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Cozy, bright, unique - those qualities that are sure to be found in the description of a dream home. Everyone wants to create a family nest, make it truly fabulous, at the same time reliable and practical. Projects of houses with a bay window are more suitable for these purposes than others.
A peculiar extension, definitely, will give the house an unusual appearance. He will also help, and create a unique interior. New forms - new opportunities, more space - more freedom of expression.
For a Russian person, a bay window sounds more exotic than it actually looks. If the name cuts the ear and is associated with something expensive, bourgeois, then in practice this architectural solution is familiar to every Soviet citizen: most multi-storey buildings Stalinist buildings have such a refinement.
It's not just about the desire to stand out and individualize your home - where are there up to such needs in the 30-50s. It’s just that houses with a bay window favorably differed in performance from similar buildings without remote structures:
- bay window enlarged usable area premises with the same layout and building area;
- allowed more efficient use daylight in the apartment, extending daylight hours and saving electricity;
- at typical layouts and lifestyle created an opportunity to stand out and implement individual solutions;
- finally, in the era of total surveillance of everyone for everyone, it provided an excellent opportunity to review.
Stalinist apartment building with a bay window Today, times and customs are different. Bay window, rethinking its historical tasks, returns to construction market for peaceful purposes. Houses with bay windows are increasingly being chosen for construction and ordered or selected from ready-made ones. If we compare the number of similar orders 15 years ago and today, we can say with confidence that their share has increased significantly.
From mass standard building to individual projects
When building a private house, future owners try to get away from the typical patterns used in mass construction. But at the same time, preserve and bring to your cottage the best that ordinary skyscrapers have.
Project one-story house with bay window The individual design of a one-story house with a bay window will not only make the house look unique, attracting the eyes of passers-by. But it is also very competent to use the emerging advantages from the attached porch.
AT various types houses are used different forms and types of bay windows. This is due to the ability of the main building materials to take the desired shape, as well as the design features:
In a typical mass building, most often you can find exactly the latest versions of bay windows. Simple, accessible, elegant.
Bay window in combination with other external decor elements
The bay window itself is the dominant element of the exterior decor of the building. Any, the most simple and nondescript house turns into a mysterious medieval palace with its own history and atmosphere. And the design of a large cottage of several hundred square meters using a bay window at the head of the exterior design turns it into a real family castle.
Meanwhile, the bay window can be combined with other elements. exterior finish.
House with bay window and balcony
An excellent solution for two- and three-story buildings. In this case, the bay window is located only on the first floor, and the second floor has a classic design. Outside, the ledge starts from the very foundation, rises to the height of the floor and ends with an elegant balcony, exactly following the contours of the bay window. At the same time, the balcony can be either covered and glazed, or simply enclosed space.
Houses with a bay window and an attic
This solution is suitable for small areas when you need a compact but functional home. In this case, the bay window can be placed both on the first floor, and on both at once. Or you can completely abandon the bay window on the ground floor, decorating only the attic with this element. As a rule, bedrooms and children's rooms are located in the attic. And for this and for another option, the bay window will be an excellent solution.
House with two bay windows
What could be better than one bay window? That's right, two bay windows. You can decorate the house with this element not once, but twice. The appearance of the building will be uniquely unique. And in the interior there is room for creativity and self-realization. As a rule, if there are two bay windows, they are placed in the living room and kitchen-dining room, zoning the space.
This combination looks more harmonious in enough spacious houses. And often bay windows are made different in height, for example, one floor and the entire height of the building. However, the project of a house with two bay windows requires careful study and accurate calculations. The task is not only to beautifully fit and combine these two elements, but also to make the design safe and reliable.
Project two-story house with two bay windows different heights
Options for planning houses with a bay window
Different in purpose, area, number of floors of the house, one way or another, they are similar in layout. After reviewing several dozen projects, it is already possible to predict what and where the architect has placed in next project. Despite the fact that the plans of houses with a bay window have their own characteristics, several regularities can be distinguished and general principles, according to which the interior space is zoned.
The first floor is an active living area
Most often there are a hall, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, fireplace Hall, bathroom. The bay window on the ground floor is used in three ways.
- Bay window in the living room. Then it is made into a separate soft zone or chill-out, so that in the midst of a noisy party you can properly retire and talk without leaving the guests.
- Bay window in the kitchen-dining room. Unites and separates two zones of a common room at the same time. Thus, you can do two things at once, receive guests and bother in the kitchen. This option is perfect for families who very often meet with friends for a cup of tea.
- Bay window as a separate room. Most often, a round corner bay window stands out in an independent room. It can be used as a study or as a more closed chill-out.
Second floor - sleeping area and personal space
Here are the parents' bedroom, children's bedrooms, guest rooms, bathroom, dressing room. A bay window may also be present on the second floor, then one of these rooms, or two, if there are two bay windows in the house and both are made to the full height of the building, or one of them is full height, and the second is located only on the second floor, will be equipped with this decorative element.
- Bay window in the nursery. An excellent solution for creating a play area, work area or your own cozy corner. You can design such a bright niche in accordance with the age needs of the child.
- Bay window in the parents' bedroom. A very romantic solution that fills the room with additional light in the morning and special comfort in the evening. You can put a bed in such a niche, or organize an additional place for relaxation and solitude there.
- Bay window in the bathroom. Most unusual decision but also the most effective. Where, if not in your own home, you can take hot bath and watch the sunset through the huge windows. Modern design solutions allow to embody even not so bold desires in life.
Ground floor and office space
Depending on the layout in. Then all utility rooms, such as a furnace, boiler room, boiler room, pump room, laundry and other necessary nooks and crannies are located there. In the absence ground floor they are either taken out of the main perimeter of the living space and equipped with a separate entrance (according to the requirements of safety standards) or placed directly in the house.
Not far from the entrance, central or black, under the stairs, near the bathrooms. The presence of a bay window does not affect the presence of these rooms in any way, and, of course, none of them is located directly on such a valuable area.
An example of a house layout with a bay window and a basement House with garage
Sometimes . United by a common facade, it is located directly under the house, either alone, or sharing the ground floor space with utility rooms. The bay window is not a hindrance to the implementation of this project. The only thing is that some restrictions are imposed on the functional use of the niche.
An example of a house layout with a garage and a bay window You should not place a nursery, a relaxation area and, with caution, a tea or dining room in such a bay window. Great solution will place in it or equip a soft corner. It is used actively only when many guests come to the house at the same time. The rest of the time it serves decorative design interior.
Modern house designs have many different variations and interesting features. Including stylistic elements of the past are often used, such as, for example. The presence of a bay window at the house makes the building original, unusual, a little vintage, and very cozy.
In addition, the bay window is functional, it expands the usable area of the house, and the rooms with this element are distinguished by their unique elegance. In the article we will consider the features two-storey houses with a bay window, find out what are their advantages and disadvantages.
Description
A bay window is a protrusion of a building that protrudes outward, giving the house an original, slightly old look. A huge plus of this element is its ability to pass a copious amount of sunlight inside the house due to panoramic glazing.
It is very convenient to have a bay window in the house: in this niche you can equip a comfortable bright workplace, use it for relaxation, arrange winter Garden: many other applications are possible. The presence of a bay window significantly expands the room: both visually and in reality.
On the video - a variant of the house with a bay window:
Usually, in a two-story building, a bay window is built into the wall of the first floor, and its roof is a balcony of the second. This option is the most popular solution in private housing construction. But sometimes the bay window has a length of two floors and a separate small roof. It's over original solution, and it allows you to significantly improve the lighting of interior spaces.
Pros and cons
We will find out what advantages and disadvantages are inherent in two-story buildings with a bay window.
pros
- Thanks to the bay window, the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe house increases, which is important.
- Due to the almost complete glazing of these architectural details the interior spaces are literally flooded with light: especially if there are several bay windows in the room.
- The ledge provides a panoramic view of the surroundings. This fact is of particular importance if the house is located in a beautiful natural area or on a scenic street.
- This stylistic detail gives a unique look to the house, distinguishes it from many boring analogues.
- The presence of a bay window adds coziness to the interior.
- Such a glazed ledge may well replace the veranda, which is also very convenient.
- The presence of this element makes the ventilation of the building more thoughtful, allowing you to improve the internal microclimate due to this.
On the video - the advantages of a house with a bay window:
The bay window is able to give an aristocratic noble look to the building. Its presence enlivens the appearance of the house, giving it an original, sophisticated look. The very appearance of such a building speaks of the material wealth and status of its owner, makes a favorable impression on guests and everyone who sees it.
Minuses
Considering the positive aspects, it is necessary to pay attention and existing disadvantages: let's consider in more detail the negative aspects of such projects.
Two-story houses with a bay window are complex projects: their development, as well as construction, can only be entrusted to competent specialists. Due to the complexity of the task, the cost of the project also increases significantly, which sometimes becomes an obstacle on the way to such a dream home.
Due to the increase in the number of corners, the house somewhat loses its rigidity, loses its strength characteristics.
Due to the ledge and its panoramic glazing, rooms with a bay window become vulnerable to cold penetration. Therefore, additional insulation will be required, which also leads to costs.
Kinds
These architectural elements differ in their structure and location on the building. Consider what types of bay windows are.
corner
AT this case bay windows are located at the corners of the building. Most often, not in all corners, but in two opposite ones.
Two-story house with a corner bay window
This option is ideal for creating light indoors, solar space, its visual extension. In such a room it will gorgeous room for relax. But what exist standard projects houses from foam blocks, and how their construction takes place, is described in great detail in this
Wall
The most common variant. Here, bay windows protrude from the wall of the building, replacing the windows.
With wall bay window
Inscribed in a corner
Such details also belong to the corner, but they do not protrude, but are neatly built into the building. They represent a very original architectural design.
Two-story house with a bay window inscribed in the corner
Usually the bay window is strictly geometric and symmetrical: in this way it most advantageously fits into the overall appearance of the house. However, there are structures of atypical shapes and sizes: however, in this case, the development of an individual project, sometimes very expensive, is already required. But how to do it yourself frame house With shed roof will help to understand this
The form
This decorative architectural element can have several forms - let's take a closer look at the features of each of them.
Square and Rectangle
This is the most simple form, it is also the easiest to implement. Despite their simplicity, square and rectangular bay windows look great, making your home more comfortable and stylish.
With square bay window
A circle
ledge round shape- exquisite solutions for real aristocrats. This is the so-called European version. More often it is located in the corners, but sometimes on the front of the building.
With round bay window
If the building is built of wood, it is impossible to build such a round ledge: it is suitable only for brick or foam block buildings. But what exist, and how they look, you can see in this video.
Semicircle
This ledge gives a special elegance to the house. A detail of this form requires especially careful and accurate calculations: one cannot do without the help of a professional architect.
With a semicircular bay window
Polyhedron
This is a very beautiful, but also the most complex form. Usually it is chosen if the building is being built from timber.
With a multifaceted bay window
Projects
Consider some popular projects of two-story houses with a bay window, and get acquainted with the features of these buildings.
With a balcony
The project of a two-story house with a balcony and a bay window is quite complicated, but it can provide real comfort. The balcony is located on the second floor and has a fairly decent area.
With bay window and balcony
The protrusion in this case serves as an additional stylistic decoration, and gives appearance home decorative original look. Most often, the bay window leads to the bedroom, making this room truly sophisticated. Thanks to the balcony, such a building looks presentable, solid and beautiful from the outside.
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House 6x6
A structure of such a modest area can also be equipped with a bay window, and even be two-story. Such a project is ideal for one person, and if the site has a limited area.
House size 6 by 6
Despite the fact that the parameters of the house are only 36 m2, its internal premises include everything you need: a kitchen, an entrance hall, a studio, and on the second floor there is a bedroom. And here, how to choose desired material this article will help you understand.
If you pay attention to the houses of an old building, you can see that an original ledge was used in their design. In another way, it is also called a bay window. Its main advantage is the ability to let in a lot of sunlight.
In addition, in this recess you can create a beautiful winter garden or study. To date, projects of one-story houses with a bay window are in great demand, because this unique opportunity to increase usable area.
Project No1
This is a one-story structure with a total area of 165 m2. It has a square base with a slight bay window that breaks the symmetry of the house. The dimensions of the building are 14x15 m. Directly from the guest room you can get to the terrace.
The entrance to it is from the side of the backyard. Where the main entrance is located, there is a porch with a portico. All bearing structures built from cellular concrete. For external finishing plaster is used. To highlight the individual elements of the house, you must use a stone.
One-storey house 165 m2 with a bay window and a terrace
The base is presented in the form of a solid reinforced concrete structure. As for the layout, right at the entrance from the hallway you can get into a spacious dressing room. It will also be interesting to learn about what projects of a two-story brick house exist, and how the construction is going on, this will help to understand
From the hallway, the space flows into the guest room, and then you can find yourself in the kitchen. living rooms here are two bedrooms and one living room. The large bedroom has a walk-in closet. There is also a bathroom and toilet in the house.
Project No2
For those who are looking for a house that is optimal in terms of price and quality, you need to pay attention to this project. For its construction, timber is used, and the total area of \u200b\u200bthe construction will be 65 m2. This house has all the rooms necessary for a comfortable stay.
One-storey house 65 m2 with a bay window
A solid reinforced concrete slab is used for the base and ceiling of the building. For the construction of walls, a beam is used. The peculiarity of this project is that the construction of a house and the final price will be much less than that of a similar brick building.
For external cladding, plaster is used. This house also assumes the presence attic roof, for the arrangement of which a metal tile is used. Due to the elegant fence of the porch, made of wood, the house acquires elegance. You can enter the house only from one entrance - from the side of the main porch. In the center of it you can see a common hall, passing through which you can get into any room on the ground floor.
The layout of the house suggests the presence of space for relaxation. In this case, we are talking about two bedrooms. There is also a kitchen combined with a dining room. Its size is quite large, so there is enough space for the whole family.
There is also a block of utility rooms. No house project can do without them. There is a pantry, a bathroom, a vestibule and a boiler room. It is the boiler room that is equipped with a separate entrance, which is located from the side of the street. The convenience of the pantry is that it is located between two bedrooms. Often it is used as a dressing room. But you can see how they look in the photo in the article.
On the video - a house with a bay window:
When drawing up the project of this house, nothing extra was added. Each room has its own functional purpose. Choose this option for a one-story structure for permanent residence. Designed for a family of 3 people. Since the house has a laconic style, it looks great both within the metropolis and in combination with nature.
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Project No3
This project is a one-story structure with a bay window built of brick. Presented. Its total area is 197 m2. Its dimensions are 14x18 m. There is a small terrace at the entrance to the house. Here you can set garden furniture. The entrance is equipped with a vestibule, but its size allows you to equip a dressing room here. After that, you can get into the hall, which serves as a unifying element for all rooms in the house.
One-storey brick house 197 m2 with a bay window
The kitchen-dining room and the guest room are rooms that are quite spacious and are not connected to each other. If you look at opposite side from the living room, there are 3 bedrooms. The project also includes 2 bathrooms and a boiler room. A brick house is being built. The foundation is solid reinforced concrete. The roof is attic, metal tiles are used to cover it. But what e exist can be seen in the photo in this article.
Project No4
This project proposes to build a miniature and cozy house for year round living. It is built of cellular concrete and equipped with a sauna. Built in modern Scandinavian style. The dimensions of the structure are 17x13 m. Its total area is 137 m2. The roof structure is attic type, covered with metal tiles. Thanks to her, it is possible to emphasize favorably Scandinavian style the entire building. For exterior decoration, plaster and artificial stone are used.
In general, the project will build an excellent home for a small family. It can be located within the metropolis or outside it. Cause in style decision at home, thanks to which it will perfectly fit into a country or urban landscape.
One-storey brick house 137 m2 with a bay window and a porch
The entrance to the house is from the main porch. From there you can fall immediately into the hallway, and from it into the common hall. There is a bathroom that will allow you to wash your hands right after the street. From the hall you can go to the living room and kitchen. There are also 2 bedrooms on the first floor. Since the house has large windows, all rooms are filled with sunlight.
The advantage of this house with a bay window is the presence of a sauna. It can be entered from the common hall. To do this, you just need to go through the bathroom. The ground floor is concentrated Utility room, which family members can use for household needs. A family of 3 can live in such a house on a permanent basis.
Project No5
This project involves a one-story wooden house with attic. It combines simplicity, style and functionality at the same time. Exterior finish The facade is made of natural tinted wood. In combination with metal tiles Vacation home will look quite unusual. The total area of the house is 140 m2, and its dimensions are 11x9 m. There are two entrances to the house: from the porch and through the terrace. On the first floor is located cozy room for guests, which goes into the kitchen-dining room.
Size 140 m2
All rooms on the first level are connected by a central hall. The project also includes a carport. There is also a household block, which includes a boiler room, a pantry, a dressing room, a vestibule and a bathroom.
There is a seating area in the attic. There are 2 bedrooms, one of which leads to a balcony. On the second floor there is a bathroom, dressing room and storage room. This project is worth looking at for a small family for permanent residence. The unique style features of the building will fit perfectly into the countryside landscape. And here's what the layout of the house looks like in american style, can be seen in the photo
Cottages with a ledge on the wall decorate any suburban area. They create coziness, comfort, help save electricity. A house with a bay window is built on one level or two-story. If the area of the site allows, a house with two bay windows is installed. They are located at opposite points of the building or on the same wall.
What it is
The German word "orker" means a ledge on the wall. This design decision has been known for a long time. In the Middle Ages, it was used to defend fortresses. Today it is being built to create additional internal volume, to give the building a unique look. Houses with a bay window are more difficult to design and build than ordinary ones. But the result is worth it.
What are bay windows
Experts have created a classification of bay windows according to several criteria:
in form(rectangular version, semicircular, multifaceted);
by number of storeys(single-storey, two-storey, multi-storey);
at the place of installation(corner bay window, wall-mounted, inscribed in a corner).
This architectural element can be located on any side of the house, there can be several of them. Depending on the room in which the bay window is located, its functionality and design are thought out.
Rectangular the bay window form is the most common. It is easy to design and build.
Semicircular option requires larger and more accurate calculations. erection round walls more difficult from a technical point of view.
multifaceted the model makes it easier to work with the walls of the bay window. This option is quite popular.
Two-story house with two bay windows. A two-level ledge is built into the corner of the building, a single-level ledge has a wall position
Before creating a house project with an extension, they decide how many floors the bay window will occupy. The simplest option is a one-story extension. It will take less materials and effort to build it. At the same time, it will give the building a unique look. The construction of a two-story bay window ledge will require more financial and time costs. But such a building will acquire more useful internal space, a more original appearance.
Multi-story bay windows are being built in high-rise buildings. They can be installed on all floors of the wall or limited to a few levels.
Most often, designers design wall bay structures, placing them on one or two walls. Corner bay windows protrude forward a short distance.
A building with one round corner bay window and several wall
The bay windows inscribed in the corner do not protrude forward - it turns out, as it were corner balcony- it looks original and significantly expands the view from the room.
Bay windows are designed classic and combined with a balcony. It can be on the side, on top.
Pros and cons
Like all design solutions, bay windows have positive and negative sides.
To positive qualities such speeches include such factors:
natural illumination premises, which reduces energy costs;
added volume rooms;
creates a beautiful panoramic view out of the window;
it becomes possible to create a special zones in the room;
getting better ventilation;
the building looks Beautiful.
Projects of houses with a bay window at the upper level must take into account the load on the floor. In such options, reinforcement of the lower part of the extension is provided. A big plus of these models is that the area of \u200b\u200bthe premises increases without building a land plot.
On our website you can get acquainted with the most construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses "Low-rise Country".The house with a bay window is two-story, the project with a ledge on the second floor looks original, but requires more attention when developing:
Wooden house with a bay window on the second floor is reinforced at the bottom
Bay windows have fewer disadvantages, but they must be taken into account:
when building a structure, additional calculations for roof and walls;
houses with bay windows expensive ordinary;
the risk of cold air entering the room increases, which means that additional warming.
Projects of houses with a bay window
Corner bay structures are installed at one or more points. Such projects are carried out for walls made of any building materials. Wooden houses with a bay window, they are most often built from profiled timber, since a house made of such material retains heat better.
Most Popular wall variant bay window. The shape of the protrusion is chosen at the request of the owner.
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Most of the two-level bay windows are not made on the classic second floor, but in the attic. Houses with a bay window and an attic allow you to save on construction. If you equip a corner bay structure, the area of \u200b\u200bthe house will not decrease, but construction costs will be reduced.
The roof of the ledge can be combined with the roof of the house or be autonomous.
The floor of the bay window can serve as the roof of the garage, if the latter is equipped under the building or is located next to the house.
How many windows to install
Most often, the project provides for the installation of a bay window module on the south side of the house. This allows you to provide maximum illumination of the room with natural light. For the southern regions, where the average annual temperature is high, windows are made on the entire protruding wall.
For the northern regions, they are considering options for installing windows, depending on the situation. This can be one window in the center of the structure with blank side walls, or a separate window is installed on each wall. The height of the window opening is chosen at will. It can be from floor to ceiling or put ordinary windows.
House 8x9 with two bay windows
House 8x9 belongs to the category of small buildings.
Plan of the 1st floor of the house 8x9 with 2 ledges. The entrance to the building is located in the wall of the bay window.
Bay windows allow you to increase the usable area of \u200b\u200bthe building without special financial costs. The annex serves as an entrance vestibule. Due to the equipment of the ledge, it is possible to zone the premises, make them more functional.
Interior options
The choice of interior design design depends on the functionality of the room.
Video description
An example of decorating a house with a bay window, see the video:
Choosing furniture
In the bay window niche of the children's room they arrange working area where the child does homework, plays.
In the living room they arrange a winter garden, a place for tea drinking, solitary conversations. In such a bay window, a small table with chairs is installed, a sofa with large quantity pillows.
In the additional space there is a recreation area
The kitchen bay window allows the hostess to be distracted from cooking without leaving their premises. In this segment, you can arrange a dining room, visually separating it from the kitchen.
A bedroom with a bay window looks especially intimate.
It has become fashionable to equip a bath in a bay window. This option is designed on a wall located in the inner part of the courtyard. This allows you to combine relaxation and hygiene procedures.
You can not block the ledge with bulky furniture - cabinets, headsets. They will make the room uncomfortable and dark.
Curtains
Bay window curtains require special attention. For a variant with a round or semicircular perimeter, special cornices are ordered or a strong wire is pulled. Cornices are hung on walls with corners for each even segment separately.
Curtains for a bay window extension are selected in one color scheme with room design. For the kitchen, light, functional curtains are appropriate. Bright kitchen curtains will make the room more original and memorable.
Dense curtains of noble shades are hung in the living room, roleta are neutral in light shades.
In the bedroom, pastel-colored curtains are appropriate. They can be transparent, but in this case other elements are installed on the windows - roller blinds, Roman blinds, blinds.
What to consider when building
The construction of walls for a bay window ledge requires competent laying of bricks or blocks. Windows should fit well into such a facade. This is especially important for round and semicircular structures. Despite the fact that outwardly the bay window is a decoration of the house, the design of a two-story house with a bay window extension should take into account that its walls are load-bearing. The strength calculation for them is done in the same way as for the rest of the walls.
Specific roof installation. For bay window ledge required additional elements- valleys, roofing material, supporting beams. The protruding position of the bay window makes the roof vulnerable to gusts of wind. To cover the roof of the bay window, a separate calculation of the angles of inclination is made, the margin of safety is calculated. Joints with the main roof are treated with sealant.
Video description
What can be the nuances when installing a roof near a house with a bay window, see the video:
Conclusion
Bay windows are an original architectural solution that allows you to decorate a house and expand its usable area. Existing models are designed for different financial possibilities, taste, area of the site, construction material. But if you want to build a two-story or one-level house with a bay window, you must take into account that this will inevitably lead to a complication of the project and an increase in the final cost of the house.
A huge number of different house designs are embodied in reality by architects and builders, each of which meets different requirements. You can find private homes that are both laconic and austere, overly chic and more modest. But there are houses that can combine both. One of these houses is a house with a bay window and an attic. We invite you to take a closer look at the projects of such houses, with their features.
Most often, such a successful architectural solution is provided for single-story houses. Why, you ask. Because it is this solution that allows you to make the house compact, but at the same time very roomy. But the project is also relevant for storey building. Compactness is very appropriate in small areas. Houses with a bay window and an attic do not require a large territory from you.
Thus, we have decided on the choice of a project for the house. Before you learn how to make such a house with your own hands, how to build it from scratch, make a project, you should find out what a bay window and attic are.
What is an attic and a bay window?
What people often call an attic is called an attic. it attic space. The advantage of the attic, in contrast to the classic attic, is that it can be used to make a very beautiful living space, an entire room. The attic is limited from above by a roof. It can be the size of the entire area of the floors of the house, but it can be a little wider if this is provided for in the project of the house.
If the attic is wider, then it is imperative to make a support for the protruding part. It can serve as an arch, column, supporting pillars. And for such protruding attics, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich significantly exceeds the area of \u200b\u200bthe first floor, a bay window is needed. It is often used as a support. Such houses predominate in private construction, which is appropriate due to their originality and style.
The bay window is both the protruding part of the facade of the house and the protruding part interior. It is often planned to implement such a project in picturesque areas, beautiful territories. And all thanks to the wide view, which helps to implement the bay window. A wide view will also help improve the lighting in your chosen room.
In addition, it is not only convenient in terms of functionality, but also has a positive effect on the exterior decor of the house, as well as the room inside. The design of such a project provides for the creation of an interesting special atmosphere.
Advantages and disadvantages of a combination of an attic-oriel house
Like any other home project, combining an attic and a bay window in the same project will have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Separately, we considered each of these elements, but what if there is a combination of them.
Consider the main advantages of the combination:
- The main advantage is the ability to expand the usable area and space inside the house for residential needs. This does not increase the footprint of the building. The attic is designed for the construction of a two-level building, while it allows you to significantly save on construction, while the bay window increases the area of the room. Thus, you can make a clear functional zoning of the room in terms of the room.
- In addition to functional benefits, an attic in combination with a bay window will make the appearance of the house very beautiful. The main thing is to combine them correctly in order to create a beautiful combination, giving the atmosphere a spirit of romance and lightness.
- It is noteworthy that despite the many funds that you will spend on a bay window, there is still an overall cost savings, because. they are covered by the construction of an attic level. Thus, it is the combination that saves money.
- The combination of such techniques in construction will make it possible to compensate for heat losses that for the most part will fall on wide viewing windows.
Well, now let's talk about the disadvantages. There aren't many of them, but they do exist. The main one is, first of all, that the problem of clearing snow precipitation remains. Do not forget that it will be necessary to clean the roof constantly to reduce the load and eliminate the negative effects of moisture. Doing this in our case will be a little difficult, and therefore the roof may be damaged.
Of course, it would be wrong not to note this fact. That with your own hands you are unlikely to build such a house and you will need to hire builders. Not every designer, foreman and workers will take on the implementation of such a complex project, so you may have to pay a lot of money for the construction.
Features of the project implementation
We have already decided on the correctness of the decision, it remains only to choose ways to beat the attic correctly. To do this, you can use the combination we have chosen as a wide field for the embodiment of fantasies in design solutions.
The main feature of the construction will be based on the choice of the location of the bay window. If everything is clear with the attic, then where to make a ledge - you need to decide. What are the options for this:
- For cottages built, for example, from aerated concrete, it is advisable to choose a bay window on the ground floor. You can expand your living room and make a wonderful view in it. Also good decision there will be a beautiful dining room expanded. Please note that you can make a beautiful corner for work and creativity from your old boring office.
- You can make it both in the attic and on the ground floor at the same time. This is a very complex project, which is not only very spectacular.
- And, of course, a bay window in the attic. We make a ledge at the level of the attic. You can combine this technique with different rooms. For example, combine with a children's room, a bedroom. An attic bathroom with a bay window will look very interesting.
The project will bring to life the most beautiful architectural solutions and will allow you not only to ennoble the facade of the house, but also to make the zoning of rooms very practical from a functional point of view.
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