What are the majority of attics in Soviet-built private houses? Dark and dirty rooms in which the owners put various belongings, which it is a pity to throw out, but no one wants to use either. Give a second life to your attic or attic - renovate ancillary space and expand your living space. Yes, the attic room has a very complex shape, a strong ceiling bevel formed by gable roof, does not allow to be there in full height throughout the area. But with a reasonable approach to planning and the use of effective design techniques, you can achieve unprecedented results - turn a room littered with rubbish into an incredibly comfortable and cozy space for rest, work, creativity and sports, games with children.
If your private house has an attic, then it would be strange not to use these square meters for the benefit of the family. Living room, bedroom, guest room, dressing room, office or even an additional bathroom - the possibilities for arranging the attic are limited only by your desire, needs and the size of the reconstruction budget. We bring to your attention an impressive selection of design projects for the decoration of attic and attic spaces, due to the needs of their owners. Let interiors be modern, practical and visually appealing as the inspiration for your makeover.
Arranging a bedroom in a room with a gable roof ceiling is the best option. After all, in the sleeping space you will most spend time in a horizontal position when the height of the ceilings and their bevel is not so critical. Many attics don't have enough space to accommodate a full living room or children's room. But the master bedroom or the guest room can become a comfortable additional space in your home.
If you have a fairly spacious attic room, you can equip a bedroom for two people. Beds placed in areas with the greatest bevel of the ceiling will save usable space for the passage, along which you can walk in full height without any discomfort.
You have long been able to equip the main premises of your private home - all the necessary functional areas are located and decorated in accordance with your stylistic preferences. But a small nook of space in the attic remains not covered. Use this space to arrange sleeping places for guests. Here is a clear example of the fact that even a modest-sized room of an original form can become a cozy place to sleep. And whatever you have stored in the attic up to now, in no particular order, can be folded into storage systems built into the bases of the beds.
Here is an example of organizing several sleeping places in the form of built-in blocks with storage systems. Each berth is a cell with individual lighting and adjacent shelves and cabinets.
In the spacious attic room, you can organize not just a bedroom, but a multifunctional station containing, in addition to a sleeping place dressing area and workplace... Embedding a wardrobe complex around front door on the entire space from floor to ceiling allows you to significantly save the useful space of the bedroom. And the work table in the boudoir area can also be used as a toilet.
To radically transform an old attic into an elegant bedroom, it is difficult to come up with a more elegant design move than using a snow-white finish. One of the problems in attic spaces, in addition to irregular shapes and large bevelled ceilings, is poor lighting. It is rare in which roof it is possible to make a window to provide the space with a source of natural light. As a rule, one has to be content with a window (or windows) located on the gable of the building. That is why the attic space so needs a light finish, snow-white and glossy surfaces that can reflect sunlight.
One of the basic rules for the visual expansion of space is “dark bottom, white top”. A bedroom with dark flooring and crisp white walls that often slope into the ceiling will seem larger than it really is. Ceiling beams made of wood to match the floorboard or parquet will become an original addition, accent and part of the structure.
For attic spaces with a skylight, the process of arranging the living room is simplified. The room is filled with sunlight and you have at least one wall on the gable of the building. This free plane can be used for arranging a video zone or installing an artificial fireplace. And in the space with the lowest ceiling height, install sofas and armchairs. Light finishes, a couple of bright accents and even a small space under the roof itself will look attractive, cozy and modern.
The attic spaces of private houses are often decorated with the active use of natural material - wood. This finish is an excellent soundproofing tool (after all, we do not forget that we will be under the roof itself, on which rain, and even hail will knock), wooden panels are able to "breathe", not to mention the fact that such a design gives natural warmth the whole image of the room.
Living room in snow-white tones with an abundance of sunlight - none of your guests will recognize the former cluttered attic or attic in such a magnificent room. Light furniture will add elegance to the interior, glass and mirror surfaces, shiny fittings, elements of furniture and lighting fixtures - all together will create a completely airy, light atmosphere.
Pastel shades are perfect for decorating a living room located in an asymmetrical room. Popular nude tones will be a great option for a foundation, complemented by a pair of contrasting bright accents.
It happens that the attic space has a very modest size, and even the shape is presented in an unknown geometric variation. But even such a complex room can be equipped efficiently, brightly, and modernly. Here is an example of such a bold design project with bright finishes, an unusual choice of furniture and a non-trivial approach to decoration.
If light, pastel colors for interior decoration are not your element, but contrasting ones, original design is able to cheer you up, then you can start with an attic room or an attic alteration to try your hand at the original design. The next lounge, for example, uses a combination of dark structural elements with wood paneling. Furniture, modest in quantity, but original in design, a large window with a beautiful view and contrasting finishes - a non-trivial room in design is ready!
If you give free rein to your design ideas in such important family rooms as the living room, bedroom or nursery, you do not have enough courage - try to practice in the attic! It is here that you can safely use unusual shapes and creative color schemes, handmade furniture and paint your own walls.
For all lovers of wine drinks, collectors and not only, we can offer the option of decorating in the attic not just a living room, but a tasting room. Wine cabinets built-in in places with the lowest ceiling height, comfortable sofas and armchairs, a small sideboard or a display cabinet for dishes - what else do you need for comfortable relaxation and gatherings with friends?
In some private households, the height of the attic space does not allow adult owners to feel comfortable there. But for small households in the space under the roof itself, you can arrange a cozy nest. Children like small nooks, small closets, in which you can not just retire, but be a full-fledged owner. With a large bevel of the ceiling in such spaces, it would be logical to place the storage system in the lowest zone, and in the place of the highest point of the ceiling - a segment for recreation, creativity and games.
In the attic, you can place a full-fledged children's room with a sleeping place, an area for games, activities and creativity. The main thing is that the room should be sufficiently illuminated, if there is an opportunity to replace old small windows with new double-glazed windows with large dimensions - do not miss this opportunity. It is easy to get rid of the abundance of sunlight - it is enough to have curtains or blinds on the windows, but the lack of natural light will affect the psychological and physical condition of the child, who spends a lot of time in his room.
The attic room needs a light finish more than others - the reason for this is the absence of large windows that can provide the space with an abundance of sunlight, and the asymmetric shapes of the room itself, which I would not want to focus on. But in a room for children it is impossible to do with only light colors, the gaze of a child needs more bright accents than ours, on which attention can be focused. Use for a variety of the color palette of the nursery located in the attic, all available funds- bright furniture, colorful textiles for decorating sleeping places, colored shades on pendant lamps and wall sconces, colorful rugs and even floor coverings.
In a tiny attic, it is unlikely that it will be possible to arrange a full-fledged living room or bedroom, space for organizing playroom or the gym is not enough either. But to decorate an office or personal workshop, you only need a couple of square meters. A writing desk, easel or musical instrument installed in the area with the most high level ceiling, low storage systems at the lowest points or hanging shelves on the pediment - and the office or workshop is ready.
Do not sew up roof structures with plasterboard. In addition to the fact that you will significantly reduce the space of the attic or attic, you will also deprive the interior of the office of its individuality. Wooden beams on the ceiling of the office become a kind of source of natural warmth, which we so often lack in modern homes with an abundance of technology and electronics.
And here is the opposite design project of the office, designed for the work of at least two people. The snow-white matte and glossy surfaces seem to have completely absorbed the interior of the room. Only the original ceiling beams act as a bright accent.
Here is an original and rational way of embedding a bookcase in a library or office. Depending on the number and size of windows, different compositions from open shelves can be obtained. But in any case, you will be sure that you have used all the space of the attic space provided to you to the maximum.
What could be better than solitude with your favorite book in a small but cozy space of the former attic, and now a comfortable home library? Built-in bookshelves, comfortable armchairs or sofas, floor lamps for reading in the dark, lots of pillows and a warm rug on the floor - a cozy atmosphere for reading is ready.
It is rare in any private house that there is a free room on the ground floor for arranging an area for sports. Why not use the extra space in your attic or attic? Of course, provided that your sports are not associated with throwing a heavy barbell on the floor, from the blows of which the chandeliers on the ground floor will tremble. In areas with the lowest height, you can place storage systems for sports equipment and clothing, install a small sofa for relaxation, and use all the remaining space exclusively for training.
In large cities, where the population density is high, and real estate prices are prohibitive, even apartments located under the roof of an apartment building are becoming a good purchase. The key point in this case is the location of the dwelling in the center of the metropolis. If the entire apartment is an attic space, it is not surprising that utilitarian spaces are located under the roof itself. The design of the bathroom located in the attic has its own nuances. The correct layout, taking into account not only the size of the room and the height of the owners, but also the laws of ergonomics, will help create a truly comfortable and practical space for water procedures.
In modern private houses, one can increasingly find the design of the first floor in the form of combining three functional zones in one space through an open plan - living room, kitchen and dining room. This arrangement of the living segments of the dwelling is very convenient, it allows you to save usable space, without prejudice to each zone separately. But in such a living room it is difficult to arrange a full-fledged home theater. And in this case, we remember about the free space in the attic attic. A large TV or projector screen, comfortable and roomy sofas, a couple of small tables-stands and your once abandoned attic is ready to receive guests for an interesting movie show.
A home theater environment will be truly magical if small lamps are built into the false ceiling. You can arrange switching lighting modes - usually for watching movies with the effect of the starry sky.
Where else, if not in the attic to take out all the storage functions? There is often simply not enough space in the bedroom, and only owners of very spacious houses can afford to allocate a separate room for a dressing room on the ground floor. In the attic space, you will be limited in the number of storage systems only by the size and shape of the room. But even the most modest attic in terms of area can accommodate the wardrobe of all family members.
Only at first glance it might seem that an asymmetrical attic room with niches and a large bevel of the ceiling is not suitable for built-in cabinet furniture. Of course, for a complex space ready-made solutions, presented in a wide range in furniture stores, will not work. But custom-made, in accordance with the characteristics of your difficult room, storage systems will be the best option for placing the maximum possible number of cabinets, shelves and racks on the minimum amount of occupied space.
Recently, attic apartments have become a fashionable trend in interior design and a profitable investment. An attic is a room under a roof with sloped ceilings or, in a simpler way, an attic, but not simple, but residential and comfortable. The attic was originally intended not for living, but for storing things, and the comfortable space of the attic can be turned into a real resting corner, transforming it at will into a nursery, study, bedroom, recreation room, cinema, gym or dressing room.
The attic owes its name to the French architect François Mansard, who lived in the 17th century. He was the first to come up with a brilliant idea to make a living room out of an attic.
If in Soviet time attics were used exclusively to increase the usable space and served, in fact, the role storage facilities then in the modern world mansard construction has become so popular that residential floors under the roof are being built literally everywhere: in rich private cottages, urban buildings, country houses and even baths. It is worth approaching the design of the attic with imagination and creativity, because this creative process will surely unite all family members in a single impulse to create something cozy and unusual under uneven roof slopes. And the design techniques that should be adopted will make it possible to make not only a practical and functional, but also a very cozy space from a room of an irregular geometric shape.
The peculiarities of the attic floor are, first of all, in the original layout of the space, which is located between the roof slopes. Sometimes, for the arrangement, it may be necessary to reconstruct the roof truss system, in which case it is worth contacting a professional architect. And if the attic has all the necessary communications (heating pipes, electricity, ventilation), then your task is much easier and comes down to decorating the interior, which will depend on the configuration of the roof.
It is she who is the key and very complex, from a technical point of view, element, therefore it is important to calculate how to equip a living space efficiently and at the lowest cost. The design of the attic is most often based on the use of the advantages and color of such a natural material as wood. The slope of the attic roof is usually from 45 to 60 degrees, there are also "broken" options with different rafter slopes. With such a roof, the width of the room under it is usually up to 10 meters.
Moreover, if the country house is small and its width does not exceed 6 meters, then it is worth using the maximum tilt angle of the attic of 60 degrees, which will add useful living space. Also, to increase the living area of the attic, you can use a sloping roof, which gives the room almost vertical walls.
The only difficulty of this design is the special organization of the rafters, coupled with the racks and the crossbar.
The attic design has its pros and cons, which should be taken into account when building and arranging a room under an inclined roof. Among the advantages, we note:
The main disadvantage, in fact, is one: the attic room has a ceiling bevel due to the gable roof, so it is not always possible to straighten up to its full height here. But this is not a problem if you make a full-fledged bedroom, where, in principle, we spend time lying down.
The shape of the roof significantly affects the design of the attic. To make the attic as functional as possible and fit into the overall interior of the house, develop together with professionals its design project. Pay special attention to the design of a broken ceiling of a non-standard shape, a gable roof, the necessary communications and zoning of the space under the roof, not forgetting about high-quality insulation and insulation of the attic floor.
There are several options for the exterior design of the attic. Since the roof slopes should protect the attic from all kinds of precipitation and temperature changes, it is worth making not only internal, but also external thermal insulation. As a heater, you can use drywall or cement particle board. Outer part the roof insulation system must contain a layer of wind protection, and the inner one - a vapor barrier, so that condensation, moisture and fungus do not form on the walls.
If you want to insulate the attic during the construction of the house, then after installing the rafter system, hem plywood or boards to its foot, placing a vapor barrier membrane on top. Insulation and lathing are attached on top of the membrane, which are covered with a windproof film. After that, the attic roof is mounted.
If the insulation and decoration of the attic are made after the construction of the house, then the insulation is hemmed from the inside, and on top it is covered with gypsum board sheets or plywood.
The layout of a country or any other attic can be organized in several ways. Studio layout - free of rooms, partitions and zoning, with maximum space in a private house. And the cellular layout project divides the attic room into halves or separate zones. With a little effort and a lot of imagination, sloped walls can be turned from a disadvantage into a "highlight".
V modern houses the owners, as a rule, choose a combination of zones, making a spacious free layout and combining the living room with the kitchen and dining room. Because attic does not differ in special space, it is the correct zoning that will help make it as free as possible. For this, design techniques are used in decoration (for example, highlighting the wall in the middle with a certain color), experimenting with lighting, painting wooden beams white, or having as many reflective surfaces as possible in the interior.
Also, to solve this problem, you will be helped by an "invisible" interior using transparent plastic or white furniture and always light walls.
The purpose of the attic and the possibilities of arrangement are limited only by its size, your financial capabilities and, of course, your imagination. After all, almost any room can be designed under the roof: a bedroom, a recreation room with billiards, a living room, a dressing room, a bathroom, a guest room, a study, a gym and even a small kitchen.
Since the attic room is usually small in size, take care of the rational arrangement of things, for example, in sleeping places it is better to think over built-in cabinets and shelves. You can also attach a dressing area around the front door here in the form of floor-to-ceiling cabinets, which will save a lot of space.
As for the color scheme in the design of the attic bedroom, the simplest and most effective option would be to paint the walls white. Light glossy surfaces are known to be capable of reflecting light. Since attic spaces are usually poorly lit, a light finish will further add light and space to the room. The “dark bottom and white top” function also serves to visually increase the space, so you can use natural dark wood flooring and crisp white walls and ceilings. The imitation of ceiling beams to match the flooring also looks impressive.
Leave a window seat for your writing desk. Remember to be safe and do not use furniture with sharp corners., and all wooden elements must be covered with a special fireproof impregnation. When choosing a color scheme for a nursery, take into account the character and temperament of the child: for active babies, use calm shades, and leave intense colors for the quiet and phlegmatic. Boys traditionally prefer all shades of blue, green or gray, while girls prefer pink, lilac, beige or classic white.
If you wish, you can design a bar counter, which will actually divide the mini-kitchen into a cooking area and an area for eating. Such a layout is especially relevant if the house has a strongly sloped gable or hip roof. And for those who like to sit with friends over a glass of wine, we can recommend making from the attic not just a kitchen, but a real tasting room with wine cabinets. What else do you need for relaxed gatherings and conversations "after midnight"?
Furniture of bright colors will enliven the interior, and glass and mirror surfaces, metal fittings and original lighting fixtures will add airiness to the living room. To keep the living room well lit, you can use windows on roof slopes. A fireplace or its imitation will make the room even more comfortable.
To soften the asymmetry of the attic and not to "steal" the already minimum of free space, try to place furniture in corners or against walls... And visually increasing the height of the ceilings will help you to use a design technique with vertically elongated objects in the interior, for example, mirrors, narrow paintings or curtains with stripes along them. A cozy hammock in the relaxation area will make the atmosphere of the attic space even more romantic. To erect a hammock structure, you can use support pillars or fix it on the walls.
If it is problematic to fit the cabinet furniture into the asymmetrical design of the attic, then make designs "to order", in accordance with the peculiarities of the attic space layout.
The style and design ideas of a residential attic, of course, depend solely on your personal preferences. But remember that the main criteria when choosing an attic decor should be common sense, good taste and, of course, rationality in everything. Agree, at least a modern high-tech style in design would look inappropriate country house... But in the interior of a modern city apartment - this is what you need. For country gatherings, it is better to choose cozy and organic "wooden" styles: Provence, chalet or country.
When designing textiles, use light shade curtains or roman curtains.
The correct layout of the window in the attic floor will help not only to make the room bright and sunny, but also to provide year-round ventilation, as well as create an optimal microclimate in this room under the roof. Modern mansard double-glazed windows are made double, with tempered glass, so that if it breaks, the surrounding will not be injured by sharp fragments. In addition, such glass is not afraid of any precipitation and even a thick layer of snow. And manufacturers often make the swing mechanism of the window on a remote control.
Attic windows can be located both along the perimeter of the room and in the roof slopes. Moreover, their configuration can be not only standard rectangular, but also round or polygonal - here architects and designers allow themselves to experiment with shapes. The most original and effective technique in the interior is to arrange a large panoramic window over the entire wall and admire the landscapes, sunsets and sunrises. With financial opportunities, it is possible to organize a window, which has a mechanism that turns it into a mini-balcony with a canopy and railings. An original design technique will be to place numerous frames with photographs or paintings around the window.
As for the decor of the attic floor windows, you can use not only classic curtains, but also practical roller shutters (internal or external), blinds, awnings or all kinds of overlays. For inclined structures, blinds are ideal, which are practical to maintain and are easy to install. In the hot season, they are able to create shade in the room, protecting it from the sun's rays, and at the same time, without blocking the flow of fresh air. If you are a follower classic curtains, pay attention to the special designs with bindings and struts that help keep the curtains on the tilted window.
It is better to drape small windows roller blinds that will give the living space a special charm.
Since the attic room is usually small in size, you should not make it visually even smaller using dark textiles on the windows. But pastel shades are what you need to create a light and relaxed atmosphere of relaxation on the attic floor. A classic and a win-win option in the interior - transparent curtains that let in enough light and at the same time give the room additional comfort.
The upper floor of a country or private house is a specific room with geometric flaws that professional designers are able to turn into advantages and exclusive interior... There is basically no ceiling in the attic, but there are broken beams, a high vault and arches of various shapes and sizes.
Adherents of modern design choose ceilings with height differences and complex geometric shapes made of plasterboard for decorating the attic floor. In order for such a ceiling to serve you faithfully for many years and be protected from leaks, it is better to choose moisture-resistant drywall sheets. Do not forget about waterproofing the roof so that the gypsum plasterboard ceiling is not damaged during the rains.
The advantages of this type of finish:
Stretch ceilings are an excellent alternative to heavy wood structures, due to which roofing rafter system sometimes carries overload. Such structures are suitable for any type of roof: shed, gable, arched or domed. Stretch ceilings can be combined with painting, wallpaper or plaster. Functionality such ceilings will make the attic floor as comfortable and unique as possible.
The advantages of such ceilings:
Wooden lining is an inexpensive environmentally friendly material, therefore, as a rule, it is used to decorate a country attic. At the same time, both ceilings and walls are sheathed with it. According to experts, the best type of lining is alder lumber. Of the pluses of the lining, we note:
And the installation of the timber under the roof is carried out parallel to the rafters, which, in addition to the aesthetic appearance, provides excellent ventilation between the insulation and the finish. In the end, do not forget to treat the wooden surfaces with protective varnishes, which will extend the service life wooden roof... Of the shortcomings, we note only the possibility of ignition.
Parquet board. The main advantage of this finishing material is that it does not need to be processed. special means, while in terms of external qualities, it is in no way inferior to wooden ceilings. When installing such a coating, pay attention to the fact that the temperature in the room should be room temperature, and the humidity should not exceed 60%.
Chipboard- this is the most budgetary and energy-efficient option, whose installation is similar to drywall. Since this material is not as durable and of high quality as the others, it is, rather, a "rough" option, which is suitable for the temporary decoration of an ordinary summer cottage, but not a rich cottage.
It is not very easy to make the attic rooms comfortable, beautiful and functional. Extraordinary geometry is what causes the most inconvenience. Therefore, the design of the attic floor has a special approach: it is also necessary to select finishing materials taking into account possible changes in size.
One of the most difficult issues is finishing the flow in the attic. The ceiling in such rooms is either sloped or broken. Both options are not too easy to finish. In principle, you can use any material with which ceilings are finished in ordinary rooms, but the installation must take into account the possibility of displacement of the supporting structures. Beams are made of wood, and it changes in size with changes in temperature / humidity, so that the rigid attachment of frames or finishing materials threatens to crack.
Can even be sewn with panels ... if you like
Before you start finishing your attic ceiling, decide if you want the supporting beams to be visible. The method of filing depends on this: it will be necessary to either close the beams, or leave them in plain sight. The first option "takes away" the height of the room, but there are no problems with insulation and sound insulation - you can choose without paying attention to the thickness. In the second case, the height of the room will be greater, but you will have to look for materials with a minimum thickness - you want the beams to be visible ...
Some visible supporting structures are considered a disadvantage that prevents a standard design. But if we focus on the “disadvantage”, it turns into an interesting design solution. If we talk about style, the attic with beams looks much more "interesting". The space between them can be sewn up with a board, tightened with stretch ceilings or covered with false ceilings. They are combined with any type of finish. It will only be necessary to choose a color scheme that fits the general design of the attic floor or a specific room.
This type of ceiling decoration - with contrasting piping - is suitable for spacious rooms. In small ones, he will eat volume
Stretch ceilings can be used - if you want a "neutral and standard" design
If the beams are also highlighted, they become the center of the composition.
A slightly darker color allows you to highlight the beams without making the ceiling too heavy
With contrasting beams, the rest of the interior should be very calm.
The supporting structures fit perfectly into modern styles, expand the possibilities of finishing, give the interior individuality. They can be highlighted or colored in the same tone. The visual perception will change, but in any case they look very trendy. The only thing to avoid is varnishing the beams - this finishing method has lost its relevance. In any case, you should not use varieties that create a shiny "lacquered" surface. If the varnish is used, it is water-based, matte or semi-matt, but not gloss.
If you want to have a standard design of the attic floor as close as possible to the modern "neutral" style, you can sew up the ceiling in the attic with plasterboard (GKL). In order to prevent cracks from developing along the surface and at the joints of the sheets, all guides are mounted on suspensions.
The rails are attached to the roof system with hangers
The second trick is not to rest the sheets against the walls, leaving expansion gaps. As usual, we glue the joints with mesh tape, putty the ceiling. In the places where the gypsum board adjoins the walls, gaps remain; to close them, you can use polyurethane moldings or wooden skirting boards of a suitable shape. They can be painted to match the walls or ceiling. When attaching this finish, we fix it only to the walls, but not to the ceiling. We don't even really press against it. It is necessary that the gap is closed, but without a rigid attachment. So with seasonal movements of the bearing beams, the plasterboard ceiling in the attic will not crack.
There are very interesting option using drywall on the attic ceiling. They can only sew up the gaps between the proteins, leaving the beams themselves in plain sight. Due to the greater contrast between the smooth surface of the putty surface and the structure of the wood, such interiors are very bright and memorable.
Only the space between the beams can be sewn up with drywall.
White smooth ceiling - it can also be done on the attic floor
Billiard room on the attic floor
Even the support beams are not a drawback ... if you design the attic floor correctly
Accentuate the wood grain with color and a smooth white surface
With this method of finishing the attic ceiling, there are many joints between the wood and the plasterboard sheets. Covering them all with moldings is too clumsy. It is reasonable to coat the joint with silicone sealant, which, after drying, remains elastic. Since the distance between the beams is not too large, the gap to compensate for dimensional changes can be left small - it will be easy to fill it with sealant. But the paint will have to be selected one that can adhere normally to silicone, but this is not such a problem.
You can paste the wallpaper
By the way, the plasterboard ceiling in the attic can not only be painted. You can also paste over with wallpaper, and so that the design is not too colorful or overloaded, make the walls plain painted. There is also a second option - use the same wallpaper on the ceiling and walls, but you can get a "box", so the first method is preferable.
Film or fabric stretch ceilings can be used in the attic without restrictions. They are not afraid of small deformations, so problems are not expected during operation. They can arise only at the installation stage. If you want to tighten the distance between the beams with canvases, you will need a large number of edge baguettes. But that's all, there are no other difficulties.
The beauty of this option is that you can get perfect flat ceilings without much hassle. If you want gloss, choose a film. Looking for matte ceilings - mount the fabric.
Combination of glossy and semi-matt film
The gaps between the beams are tightened with a foil
Drawing and lighting
It looks so up close
Per stretch ceiling all layers of insulation and soundproofing of the attic will perfectly hide, and there are a lot of them. For light films, you only need to sheathe everything with white material, otherwise the "insides" can shine through. "White material" - any. At least the fabric, at least non-woven fabric... It can be fastened with brackets directly to the beams and lathing.
If we talk about design, then bulky multi-level structures will not work here, except that your entire attic is without partitions and the height of the room is in the region of three meters. The very structure of the attic floor ceiling is broken. It is hardly worth complicating it with additional elements, except to make a box with illumination on the side farthest from the window.
One of the most common ways of finishing the ceiling in the attic is filing with clapboard, edged board, imitation of timber and other moldings. Against the background of the beams, this design is quite logical, the ceiling fits into most of the current ethnic styles: Provence, Scandinavian. It can be perfectly beaten in a loft and rustic style. You can find options for modern interiors. Each style requires a specific wood finish:
There is another style that can be implemented on the attic floor with a wood-trimmed ceiling - Russian. But in this case, for finishing, you will have to choose an imitation of a log or a bar. Accordingly, you will need to select other interior components. Everything is simple here. But we do not recommend covering the wood with varnish or other compounds with yellow shades... Very quickly they set the teeth on edge, although, at first, they "warm" and create a sunny mood.
Attic ceilings can be finished with unusual materials. It is important not to forget that the structure can shrink. Therefore, the finish must be flexible, or, if it is rigid, its installation must leave room for slight movement. Here's another way to decorate the ceiling on the attic floor:
Perhaps there are other options, but we have not yet met them.
Why are attic walls interesting? The fact that behind the lining can hide a wardrobe or a large niche that runs along the entire room. Often this is the way out if the roof of the attic floor is gable. Using the space near the wall is problematic due to the low ceiling height. Coming out of the position, either a bed is placed at the window, or part of the area is fenced off with a false wall. And it would be unreasonable to lose a significant volume, therefore, wardrobes are often arranged on the sides of the attic.
The walls of the attic floor can be finished with the same materials as in ordinary rooms. frame house... To begin with, they fasten the sheathing of sheet materials (on the crate), then putty. After that, you can at least paint, even apply decorative plaster, even glue wallpaper. There are faster options: sheathing with wall panels of MDF, wood, etc. The finishing material is attached directly to the battens, finishing not required. All is well, but it will be impossible to change the design with a little blood - just take it off and redo it all over again. So if you like to redo the interior often, this is not your option.
In this design, the most interesting "false windows"
If the beams are painted in the same color, it turns out very harmoniously
The peculiarity of the attic design is that the ceiling can also be pasted over with wallpaper.
Billiard room on the attic floor - classic design, smooth walls and ceiling, white
With smooth walls, the darkened beams look very interesting.
Additional beams accentuate geometry
If the ceiling is hemmed with a board or clapboard, the same material can be put on the walls, or it can be combined with painted walls or with decorative plaster... But with the second combination, you need to be careful: not all combinations look equally good. For example, it is better not to experiment with a Venetian woman - she is not friends with a tree in any way, give her a perfectly smooth ceiling and no beams. Wrong style.
But wooden ceiling gets along well with brick, stone. It's a win-win combination. If there is no "natural" stone or brick, you can use a decorative one. It is many times lighter than usual, easy to install, and looks no worse. There is another option: flexible stone. It is somewhat reminiscent of linoleum, but intended for walls. It is generally mounted "for one or two", it looks quite plausible.
Wood and brick look great together
Gable roof with large windows
Dark ceiling - risky
What is also interesting about the combination of wood and stone / brick is that it is appropriate in rooms for any purpose. Looks great in the hallway, bedroom. You can make the interior of the living room, but the style will be loft or Scandinavian. But there are a lot of ideas in this area, and one is better than the other. Moreover, they are all "unbroken".
If the windows in the attic are vertical, they can be decorated in any way - with curtains of any type. If the windows are made in the plane of the roof, they can be closed by making special curtains. They make drawstrings above and below, into which a braid or elastic is threaded. They tie the curtains to the clips attached to the sides of the window frame.
In the bedroom, it is better to decorate the windows with curtains.
Support curtain systems needed
Without additional fixation, the fabric sags
Drawstring curtains in the attic
So the windows have a more or less familiar look, but even light fabrics sag a little. So it will not be possible to fully adhere to the plane of the window. If you want the curtains to hang down less while closed, you can support them with a special rod. But it is not very convenient to open and close such curtains.
Another possibility to decorate the attic floor windows is roller or roman blinds and blinds - vertical or horizontal. In any case, you will have to use models with guides that will hold the fabric closer to the window, but such models are more expensive and more difficult to install.
Roller blinds - perfect solution that fits almost any décor
It will not be very convenient to close-open
Roman shades - another solution
It is easier to operate with vertical curtains
Framed curtains are a good solution
You will very rarely open and close anyway.
Hanging folds look strange
Blinds can be more than just white
Guides keep fabric in line with the wall
If the windows are not high, it will be possible to open / close
However, very often windows that "look into the sky" are left without any curtains at all. There is practically no chance that someone will walk on the roof and look out the window. But, if you are uncomfortable, you can choose one of the proposed options.
A well-known technique is the accent wall. A great way to distract attention from imperfect geometry
Stretch ceiling preparation
Loft - great style attic floor
Yellow can quickly get bored.
Modern design of the attic floor
With interesting beams, everything looks even more beautiful.
A very inconvenient ordinary project - the decoration is also highlighted
In the attic everything is the other way around - on the ceiling there are wallpaper and smooth-painted walls.
Painted walls are a great backdrop for any style
Beams are even decoration
If the attic is a well-equipped attic, an overly complex interior will not work.
Fireplace in the attic, beams ... very cozy atmosphere
So that the yellowness of the wood does not irritate, you can use gray, white and black colors.
Panoramic windows on the attic floor are rare, but the view is wonderful
Venetian plaster in the attic ... Classical cabinet
Modern style. Beams and decorative elements highlight the unusual shape
The fireplace is a great thing
White is the most neutral and lightest of colors
Raw boards are a way to diversify even the most boring interior
Everywhere there is a board between the beams, but it looks different
A very unusual window in the photo on the right
For those who love non-standard interiors
Provence does not require perfection
Living room, bedroom, study, nursery - this is a list of rooms that are made on the attic floor
Until the middle of the 17th century, the space under the roof of the house was used only as a warehouse for old things or housing for servants. The idea to change this came to the mind of the French architect François Mansard - he was the first to suggest making full-fledged living rooms there. I liked the idea so much that these premises were named in his honor - the attic. After all, it is enough just to competently arrange a place under the roof slopes and choose the original design of the attic. The photo gallery of the interior in a private house of any thematic publication will offer many options. The future inhabitant can only perform a few mandatory preliminary general construction works and decide on the purpose and style of the attic premises.
The attic layout is of 2 types: studio (the space is free from partitions and represents one spacious room) and cellular (clearly expressed zoning). The highlight of the attic is the beveled walls, they are the main accent in any style.
And you can decorate this room in a variety of styles. When choosing an attic design in a private house, look through the photo gallery of the interior, evaluate the geometry of the room and its illumination.
If we look at the examples, it will be the following:
The main problem that designers successfully solve is sloping walls and ceilings. The light from the windows falls at an angle and it can be difficult to choose a color scheme. Most often, light paints, a light transparent varnish for lining are chosen.
Dark tones of furniture are suitable if there are windows only at the ends of the roof. Then the contrast with the snow-white ceiling will make the interior more graphic. If the attic windows face south and west, calm pastel colors are better suited for the interior. Long plain curtains help to enlarge small windows.
Beams and rafters are very often used in the interior of the attic, painting them exactly in the color of the furniture. If wallpaper is chosen for decoration, their pattern should not be large, if possible, repeated in textiles or design elements.
Visually expanding the space will help the use of transparent pieces of furniture, this technique is called "invisible interior".
If you study the photo gallery of the interiors and design of the attic in a private house, it is immediately noticeable that most of the options are associated with the device.
Designers believe that a few steps are enough for this:
The attic is the perfect secluded retreat. The bed is placed near the windows, which allows you to admire the view from the window. Cabinets and shelves fit perfectly under sloping walls and in corners. Even modular furniture is exactly in color wall panels will not seem superfluous in such a bedroom.
The design of an attic in a private house in photo galleries of interiors very often involves placing a large floor mirror in the bedroom and using vertically elongated lamps in the lighting. And according to the pattern, bedspreads and curtains should repeat each other.
Wood will help to create coziness in the bedroom - clapboard paneling in combination with beams is often used in Provence style. Deliberately rough unpainted wooden furniture, blankets and tablecloths will create a country-style interior. And the classics can be emphasized by the wrought-iron frame of the mirror, light walls and slightly darker furniture of strict forms.
The loft that is fashionable today is not very appropriate for the bedroom, since it does not provide for wall decoration or masking communications. This style is perfect for a kitchen or an ultra-modern living room.
Probably every child's dream is his own magic corner.
The attic is the perfect place for this. Follow only a few rules:
Remember safety. No sharp corners or wobbly structures.
This color determines the character and gender of the child - very active ones do not need saturated bright colors, but they will cheer up phlegmatic people, girls like cream, pink, white tones, and boys prefer blue-gray or khaki.
A kitchen or dining room in the attic is rarely equipped, because you will need to organize several zones, put an oven, refrigerator, oven, and a large table. A glass table and transparent plastic chairs can make the interior a little lighter.
The most unexpected solutions offered by the photo gallery of the interiors and design of the attic in a private house, perhaps, is a bathroom or. But if family members appreciate the convenience of getting rid of the closets downstairs, then the bath in the attic is more often equipped in addition to the bedroom. You will have to take into account the overhanging sloped wall, so it is better to get by with a shower cabin.
But the place to stay can be anything. Those who like rolling balls cannot do without a billiard room. Or you can equip a gym in the attic, a luxurious winter Garden, a home theater or a wonderful library with a study to work with.
There are many options, and the main plus is that the attic space can radically differ in style from the design of the entire house as a whole. After all, this is a special room that will become what only you want.
I like
Recently, more and more often in the construction of private houses, the attic space under the roof is equipped as a residential one. The first such arrangement was proposed by the French architect François Mansart, so the room was named the attic.
Due to its non-standard size and shape, the attic brings many difficulties in planning.
The design of the attic floor depends on the functional purpose of the room. Any interiors can be arranged here: a recreation area with a home theater, a nursery, a bedroom, a study. First of all, the project for arranging the attic must 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 the sloping walls. The shape of the attic space is influenced by the roof slope. In a private building, it can be single-pitched or gable, less often there are options with a tent and sloping roof.
Distinctive features attic can be the following factors:
The attic floor allows owners to reap the real benefits of converting it into a living space as it increases effective area heat loss is reduced.
Considering all the features, experts advise to fulfill the following requirements when arranging this territory:
Before the transformation of the attic floor country house in a functional room, you first need to design an 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 bringing in 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 improving non-residential premises.
A lot depends on the shape of the roof, it can be broken, beveled, domed, shed and gable. Therefore, there are always open rafters and beams inside. Some designers use these elements in interior design, emphasize them, others suggest hiding them, but on condition that the height of the ceiling 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 block houses.
At the initial stage, it is necessary to bring a 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 necessary skills and permits, it is better to seek professional help.
Warming an attic room is an important process. If the attic will be used regularly, and not only during summer season then thermal insulation is necessary. This will prevent condensation, improve the microclimate, and make you feel comfortable at home. Warming is carried out not only from the inside, but also from the outside. Soundproofing the floor is necessary in some cases, but it also serves as thermal insulation.
As a rule, the attic window is initially one. When arranging an attic, it is important to ensure good lighting of the room, therefore it is better if there are more of them. Experts recommend placing them on different walls for greater efficiency. The illumination level 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 installation method, windows are classified into vertical, inclined and flat roofs. The last two types should be made of tempered glass to protect them from hail.
Sloped double-glazed windows are installed in the same plane with 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. At the same time, the throughput is lower than that of inclined ones.
If you intend to independently replace old windows with modern ones, plan their dimensions and installation site in advance.
Installation begins with cutting out 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 make it possible to install new double-glazed windows with toughened 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 with the help of a 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, make original item decor, get aesthetic pleasure from the landscape. Modern technologies have made it possible to install different types windows, for example, transforming into a mini-balcony. The variety of forms that manufacturers produce is amazing. Simple lines are used less and less often, windows in the form of a circle, semicircle, angular, asymmetric began to be found more often.
For the design of attic window structures it is better to use special blinds or roller shutters. They are available both indoor and outdoor. 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.
When arranging the attic for finishing the ceiling, you can use any known methods and materials.
Stretch ceiling is advised to use only if there is sufficient wall height otherwise there is a risk of frequent damage. This option is very convenient, since the canvas, due to its low weight, does not have a large effect on the structure, allows you to hide the elements of engineering communications and rafters, and makes it possible to dream up with lighting using built-in lamps.
photos
Drywall is one of the available and simple ways finishes. With its help, you can get any shape, for example, a multi-level ceiling with various drops and ledges. Drywall allows you to level surfaces before wallpapering or painting.
Wood is a traditional material for finishing the attic space. For the ceiling, lining or wood panels are used. Wallpaper on the ceiling looks original. It should be remembered that the surface must be leveled before pasting.
As a rule, special requirements are placed 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 lathing and fill it with a heat insulator in the form of plates, for example, mineral wool. It also performs the functions of waterproofing. Cover the structure with pine boards on top, larch material can be used. It is recommended to treat the resulting flooring with an antiseptic.
The cladding of the floor covering is very diverse. For these purposes, use any finishing material: linoleum, parquet board, laminate, carpet, ceramic tiles. Experts advise not to skimp on the quality of the coating, since low-grade materials will require an early replacement.
You can not refuse when decorating the attic and decorative elements such as carpets. They serve as insulation, and also decorate any interior, adding coziness. The size of the carpets does not have to be large and cover the entire floor; rather small models near the bed, sofa, bath.
The most popular tree for decorating the walls of the attic. It improves the microclimate and serves as thermal insulation. Lining is in the lead in terms of use. It is produced in several versions, is affordable and easy to process. There are several ways of laying 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.
More a budget option- wood paneling. These can be laminated models, veneered chipboard or MDF.
Modern version- wooden wallpaper, which is a base with wood strips glued to it conifers... This material reduces the 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 timber.
Plastic panels are appropriate when decorating bathrooms or kitchens on the attic floor. They will protect against dirt and moisture. In addition, their color scheme embodies any design ideas.
Recently, designers have often offered unique seamless fabric wall hangings. The attic made in this way will become unique.
The loft style in the interior of the attic space assumes the presence of untreated wood, so you can leave the walls of timber or brick intact.
Also one of oldest methods processing walls is pasting them with wallpaper. However, it should be noted that before this they must be leveled with drywall, and this will entail a decrease in space. Manufacturers offer a wide range of wallpapers: vinyl, paper, glass, cork, etc. Designers advise against pasting all walls with material with a large pattern. It is better to focus on one of the walls or to emphasize architectural protrusions, arches, corners, and cover the rest of the surfaces with plain wallpaper. A small ornament in pastel colors is suitable for the Provence style.
When decorating walls, drywall is used only as a basis or for leveling. From above it is always covered with wallpaper, acrylic paint or other finishing materials.
The attic room has a specific shape and lighting. Designers most often suggest using light shades for decoration. Various texture and color contrasts can be used to add depth to the space.
For example, if the ceiling in the attic is covered with a dark stretch canvas, 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, the designers advise dazzling white walls, this will create the illusion of an endless distance.
Experts warn that small attics should never be overloaded with bulky items and use a lot of dark colors. Bright luscious colors can be used as accents, as too much of them will create an overwhelming feeling.
Often, owners of private houses leave wooden floors, covering them with transparent varnish to emphasize the wood structure.
The improvement of the attic room 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 with cluttering up the space and try to use natural materials for decoration. It is better to choose textiles for curtains and furniture in pastel shades.
Attic furniture is always multifunctional. Bulky items are out of place. Better to give preference to modular systems. Built-in and hinged structures are an excellent option. Furniture may need to be made to order to fit the specific roof configuration.
The décor of the attic 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 you do not have enough experience and skills, you can use the services of professionals. Remember that the simplest option is always the best.
Since the houses are small in dachas and garden plots, they either do not imply a second floor, or it is very small. Therefore, in the country attic, a bedroom or workshop is usually organized.
If the country house is intended for permanent residence, then the attic floor performs various functional tasks. The list of possible interiors: kitchen, bathroom, nursery, library, study, recreation area with a cinema, billiards, dressing room.
Stylistics pleases with diversity possible options- from light Provence to modern loft, from classics to avant-garde, from mountain chalets to Mediterranean bungalows.
There are certain rules that must be followed when decorating 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 treat it with wood. The staircase, which is always a dangerous place, must be equipped with a safety system against falling: handrails, doors, fences are required.
An unusual roof shape in a small space tends to take up some of the usable space. But with proper lighting and design, this feature can be interesting to beat.
When equipping a small attic, it is necessary to think over the ergonomics of each element of the interior. It is better to purchase furniture built-in and multifunctional. Block storage systems are designed to facilitate this task.
Unusual shapes and sizes of the attic are very suitable for arranging a children's room. The designers use the height differences and unexpected reliefs of the walls to decorate the play area.
The character of the attic floor assumes the organization of various places for storing 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 a 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 little ones could not accidentally open the sash.
When creating an attic nursery, you need to think about the abundance of natural light, as well as artificial lighting.
The nature of the room allows you to experiment with color, use unusual shapes 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 like to run, jump and jump, which can create discomfort for those living on the first floor, therefore it is recommended to soundproof the floor in the nursery.
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 useful living space for more functional things.
Organization of a wardrobe in the attic does not require a large area and will allow using 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 embedded in the space between the beams.
If it is impossible 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 pull-out elements will help you get to the farthest corners and use all the available space rationally. The 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 garment steamer, an ironing board in it. Sometimes the owners immediately keep another household appliances such as a vacuum cleaner.
If the attic is intended only as a storage system, then built-in lighting or ordinary lamps are sufficient. In the case of wider use of the dressing room, the placement of lighting fixtures should take into account the functional characteristics of each section of the room. For example, a bright light is needed in the ironing area or near a large mirror.
In order to prevent the appearance of a musty smell or dampness, it is necessary to correctly think over the ventilation system.
As a rule, the bathroom is rarely located on the attic floor. small house... In large cottages, the bathroom is organized as an additional bathroom to the bedroom or guest room.
It is best to think over 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 in 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 carry out the installation of communications for the attic bathroom.
Architectural asymmetry should be used to your advantage in the design. 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. Built-in or hanging cabinets and shelves save valuable space.
The bathtub is advised to be installed near a wall or in a corner. If the attic area is limited, then you can limit yourself to a shower.
Any color scheme for the attic bathroom is appropriate, but in the presence of a small area, it must be remembered that a dark color narrows the room. Glass and mirror elements, the presence of chrome-plated details 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. Will look great on the ceiling tension cloth or plastic panels. Flooring 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 refuse from the central chandelier, and use only built-in lamps. Installation of additional lighting in the wash area will be required. In other cases, point light sources are decorative.
If the attic floor is spacious enough, then it will be possible to organize a bedroom for 2-3 people. In the case of limited space, you can equip a recreation area for one tenant.
It is better to install berths in the areas of the roof slope 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, you should not give up on modern trends: loft or modern. Wood trim or wallpaper looks natural in the bedroom. Various textile elements create a cozy atmosphere. Color gamut best used in soft soothing colors.
If there is enough space, the attic floor can be turned into a cozy living room or fireplace room, where all family members will gather and guests will be located.
An attic fireplace can play both a practical and a decorative role. When installing it, you need to understand that the traditional massive structure will not be 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 pellet fireplaces are used for heating. Decorative biofireplaces will bring a sense 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 provide a system for removing smoke and a place for storing fuel in advance.
Furniture in light colors in the living room looks elegant. Glass and mirrored partitions, competently built-in lighting will create a light, relaxed atmosphere.
Vivid 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 accent is color.
Any style will be appropriate, the main thing is that it matches the tastes of the owners, matches their interests, creates a mood.
Designers advise several styles for the attic living room.
If the attic has 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 films.
Designers often offer to organize a billiard room in the attic. For this, of course, it is necessary big square, since the play area is rather big, and even for rest you need to provide a place. The table is usually placed in the center of the room. A narrow bar counter with several chairs can be placed near the wall. For storage of cues, balls and other accessories, either wall mounts or built-in ones should be organized. If the area of the attic floor allows you to zone the space, then in one part you can arrange a comfort zone for fans with a soft sofa and armchairs.
If the country house has a large attic, then a mini gym can be organized in it. Experts warn that this is possible on condition of strong and reliable floors. Areas 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 for training sessions.
The attic space 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 to organize a zone for video games, in the other - for tabletop games. To arrange the first, it is important to install a large screen and a sofa in front of it. Storage systems for discs, joysticks and other devices are best built into walls. Board games require a level area, so you need a coffee table. Place the sofa and ottomans around it. Game boxes can be stored either on the shelf under the table or inside the poufs.
It is better to provide for the arrangement of the kitchen space in the attic at the design and laying stage of the house. The fact is that it will be necessary to supply communications: gas, water, electricity.
Modular kitchen systems will facilitate the design and create a functional space. Designers propose to take into account and make the most of all the nuances of the attic layout.
The use of multi-level furniture on castors or runners will provide its mobility, which will further increase its functionality. Materials should be lightweight, not bulky in shape.
Lighting is required to be foreseen. The kitchen requires a lot of light, so there should be at least two windows. Recessed lights around the entire 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, a light tone - for walls and ceilings, dark shades for the floor.
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 the table in the center of the room. Recently, transparent models are gaining popularity kitchen furniture made of glass and plastic, which brings an element of airiness into the room.
There is no better place for privacy than the attic. Therefore, for organizing a study, library or workshop, the attic floor is most appropriate.
Arrangement is possible even with a small space. It is difficult to find a place for handicrafts, modeling or reading in a small garden house, but an attic space will allow you to get such a cozy corner even on a few square meters.
It is convenient to use built-in shelves between beams, under roof slopes, between windows for bookcases. Closed mobile drawers on wheels are ideal for storing tools and office supplies. They can also be used as stools.
Often, designers suggest using window sills as an organization of a convenient storage area, which serves as an additional bench function. 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 sheathing beams and rafters, not hiding them, but using them for built-in lighting, hanging structures or fixing household appliances.
The work 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 window structures, embed additional ones. Panoramic double-glazed windows will not only increase the luminous flux, but also give you the opportunity to rest your eyes and enjoy the landscape after work. Artificial light sources should be installed in the work area and as a backlight around the entire perimeter of the attic.
Ventilation in the office is an important element of comfort; therefore, roof windows are supplied with a ventilation system. If you intend to work in the attic all year round, then you may need to install an air conditioner. In the warm season, it will save you from the heat, since the summer sun primarily heats the roof. In the cold season, you may need a heater, fortunately, there are a great many of them on the market: infrared, electric, water, oil.
There should be a minimum of furniture in the attic, and each element is functionally justified. As a rule, its presence is due to the nature of the room. The writing desk is installed stationary or folding with a small area. If there are more than one writing zones, respectively, there will be more tables. The number of chairs depends on how many jobs are organized. Minimalism style - the best way for arranging an office or workshop in the attic, since it is inherent in the rational use of space.
If the attic floor is intended for reading your favorite books, then 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 comfort to the atmosphere.
To ensure silence, it is necessary to provide soundproofing of the floor. In this case, noise from below will not penetrate into the attic. Accordingly, if the workshop involves creating noise, then soundproofing will provide comfort for the residents of the lower floor.
The color scheme of the office should not distract from concentrated work. Calm pastel shades are appropriate. But, of course, in the creative workshop bright accents look better.
Window structures are the source of natural light flux. If the space of the attic floor is significant, then the number of windows should also be more than one. According to generally accepted standards, it is considered a comfortable glazing area not less than a tenth of the rest of the surface of the walls of the room. The intensity can be adjusted using 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 arrangement of furniture, the number and shape of windows, and 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. Backlighting can fulfill 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, just enough illumination around the perimeter of the attic and point turning or stationary lamps.
The choice of artificial lighting sources also depends on the style of 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 you avoid other people's mistakes. If you have doubts about your own abilities, then you can turn to the services of professionals for 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, indentations under the roof slopes, and different wall heights. Supporters rational use living space is proposed to be placed under the arches of a pitched or gable roof various systems storage.
The interior can be made in any style at the request of the customer. Someone prefers a more natural version in country or Provence style, someone likes minimalism or loft. The attic living rooms are classically elegant, the prim English fireplace rooms are solid.
The staircase to the attic floor is in some way his entrance hall. Experts advise, if space is available, to install a full-size flight of stairs. This is the safest option and will be appreciated by families with small children and senior residents.
