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Layout of rooms in a one-story house. House layout: modern ideas and options

Project selection - important stage, from which construction always begins. It seriously affects the cost of construction and the main parameters of future housing. Standard designs of one-story houses, in particular country cottages, are in high demand in private housing construction.

Advantages of using one-story house projects

The popularity and frequent use of design documentation for 1-story buildings is due to a number of reasons:

with limited financial resources, buying an economy class project is a realistic opportunity to get convenient and comfortable housing;
simple and proven design solutions allow you to achieve reliability and durability;
small one-story houses are convenient for elderly people and residents with disabilities;
the costs of operating a compact small-sized house are lower than when living in multi-storey buildings.

The advantage of modern one-story cottages is a high level of comfort. It is achieved despite large area, through the use of competent planning, the use of advanced technologies and building materials.

Popular designs of beautiful one-story houses


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The projects website contains a catalog of residential one-story houses with layouts. It contains photos, operational and technical characteristics and basic parameters of buildings. Over 15 years of productive work, the employees of our bureau have developed a large number of modern options for one-story houses and cottages, best projects included in the catalogue.

Various materials are used for construction:

gas, foam and expanded clay concrete blocks;
wood and processed products (rounded logs, types of timber - glued or profiled).

The site offers a variety of options, starting with country houses budget cost to luxury buildings with beautiful design. A potential buyer can easily find a one-story house project to suit his taste:

square or rectangular in plan;
economical or premium price segment;
standard or original;
a small area or with spacious rooms.

Individual design

Often, clients are not satisfied with the layout of private houses on one floor. In this case, our office staff can make adjustments. Their final price is determined by the number of changes and improvements.

If the customer wishes, we carry out individual design, which includes the development of:

sketch (completion time - from 3 to 10 days) with subsequent agreement with the customer and revision according to the comments received;
architectural and construction part (15 working days after approval of the sketch).

As an additional service we design network engineering and binding to specific conditions land plot. Development is carried out in constant contact with the client, which guarantees that the final result meets his needs, tastes and wishes.

Agree that it is wrong to select a car based on its color; the technical side of the issue is also important. Likewise, behind the beautiful facades of a country house, a functional and equipped living space is not always hidden. You need to think about this at the project stage, before construction work begins. Think carefully about everything: how do you imagine your country house? What will its dimensions be? How many floors do you want? What rooms are planned in your house? And where will you place them? Weigh your strengths and capabilities in advance. It is very important to carefully consider all issues related to planning before starting construction. A thoughtful layout of a country house will make life in it convenient and comfortable.

The difference between a country house and a city apartment.

The main difference between a country house and city housing is the availability of additional premises. They are dictated by convenience. For example, the presence of a vestibule retains heat and separates the living space from the street. Private country houses have local heating, which means it is necessary to provide a boiler room. It can be attached or placed in a separate room in the house. It is necessary to have windows and ventilation in the boiler room.

One of the most popular rooms in a suburban home is the veranda. Often the veranda is functionally used as a dining room during the hot season. This is where people prefer to spend most of their time.

The advantages of the veranda are obvious. However, it is not always possible to install it. Often the functions of a veranda are successfully replaced by a free-standing glazed gazebo. This is a more economical option, since there are no costs for expensive foundation and roof materials. Among the disadvantages of the veranda are the limited freedom of planning and the impossibility of placing windows in the walls of the house. In modern country houses, as a rule, there are no verandas. Believe me, a glazed gazebo can be no less cozy if you have upholstered furniture, electric heating devices and, accordingly, electricity.

Optimal choice of number of storeys.

Country houses differ from city apartments not only in layout, but also in number of floors. Architectural and planning solutions are very interesting country houses year-round living on several levels. You always want to place three times more living space under one roof. But here the question immediately arises: “Which rooms are best located on the ground floor?” After all, the first floor is the central part of the house. In addition, you should consider the cost of the stairs. Firstly, it takes up 5-7 square meters of space on the floors. Secondly, the cost of the stairs significantly increases the cost of construction. The price of the staircase is significant in the construction estimate and depends on the materials used. Thirdly, the stairs in the house can be inconvenient for older people and dangerous for children. Therefore, if you do not have a magnificent, picturesque view from the second floor and you want to save money, then a one-story house would be the best choice. Living in such a room will be much more convenient.

Simplicity of planning one-story country houses

At first glance, it seems not difficult to organize the layout one-story house. You can see rational and unusual solutions in the layouts of the same city apartments. But it is necessary to keep in mind the premises inherent only country house. First you need to provide for the number of people who will live in the house, and then determine the location of the rooms. For example, it is better to place an office and a bedroom in the far part of the house. It would be more convenient to place the corridor in the center and it would be advisable to connect it with the living room. It should not be small or narrow; the optimal width for the corridor is 1.2-1.4 m. Space for a small wardrobe can be provided in the vestibule. If there is a large family in a house with one floor, then it is advisable to install at least two toilets.

Possibilities for planning a two-story country house

To properly plan a two-story house, it will take more time and effort, because rooms need to be correctly located on both floors. For example, it is prohibited for a chimney or sewer hood to be located above a boiler room or fireplace. Also, do not place bedrooms or children's rooms above the toilet or garage. Otherwise, you will have to isolate the rooms from harmful gases.

The most visited place in the house is the hallway and kitchen. These rooms should be on the first floor. It is preferable to place a couple of bedrooms on the ground floor. It is advisable to protect children and older people from the need to use stairs.

The next stage is the placement of toilets in the house. One toilet is usually located on the ground floor, near the entrance, and the second is on the second floor, located near the bedrooms.

The most important thing when designing two-story house– leave maximum space for installing the stairs. It is advisable to select the type and design of the staircase at the very beginning. Not only the convenience for people, but also the possibility of lifting large furniture to the second floor depends on its size.

Choose current layouts

Most often, the layout of a house is created taking into account the needs of the present time and, as a result, by the end of construction it may turn out to be irrelevant. Houses are not built for one year. During this time, everything changes, including the composition of the family. Every year your family's basic needs will change, and the layout that was once ideal for you may simply no longer be convenient. For example, a room for your baby at the time of planning and for the next few years is the best option, but after 4-5 years it will no longer suit you. It will be necessary to convert the children's room into an adult bedroom.

An excellent option would be to attach an outbuilding to the house; this will significantly increase the area of the house. Comfortable life in a suburban house is influenced not only by the area, but also by the layout, thought out to the smallest detail. First, you need to form an approximate vision of your future layout of a country house and, after consulting with your loved ones, contact an architect or select a standard project similar to your layout. And finally, it will be possible to approach the next stage - construction. This is one of the important and main stages in creating your cozy country house.

There are many resources on the Internet with planning solutions for private houses. You can also look at some good options on our website. We recommend that you evaluate ready-made country house projects using this link. The catalog has a fairly good selection of different options.

A one-story house with an area of 10x10 meters provides some freedom of action. Of course, this is not a two-story mansion, where each family member will have their own spacious room, but also not a house with an area of 50 square meters, which accommodates not only a utility area, but also two, or even three or four rooms.

The number of rooms, their sizes, and purpose are much easier to vary when the area of the house is 100 square meters. And there are many more projects with such a square footage. Consider the most optimal projects for comfortable living of a large or small family so that it is easier for you to choose the appropriate option.

A one-story house on a plot takes up more space than a building of the same area, but with two floors. However, for a family with children or elderly or disabled relatives, this option is more preferable - it is safer and more convenient.

And a staircase that would lead to the second floor would take up useful space.

But there are other advantages of such a building.

The usable area is enough to accommodate a family of 4 or even 5 people.
The level of injuries is reduced due to the absence of stairs.
Makes house cleaning easier.
The design of all rooms of the house can be done in the same style.
The house warms up faster and retains heat longer.
The house is square in shape, the number of solutions is large.
The foundation does not need additional reinforcement, since it only needs to support one floor.

A one-story 10×10 house can be comfortable and spacious. The layout of the rooms and their location depends on the size of the family. So everyone will feel comfortable in it, including guests who, no, no, and even want to stay overnight.

Important: Please note that the stated area of 10×10 does not mean that its living or total area will be so. 10-20 sq.m will be covered by external walls and interior partitions used for zoning.

Therefore, the usable space with which you will operate will remain 80-90 m2. And this is quite enough - see for yourself.

The presented version of the house has a total area of 76.55 sq.m., of which 48.25 is living space. And only one room (living room) is a walk-through room.

2 children's rooms of 9.32 sq.m.
Bedroom 11.58 sq.m.
Hall 18.03 sq.m.
Kitchen 7.32 sq.m.

The remaining area was able to accommodate a boiler room, a bathroom, a vestibule or dressing room and a hall.

If you don’t need 2 children’s rooms, one room can be used as an office or guest room. If the house is heated by a double-circuit boiler and a boiler room is not needed, the bathroom can be made separate or the freed-up space can be used for a wardrobe, pantry, or dryer.

Important: if you want to learn how to create interior plans, read our article: 25 best programs, applications and services for an interior designer. This skill is useful for everyone, not just professional designers.

A small family does not need additional living rooms. And if necessary, guests can be accommodated in the living room for the night.

Please note that the total area of this house includes the area of external walls and partitions.

A corridor (8 sq.m.) leads from the entrance deep into the house.
To the left and right hand from it there are doors to bedrooms of 16 sq.m.
The corridor turns into a hall, at the end of which a room for technical and utility needs with an area of 5.4 sq.m. is fenced off. The area of the spacious hall is 18.6 sq.m.
The house has a spacious combined unit (12 sq.m.) and a kitchen combined with a living room.

If desired, the kitchen can be moved to the technical room, and the living room can be converted into two zones: a guest room and a relaxation area, or a cool home office can be equipped.

If you do not touch the layout, then in a fenced-off room you can arrange a boiler room, a dryer, an additional bathroom or a closet.

The advantage of this project is that each of the rooms, be it residential or utility, is not a walk-through room.

Rooms should be located in the house not only so that everyone is spacious and comfortable. The orientation of the house to the cardinal points should also be taken into account. So, a bathroom, kitchen, pantry, boiler room will completely survive the lack of light. But bedrooms, children's rooms and living rooms need long-lasting and sufficient natural light.

This project has a total area of almost 80.96 sq.m, with a living area of 53.96 sq.m, and the living area consists of 2 bedrooms and a living room.

Bedroom 1 – 14.37 sq.m. It can be a guest room, an office or a nursery.
Bedroom 2 – 16.07 sq.m.
Living room – 23.52 sq.m.
Kitchen-dining room – 10.91 sq.m.
Combined bathroom – 6.06 sq.m.

A vestibule leads into the house, at the end of which there is a boiler room or storage room with an area of 3.28 sq.m.

The area of the house is 10x10 by 2.3 meters. These premises can be sacrificed if the size of the site does not allow them to remain. And make the entrance from the street directly into the hall, fencing it off, for example, with a plasterboard wall with a door.

The advantage of this option is that, having accommodated 3 living rooms in the area of the house, it was possible to make each of them separate.

In a house with an area of 100 square meters, it is quite possible to plan not only the living area and kitchen and technical premises. You can also arrange an open terrace, which is the dream of everyone who buys a country private one-story 10x10 house. The layout of the rooms will be practical and comfortable.

Take a look at the proposed project for yourself. It has three bedrooms of 11.9; 12.2 and 12.5 sq.m. and living room 20.2 sq.m. The space between the rooms is a kitchen, which also serves as a dining room with an area of 13.1 sq.m. The toilet room is combined, located next to the entrance to the house.

The living room has four windows and a sliding door. The room receives a lot of natural light. Therefore, you can make a glass veranda behind it. And go to it almost straight from home. If this solution seems inconvenient to you, install a door instead of one window. And the window can be moved to the place of the existing sliding doors.

The same terrace, but smaller in size, can be made in front of the entrance to the house.

Any of the presented options can be changed. For example, moving a wall to make a room or terrace larger. Demolish interior partitions that are not load-bearing to make the rooms more spacious (loft style). And changing the purpose of the room will not be as difficult as it seems. After all, this a private house, and not an apartment in a high-rise building.

One-story house 10×10: room layout and its basics

A 10x10 house is considered a medium sized house. Moreover, it is a one-room apartment. And, despite all its advantages, its external walls cannot be moved apart to separate one room.

Therefore, it is worth initially deciding which rooms in the house are necessary and which you can do without.

We need a living room. This is not a master bedroom, but a gathering place for the whole family. This room should not be neglected. We give him the most spacious room.
The number of bedrooms depends on the size of the family. A young family may soon expand, so there should be at least 2 bedrooms.
The kitchen, if its space allows, can also be a dining room. Even an area of 10-13 sq.m can accommodate both a cooking area and a dining set.
The bathroom is one of the most necessary technical rooms.
Pantry. If you have space, great. Otherwise, supplies are stored in outbuildings in the yard. But you can allocate a space of 1.5-2.5 sq.m. for it in any way in the kitchen or in the hall.
Wardrobe. You can do without a separate room for it. Install wardrobes from floor to ceiling. This will solve the problem of placing things. Useful ideas and tips can be gleaned from our article on decorating a small dressing room.
A dryer is optional.
A boiler room is only needed if the house has a stove and steam heating is installed. But most families use double-circuit boilers, gas heating and install heated floors. Therefore, the need for this room disappears and additional square footage is freed up. And just right for a storage room or bathroom.
Terrace. You can refuse, but you don’t want to.

We increase functionality without expanding the walls

You can make your living area more spacious by making adjustments to the layout.

Layout of a one-story house is not an easy task, so you need to decide whether to do it yourself or entrust this mission to a specialist. Read below in this publication where to start and what layout options are available.

Many residents of high-rise buildings cherish the dream of one day escaping the bustle of the city and acquiring a cozy mansion closer to nature. Moreover, most of them do not have any plans to build any luxury villas. This is very expensive both in construction and in the further operation of the building, and, by and large, it is not particularly necessary. It is quite possible to organize very good and comfortable housing for a family in a relatively small one-story house. But, of course, if his project is thoroughly thought out in advance.

It should be noted that the layout of a one-story house is not so simple task. It is required to accommodate in a fairly limited area all the premises necessary for a comfortable life, engineering systems, it is reasonable and in accordance with current requirements to arrange the area around the building. Therefore, most future owners of country houses turn to specialists in search of a solution.

But there are always owners of construction sites who initially prefer to deal with such issues exclusively on their own. And this is not difficult to understand - who, if not the owners, is more likely to want the premises of the house and their location to be as comfortable as possible in everyday life. To understand some of the nuances associated with house planning and the sequence of this process, this publication will provide useful recommendations.

Where to start planning a house?

First of all, you need to be well aware that a house project should be developed only after a plot has been acquired and a soil study has been carried out. The resulting picture will determine what material can be used to construct the building and on what foundation it will be erected.

It would seem - what is the connection? And everything is quite obvious - on certain soils you have to resort to using pile foundation. And this circumstance, in turn, means that you don’t have to rely on basement or basement premises. But this is already serious! IN favorable conditions the basement, although remaining uninhabited, is still capable of taking on a lot of useful functions. So everything, including the necessary technical premises, will have to be distributed exclusively within one floor.

The next point that needs to be carefully thought through is the location of the house on the site. There are several important factors to consider here:

If the possibility of connecting the house to central communications (gas supply, water supply, sewerage) is being considered, then it is recommended to plan the installation of the house in such a way as to minimize the costs of both design and implementation installation work.
If the sewage system is supposed to be made autonomous (which most often happens in suburban conditions), then it is necessary to think in advance about the location of the septic tank. There are strict requirements in this regard, failure to comply with which can lead to very serious troubles both with neighbors and with environmental protection and sanitary-epidemiological control organizations. At the same time, the location of the septic tank must provide access routes for special equipment for its periodic maintenance.

If there is no desire to initially “plant a time bomb” in relations with neighbors on the site, it is necessary to plan the placement of buildings in accordance with some important rules. Thus, a residential building, as well as adjacent buildings and even some green spaces must be located at a certain distance from the fence separating the plots.

Another factor that should be taken into account at the initial planning stage is the so-called “wind rose” in the area where the house will be built. This is especially important in open areas that do not have natural or artificial barriers to the wind. If the entrance area or veranda is located on the windward side, then they will constantly be flooded with rain, covered with snow in winter, and in the fall with falling leaves. In addition, when temperatures change, for example, if it rained in the evening and frost hit in the morning, then dangerous ice forms in front of the door.

The approximate possible area of the house is determined, taking into account all the above parameters for the location of the building.
And based on the available possibilities, the number of rooms, their sizes and purpose are planned.

Thus, everything is very interconnected, and overall home planning requires a comprehensive view of the problem.

The difficult task of planning a suburban area

Having received a site for construction at your disposal, you need to think through it down to the smallest detail. rational use. Some important aspects are covered in detail in a special publication on our portal.

Features of one-story construction

The construction of a one-story house has many advantages over the construction of buildings with two or more floors. It is quite obvious that it will take much less time and will not require as much effort and material costs.

One-story buildings are characterized by higher reliability and safety levels. Of course, when developing a project, there are certain limitations on the ability to fulfill all your desires for organizing living space. But usually the average family can live quite comfortably in a one-story house. If the number of residents requiring separate premises is large, then it is still possible to expand the area of a one-story building by installing a warm attic, which will only slightly add weight to the building.

And that’s why one-story houses are invariably popular. By the way, they look great in the overall design of the site and are in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape.

It is clear that serious work needs to be done on the distribution of the internal area of the building, since the house must meet the needs of all family members and remain comfortable for living. If at the first stages of planning there is no established idea of how the rooms inside the house can be distributed, then it makes sense to familiarize yourself with ready-made projects which have already been implemented.

One-story houses, of course, can have both advantages and disadvantages in their layout. Therefore, in order not to subsequently encounter inconveniences during your stay, you should choose an option that will suit all residents of the house.

From a financial point of view, when choosing a ready-made one or developing your own project, it is worth considering the following points related to the advantages of a one-story building:

Construction of the foundation is the most important stage of work, the correct calculation and construction of which determines the duration of operation of the entire house. The cost of its arrangement is quite high, especially if it is built on unreliable soils and the project includes ground floor. However, the foundation for a one-story building has more simple design and will cost much less than foundations for multi-level private houses.

At the stage of foundation construction, the location and area of future rooms must already be determined, since the base for the walls, including load-bearing partitions, is being built according to the developed project.

Design load-bearing walls a one-story house does not require special reinforcement - it is calculated only for a roofing system or an attic superstructure. But the walls of the first floor of a two- or more-story building need to be significantly strengthened, since they will bear the load from the walls, ceilings, and roof. This will result in additional costs.
The design of a one-story building is quite simple, so the wiring of all communications, as well as an autonomous heating system, will not be so complicated. Accordingly, less costs will be required for its equipment.

The design of a one-story building eliminates the presence of stairs, which preserves the usable area of the house and reduces the cost of materials and complex installation work. An exception would be a one-story house with an attic - it cannot do without a stationary staircase that is convenient and safe for everyday use.

When drawing up a project for a one-story house, you should also take into account the “pitfalls” that are especially typical for buildings with a large area:

Usually, when distributing space, difficulties are created in the relative arrangement of rooms, and in particular, it is difficult to avoid the presence of walk-through living rooms. This is especially important to take into account when determining the location of children's rooms, bedrooms or living rooms. The quality and comfort of your stay will depend on this factor.

If you try to gain space by increasing the dimensions of the building in plan, then another difficulty becomes the arrangement of the roofing system. This needs to be thought about at the project creation stage. That is, plan several internal load-bearing partitions that will remove part of the load from the external enclosing structures and become a reliable support for floor beams and rafter system elements.

The design of a house that has very small overall dimensions in length and width will not be very successful, since it will be necessary to significantly limit the area of the premises. Therefore, it is worth choosing a “golden mean” that will be able to meet the needs of the residents of the house, comply with established construction standards and remain the most accessible in construction with minimal costs.

This section of the publication will consider several different options for planning the interior space of a one-story house. From them, you can choose an approximately suitable project for a particular house, or use the diagram as a basis for organizing individual zones of the building.

House layout 8x10 meters with garage and terrace

The area of a one-story house can include not only living and common rooms, but also a garage and a terrace. Moreover, all of the above premises are perfectly located under one roof.

The layout can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. In the first case, the garage space is separated from the living area by a main wall, that is, it is a kind of extension, which is located under a common roof with the entire house.

The example shown shows a fairly rational distribution of the area of a one-story house, in which three separate bedrooms are conveniently located. Two of them are designed for two and one for one person.

The doors of all rooms open into the common space of the living room, partially combined with the kitchen area. In the hall-living room there are two exits from the house, one of which leads to the garage, the other to the street through the terrace.

The sanitary unit is also publicly accessible - the entrance to it is also located in the hall, between the two bedrooms. In general, the house will feel spacious due to the large living room area, but at the same time, each of the residents has their own personal space.

Plan of a small one-story cottage, area 6x6 meters

This project presents the layout of a small house designed to accommodate two to three people. Although the area of the cottage is quite small, it provides everything necessary for a comfortable stay - a common room for gathering the whole family, personal space for each of the residents, as well as the required communal amenities.

Yes, the rooms in the house are quite small, but they are isolated, which is an absolute advantage for a good rest. The disadvantage (to some extent conditional, given the current fashion trend) in this layout is the combination of the living room with the kitchen. To prevent the appearance of odors from cooking food, which can permeate furniture textiles, curtains, and other accessories, it is necessary to provide a good ventilation system and install an effective kitchen hood.

Maybe, small dimensions Such buildings will seem too cramped for year-round living. But in quality country house, in which you can settle your family for the whole summer, this option will be optimal. Relatively inexpensive to build and quite cozy.

A small but well-insulated house can be easily heated using a long-burning wood-burning fireplace with a water circuit by installing radiators in each room. In case of using gas or even electric heating, it will also not be very expensive, since the area of the house is small.

House layout 10x10 meters

If the site area is large enough and financial capabilities allow it, then you can consider a house design of 10×10 m. This housing area is necessary in cases where a family consists of 4÷5 or more people. A comfortable house with such dimensional parameters is most often built for permanent residence, but sometimes as a summer cottage.

The area of such a house allows you to place under one roof not only living rooms, but also the necessary technical premises. In the presented example, the house has a designated area for organizing a boiler room, which is very convenient for its maintenance. Very often, boiler rooms are built in extensions with a separate entrance, so if problems arise in winter, you have to dress warmly to get to the equipment. In addition, if it snows outside, you will have to clear your way before getting into the technical room. Here, everything is always under control.

In this project, all bedrooms are located on one side of the house. The living room is combined with a kitchen area, which, again, requires the installation of a high-quality ventilation system. However, ventilation issues should be a priority in any residential building layout.

Comfortable living in a home cannot be achieved without effective ventilation!

Unfortunately, quite often, when developing a project for their future home, the owners for some reason “slow down” the issues of its ventilation. An unforgivable mistake - simple ventilation cannot solve the problem of “renewing the air” in the premises! On what principles it is based, what standards exist, and what needs to be provided for this - read in a special detailed publication on our portal.

The vestibule hallway is equipped with an additional door, which creates an “air gap” between the entrance to the house and the living spaces, which allows you to retain heat in the house, that is, save on heating costs.

Next to the sanitary unit there is a small dressing room or pantry in which things that are not currently needed can be stored.

A spacious house is the dream of any large family, however, when planning to build it, you should consider your financial capabilities not only for construction, but also for its maintenance, primarily heating and energy supply.

Cottage measuring 8.5×7 m with an attic superstructure

This house is of a very average size in plan. But thanks to attic premises, many problems of comfortable living for one large or even two small families are solved.

Similar option construction will be optimal if the area of the plot is small, but the family consists of 4–6 people, and it is planned to arrange a personal space for each of them. The project involves not only the organization of comfortable living, but also the compact location of the building on the site.

In the lower part of the house, according to the plan, the main rooms are located - a living room and a kitchen, one bedroom and a sanitary unit. A rotating staircase leads to the attic space.

In the attic there is a recreation area, which includes two small bedrooms and an enclosed hall, which can be used as a dressing room.

The project can be used for the construction of a country house, used only in the summer, as well as for the construction of a full-fledged mansion for permanent residence. In the second case, in order for the attic to be suitable for living at any time of the year, it will have to be well insulated.

How is the attic insulated?

It would probably be more correct to talk not about insulation, but about high-quality thermal insulation of this room. Yes, it is necessary to conserve heat as much as possible in winter, but it is equally important to prevent the attic from turning into an “inferno” when the summer heat sets in. A high-quality solution will solve both problems, but how to ensure it yourself – read the special article on our portal.

Two layout options for Finnish houses

IN last years In Russia, Finnish house construction technology is increasingly being used, as it has proven its effectiveness and subsequent ease of use of the building. Therefore, in this subsection we will consider options for organizing the space of similar houses that have the same area.

If the house is small in size and it has not yet been decided how the rooms will be located, then dividing the space with partitions can be done after building the box of the house and covering it with a roofing system. The only thing that will be difficult to change is the location of the kitchen, bathroom and boiler room, since the necessary utilities will already be connected to them at the stage of building the foundation.

The size of the house is 11.4x8.49 m. The rooms located inside can have different sizes. In both the first and second versions of the plan, the house has a boiler room with two entrances - from the street and from the house. The entrance to the main premises from the street is from the terrace.

In the first layout option, the bathroom and toilet are separated from each other and are located in different places. The toilet has two entrances - from one of the bedrooms and the corridor. There is an extension to the same bedroom. The living room is a passage room - from it there is a door to one of the bedrooms.

The kitchen and dining room are located in the central part of the house and are partially combined with the living room, meaning there is no door between them. Therefore, a powerful hood should be installed in the kitchen to maximize the removal of various fumes, which are indispensable when cooking.

The living room is equipped with a fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere in the room.

To preserve accumulated heat, a vestibule is provided at the entrance to the house, separated from the main living quarters by a door. Thanks to this, cold air masses from the street do not fall directly into the living area.

In this regard, the premises are distributed differently on the same area. The central part of the house is reserved for a combined living room-kitchen-dining room. The fireplace in this layout is moved to the living area. The bedrooms are located on one side of the building and are separated from each other by a dressing room. The bathroom is combined and located on the opposite side of the house from the bedrooms.

In the same place, the boiler room with two entrances is preserved, as well as the main entrance through the terrace.

The convenience of two entrances to the boiler room is that when it is serviced by specialists, they do not have to enter the house. If it is used for heating the house, then loading firewood into the room can be done from the street without polluting the living quarters.

House plan 11x9 meters

Another layout option in which all the rooms of the house are located quite compactly. The size of this building including the terrace is 9 by 11 meters. At the same time, the rooms have a fairly large area due to the reduced hallway and corridor spaces.

The house has two entrances - the front and the so-called back entrance, leading to the premises from the yard through the terrace.

In this case, it is also combined with the kitchen, but their total area is large enough so that the room can be divided into two separate rooms, and the entrance to the kitchen can be arranged from the hallway.

The bathroom in this layout is combined, but also organized in a fairly spacious room.

Entrances to all rooms are provided from one large internal corridor. A very important decision is the separation of the internal corridor from the entrances from the street by hallways. This layout allows you to keep the inside of the house warm and clean. interior spaces. A small terrace facing the courtyard will be an excellent place to spend time in the summer, both during the day and in the evening. On this site it is quite possible to install a children's pool, as well as organize a place for tea drinking.

Style solutions for facades of one-story houses

An important aspect when drawing up a project is the choice of the style of the future house, since the layout of the rooms, as well as the presence of some extensions, often depends on the shape of the facade. Next, the most popular options that are actively used in the construction of modern houses will be presented.

Classic architectural style

Classic remains fashionable at all times, so it is often used in modern projects, although some “coldness” is visible in its severity and linearity. But at the same time, the classic style is a kind of indicator of solidity and reliability.

Both one-story and multi-story buildings can be decorated in a classic style. The main features of this direction of architecture are the following:

Mandatory clarity of lines and symmetry of arrangement of architectural elements, preservation of proportions and harmony of details and materials;
Classics are characterized by restraint in the forms of decorative elements. There are usually few of them, and they should never look pretentious.
An indispensable attribute of a classic facade are columns with round massive balusters. By the way, they become the main and almost the only decorations of classical facades.
IN modern conditions Various innovative materials are used for façade cladding. But they must imitate a classic finish - these are smoothly plastered walls, which, as a rule, have light pastel shades of yellow, peach, blue and other delicate tones;
According to all canons, natural tiles should be used as a roofing material. Metal is also allowed, which is painted in a color that harmonizes with the shade of the walls.

A house built in a classic style has smooth walls, so its interior space can be easily planned into the desired zones.

English style

English architectural style It is also distinguished by its laconic shapes and straight lines. It does not imply the presence of ornate decorative ornaments, columns and balustrades - the style is distinguished by a touch of aristocracy and restraint. The appearance of the house inspires a sense of reliability and a feeling of comfort.

It should be noted that this direction is becoming increasingly popular in domestic construction - today entire suburban villages are often built in it.

Distinctive features of the English style are the following façade elements:

The walls are either built of red brick, or decorated with it using clinker facing tiles.
Soft gray tiles are ideal for roofing.
As a rule, the roof gables are highlighted with white border elements, which refreshes the rather dark shades of the facade.
Traditional for the English style are window frames with numerous jumpers. Form window openings can be rectangular, square or have an arched end.
The frames are always painted white, which harmonizes perfectly with the traditional shades of the building of this style.

Thanks to the right angles at which the walls are located in relation to each other, planning its interior space will not be difficult. Another detail without which the English style will not be complete is at least a small front garden, laid out directly in front of the facade of the building.

House in Russian style

Log buildings are traditional for Russian architecture. They are not erected so widely in any country in the world, since the connection of individual elements with each other, as well as the insulation technology, is quite complex, and the construction of walls is a labor-intensive operation due to the large mass of logs.

In addition, a wooden frame today will not be cheap, although it will serve its owners and even their children for many decades. Natural wood gives a feeling of warmth and comfort, creating a very healthy and comfortable microclimate in the house.

If you choose this style option, then you must remember that the layout is determined before the construction of the house begins, since internal partitions are built together with load-bearing walls.

Russian style is determined by the following façade elements:

Carved details with a specific pattern that decorate the pediment of the house.
handmade with through carvings that frame all window openings.
Any material can be used as a roofing material - soft tiles, corrugated sheets, ondulin, etc. are quite suitable. The main thing is to choose the right coating color that will harmonize with the color of natural wood. Very often they stop at shades of green.
The basement of the house is built of wood, brick, stone or blocks. If necessary, the base under the walls is lined with decorative material.
Each version of the house, built in the Russian style, is individual. In fact, there are simply no two completely identical buildings.

Chalet style

This style is also called Alpine, since houses with such an architectural design are common in this region. However, chalet-style houses have long become popular in different countries peace. This can be explained by the fact that style includes elements of different directions, and houses can look completely different. However, the “chalet” style also has its own individual characteristics that give it away.

The following factors are traditional for “chalets”:

Sloping, the overhangs of the slopes of which protrude far beyond the walls of the house, thanks to which it can be organized under them open veranda or terrace. In mountainous areas, protruding overhangs are necessary to protect the walls of the house from snow drifts.
The facade of the house is covered natural materials- it can be wooden lining or stone.
The roofing material most often used is soft tiles that fit tightly to the base.
Quite often the facade is decorated with a stone protruding wall of the fireplace chimney, which is also an integral part of the “chalet”.

The size of the window openings is not important - they can be small or occupy most of the façade wall. This feature already depends on the preferences of the home owners.

A house built in the “chalet” style can have a large or small area. But its walls are built at right angles to each other, so planning the location of rooms in it will not be so difficult.

Scandinavian style house

It is not without reason that this style is of interest to domestic developers, since the designs have been tested by time and the harsh climate of the Scandinavian regions. That is, the conditions are very close to Russian winters.

The main thing in such houses is maximum functionality and use natural materials. No decorative elements are provided in the projects, since the emphasis is on rationality, that is, preserving heat inside the house.

Distinctive features of houses made in the Scandinavian style are the following:

Simple and concise forms, where each of the elements used is functional. The main goal of developing such a building is to create the most comfortable living conditions.
The house is necessarily equipped with an open terrace, but, as a rule, a ground floor or basement is not provided for in the design.
The roof can have a gable or hip structure. Natural or
The presence of a large number of windows in order to let in as much light as possible into the premises.

Something about appearance Scandinavian style resembles a “chalet”, but this is not surprising, since the houses are designed to be used in similar conditions, and the same goals were set during their development.

These house designs can also be planned after the construction of main walls by installing lightweight partitions. With this approach, over time, the area can be redesigned without damage to the load-bearing walls and rafter system.

House in minimalist style

Minimalism includes several styles, including “high-tech”, “loft” and others. Houses built in this architectural direction are similar to each other and present simple and strict forms with an almost complete absence of decor as such.

The following points can be considered a feature of buildings in this direction:

The houses have clear geometric shapes and, most often, flat roofs that define the final top line of the structure.
The main materials of construction are stone and glass. Wood is used minimally.
The facade is made in a single pastel color scheme; no bright spots are provided in these styles.
There are many large windows, and panoramic glazing is often practiced.

True, the abundance of glass surfaces is not particularly suitable for houses built in regions with harsh winter climates. After all, even the best-quality windows still become pathways for heat loss.

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When starting your own development of the layout of your future home, you need to take into account not only the above recommendations, but also your own preferences, as well as your available financial capabilities. And the first step in this process can be a sketch made even by hand, which it is advisable to discuss and approve at the “family council”.

– an integral part of the design documentation, which records the location of the main structures, partitions, doors and windows. Such a document also displays the area and size of all premises, the material used for construction, the location of plumbing and other technological marks.

Determine the size of the house and the number of floors

Many people decide to build the most spacious house possible. But this option may turn out to be irrational. Often a standard 10x10 m cottage is the optimal solution. Having studied the corresponding photos, it is easy to verify this.

If the house is high, then moving around it takes a lot of time, heating costs increase. It is also worth thinking about property tax, the amount of which depends on the area of the house.

A two-story house is necessary for a family with several children, and a small one-story house is a universal solution that will suit most. Also, do not forget that when the children grow up, the spacious second floor will become unnecessary.

But a two-story house still has certain advantages over a one-story building. With the same area, the construction of such a cottage will be cheaper due to reduced costs for arranging the foundation and roof. In a tall house it is easier to accommodate the necessary rooms, and heat loss is also reduced. But the layout of a one-story house eliminates the need to build stairs.

How to plan a house?

To make a private house comfortable, you need to correctly arrange the rooms on the building plan. The second floor is a suitable place for a bedroom, and the first floor is a suitable place for a living room and kitchen. But if there are elderly people in the family, then one bedroom should be located downstairs.

Assess which side the sun will be on. Standard option: the bedroom is oriented to the east, the living room to the west, the kitchen to the east or south. If the window faces south, then air conditioning is required. The staircase is located on the north side. You also need to consider whether the windows face the noisy side of the street. The optimal solution is for the bedroom window to be oriented towards a quiet area.

Flowers grow well in rooms located on the south side. But they can be hot in the summer. So on the south side personal plot planted tall trees blocking the path of the sun's rays.

A comfortable residential building is a building where the layout complies with the advice of experts, proven in practice. What are some common points to consider?

When creating a project yourself, the thickness of the walls is taken into account. The total thickness of the external and internal walls can be 0.5 meters.
The optimal shape for any room, be it a bathroom or a kitchen, is close to square. Convenient width – at least 3 meters.
The fewer corridors in the cottage, the better. If it is not possible to refuse them, then the corridor must be made at least 1.5 meters wide.
Before determining the size of your future home, make a list of all necessary premises. For example, a nursery for the first child, for the second child, a balcony, a terrace, a basement. Calculating the area of each is an important step. How to do this? Draw the room to scale and arrange the furniture inside it, also taking into account its size. It often turns out that the finished plan requires adjustments. For example, there is not enough space in the living room to place a spacious sofa, but there is too much space on the balcony.
It is better to orient the windows of places where the owners of the house spend a lot of time towards the courtyard. It’s so convenient to watch your child play on fresh air, upon arrival of guests, etc.
The bathroom and kitchen are places where you shouldn’t skimp on space. Otherwise, being in them will cause discomfort. Each floor must have its own bathroom.
A basement is also convenient because it does not require floor insulation. But building a basement is far from a cheap pleasure, because in this case the foundation is built in a special way.
The terrace and porch should be included in the project initially. Otherwise, the risk of constructing strange structures later increases significantly.
A common solution is to equip the attic floor. This is a cheaper option compared to building a second floor with a roof, but less comfortable. Many home owners complain that the attic floor is inconvenient to use.
The layout of the house must include a separate room for the boiler, the size and area of which must meet the established requirements. Some boilers can be hung in the kitchen, but the boiler room is a more modern and safer option.

Ceiling height

A common question is how to determine the height of ceilings? Excessively low ceilings, like high ones, will be an irrational solution. Ceilings whose height exceeds the average increase the cost of heating the house, building walls, stairs, and finishing.

If the area of the room is more than 20 sq. m, then a comfortable ceiling height is above 3 m. For an area of 16-20 sq. m, the optimal ceiling height is from 2.7 to 3 m. Therefore, the layout should take into account that within one floor it is better to make rooms of approximately the same size. If the layout does not allow doing this, then the ceiling heights are made different. For example, the level is significantly reduced by covering it with plasterboard. After all, a small room with high ceilings looks disharmonious.

An interesting and modern option, thanks to which the layout will become unique - double or one and a half height ceilings relative to the minimum in the house. For example, this is how a living room is arranged. A similar modern plan is a common solution in photographs of foreign interiors. But such a decision is associated with certain difficulties.