational approach to the use of beams, roof slopes, support posts in the interior.

• Smart lighting scheme. It is necessary to think over the location of the windows, their sizes. Designers offer to take advantage of the possibility of installing vertical windows or in lucarnes (the so-called dormer window).
• Use moisture resistant materials when finishing.
• Consider the ability of floors to withstand the weight of all structural additions and furniture.
• Don't clutter up the space.

Training

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

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

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

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

At the initial stage, it is necessary to bring the communication system. The task will be simplified if the attic is located above the kitchen or bathroom on the first floor. Installation must be done correctly, so if you do not have the skills and permissions necessary for this, it is better to seek help from professionals.

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

The next step in the improvement of the attic is the replacement of old and the installation of new windows.

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

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

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

Inclined double-glazed windows are installed in the same plane as the roof slope, which increases the light intensity by 30% or more.

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

If it is planned to independently replace old windows with modern ones, they plan in advance their dimensions and installation location.

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

Old houses were equipped with mortise window frames. Modern technologies allow the installation of new double-glazed windows with tempered glass, providing increased strength. The opening mechanisms are being improved, which makes it possible to rotate the frames around any axis, and this can be done not only manually, but also using the remote control.

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

Panoramic structures allow you to increase the luminous flux, introduce an original decor element, and get aesthetic pleasure from the landscape. Modern technologies have made it possible to install different types of windows, for example, transforming into a mini-balcony. The variety of forms that manufacturers produce is amazing. Simple lines are used less and less; windows in the form of a circle, semicircle, angular, asymmetric have become more common.

For the design of attic window structures, it is better to use special blinds or roller shutters. They are available both indoors and outdoors. If the interior is supposed to have textile curtains, then in order to hold them in the desired position, there are various holders, linings, supports and fasteners.

Ceiling finish

When landscaping the attic for finishing the ceiling, you can use any known methods and materials.

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

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Drywall is one of the affordable and easy ways to finish. With it, you can get any shape, for example, a multi-level ceiling with various drops and protrusions. Drywall allows surfaces to be leveled before wallpapering or painting.

Wood is a traditional material for finishing the attic space. For the ceiling, lining or wooden panels are used. Wallpaper on the ceiling looks original. It should be remembered that the surface must be leveled before gluing.

Floor cladding

As a rule, special requirements are imposed on the floor on the upper floors.

First of all, it must provide good sound insulation. To do this, it is necessary to mount the crate and fill it with a heat insulator in the form of plates, for example, mineral wool. It also performs the function of waterproofing. From above, cover the structure with pine boards, you can use larch material. It is recommended to treat the resulting flooring with an antiseptic.

The floor covering is very diverse. For these purposes, any finishing material is used: linoleum, parquet board, laminate, carpet, ceramic tiles. Experts advise not to save on the quality of the coating, since low-grade materials will require an early replacement.

You can not refuse when decorating the attic and such decorative elements as carpets. They serve as a heater, and also decorate any interior, adding comfort. The dimensions of the carpets do not have to be large and cover the entire floor, small models are enough near the bed, sofa, bath.

Walls

The most popular when decorating the walls of the attic tree. It improves the microclimate, serves as thermal insulation. Lining is leading in use. It is produced in several versions, is affordable and easy to process. There are several laying methods that allow you to add decorativeness to the walls: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, in a circle, herringbone. The lining is varnished on top to leave a natural wood pattern or painted in different colors.

A more budget option is wood paneling. These can be laminated models, veneered chipboard or MDF.

The modern version is wooden wallpaper, which is a base with softwood planks glued to it. Such material reduces repair time.

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

Plastic panels are appropriate when decorating bathrooms or kitchens on the attic floor. They protect against dirt and moisture. In addition, their color scheme embodies any design ideas.

Recently, designers often offer unique seamless wall drapery with fabric. The attic made in this way will become unique.

The loft style in the interior of the attic presupposes the presence of raw wood, so you can leave the walls of wooden beams or bricks intact.

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

Drywall when decorating walls is used only as a base or for leveling. From above it is always covered with wallpaper, acrylic paint or other finishing materials.

Color solutions

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

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

Experts warn that in no case should small attics be overloaded with bulky objects and use a lot of dark colors. Bright rich colors can be used as accents, as their excess will cause an oppressive feeling.

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

The nuances of interior design

The improvement of the attic space must be approached very carefully and prudently. It is important to think over in advance all possible ideas for using architectural features: beams, rafters, arches, slopes, unusual angles, racks. Living space can benefit from this.

Experts advise not to get carried away by cluttering up space and try to use natural materials for decoration. Textiles for curtains and furniture are better to choose pastel shades.

Furniture for the attic is always multifunctional. Bulky elements are out of place. It is better to give preference to modular systems. An excellent option are built-in and hinged structures. It may be necessary to make furniture to order in order to fit it to the configuration of a particular roof.

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

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

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

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

There are certain rules that must be followed when designing attic spaces. Then the interior will be filled with coziness and comfort. For example, a low ceiling surface is not an obstacle, but it should not be tightened with a stretch ceiling, it is better to process it with wood. The staircase, which is always a dangerous place, must be equipped with a fall protection system: railings, doors, fences are required.

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

Equipping a small attic, it is necessary to think over the ergonomics of each element of the interior. Furniture is better to buy built-in and multifunctional. Block storage systems are designed to make this task easier.

Children's

Unusual shapes and sizes of the attic are just right for arranging a children's room. Designers use height differences and unexpected wall reliefs to decorate the play area.

The nature of the attic floor involves the organization of a variety of places to store toys, bedding, crafts, books. In addition, it will be better if the nursery provides places not only for recreation and games, but also for classes.

In the presence of small children, the attic should be well insulated, it is better to lay soft flooring, finishing materials are used natural and harmless. It is recommended to equip the window opening mechanism with an “anti-child” element so that the kids cannot accidentally open the sash.

When creating an attic nursery, it is necessary to consider the abundance of natural light, as well as artificial lighting.

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

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

Wardrobe

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

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

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

If it is not possible to install hinged doors, it is necessary to consider the possibility of installing sliding and sliding models, as well as in the form of blinds.

Furniture for the attic dressing room is appropriate modular. Storage systems should be multifunctional. Roll-out and retractable elements will help you get to the farthest corners and use all the available space rationally. Curbstones are recommended to be used as storage places and as stools for sitting.

To increase the functionality of the attic, you can install a washing machine and dryer, a clothes steamer, and an ironing board in it. Sometimes the owners also store other household appliances, such as a vacuum cleaner, right there.

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

In order to prevent the appearance of a musty smell or dampness, it is necessary to think over the ventilation system correctly.

Bathroom

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

It is best to consider the location of the bathroom already at the design stage of the house., since this will require complex engineering communications: sewerage, ventilation, water supply, electricity. In addition, the attic must be insulated with high quality so that during cold periods being in the bathroom does not bring inconvenience.

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

Architectural asymmetry in the design should be used to your advantage. To do this, under the bevels, it is better to build in storage systems for hygiene products or household chemicals, a washbasin or a toilet bowl. Furniture and plumbing, taking into account the ergonomics of the attic, are advised to choose a compact and multifunctional one. Built-in or hanging cabinets and shelves will save usable space.

The bath is recommended to be installed near a wall or in a corner. If the attic area is limited, then you can limit yourself to a shower cabin.

Any color scheme for the attic bathroom is appropriate, but in the presence of a small area, it must be remembered that the dark color narrows the room. Glass and mirror elements, the presence of chrome parts will add airiness and modernity. The glossy surface of the ceiling or floor will visually expand the walls of the attic.

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

Experts assure that in the bathroom you can abandon the central chandelier, and use only built-in lights. You will need to install additional lighting in the wash area. In other cases, point light sources are decorative.

Bedroom

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

It is better to install berths in roof slope areas to save usable space. In case of psychological rejection of a low ceiling above your head during sleep, you should place the bed in the center of the attic with gable ceilings.

If there is free space in the bedroom, you can additionally organize a dressing area or a separate bathroom.

The design of the attic sleeping area looks best in a rustic or classic style., however, do not give up on modern trends: loft or modern. Naturally looks in the bedroom decoration with wood or wallpaper. A variety of textile elements will create a cozy atmosphere. The color scheme is best used in soft soothing colors.

Living room

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

The fireplace in the attic can play both a practical and a decorative role. When installing it, you must understand that the traditional massive structure is not suitable for the second floor. It is better to give preference to lighter compact models made of heat-resistant steel or cast iron. For the same reason, experts recommend abandoning heavy facing materials such as natural stone. Most often, electric fireplaces or fireplace inserts on pellets are used for heating. Decorative bio-fireplaces will bring a feeling of coziness and spiritual comfort to the interior. If the fireplace area in the attic does not serve as a decoration, but performs a heating function, then it is important to foresee a smoke exhaust system and a place to store fuel.

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

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

Any style will be appropriate, the main thing is that it matches the tastes of the owners, corresponds to their interests, and creates a mood.

Designers advise several styles for the attic living room.

• Classical- a solid style with its inherent luxury and grace. More often the fireplace becomes the center of the interior. The design does not include bright colors. Everything has order and functional significance.

• Modern- harmonious minimalism. The whole situation bears the seal of practicality, maximum functionality. Simplicity is present in every detail. Dark details are combined with pastel colors, creating harmony.

• Retro. For decoration, interior elements left over from great-grandmothers or stylized for them are suitable. The design involves the use of paintings, floor lamps, wooden chairs or tables with wrought iron legs. The installation of a fireplace or a cast-iron potbelly stove is also characteristic.

• Provence- sophistication and romanticism of the French countryside. Wood trim, bleached by the southern sea sun, is appropriate. Pastel textiles with a small pattern are welcome. Forged furniture elements, crystal lamps, soft cushions for sitting on chairs and benches, light curtains on the windows - all these details will create a cozy soulful atmosphere in the attic living room.

• High tech- the style of admirers of modern creativity. The decoration uses modern materials: chrome, glass, metal and their variations. The severity of forms and minimalism of color create the illusion of space.

If the attic has a vertical wall on the pediment, then you can equip a home cinema with a large screen, where it is convenient to relax with a large company or retire together to watch your favorite movies.

gaming

Designers often offer to organize a billiard room in the attic. For this, of course, a large area is needed, since the playing area is rather big, and even a place for recreation needs to be provided. The table is usually set in the center of the room. Near the wall, you can place a narrow bar counter with several chairs. To store cues, balls and other accessories, you should organize either wall mounts or built-in ones. If the area of ​​the attic floor allows you to zone the space, then in one part you can place a comfort zone for fans with a soft sofa and armchairs.

If the country house has a large attic, then you can organize a mini-gym in it. Experts warn that this is possible subject to strong and reliable floors. Lots of the attic floor with low ceilings are used for storing sports equipment and for recreation. The rest of the space can be filled with simulators or left empty to conduct classes.

The attic can be used not only as a children's playroom, but also as a gathering place for the whole family and guests. To do this, it is enough to divide the room into several sections. In one, organize a zone for video games, in the other - for desktop. To equip the first, it is important to install a large screen and a sofa opposite it. Systems for storing disks, joysticks and other devices are best built into the walls. Board games require a level surface, so you will need a coffee table. The sofa and ottomans should be placed around it. Game boxes can be stored either on a shelf under the table or inside poufs.

Kitchen-dining room

It is better to provide for the arrangement of a kitchen room in the attic at the design stage and laying the house. The fact is that it will be necessary to bring communications: gas, water, electricity.

Modular kitchen systems will facilitate the design and allow you to create a functional room. Designers offer to take into account and make the most of all the nuances of the attic layout.

The use of multi-level furniture on wheels or skids will ensure its mobility, which will further increase functionality. Materials should be light, shapes not bulky.

Lighting must be provided in advance. The kitchen requires a lot of light, so there should be at least two windows. Recessed lights around the perimeter of the attic kitchen and spotlights above the work surface are the best solution.

The color scheme does not limit the owners in anything. It is optimal to use bright colors for furniture modules, light colors for walls and ceilings, and dark shades for floors.

If the kitchen and dining room are combined into one, then you need to visually zone the space. The best place for a table is by the window. If the shape of the roof is gable or domed, then it is appropriate to place a table in the center of the room. Recently, transparent models of kitchen furniture made of glass and plastic are gaining popularity, which brings an element of airiness into the room.

Cabinet

You can't imagine a better place for privacy than an attic. Therefore, the attic floor is most appropriate for organizing a study, library or workshop.

Arrangement is possible even with a small space. In a small garden house it is difficult to find a place to do needlework, modeling or reading, but an attic space will allow you to get such a cozy corner even on a few square meters.

Under the bookcases it is convenient to use the built-in shelves between the beams, under the bevels of the roof, between the windows. Closed mobile boxes on wheels are suitable for storing tools and stationery. In addition, they can be used as stools.

Often, designers suggest using window sills as a convenient storage area that performs the additional function of a bench. If you decorate it with textile pillows and a blanket, then you can take a nap on it or read a book near the window.

Experts suggest not to sheathe beams and rafters, not to hide them, but to use them for built-in lighting, suspended structures or fastening household appliances.

The working area requires a lot of light, so it is better to place the table near the window. If possible, it is better to increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bwindow structures, embed additional ones. Panoramic double-glazed windows will not only increase the luminous flux, but will also give you the opportunity to rest your eyes and enjoy the landscape after work. Artificial light sources should be installed in the working area and as a backlight around the entire perimeter of the attic.

Ventilation in the office is an important element of comfort, so roof windows are equipped with a ventilation system. If you plan to work in the attic all year round, then you may need to install an air conditioner. In the warm period, it will save you from the heat, since the summer sun heats the roof first. In the cold season, you may need a heater, fortunately, there are a great many of them on the market: infrared, electric, water, oil.

Furniture in the attic office should be at least, and each element is functionally justified. As a rule, its presence is due to the nature of the room. The desk is installed stationary or folding with a small area. If there are more writing zones than one, there will be more tables, respectively. The number of chairs depends on how many workplaces are organized. The minimalist style is the best option for arranging an office or workshop in the attic, since it is characterized by the rational use of space.

If the attic floor is provided for reading your favorite books, in this case a soft sofa, a floor lamp next to it, comfortable pillows, a blanket and a soft rug under your feet will do. Built-in lighting and a cup of hot tea will add coziness to the atmosphere.

To ensure silence, it is necessary to provide soundproofing of the floor. In this case, the noise from below will not penetrate into the attic. Accordingly, if the workshop involves the creation of noise, then soundproofing will provide comfort for the inhabitants of the lower floor.

The color scheme of the office should not distract from concentrated work. Calm pastel shades are appropriate. But, of course, bright accents look better in a creative workshop.

Lighting

Window structures are the source of natural light flux. If the space of the attic floor is significant, then the number of windows should be more than one. According to generally accepted standards, a glazing area of ​​​​at least a tenth of the rest of the surface of the walls of the room is considered comfortable. The intensity can be adjusted with curtains.

In the case of a small attic with one window, designers suggest using various decorative tricks, for example, a large wall mirror will add light.

Artificial lighting is necessary in any case. Its installation depends on the functionality of the room, the location of furniture, the number and shape of windows, the architecture of the attic. For this, any sources are appropriate: chandeliers, sconces, built-in lamps, floor lamps, table and portable lamps, bedside models, modern fiber-optic lighting threads. Illumination can perform not only practical, but also decorative functions.

With the help of lighting, you can zone the space, focus on individual elements of the interior. In some cases, you can abandon the central chandelier, it is enough just to illuminate the perimeter of the attic and spot rotary or stationary lamps.

The choice of sources of artificial lighting also depends on the style of the interior.

Beautiful examples in the interior

Before you equip the attic floor yourself, you should consider all the options, read the reviews of people who have already carried out this process. The photo gallery will help to avoid other people's mistakes. If you have doubts about your own abilities, then you can turn to the services of professionals for a financial reward, who will create an author's project that takes into account all the features of a particular attic space.

The attic has a specific architecture, so it is better to think in advance how to use beams, rafters, recesses under the roof slopes, different wall heights. Proponents of the rational use of living space suggest placing various storage systems under the arches of a shed or gable roof.

The interior can be made in any style at the request of the customer. Someone prefers a more natural country or Provence style, someone likes minimalism or loft. Attic living rooms are elegant in the classics, prim English fireplace rooms are solid.

The staircase to the attic floor is in some way his hallway. Experts advise, if there is space, to install a full-sized flight of stairs. This is the safest option and will be appreciated by families with small children and older residents.

In modern construction of a private or country house, attention is paid to every element of the building, from planning to the placement of decorative accessories in the style of each room. One of the significant elements of construction is the attic. Today, it is given special importance: it is a decoration of the house, so it must have a stylish design. How to do this, let's figure it out.

Features and Benefits

The attic is an exploited attic space, which is equipped directly under the roof of a private house or on the top floor of a certain part of the house, which has a special mansard roof. In other words, this is an attic space adapted for a living room. The difference between the attic and the attic is the presence of heating and insulation. This is not a balcony, not an extension or a loggia: outwardly, the room differs in that it shows all the features of the ceiling, including the presence of beams and a slope from the inside.

Today, these ceilings are in the spotlight, so deliberate rudeness is only at hand when arranging the attic and drawing up a certain composition.

The features of this room are the advantages and disadvantages of the attic, which:

• saves the usable area of ​​a private building, allows you to profitably use the common space;
• is a separate type of room that allows you to equip a secluded corner to your liking, without needing to select a style identical to other rooms;
• is environmentally friendly, providing the right microclimate in the room;

• does not make the structure of the house heavier, therefore it does not create a weight load on the supports and foundation, eliminates the settlement of the building;
• it is durable, therefore it allows you to equip the space with a full range of furnishings without fear of collapsing the ceiling of the lower floor;
• differs in the variety of the shape of the room, obeying a certain type of roof;
• allows you to implement different stylistic solutions, taking into account the financial capabilities and features of the available area.

The attic room can become a separate corner of an adult or teenager. Often they equip a room for children in it.

This room allows for various experiments on the purpose of the area: the attic can be a winter garden, a study, a bedroom, a dining area or a living room.

Far from always the attic is distinguished by the spaciousness of the room. This is due to the limited footage allocated to the common building. This room has other disadvantages:

• the arrangement of such rooms is subject to the shape of the roof, which in some cases makes it necessary to buy furniture in such a way as to place it as close as possible to the wall;
• in these designs it is difficult to install high furniture near the walls: the height of the ceiling near the walls can be 80-100 cm;

• arrangement of attic rooms (furniture assembly) is carried out directly on the spot, it is difficult, if not impossible, to bring it up the stairs;
• in such rooms there is often not enough lighting, the windows themselves can be located on the slope of the roof, which changes the perception and makes you get used to the layout, limits the design of windows with curtains or other decor;
• such premises are planned immediately: neither windows nor walls can be redone to improve the premises (this can lead to deformation of the walls).

According to the type of roof, the attic room has several varieties. Today, during construction, the following types are performed:

• shed - a roof in the form of a half triangle (a plane with an area of ​​\u200b\u200bhalf the perimeter of the house), which has one wall that is large in height, from which there is a slope;
• gable - a roof in the form of an isosceles triangle, which is more spacious in the center of the room, but rather inconvenient on the sides with a low height (in addition to the central windows, it has windows on the roof itself);

• hipped roof - a roof of four slopes connected in the center (two triangles located perpendicular to each other, differing in the complexity of waterproofing and window design);
• hip - a roof that resembles a hipped variety with a slight difference: its slopes have a broken or elongated perspective, which provides more interior space;

• gable broken - a roof in which each of the slopes consists of two faces, often one of them goes into a visor (a convenient option for placing furniture and windows);
• with a remote console - a type of roof that is difficult to install, while you can install windows at right angles;

• frame with a mixed stop - a combined type of roof, the distinguishing feature of which in most cases is the presence of a balcony and a complex appearance, consisting of gable roofs with smaller identical slopes placed on them.

Depending on the height of a particular variety, the attic can be:

• a full-fledged floor (if the minimum height of its walls exceeds 1.5 m);
• classic attic (when the height at the wall is within the mark of 1.5 m);
• semi-attic (if the height of the walls is less than 1.5 m).

Style selection

Despite the limitations of design ideas, it is possible to equip the attic so that it does not resemble a chopped rustic style in the usual sense, which is especially important for a modern person.

Of course, in such a space it is difficult to fulfill a classic design idea with elements of palace solemnity and pomposity. Carved legs, a massive multi-level chandelier with crystal and a stucco ceiling are out of place here. However, some elements of the classics for the attic are quite suitable. You can equip it with compact wooden furniture (or its imitation), equip the room with a mirror, due to which space can be visually enlarged.

An excellent design solution would be a rustic color in the spirit of Provence or country: by painting the walls with white paint, complementing with natural details of the furniture and multi-colored textiles, you can complete the current trends in style that are appropriate in this room.

If you need some creativity, you can try furnishing the room with a touch of grunge and loft styles. Although a complete imitation of an industrial facility is impossible, however, with a large space, an open layout and the allocation of walls with brickwork, it will be possible to create this mood. Moreover, ceilings are just made for this: the presence of beams and communications is the hallmark of such a design.

Space demarcation

It is possible to divide the attic space using zoning techniques. It does not make sense to overload the space with partitions. Effective delimitation into functional areas through:

• the use of different in shade, pattern, texture and composition of the facing material of walls and flooring;
• emphasizing the necessary zones, highlighting them with a special shade against the background of other parts of the room;
• use of furniture arrangement (for example, by placing the sofa against the wall with a side face, supporting the distinction by placing a shelving unit on the back of the sofa);

• using individual lighting devices for each specific zone, starting from the design and style of the main central lamp;
• using carpets, mats, cushions, curtains;
• equipping isolated corners using ledges, niches or other design features of the room and roof.

With a harmonious and thorough approach to the arrangement of the attic room, several zoning techniques can be used simultaneously.

At the same time, it is important to take into account their compatibility with each other and moderation: excessive separation is unacceptable, which deprives the interior composition of integrity. We need an unobtrusive organization of space.

Ideas and projects

The attic is planned at the very beginning of construction. For this, a special design project is being developed. An attic-type room can be a decoration of a country or country house, a highlight of a wooden dwelling. The interior of any private house or cottage with this feature provides for a design approach to arranging the roof inside. The design of the attic can be simple, characterized by concise lines, a sloping ceiling without frills, or complex multi-level.

In each case, they are repelled from the available area of ​​\u200b\u200bspace, the purpose of the room, and the material for its manufacture. At the same time, the resistance of materials to moisture, waterproofing, installation features of window blocks in compliance with tightness are taken into account. Communication matters. The project includes a plan-drawing with the exact location of each detail of the layout and the calculation of the amount of raw materials needed, including the presence of a balcony, if provided for by the project.

The main idea of ​​the design project is to make it as cozy and comfortable as possible, while at the same time stylish and modern, with limited space. If a nursery is planned, sharp protrusions and corners are removed, windows are made in such a way that children cannot reach them in order to avoid traumatic situations.

When designing a bedroom, take into account the location of the bed, bedside tables and a small wardrobe. If the attic is a recreation area, a false fireplace is placed in it, trimming the ledge with an imitation of brick. For the working area, a corner is thought out so that the place of the desk is located as close to the wall as possible.

If you need to equip a music corner with an audio system, a part of the wall is taken away for it, complementing the relaxation zone with a comfortable sofa or armchair. It is important to make sure that the arrangement of the room is not difficult. To do this, the doorways must be wide. Ideal if the ceilings are high: this will allow them to be sheathed material, achieving the desired stylistic direction of design. So that the interior is not overloaded, in the attic there should be no mixing of styles.

To make the attic room cozy and comfortable, when arranging it is worth listening to a few recommendations of stylists, this will help fill the room with harmony:

• do not overload the room with an abundance of furniture: in most cases, it has a complex ceiling with beams, which in itself makes the style heavy;
• since there is often little light in this room, it is appropriate to use artificial lighting, highlighting each functional area, bringing the intensity of the light flux closer to daylight, taking into account the temperature of the shade of the lamps;
• exclude the abundance of wood in the design interior: this way the room will resemble a Russian bath or a wooden box, which on a subconscious level will provoke internal discomfort;