Attics: photos, interior projects (50 photos). Attic interior design in a private country house Massandra design

Most of the attic is used for storage of various things, especially if it is too low to walk freely. But there are also attics that replace the bedroom, living room, bath, study, and so on. Today we will talk about how to stylishly decorate the design of the attic and equip a cozy room.

Using an attic for residential purposes is a smart way to save space in your home. You are just using free space. Please check out some helpful tips. Our recommendations will help you achieve perfection and design a cozy attic.

Consider Access to the Attic Room

These aspects are important in the design of any room in the house. This is especially true of the attic. You can get to this place with the help of convenient steps or ladders. But the best option is to use a full-length ladder. This will make it easier for you to keep order. In the interior of the attic there should be enough free space. Since there is an area that is too low, you can place some items and decorative items there. Avoid littering things in your attic.

Take care of the proper height of the canvas

Living rooms with sloping ceilings should have at least a 50% slope or a height of 220 cm. This will allow people to fully use the attic while in an upright position. When choosing a ceiling height, consider the height of all family members.

Pay attention to the slope of the roof slope

It would be great to have as much space as possible in the attic. Steeper roofs can provide usable space in the side areas. The lower parts can be used for arranging furniture, storing things, and so on.

Add skylights

This will also expand the usable space. The attic raises the roof in the part where you place it. Thus, the attic becomes not only higher, but also lighter. Such an element will also make the room more comfortable and attractive for both your family members and guests.

The construction of floor coverings must be durable

The floor must be able to withstand the expected amount of stress. The rafters must support the weight of the ceiling ending. You can also use special beams to support the floor. Take care of strength and safety.

Pay due attention to temperature

Naturally, in a cozy room should not be too hot or cold. During a fairly warm summer, it is in the attic that the temperature will rapidly rise. In winter, the situation may be the opposite. Use dielectrics for the ceiling. In addition, you can buy air conditioning.

Use a glazed roof and windows.

Without a doubt, the attic will be much more comfortable if you add these elements. Thanks to this, natural daylight will constantly flow into the room. This will also provide the necessary ventilation. By placing windows on the north and east side, you will get soft light, on the west and south - hot. Carefully approach the location of the windows.

Get creative with storage

Storage areas are an essential area of ​​attics. It is advisable to equip such a site in low places. People will not be able to mix freely there, but you can create a creative place to store various utensils.

Take care of your own comfort

Of course, we constantly think about convenience. Make sure that in the attic you can safely arrange all the necessary furniture and technical devices, as well as install the necessary lighting. If you decide to equip your living room or bedroom here, get soft carpets. You only need to follow the basic rule: do not allow disorder. The attic is a rather small room, so extra items are clearly useless here.

The attic can be used as you please, provided that you decorate the room correctly. These tips will help you design a cozy and beautiful room. It is possible that you want to equip your home library or even your personal office in the attic, where no one can disturb you. This is a great place to read and work away from the usual noise.

We wish you success and endless creative inspiration!

PS. A few photos of interesting attics

Attic - photo with a pink wall

Arrangement of the attic - living room

Many of us in childhood dreamed of having our own little room in the attic at home. The attic (attic) is perceived by us as a secluded, cozy and even a little mysterious place. It is probably not in vain that creative people (sculptors, artists, writers) like to arrange their workshops in the attic.

Often, many people use the attic as a utility or storage room. This is the most standard and, in general, not an interesting option.

Indeed, due to the attic space, you can significantly expand the living area of ​​\u200b\u200ba house or apartment. A children's room, a billiard room, a gym, a study, a bedroom, a bathroom - all these rooms can be located in the attic and fit well into the interior of the house, like an additional floor. It all depends on your imagination and the available space.

For comfortable access to the attic floor, compact folding or sliding stairs are often used. They are used to save space on the lower floor. But, if such a task is not worth it, then a standard, stationary with a slight slope or a spiral staircase would be an excellent option. It will also be safe for children or older people.

It makes no difference whether you are making an attic in an old attic or in an apartment under a roof, in any case, you should pay attention to some features in the repair and design of such premises. Beveled walls and windows, a ceiling with a slope and different heights require certain rules to be observed in the design of the attic.

Initially, the attic is a dark and gloomy room. You can change the situation by installing special skylights, which will turn it into the brightest and most lit room, fill it with natural light. The design of the attic, for any purpose, is closely related to the location of the windows. It is necessary to use natural light as much as possible, as well as emphasize the views from the panoramic windows.

It is important to choose the right curtains for skylights. Due to the design features, they are made to order, for example in the form of thick roller blinds or special pleated blinds. In most interiors, such curtains are controlled remotely, which is very convenient.

Furniture under the order. Most often, the attic has sloping ceilings, which makes it difficult to rationally use the space when installing wardrobes. The ideal solution would be to use cabinet furniture and wardrobes, which are made to order and can be of any size and shape.

Proper arrangement of furniture. In a small attic, it is worth using the minimum amount of the most necessary furniture. And the correct arrangement will allow you to visually expand the room, and create a feeling of free space.

In the bedroom, designers advise placing the head of the bed against the low part of the wall. So your gaze will always be directed towards the expanding space. You can always fall asleep looking at the starry sky and wake up under the first rays of the sun of a new day if you place the bed under a sloping window.

In the children's room, the furniture should be arranged a little differently. The bed is recommended to be placed along a high wall. If the height allows, then you can make a play area, and right above it make the so-called loft bed. Near low walls, place low furniture for storing toys.

It is a little more difficult to equip a bathroom or kitchen in the attic. Most likely, builders and designers cannot do here, since it is necessary to carry out communications, as well as strengthen the floor for additional loads.

In order to emphasize the unusual shape of the window, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money and effort - it is enough to use an ordinary curtain (organza) and an additional cornice under the window opening. Now you can easily fix the bottom edge of the curtain or curtain on it.

The apartment in Poznań used to be an attic space. Studio Cuns designed the interior, which uses old brickwork and wooden ceiling structures from the former loft.

The main idea was the organization of free space and the absence of large internal walls. The interior has a Scandinavian style theme and loft style elements. The previously gloomy attic room is now filled with light, comfortable and looks modern. The kitchen, bathroom, and small dining room fit seamlessly into the interior, thanks to the almost complete absence of walls and neutral colors.

The attic in the country is a completely modern technical solution. The arrangement of the under-roof space gives us the opportunity to use an additional room, and therefore it is worthwhile to carefully consider possible options for the construction and finishing of such structures.

Below we will tell you how to properly assemble the frame of the attic of a country house, and what you need to pay attention to when finishing.

Construction erection

truss system

It is advisable to initially design a country house with an attic with the expectation that under the roof there will be a residential, or at least actively used room.

And one of the most important parameters will be the shape of the roof incorporated in the design:

• The easiest way is to equip the attic under single-pitched or gable roofs with capital gables. In this case, the gable parts will take on a certain share of the operational loads, and the rafter system will be more reliable.

• It will be somewhat more difficult with a hip roof. A large number of beveled planes leads to a limitation of the internal space, because the attic part will be quite cramped.
• Hip roofing for our purposes is practically unsuitable. It is possible to equip a full-fledged room under it only if the dimensions of the building are significant, and country houses are usually made compact.

So, let's say we have chosen the optimal roof design. Next, we need to build a frame of rafters.

The instruction recommends starting work with mounting the Mauerlat - the support beam. We lay thick beams with a cross section of at least 200x200 mm along the perimeter of the house in the upper part, and securely fix it to the load-bearing walls using steel studs with a diameter of 12 mm or more.

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• At the bottom of each rafter we make a cutout for attaching to the Mauerlat. To fix the parts, we use either large roofing nails or steel plates.
• In the upper part we connect the rafters with a ridge beam. We attach the edges of the ridge beam to the pediment.

Advice!
With a long slope, we reinforce the structure with vertical posts and braces, and connect the upper corner with a puff.

Roof

The next step is the creation of the roof. One must be sufficiently reliable and well protect the interior from leaks and wind.

Do-it-yourself roofing installation begins with the arrangement of waterproofing:

• We lay a special membrane directly on the rafters, which will prevent blowing and will be a barrier to precipitation. We place the material panels with an overlap of at least 50 mm and fix them to the load-bearing beams using stainless steel brackets.
• Next, we mount the crate. On the rafters from the outside we fill either wooden slats (for piece roofing material), or sheets of OSB or moisture-resistant plywood (for shingles, ondulin, etc.).

Advice!
It is better to treat all parts with moisture-proof impregnations and an antiseptic.
The price of such materials is relatively low, but the service life of the roof base will increase at least twice.

• We fix the roofing material on top of the crate. Since a dwelling will be located under the roof, it is worth choosing the highest quality varieties. Decking, for example, is too "noisy", so it will be uncomfortable to be in such an attic.
• At the final stage, we fix the ridge pad, install wind strips on the sides, fix drainage and other small details.

This concludes our work on the outside and you can start finishing the attic from the inside.

Interior decoration

thermal insulation

For insulation, it is best to use the following materials:

• Mineral wool. Possesses low heat conductivity, practically does not burn, is easily mounted. The downside is the rather high cost.
• extruded polystyrene. Sufficiently dense and durable in itself, retains heat well. Relatively easy to process and install on the frame.
• Styrofoam. Economy option, which is seriously inferior to the two previous materials in terms of operational properties. In addition, it is often damaged by rodents. The main advantage is low cost.

The process of warming is not difficult:

• Panels of heat-insulating material are laid between the rafters, avoiding compression.
• We roll out a vapor barrier film on top of the insulation, which will protect the material from condensation. We fix the vapor barrier to the rafters with a stapler.
• From above we stuff thin (up to 15 mm) planks of the counter-lattice. This will allow us to create a gap for air circulation between the finish and the heat insulator.
• Also, do not forget about floor insulation. To do this, we lay heat-insulating mats between the floor beams or fill in granular material (expanded clay, perlite).
• To minimize heat loss, we seal the hatch cover leading to the attic floor, if such a design is provided for by the project.

Finishing

• The design of the attic in the country usually involves the use of natural materials. That is why a lining board is most often used for wall cladding.

• Among the most popular species are pine, ash, walnut, beech and oak.. The last two options are distinguished by high cost and complexity in processing, but they look just great, and they last much longer than ordinary pine lining.
• Boards cut to size are fastened to the counter-lattice with nails, hammering them into the groove on the side surface of each part. This mounting technology allows you to hide almost all fasteners.
• In addition to plank sheathing, a country house with an attic can be finished with drywall. For this, only moisture-resistant slabs are used, since even with the highest quality waterproofing of the roof, the risk of leaks cannot be excluded.

• From above, we level the drywall with putty and paint with interior compositions based on latex or acrylic.

At the final stages, we equip the floor:

• We lay a moisture-proof membrane on top of the heat-insulating layer. (See also the article.)
• Then we mount a rough floor from unedged boards or plywood with a thickness of 15 mm or more.
  
• We make the floor itself from a massive board, or we lay a laminate with good waterproofing characteristics.

Conclusion

The above tips on how to equip an attic in a country house will be useful to almost everyone who is planning such an event. The task before us, of course, is quite complex, but at the same time it is quite accessible for independent implementation. And in order to avoid annoying mistakes at the stage of design, construction of the frame and finishing, it is worth revisiting the video in this article before starting work.

It becomes a good habit to live (work, relax, play sports) above the sloping wall-ceiling of the attic floor.

The attic (a room under the roof) is both a delightful decoration of the “head” of the house and a profitable investment in real estate. The main advantage of a well-maintained attic is the acquisition of additional square meters of space at minimal cost.

By what signs can an attic be distinguished from an ordinary attic?

Firstly, an attic is a non-residential, unheated space enclosed between the roof slopes, external walls and the ceiling of the upper floor.

Secondly, any attic, if its height is enough for conversion, can always be converted into an attic. If the arrangement of the attic room requires a radical reconstruction of the roof truss system, then you cannot do without the help of professional architects and builders. When a global repair is not needed (heating pipes, ventilation pipes and electrical cables have already been installed), then the interior of the attic room can be done with your own hands.

Thus, the attic is not intended for recreation and living. And in a well-maintained attic space, if desired and properly organized, you can do:

Cozy bedroom.

Children's. Living room or lounge. Cinema hall (mansard cinema). Mini gym. dressing room. Cabinet. Billiard room.

The interior of the attic of a residential building as a whole depends on the layout of the upper floor and on the configuration of the roof, which in itself is a rather complex building element from the technical point of view. Let's try to figure out how to equip a living space under a roof with the greatest effect and, if possible, at the lowest cost.

Interior of a house with an attic

Advantages of the attic, the enclosing structures of which are formed by the surfaces of a broken or sloping roof:

1. A real opportunity to increase living space due to the attic.
2. Reduce heat loss at home during the cold season.
3. Improve the aesthetics of the building.

The issues of arranging ordinary attics with trapezoidal or triangular ceilings (which modern designers and architects proudly call attics) must be approached technically and very carefully. Let's say that not all such experiments ended successfully.

In order to turn a dusty non-residential premises (cooled by cold winds in winter and hot by the sun's rays in summer) into a comfortable and beautiful bedroom, nursery, living room or study, you need:

• bring engineering communications to the attic floor (ventilation, air conditioning) and insulate it;

• competently use all walls, struts, racks and roof slopes to organize living space;

• increase the attic space due to windows interlocked or vertically located in the lucarnes;

• carefully plan good lighting;

• give preference to moisture resistant finishing materials;

• correctly choose and arrange furniture, guided by a simple rule - the lower the ceilings, the lower the pieces of furniture;

• try not to overload the interior with unnecessary items and accessories;

• use a large number of natural materials;

• create a healthy microclimate.

Forbidden! It is irrational to use space and make an already small room even smaller.

Interior of a small attic

A modest area is not an obstacle in creating a stylish attic design. Yes, sloping ceilings really "eat up" most of the room. But you can increase the volume and area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe attic area if it is well lit, choose the right color scheme, and make the windows as high and wide as possible.

Attic - window design

Thoughtful windows in the attic help to solve a number of problems: to provide comfortable ventilation, lighting and “climate” in a small room.

Nothing will prevent you from admiring the surrounding landscape if you place windows both directly in the straight (frontal) part of the room and in the roof slopes themselves. The configuration and number of windows can be any, as well as the way of opening. In general, skylights are a unique opportunity to experiment with shapes and design to your heart's content.

You can increase the decorative abilities of a window many times over by making it panoramic.

In the case when it is not possible to install a full-size window (the design features of the roof do not allow), it is possible to organize a light tunnel that will conduct sunlight through a special pipe with a high degree of reflection. One light tunnel with diffused sunlight can illuminate 9 sq.m. top floor.

There are designs of skylights that can transform into a mini-balcony with retractable side rails and a canopy.

When decorating windows, classic solutions and simple lines are not entirely appropriate. The best option for attics is uneven and non-standard lines in all elements.

Decoration of skylights

In the interior design of the attic, when decorating windows, they use:

• blinds;
• curtains;
• roller shutters (external shutters);
• awnings;
• internal shutters;
• overlays.

For inclined structures, simple and complex shapes, blinds are most suitable. Easy to install and operate, they are easy to adjust, protect well from sunlight and do not block the fresh air entering the room.

Due to the steep angle of attic windows, conventional security shutters or curtains are not acceptable. For skylights, special designs are available that have many props and fasteners that help hold the systems in position.

(Glass for tilted windows, which literally hang overhead, is also special and must be chosen carefully.)

Small windows can be made unique by decorating them with roller blinds and double cornices. They will protect the room from excessive heating, hide it from prying eyes and give the space a special charm.

When choosing a fabric for curtains, you should abandon dense and dark materials, preferring curtains in soft, bed shades.

The interior of the attic - artificial lighting

The trends of modern life suggest lightness and light. The limited attic space will not be a burden and cause unpleasant associations if its lighting is well thought out. Designers recommend driving darkness from under the roof room in all ways: lamps, floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers, table lamps and mirrors.

The organization of artificial lighting requires a careful approach, since it carries not only a functional load, but also a decorative one.

• a chandelier suspended from a beam running along the attic;

• recessed fluorescent light sources mounted in a false ceiling;

• stationary and rotary lamps installed around the entire perimeter;

• floor lamps, sconces and lamps that match the chosen design style.

Since the attic floor usually consists of wooden roofing materials, the electrical cable (which is usually pulled between the floor beams) must be placed in a protective corrugated sleeve. And bring all the sockets to the level of the plinth.

Attic design - decorative finish

As it became clear, the upper floor of the attic is a rather specific living space, and its geometric flaws are at the same time impressive advantages. For example, the attic ceiling. The fact that in the traditional sense it is simply absent is undeniable. But there are folds of broken beams and roofs, rafters, all kinds of arches and a domed vault.

When planning the decoration of the ceiling and walls of the attic, the first material that comes to mind is:

Tree

The interior of the attic in a wooden house - timber, frame or log, in itself involves wood trim. Fortunately, there are plenty of decor elements for this:

lining board (this is just the option when the interior of the attic can be done by hand: - the material is quite affordable, which provides excellent sound and heat insulation);

wood panels (wall panels made of valuable tree veneer are easily mounted on any surface, even beveled and uneven); edged board (mounting the board is a rather laborious and complicated procedure, which is why this material does not cover the entire plane of the ceiling, but only some elements of the space); wooden wallpaper (profiled wooden panels, unique in style, easily combined with each other); blockhouse (a large radius of curvature of the surface of a wooden board gives the object additional expressiveness);

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floor board (in the attic, it is advisable to make the floor light and cover it with glossy varnish - this will make any room spacious and elegant in size).

When finishing with natural eco-friendly material, there is no particular need to use varnishes and paints. Since any synthetic coating in this case will only weaken the “breath of the tree”. To protect against insect pests and microorganisms, the ceiling and walls can be treated with special impregnations.

It is possible to visually stretch the room with the help of a ceiling paved with a perfectly processed cut.

Mineral fiber boards in the design of the attic

The structure of this decorative surface in the attic decoration can have all sorts of variations - perforation, embossing, various inclusions and original texture. In the interior of a wooden attic, mineral fiber slabs are a real find. In addition to the fact that they have a huge number of useful properties (from fire safety to low weight), slabs with a glossy finish increase the degree of light reflection many times over, and thereby visually expand the space of the upper floor.

Drywall in a beautiful attic interior

Plasterboard ceiling in the attic is an effective and inexpensive way to finish. Its small thickness does not affect the usable area at all, and the final processing, which is possible with any material, only has a positive effect on the design of the structure.

Useful space under the roof above the first floor can always be used rationally. Why do you need a non-residential cold attic when, with a reasonable approach, it can be turned into a full-fledged living space? The design of the attic will require attention, investment, as a result you get additional space, it can be turned into a bedroom, living room, office or cinema room. An insulated attic will save up to a quarter of the energy that is usually used to heat a house.

Second floor design

Previously, the attic was not intended for living. Later, servants were placed there. Today it has become fashionable to make living rooms under the very roof.

If it is necessary to reconstruct the truss system for the equipment of the attic floor, the services of professionals may be required. When heating, ventilation and electricity are already present, the interior can be thought out independently.

Points to consider when creating the interior of a house with an attic:

• Mandatory insulation, the presence of all engineering communications. In matters of arrangement, you need to be very careful, in their decision to be technically savvy.
• It is good to think over how to use walls, beams, slopes in the interior of the room.
• It is rational to approach vertical windows or located in lucarnes, with their help to achieve maximum illumination.
• In the decoration, use those materials that show the greatest moisture resistance.
• Do not get carried away with a lot of furniture, unnecessary details, accessories, remember the rule: low ceilings require the same low furniture.
• Try to use natural finishing materials.
• Rationally manage the space, in the process of being passionate about design development and not make it more cramped.

Little attic

The modest size of the room is not an obstacle to creating a stylish interior. Sloping ceilings take up a lot of space. This can always be beaten, volume and area can be added with the help of successful lighting, window openings that are maximized in height and width, and harmonious colors.

Attic bedroom

Depending on the degree of inclination, the room under the roof is adapted for different purposes. With a low angle of inclination, the attic will be an ideal place to place a bedroom there. Its comfort, romance will only benefit, it will become quieter, warmer, through the windows it will be possible to admire the starry sky.

To decorate the space, they choose the traditional style, equip it in an oriental or aristocratic manner. In any case, first you have to start from the height of the room, do not chase large details, stop at more compact ones. First you will need to arrange the most necessary furniture, fill the remaining space with other details.

When choosing finishes, they rely on the materials that were used in the design of the house. In the bedroom, an eco-style will naturally look, where there is a lot of wood, classic wallpaper decoration, which will emphasize beauty and comfort. Particular attention - textiles. He will place accents, give a unique look.

What can be done if the ceiling in the room is very low? Even in such a situation, you can equip a cozy bedroom. A bed - "tatami" will be a way out, and the entire interior must be kept in the style of oriental minimalism. The ceiling will visually rise if it is in bright colors.

Living room in the attic

A cozy living room in the attic can be made with a minimum of effort. The main thing is that the room for guests is spacious and solid. Carefully thought-out design can turn even a small room into a reception room for guests.

To visually expand the narrow volume of the attic, you need to strive for light colors in everything: use plastic, transparent glass furniture, and make the walls as light as possible.

The first rule for accessories will be the unity of all details. Translucent fabrics are best suited for windows. Blackout curtains, blinds will look good.

The style of the living room should correspond to your interests, mood, and be in harmony with all the decoration of the house. Choose from the following areas:

• Classic. She has luxury and elegance. Solid furniture, carpets, chandeliers will be required. The main decoration of the interior should be the fireplace area. There are no bright colors, everything is orderly.
• Modern modern. Functionality, simplicity, practicality. The atmosphere of the room is dominated by warm pastel shades, there are dark elements. All details are in harmony.
• Retro. The situation is typical for the end of the century before last. The living room is furnished and decorated with paintings of that time. Instead of a fireplace, you can build a cast-iron stove or its styling.
• Provence. A popular destination due to its sophistication and romance. Finishing and furniture is subject to antiquity. The room is warmed by warm southern tones.
• High tech. For modern art lovers. In the decoration, everything corresponds to the latest fashion. Lots of chrome and glass details. Strict forms, monotony, minimalism.

Covered kitchen and dining area

It's great if this idea comes to your mind at the stage of laying the building. The arrangement of the kitchen will require appropriate communications. Not only light and insulation will be needed, but also gas and water supply.

A well-thought-out attic interior with a kitchen and a dining room can become as comfortable and beautiful as possible, the choice of style, furniture, taking into account the nuances of the layout of the room, the height of the ceilings, and the shape of the ceilings are important.

Where the ceiling is sloping, place the hob, install a sofa and a table with a sink. Give preference to modular systems, cabinets with inclined walls. The best option is multi-level furniture, preferably on wheels, no massive sets in the style of classicism. Avant-garde and techno functionality with bright color accents, unusual furniture will be more appropriate.

When designing the interior of the kitchen, you need to consider that:

• natural light is best provided by large skylights;
• it is better to buy furniture in bright colors, keep the walls and ceiling in pastel colors;
• with an appropriate layout, place kitchen furniture against the wall, which is perpendicular to the slope;
  a dining table would be fine by the window;
• the colors of the kitchen and dining areas should be combined with each other, even better if the contrasts between them are opposite.

The design of the windows on the attic floor, where the kitchen will be located, may dictate a complete lack of decor. The most convenient option will serve as roller blinds, blinds.

Children's room

"Dead zones", the inconvenience of planning - those claims that are usually made in the process of working on the design of the attic floor. In the case of a nursery, sloping walls, not quite accessible corners, on the contrary, can create additional opportunities. Features of the relief of the walls, differences in the height of the ceilings can be well beaten. High-mounted windows are safer than traditional ones.

First of all, you need to think about good insulation, the safety of all materials used, and the convenience of planning.

The child will like to be the sole owner of a separate room, which he can settle in at his own discretion. The room will be a good observation point away from close parental supervision. It is easy to organize several zones here: for recreation, games, storage of many toys, things, creative activities.

For a nursery, it is important to have an abundance of light, bright accents. Unusual furniture will fit well into the interior, colorful textiles on the sleeping places, all kinds of soft floor coverings, a lot of interesting colorful lamps in different areas of space.

Study, workshop or library

In a small private house, it is always difficult to allocate a separate room for an office or workshop. In the former attic, you can organize a cozy area for solitude, reading, and your favorite hobby. Large space is not required, a few square meters are enough. In the absence of restrictions in meters, impressive bookcases, a soft sofa or a fluffy rug with many cozy pillows for relaxing, a rocking chair in a separate corner with a floor lamp will fit here.

The attic room is decorated with open shelves or closed shelves for books, tools, they use all the space to the maximum.

In order not to reduce the open spaces of the attic floor, you should not sew up massive wooden beams with drywall. This will not narrow the already limited space, will give the interior individuality, the atmosphere of the office with a lot of equipment and electronics will become warmer.

Bathroom in the attic

The attic floor, due to its specificity, sloping ceiling, walls with different levels, is rarely used for functional purposes. In a large metropolis, the entire apartment may turn out to be an attic area. When creating the interior of a country house, utilitarian premises can also be placed under the roof itself.

There are some nuances here, when drawing up an attic design project, not only the size of the room is taken into account, the growth of the owners, ergonomic patterns are taken into account. It will turn out a comfortable, practical bathroom, it is better to place it above the kitchen area. This will simplify the work of water supply and sewerage systems. Most often, a toilet bowl and a bathroom are installed close to the inclined wall. If the dimensions of the room are small, then instead of it it is better to put a shower stall.

Plumbing, furniture should be compact, washbasins built into cabinets, cabinets, and various hanging structures are often used. It is better if the surfaces and doors are made of materials with a light, glossy, mirror surface. Floor tiles - appropriate.

With an impressive size of the room, the walls are decorated in any colors, if it is cramped, they stop at a light scale, which should visually expand the space. For the same purpose, it is worth abandoning the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhiding structures and saving space on this. We decorate them, make an interior accent.

home theater

Usually one of the largest rooms on the ground floor combines the functions of a dining room, living room, kitchen. This is convenient, zoning helps not to infringe on each of the segments.

The current design of the attic room, if there is no urgent need to save usable space, suggests the possibility of planning a full-fledged home theater on the second floor of a summer house or a private house. This room has a large sofa, a TV, a wall-to-wall projector screen. The wires, the speaker system are hidden behind beautiful wall panels, where discs and other paraphernalia can also be conveniently placed.

In the presence of funds, a rich imagination, a bar counter, a refrigerator for drinks, a popcorn machine, and coffee brewing are added to the arsenal. If you make the environment mobile, the room will be useful for holding dance parties and other mass gatherings.

Closet under the roof

It is unprofitable to arrange a storage system on the first floors due to the eternal lack of space. To equip a room under the roof for such purposes, even if it is a small area and with a specific shape, is a very good solution. Here you can take out the things of all family members. Non-standard layout, with a thoughtful approach, we turn ourselves into a plus.

Asymmetry, all kinds of bevels of the ceiling will not always allow you to place a store assortment of furniture on the attic area. But you can think about how to use each corner with custom-made cabinets, shelving, shelves.

Cabinets and niches for long things are installed near high walls. Near sloping walls, a wardrobe with sliding doors will fit in well. Near the low fragments of the wall, you can equip low cabinets, benches, which are convenient to sit on, store seasonal items there, shoes with a vacuum cleaner.

fireplace room

The attic is a non-standard space. Heated floors, electric radiators are not quite suitable for extraordinary people to create an atmosphere of romance and creativity. A fireplace can play both a purely practical role and a purely decorative one.

A traditional wood-burning fireplace is a massive structure. Since the ceiling of the attic floor is unlikely to withstand a half-ton structure, preference is given to compact models with low weight. Facing with heavy stone, ceramics is contraindicated. The most appropriate style is high-tech, steel, glass, cast iron parts, simple shapes without decorative frills.

The design of the fireplace in the attic is very individual, it must take into account the degree of load, the ventilation system. If the floors in the house are wooden, they stop at electric models or those that run on biofuels.

Important! If you want to have a fireplace in the attic, provide a place to store solid fuel. A smoke extraction system is required, but is associated with an additional financial burden. When using electric models, you need to choose the most powerful. Fan heaters draw a lot of energy, do not meet fire safety requirements, and dry the air excessively.

Ceiling materials and design

When choosing a ceiling finish, consider all the nuances of its structure, your future comfort depends on it.

The range of materials for work is quite wide. All known types of decoration can be used. Tension surfaces are suitable, from lining and plasterboard, the main thing is to take into account the roof structure. Sometimes the design does not allow embedding wiring with fixtures, the best alternative would be to make a false or false ceiling.

Tension covers are applied only when a vertical wall is present. Otherwise, given the small area, the close location of furnishings, there is a risk of damaging the surface. Tension systems do not make structures heavier, they are good for all forms of roofs, it is easy to hide any communications behind them.

The most common and affordable finishing methods are drywall and lining, it is also easier to attach decor elements to them.

Attics look very original, in which the ceiling is covered with wallpaper in light colors with a delicate pattern.

Spectacular multi-level plasterboard ceilings with height differences, a large number of unexpected protrusions. Properly beaten sloping roof significantly adds beauty and originality to the entire interior.

Attic wall decoration

The most popular material here is wood. No others compare to him. It is distinguished by the uniqueness of the woody aroma, the microclimate created only by it, and serves as additional thermal insulation.

The simplest solution is clapboard finishing, which has several types of profile and ways of positioning on the surface.

Often used wooden panels made of solid wood or from the same lining. Budget option - laminated and veneered panels, MDF with wood or bamboo veneer. The attic interior with such panels is more suitable for an office, a sports room, so it is better to resort to a combination with wallpaper, painting or decorative plaster.

A relatively new material called wooden wallpaper looks very advantageous. Like traditional ones, they are glued to the wall. This decoration of the attic "under the tree" is very decorating.

A large drawing, the dark color of the walls in the space of a small attic are not entirely appropriate. It is better to paste over the walls with white wallpaper. The soft color of the furniture and splashes of bright accessories will enliven the interior.

A very recent novelty in attic decoration is HPL panels, high-pressure plastic, with which you can implement the most spectacular design solutions.

Of the modern technologies, it is worth mentioning the last "squeak" - drapery of walls with fabrics. Not all walls are decorated with exquisite textiles, but two or one in the center of the room.

Important! When arranging the attic floor, you need to monitor how accurately the technical requirements for thermal insulation of the ceiling and walls are met. If the insulation and ventilation do not meet all standards, there is a risk that the roof and windows will be covered with condensate in cold weather. Dampness and its consequences - the fungus can cause discomfort, household diseases, premature damage to furniture.

Floor covering materials

To the way the floor in the attic is arranged, there are always high requirements. This is due to two very important requirements: good heat and noise insulation. Traditional finishing methods do not solve these problems. The construction of not only a dry, but also the installation of a “floating” base is called upon to satisfy all requests.

For reliable insulation use mineral wool, glass wool. Good waterproofing is also very important. The flooring requires a special base, the role of which is played by boards made of fir, pine, larch, treated with special antiseptics.

The final lining can be anything: linoleum, laminate, parquet, chipboard, carpet, depending on the tastes of the owners, their views on the future function and style of the room.

It’s not worth saving on flooring, because poor quality materials will crack, burn out, and make extraneous sounds over time. A thick layer of insulating material is required. Carpets will serve as decoration, additional insulation, they are more than appropriate on the attic floor.

Choosing skylights

One of the main issues in the construction of the attic is to provide a high level of natural light. Each room should have at least one window, it is better if there are several of them, it is very good when they are not located on the same wall. The width of the windows can be specified, not wider than the distance between the rafters. The length is limited by the top and bottom edge, depending on the slope of the roof.

Modern design

More recently, the windows in the attic were deaf, did not open, they simply crashed into the roof. Now double-glazed windows have at least two glasses. The outer glass can be hardened to increase its strength, the inner glass is treated in a special way so that when it breaks, it does not break into pieces with sharp corners.

Modern frames are able to rotate in one axis or another, directly in the middle, 2/3 from the edge. Rotary devices work both in the manual mode, and by means of the panel.

Not only visible, but also hidden places in the design of wooden windows must be varnished, this is a guarantee of protection against moisture.

Make sure that the lower slopes of the window are perpendicular to the floor, and the upper ones are parallel. This will prevent the formation of condensation, contribute to better lighting.

artificial lighting

The organization of the light supply system depends on the zoning of the space, on how the furniture is located in the room, on the number and size of windows, on the structural features of the roof and ceiling.

There should be a lot of light in the attic. For this, local lamps are used: sconces, all kinds of floor lamps, portable lamps and rotary, point devices. Ceiling chandeliers of varying degrees of power will not become superfluous.

You can refuse the usual chandelier, install spotlights only in the most exploited areas. Only spot lighting is allowed in the bedroom. In the living room, where gatherings and events are planned, install lighting fixtures of a general and local type.

To create a romantic ceiling pattern, the effect of the starry sky, fiber-optic lighting threads are used. In the attic room, any options for local light are good.

Color solution

Since the attic is a specific room, the color scheme in its design is of no small importance. Light colors are preferred, which is especially true for small interiors under the roof. The overall color range must be maintained on all surfaces, including furniture, walls, ceiling, floor. Finishing materials should also be in harmony with each other, make up a single whole.

A space with a deep ceiling needs light and glossy surfaces that reflect light. Visually it will expand the color contrast of the floor and walls. Dark floors and dazzling white walls that have no boundaries with the ceiling will create the illusion of infinity. Ceiling beams, matching the color of the flooring, will become an original part of the structure.

When choosing textiles and furniture, you should also give preference to light pastel shades. A small room will become even smaller if dark colors are abused in the design.

To somehow enliven the interior, bring bright strokes. Transparent curtains will not become an obstacle to light, but they will add a play of shadows, create the necessary comfort.

The choice of the purpose of the premises and the style of its design is always the prerogative of the owner of the house. What to choose depends on his tastes, financial capabilities, lifestyle.