Interior of the second floor of a house with a triangular roof. Attic design in the country: the most modern ideas for arranging an attic. Attic interior - arrangement options

Does a private house have an attic? Don't clutter it with unnecessary things. It is better to turn it into a beautiful and cozy room.

But what will happen there ( living room, gym or something else), your imagination will tell you.

We offer several ideas for attic design. Our photo gallery of the interior of this attic space will show how they can be implemented.

By the way, we have material about the design of an attic with a gable roof. If this is your case, we suggest you follow the link and familiarize yourself.

And so, a list of premises for which an attic can be decorated or equipped.

• Bedroom.
• Children's room or playroom.
• Gym.
• Office for the spouse.
• Bathroom.
• Workshop for the housewife.
• Library.
• Rest zone.
• Billiard room.
• Room for receiving guests.

You can even equip an observatory in the attic. You just need to make a glass ceiling or install huge skylights. It all depends on financial capabilities and imagination.

Requirements for the attic

Drawing the interior of the attic in country house, do not forget about the requirements.

• Soundproofing. Without it, the whisper of the wind, the sound of rain, and the roar of cars passing by will be heard in the room. Soundproofing work needs to be given attention.
• Insulation. It will be a living room or a library, it should be warm. And in the summer it should be cool. Therefore, both ventilation and thermal insulation are very important.
• Daylight. There is either too much sunlight or not enough. It all depends on where the attic window looks. In the first case, curtains will help, which are also very specifically attached to the windows. In the second case, you will need lamps and floor lamps.
• Window . Don't make them too small, otherwise the room will be gloomy.
• Beams and slopes. If you hide them behind plasterboard structures, the room will become miniature and all the charm will disappear. It is better to think through the design of the attic in such a way as to beat these sloping walls.

We won’t tell you what style to choose for decorating the attic. There are many of them: classic and Provence, high-tech and art deco, country, marine, eclectic and others. Let's talk about decoration, lighting, walls, ceiling, windows.

Dormer windows

This is the most important element of the attic. They can be on the roof (sloping) and on the gable (vertical). The first type is much more common.

If possible, you can install large panoramic windows.

The larger the windows, the more sunlight enters the room. Of course, this depends on the season and the time of day - the higher the sun is above the horizon, the brighter the room will be.

There are windows, they need “clothing”. These can be blinds, Roman blinds, Japanese and others in the same laconic style.

To prevent the curtain from dangling, it is stretched along the entire length of the window and secured not only from above, but also from below. Or use a crossbar installed across the window.

Finishing materials

The attic a priori cannot be as spacious, with high ceilings like the rooms on the first floor. It happens, but this is the exception.

Therefore, finishing materials should be chosen that are “breathable”, environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

• Wallpaper.
• Plaster.
• Water-based paint.
• Wooden lining or panels.
• Drywall or mineral fiber sheets.

It is important to consider the weight of finishing materials - they should not create a large load on the floor or roofing system.

Important! Fabric sheets, suspended ceilings, stone, plastic, Oil paint- all these materials are beautiful, but they are not suitable for finishing the attic, except for decorative elements.

The walls of the attic are, in fact, its ceiling. Therefore, it is worth choosing materials carefully.

If this does not contradict the design style, beams and rafters can be left uncovered. It will turn out original and cozy.

They lay it on the floor of the attic wooden parquet or laminate. The use of linoleum and tiles is justified when there is a bathroom or kitchen in the attic.

Color variations

In the interior of the attic, a plain background or one with a print, light or dark colors will look equally good.

Everything again depends on the chosen style.

• Provence prefers light shades.
• Loft, classic, country style gravitates towards muted shades of brown.
• Minimalism, art deco, hi-tech - this is monochrome. Black and white tones are diluted with splashes of color.

There are unspoken rules.

If the walls are patterned, then the floor is made plain. Wallpapers with prints should be alternated with plain ones.

Besides, in small room Large patterns will look ridiculous and unprofitable, and in gloomy conditions - dark walls. You need to play with color to balance the interior.

Most optimal colors for finishing the attic:

• coffee with milk;
• grey;
• pink;
• pearl;
• beige;
• mint;
• Ivory;
• sand;
• chocolate;
• sky blue.

Of course, they need to be diluted. Then at any time of the day the room will look advantageous.

Disadvantages to advantages

The design of an attic in a private house is quite complex due to the dramatic difference in height. If the arrangement of furniture, decorative elements, choice of finishes, and colors is incorrect, the room can “put pressure” on those present.

Some secrets will help you avoid this.

• Tall objects will visually make the room taller.
• Paintings, photos placed vertically, tall indoor flowers, floor lamp, vertical stripes.
• Playing with color and light will allow you to adjust the space. You can make the ceiling a little darker or cover the sloping walls and cabinets with the same wallpaper as the gables.
• Mirrors and glass surfaces will reflect and multiply light.

Not all furniture is suitable for the attic - there is simply nowhere to put it there.

Follow these tips:

• The center of the room, where the height is greatest, should remain free.
• A bed, chair, ottoman can be placed at the edges or in the corner.
• The lowest place is not a “dead zone”. Low furniture, a rack for storing things and small items, and a hiding place will fit here.
• If the attic is residential, then on the side front door you can make a wardrobe. You don’t need a closet, just hang a trampoline rod, make shelves and fence everything off with a screen or curtain.
• The front wall can be turned into bookshelf, make it into a kind of home library.

It is advisable to choose multifunctional furniture: a bed with drawers, a chair-bed, a work desk on wheels, a closet that turns into a work area, a dressing table that also serves as a coffee table, etc.

The attic space is small in area and volume, but you can develop such an attic design in a country house to turn it into one more or even two full-fledged living spaces. And there is no need to build a second floor.

Other photos of the attic

Making the attic rooms comfortable, beautiful and functional is not easy. Unusual geometry is what causes the most inconvenience. Therefore the design attic floor has a special approach: it is also necessary to select finishing materials taking into account possible changes in size.

Ceiling finishing

One of the most complex issues- finishing the flow in the attic. The ceiling in such rooms is either slanted or broken. Both options are not too easy to finish. In principle, you can use any material that is used to decorate ceilings in ordinary rooms, but installation must take into account the possibility of displacement of load-bearing structures. Beams are made of wood, and it changes in size with changes in temperature/humidity, so rigid fastening of frames or finishing materials threatens cracks.

You can even cover it with panels... if you want

With or without beams

Before you start finishing the ceiling in the attic, decide whether you want the load-bearing beams to be visible. The method of filing depends on this: it will be necessary to either cover the beams or leave them in sight. The first option “takes away” the height from 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 as soon as you focus on the “disadvantage,” it turns into an interesting design solution. If we talk about stylistics, then an attic with beams looks much more “interesting”. The space between them can be covered with boards, tightened with tension or covered with suspended ceilings. They can be combined with any type of finish. You will only need to choose a color scheme that suits the overall design of the attic floor or a specific room.

This method of finishing the ceiling - with contrasting edging - is suitable for spacious rooms. In small ones it will eat up the volume

You can use suspended ceilings - if you want a “neutral and standard” design

If the beams are also illuminated, they become the center of the composition

A little bit more dark 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

Load-bearing structures fit perfectly into modern styles, expand finishing possibilities, and give the interior individuality. They can be highlighted with color or painted in the same tone. The visual perception will change, but in any case they look very “trendy”. The only thing you should avoid is coating the beams with varnish - this method finishing has lost its relevance. In any case, you should not use varieties that create a shiny “varnish” surface. If varnish is used, it is for water based, matte or semi-matte, but not glossy.

Plasterboard on the ceiling in the attic floor

If you want to have a standard attic floor design that is as close as possible to the modern “neutral” style, you can cover the ceiling in the attic with plasterboard (gypsum plasterboard). To prevent cracks from appearing when the dimensions fluctuate along the surface and at the joints of the sheets, all guides are mounted on hangers.

The guides are attached to the roofing system on hangers

The second trick is not to rest the sheets against the walls, leaving compensation gaps. As usual, we glue the joints with mesh tape and putty the ceiling. In the places where the gypsum boards adjoin the walls, there are gaps; to close them, you can use polyurethane moldings or wooden skirting boards 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 press him too hard. It is necessary that the gap is closed, but without rigid fastening. So, during seasonal movements of the load-bearing beams, the plasterboard ceiling in the attic will not crack.

There is a very interesting option for using plasterboard on the ceiling of the attic floor. They can only sew up the gaps between the squirrels, leaving the beams themselves visible. Due to the greater contrast between smooth surface plastered surface and wood structure, such interiors are very bright and memorable.

You can only cover the space between the beams with plasterboard.

White smooth ceiling - it can also be done on the attic floor

Billiard room on the attic floor

Even support beams are not a drawback... if you design the attic floor correctly

Emphasize the wood structure with color and a smooth white surface

With this method of finishing the attic ceiling, there are many joints between the wood and plasterboard sheets. Covering them all with moldings is too clumsy. It is reasonable to coat the joint silicone sealant, which remains elastic after drying. Since the distance between the beams is not too large, the gap to compensate for changes in size can be left small - it can be easily filled with sealant. The only thing is that you will need to select a paint that can adhere normally to silicone, but this is not such a problem.

You can put up wallpaper

By the way, the plasterboard ceiling in the attic can not only be painted. You can also wallpaper it, and to prevent the design from being too colorful or overloaded, make the walls plain painted. There is a second option - use the same wallpaper on the ceiling and walls, but it may turn out to be a “box”, so the first method is preferable.

Stretch ceiling

Film or fabric stretch ceilings can be used in the attic without restrictions. They are not afraid of slight deformations, so no problems are expected during operation. They can only arise at the installation stage. If you want to cover the distance between the beams with canvas, 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 perfectly flat ceilings without much hassle. If you want gloss, choose film. Needed matte ceilings- mount the fabric.

Combination of glossy and semi-matte film

The gaps between the beams are covered with film

Drawing and lighting

This is what it looks like up close

Behind suspended ceiling All layers of insulation and sound insulation of the attic will be perfectly hidden, and there are many of them. For light-colored films, you only need to cover everything with white material, otherwise the “insides” may show through. " White material" - any. At least fabric, at least non-woven material. It can be fastened with staples directly to the beams and sheathing.

If we talk about design, then bulky multi-level structures will not work here, unless your entire attic is without partitions and the height of the room is around three meters. The very structure of the ceiling of the attic floor is broken. complicate it additional elements It’s hardly worth it, unless you make a box with lighting on the side farthest from the window.

Boards, lining, imitation timber or logs

One of the most common methods of finishing the ceiling in the attic is clapboard lining, edged board, imitation timber and other moldings. Against the background of beams, this design is quite logical; the ceiling fits into most current ethnic styles: Provence, Scandinavian. It can be perfectly combined with loft and rustic styles. 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 ceiling trimmed with wood - Russian. But in this case, for finishing you will have to choose an imitation of logs or timber. Accordingly, you will need to select other interior components. Everything is simple here. We just don’t recommend covering wood with varnish or other compounds with yellow tints. Very quickly they set one’s teeth on edge, although at first they “warm” and create a sunny mood.

Exotic materials

Attic ceilings can also be decorated 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 allow slight movement. Here's something else you can do to decorate the ceiling on the attic floor:

There may be other options, but we haven't come across them yet.

Wall finishing options

What is interesting about the attic walls? The fact that behind the cladding there can be a closet or a large niche that runs along the entire room. This often gets around the situation if the roof of the attic floor is gable. Using the space near the wall is problematic due to the low ceiling height. To get out of this situation, either place a bed by the window or fence off part of the area with a false wall. And it would be unreasonable to lose significant volume, so cabinets are often installed on the sides of attics.

The walls of the attic floor can be finished with the same materials as in ordinary premises of a frame house. To begin with, attach the casing from sheet materials(on the sheathing), then putty. Afterwards you can at least paint, apply decorative plaster, or glue wallpaper. There are more quick options: sheathing wall panels MDF, wood, etc. The finishing material is attached directly to the sheathing, finishing not required. Everything is fine, but it will be impossible to change the design with little cost - just remove it and redo everything again. So if you like to redecorate your interior frequently, this is not your option.

This design contains the most interesting “false windows”

If the beams are painted the same color, it turns out very harmonious

The peculiarity of attic design is that the ceiling can also be covered with wallpaper.

Billiard room on the attic floor - classic design, smooth white walls and ceiling

With smooth walls, darkened beams look very interesting

Additional beams emphasize the geometry

If the ceiling is lined with boards or clapboards, the same material can be used on the walls, or it can be combined with painted walls or with decorative plaster. But with the second combination you need to be more careful: not all combinations look equally good. For example, it is better not to experiment with a Venetian - she is not at all friendly with wood, give her a perfectly smooth ceiling and no beams. Not that style.

But a wooden ceiling gets along well with brick and stone. It's a win-win combination. If there is no “natural” stone or brick, you can use 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 is intended for walls. It can be mounted “once or twice” and 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 premises of 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 “unhackneyed”.

Window decoration on the attic floor

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, you can close them by making special curtains. They have drawstrings at the top and bottom, into which a braid or elastic band is threaded. They tie the curtains to clips attached to the sides of the window frame.

In the bedroom better windows decorate with curtains

Need curtain support systems

Without additional fixation, the fabric sags

Curtains with drawstrings in the attic

So the windows have a more or less familiar appearance, but even light fabrics sag a little. So it will not be possible to completely adjoin the window plane. If you want the curtains to droop less while they are closed, you can support them with a special rod. But opening and closing such curtains is not very convenient.

Another opportunity to decorate the attic 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 are an excellent solution that fits almost any interior.

Closing and opening will not be very convenient

Roman blinds - another solution

Vertical curtains are easier to use

Curtains on frames are a good solution

You will still rarely open and close it.

Hanging folds look strange

Blinds can be not only white

Guides hold the fabric in the same plane with the wall

If the windows are not high, you can open/close them

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.

Well-known trick - accent wall. A great way to distract attention from imperfect geometry

Preparation for a suspended ceiling

Loft - great style attic floor

Yellow color can get boring quickly

Modern attic floor design

Everything looks even more beautiful with interesting beams

A very inconvenient ordinary project - the finishing is also illuminated

In the attic it’s the other way around - there’s wallpaper on the ceiling and plain-painted walls

Painted walls are a great backdrop for any style

Beams are even decoration

If the attic is a furnished attic, an overly complex interior will not work

Fireplace in the attic, beams... very cozy atmosphere

To prevent the yellowness of the wood from annoying you, 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... Classic-style office

Modern style. Beams and decorative elements emphasize 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, office, children's room - this is a list of rooms that are built on the attic floor

Many are accustomed to considering the attic as a kind of second-class room, or auxiliary purpose, from which it is very difficult to make something worthwhile. Well, it is really difficult to beautifully arrange the interior of the second floor of the attic type, since this room has non-standard dimensions and usually suffers from a lack of natural light. However modern designers Many interesting ideas and recommendations were proposed on how to beautifully decorate the interior of the attic. If you want to know how stylish and functional a modern attic can be, the photos in our article, of which there are more than two dozen, will clearly demonstrate this and inspire you to create your own cozy corner under the roof.

Interior of the attic of a wooden house and cottage in the photo

Country houses and dachas from natural wood are distinguished by a special rural flavor; in addition, they have a surprisingly harmonious and comfortable atmosphere, so lovers wooden buildings It doesn't get any smaller over the years. The interior of an attic in a country house is usually arranged in such a way as to emphasize the provincial charm of a wooden house. You can do this using suitable furniture, souvenirs, paintings, textiles and other decorative items. However cozy interior attics country house It starts not with furniture and curtains, but with proper lighting.

Usually the interior country attic decorated using a large number of natural materials. The floor and walls, and sometimes the ceiling, are sewn up wooden clapboard, block house or imitation timber. Here you can learn more about installing cladding in the attic. Furniture is also chosen from natural wood. Look great in country interiors rattan and bamboo home furnishings: tables, wicker rocking chairs, baskets for storing clothes. Natural textiles for curtains and bedspreads are also preferable, for example cotton, linen or wool. Animal skins, rugs and other attributes of hunting life fit very organically into the interior of the attic, see photos below.

The interior design of the attic floor does not have to be filled with rural pastoral motifs. Most modern owners will tell you that this technique, although very successful, is already boring. We offer it to you separately. It is possible to develop a very modern, stylish and functional attic interior; the photo gallery above shows the most interesting options. Despite the fact that this room is rarely spacious, using space zoning techniques you can give it a completely different look. And for this there is no need to divide the interior into parts using partitions or screens. It is much more effective to use original lighting.

Photo example of zoning wooden attic using a niche, finishing from natural stone and lighting on ceiling beams

The best interiors of attic rooms: bedroom, nursery, living room

The idea usually comes to us when the family needs another separate bedroom. A small room under the roof of a house is ideally suited for such purposes. Even a very modest interior can be made cozy and beautiful if you manage the space correctly. The main element of any bedroom - the bed - must be placed so that you can get up from it freely without hitting your head on the ceiling. If there are slanted windows between the attic rafters, the bed can be placed under them to admire the clouds and stars.

Beautiful interior of an attic bedroom with functional furniture and a good location of the bed with the head of the window

Successful means not only the correct location of the bed, but also the competent use of free space near the walls to organize storage areas. Ordinary cabinet furniture rarely fits into such a room due to the sloping ceiling. The only way out in this case is to make or order built-in furniture yourself according to your measurements. A carefully thought-out interior of a bedroom with an attic roof will allow you to allocate special cabinets and shelves for storing clothes, bed linen, cosmetics, books, souvenirs and other attributes of bedroom life.

An example of how you can successfully arrange furniture in a small attic of a country house when arranging a bedroom

Under the roof of a house you can create cozy corner not only for yourself, but also for your children. To plan original interior children's room in the attic, you need to show your imagination, abandon stereotypes and trust your instincts. After all, only you know what your child wants his bedroom to look like. A lot depends on the age, gender and preferences of the future little owner or mistress. Besides sleeping place Most likely, you will need convenient drawers for toys and clothes, shelves for books, a desk and a corner for games.

How to brightly and beautifully decorate the attic inside to create a full-fledged bedroom and playroom for your baby

If there are two children in a family, and especially if they are of different sexes, the task of planning the attic interior becomes much more complicated for them. Even kids have a need for personal space, and when there is very little of it, as is the case with a nursery in the attic, it can be very difficult to correctly delimit the interior.

View from the inside of the attic, divided into separate zones for a boy and a girl using a plasterboard partition

The interior of an attic room for a teenager is usually designed taking into account the tastes and hobbies of the owner. In such a room it is important to organize a comfortable workplace with good lighting, where the child could do his homework. In addition, you will probably need special shelves or racks for storing books, CDs, sports equipment if the teenager leads an active lifestyle.

Cozy and stylish attic room in blue and purple tones for a teenage boy who is interested in hockey

Living rooms in the attic are built relatively rarely, because the interior of such a room should be representative, spacious and functional. However, if we are talking about an attic-type apartment, then there are simply no other options other than organizing a guest room under the roof. The main thing here is to try not to clutter the space with numerous details, and to make the most efficient use of every corner. Limit yourself to installing a sofa, a coffee table and a small built-in wardrobe, and it is better to choose a flat TV and hang it on the wall.

Classic living room with skylights, light wallpaper And winning combination dark wood and light upholstered furniture

Such pictures clearly confirm that a modest area is not an obstacle to creating a beautiful attic interior, no matter what room you decide to arrange there.

What a modern attic looks like: unusual style

The interior of the attic room can be decorated in one of the popular styles so that every detail fits perfectly into the overall concept. This approach is a kind of “aerobatics”; it is the most labor-intensive and costly, but the result is worth it. Our material “” is specifically devoted to this issue. And here we invite you to take a look at the style in which the attic is most often decorated, the photos below will show best examples interiors.

Attic bedroom, decorated in the popular Provence style using light furniture, soft green textiles and wall frescoes

The Provence style is in great demand because it is ideal for small cozy rooms under the roof of the house. French Provence is the twin brother of the well-known country style. However, to the shabby and bleached wooden furniture and finishing made of natural stone, carved and forged elements are added, as well as bright and light floral patterns, as if carried away into sunny summer. Another variation on the theme of provincial romance is the Alpine chalet. This style is manifested in tapestries, rugs, hand embroidery, wooden beams on the ceiling and the inevitable fireplace.

Interior of the attic living room of a wooden country house, decorated in chalet style using a fireplace, leather furniture and sofa cushions

What are most attics like in Soviet-built private houses? Dark and dirty rooms in which the owners put various belongings, which it would be a pity to throw away, but no one wants to use. Give a second life to your attic or attic space - restore the auxiliary space and increase your living space. Yes, the attic room has a very complex shape; the strong slope of the ceiling formed by the gable roof does not allow you to stand there at full height throughout the entire 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 relaxation, work, creative and sports activities, and 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. A living room, a bedroom, a guest room, a dressing room, an office or even an additional bathroom - the possibilities for arranging an attic are limited only by your desires, needs and the size of the budget for reconstruction. We bring to your attention an impressive selection of design projects for the design of attic and attic spaces, determined by the needs of their owners. Let modern, practical and visually attractive interiors be the inspiration for your remodel.

Bedroom in the attic - practical, convenient, aesthetically pleasing

Arranging a bedroom in a room whose ceiling is formed by a gable roof is the best option. After all, in the sleeping space you will spend most of the time in a horizontal position, when the height of the ceilings and their slope are not so decisive. Many attics don't have enough space to accommodate a full living room or children's room. But the master bedroom or guest room can become a comfortable additional space in your home.

If you have a fairly spacious attic room, you can arrange a bedroom designed for two people. Beds placed in areas with the greatest slope of the ceiling will save usable space for a passage along which you can walk at 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 corner of space in the attic remains uncovered. Use this room to organize sleeping areas for guests. Here is a clear example of the fact that even a modest-sized room original form can be a cozy place to spend the night. And everything that you have previously stored in the attic in random 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 units with storage systems. Each sleeping place is a cell with individual lighting and adjacent shelves and cabinets.

In a spacious attic room, you can organize not just a bedroom, but a multifunctional station, containing, in addition to a sleeping area, a dressing area and a workplace. Embedding a wardrobe complex around the front door throughout the entire space from floor to ceiling allows you to significantly save useful space in the bedroom. And the work table in the boudoir area can also be used as a dressing table.

Features of finishing a bedroom in the attic

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 of attic spaces, in addition to irregular shapes and ceilings with large slopes, is poor lighting. It’s rare that a roof can have a window to provide the space with a source of natural light. As a rule, you have to be content with a window (or windows) located on the gable of the building. This is why the attic space needs so much light finish, snow-white and glossy surfaces that can reflect sunlight.

One of the basic rules visual expansion space – “dark bottom, white top.” A bedroom with dark flooring and snow-white walls that often abruptly meet the ceiling will appear larger than it actually is. An original addition, accent and part of the design will be ceiling beams made of wood to match the floorboard or parquet.

Living room in the attic - design features

For attic spaces with a skylight, the process of arranging a living room is simplified. The room is full sunlight and at least one wall on the gable of the building is freed. This free plane can be used for arranging a video zone or installing artificial fireplace. And in the space with the lowest ceiling height, install sofas and armchairs. Light finishes, a couple of bright accents and even 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 agent (after all, we do not forget that we will be under the very roof, 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.

A living room in snow-white tones with plenty of sunlight - none of your guests will recognize a 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.

Perfect for decorating a living room located in an asymmetrical room. pastel shades. Popular nude tones are a great option for a base, complemented by a couple of contrasting bright accents.

It happens that the attic space has very modest dimensions, 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, unusual choice furnishings and a non-trivial approach to decoration.

If light, pastel shades for interior decoration - not your element, but a contrasting one, original design can lift your spirits, then you can start with an attic space or attic conversion to try your hand at original design. The next lounge room, for example, makes active use of a combination of dark structural elements and wood paneling. The furniture is modest in quantity but original in design, a large window with beautiful view and contrasting finishing - the non-trivial room is ready!

If you give free rein to your design ideas In such important rooms for the family as the living room, bedroom or children's room, you don't have the courage - try practicing in the attic! This is where you can safely use unusual shapes and creative color solutions, furniture made with my own hands and paint the walls yourself.

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 into places with the lowest ceiling height, comfortable sofas and armchairs, a small buffet or display cabinet for dishes - what else is needed for comfortable relaxation and gatherings with friends?

Children's room on the site of an old attic - miracles of renovation

In some private households, the height of the attic space does not allow adult owners to feel comfortable there. But for small household members, you can arrange a cozy nest in the space under the roof itself. Children like small nooks, small closets in which they can not just retire, but be a full-fledged owner. With a large slope of the ceiling in such spaces, it would be logical to place the storage system in the lowest zone, and in the place highest point ceiling - a segment for relaxation, creative activities 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 is sufficiently lit, if it is possible to replace the old small windows for new double-glazed windows with large dimensions - you should not miss this opportunity. It’s easy to get rid of the abundance of sunlight - having curtains or blinds on the windows is enough, but the lack of natural light will affect the psychological and physical state 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 lack of large windows that can provide the space with an abundance of sunlight, and the asymmetrical shapes of the room itself, which one would not want to focus attention on. But in a room for children it is impossible to get by with only light colors; a child’s gaze, more than ours, needs bright accents on which to focus attention. Use for variety color palette children's room, located in the attic, all available means - bright furniture, colorful textiles for decorating beds, colored lampshades for pendant lamps and wall sconces, colorful rugs and even floor coverings.

Office, workshop or library - arrangement of the attic floor

In a tiny attic it is unlikely that it will be possible to create a full-fledged living room or bedroom; there is also not enough space to organize a games room or gym. But to decorate an office or personal workshop you only need a couple of square meters. Desk, easel or musical instrument, installed in an 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 cover 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 heat, which we so often lack in modern homes with an abundance of technology and electronics.

And here is the opposite design project for an office designed to accommodate at least two people. Snow-white matte and glossy surfaces seem to have completely absorbed the interior of the room. Bright accent Only the original floor beams on the ceiling protrude.

Here is an original and rational way to embed a bookshelf in a library or office. Depending on the number and size of windows, different compositions can be obtained from open shelves. But in any case, you will be sure that you have used all 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 a former attic, now a comfortable home library? Built-in bookshelves, comfortable armchairs or sofas, floor lamps for reading in the dark, plenty of pillows and a warm rug on the floor - a cozy atmosphere for reading is ready.

It’s rare that a private house has a free room on the ground floor to create a sports area. Why not use the extra space in your attic or loft? Of course, provided that your sports activities do not involve throwing a heavy barbell onto the floor, the impacts of which will make the chandeliers on the first floor 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 the entire remaining space exclusively for training.

In large cities, where population density is high and real estate prices are prohibitive, even apartments located under the roof of an apartment building are a good purchase. The key point in this case, the location of the home is in the center of the metropolis. If the whole apartment is attic room, it is not surprising that the utilitarian premises are located under the roof itself. The design of a 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.

Home cinema in the attic - a dream come true

In modern private houses, you can increasingly find the design of the first floor in the form of a combination of three functional zones in one space through an open plan - living room, kitchen and dining room. This arrangement of living segments of the home is very convenient, it allows you to save usable space without infringing on 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 the free space in the attic. A large TV or projector screen, comfortable and roomy sofas, a couple of small tables and stands, and your once-abandoned attic is ready to welcome guests for an interesting movie show.

The home theater environment will be truly magical if the design suspended ceiling install small lamps. You can switch lighting modes – usually for watching movies with the effect of a starry sky.

Dressing room under the roof - saving space

Where else if not to the attic to move 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 area can accommodate the wardrobe of all family members.

Only at first glance it may seem that an asymmetrical attic room with niches and a large sloping ceiling is not suitable for built-in cabinet furniture. Of course, for a space with a complex shape, ready-made solutions presented in wide range furniture stores will not work. But custom-made storage systems, in accordance with the characteristics of your difficult premises, will the best option to accommodate the maximum possible number of cabinets, shelves and racks in the minimum amount of occupied space.

The attic significantly increases the usable area of ​​the building. For the first time, thoughts about arranging an attic arise precisely when there is a shortage of residential square meters. For example, children have grown up and need a separate additional room. A well-appointed attic allows you to avoid building an additional second floor of the house.

There is usually quite a lot of space under sloping roofs. Lately, are increasingly in demand, namely house projects with complex structures large roofs. Space opens up for the imagination of architects and it’s simply a sin not to take advantage of this chance. Charming attics are becoming a fashionable element of modern buildings.

Dormer windows

One of the important criteria for arranging an attic is the presence of windows. How many windows should there be and what size should they be? It all depends on the total area of ​​the living space. After all, the shorter the period of natural daylight, the more sources of artificial lighting need to be planned. And this, in turn, will lead to significant losses of electricity.

If the windows are too small, the attic area will be visually reduced. If the windows are extremely large, the level of heat loss increases. There is an optimal formula that determines the rational ratio of the size of windows in relation to the floor area of ​​the attic. Most good indicator- this is 1:8. In this case, the entire attic room will be illuminated as much as possible.

Among the variety of manufacturing companies, perhaps the most popular on the market is the Velux roof window, which will become a real decoration of your attic. Among the many advantages of this company, one can name the widest selection of models and exclusive option window - balcony, use of natural wood, etc.

How to come up with an attic design

You can arrange and come up with a design for the attic yourself. Moreover, elements of the roof itself, such as struts, roof slopes and racks, create a unique interior for each attic. Planning the attic should be done only after you have carefully examined the entire space under the roof. The area of ​​the future attic largely depends on the configuration of the roof. After all, you need to take into account the number of slanting walls and the likelihood of installing windows.

If the roof is gable, then this is the most convenient option for placing an attic. The windows are harmoniously located here and you can place doors to access the open part of the terrace. If the roof of the building consists of four parts (hipped hipped), then the living area of ​​the future attic will be slightly smaller.

Remember general rule: The more bends and kinks the roof has. those smaller area attics. After all, the number of slanting walls and sloping ceilings is increasing. In addition, you need to take into account the height of living spaces. In buildings where it was previously provided for by the project mansard roof, the easiest way to install an attic. The lowest part of the room is usually at least 1.90 centimeters.

So now we will look at the most important points in the arrangement of the attic. Main question. which every owner must decide for himself - whether to make an attic with or without a ceiling. The presence of a ceiling allows you to balance the space. But again the problem of wall height arises. for comfortable living, the height of the room should not be less than 2.20 centimeters. When deciding to leave the internal structure of the roof and not mount the ceiling, you should take care load-bearing structures roofs.

Beams and ceilings give a special image to the room when these elements are properly decorated. In addition, you can place additional windows directly on the roof. Very original solution. which will allow sunlight to illuminate the attic from above. But you should remember this right away. that the absence of a ceiling automatically increases the heated area. How to adequately solve the problem that has arisen?

You can use additional thermal insulation materials or selectively build the ceiling. The remaining space can be perfectly used as a storage room. Often a recuperator or ventilation unit is located in the area under the roof canopy. The ceiling makes it easier to hold installation work. It is convenient to lay electrical wiring and other communications along the ceiling. final decision take it only for you.

Arrangement of the attic photo