Nowadays, people especially value natural, environmentally friendly building materials. Brick houses perfectly combine natural materials, country house building traditions and a very reasonable price for quality housing. Brick construction technologies are time-tested. Brick structures are strong and reliable. Such a house will be enough for several generations. Over time, brick houses only increase their market value.
Exterior view of a residential building
Project Features
An original feature of the project is a certain ratio of the length and depth of the house plan. In this project it approaches two. This means that the house is elongated and is perfect for construction on a non-standard plot. But even if the plot is wide enough, an elongated project allows you to organize, for example, a playground for children or an entrance to the garage next to the house. We should also not forget that the law prohibits the construction of a house closer than 3 m from the edge of the site in case of passage of special equipment.
House facades
Room layout
For such a project, the layout of living rooms and utility rooms becomes especially important. This project uses modern planning solutions that ensure comfort and full functionality of the home.
Room layout
The main entrance leads through a corridor into a hall with an area of more than 16 sq.m. The hall, which can serve as a living room, is adjacent to the kitchen, the area of which (7.75 sq. m.) optimally correlates with the total footage of the house (96.42 sq. m.). To visually expand the volume, the corridor-hall-kitchen section is made without doors. The area of the three living rooms varies from 12.48 to 13.06 square meters. m. The boiler room with a separate entrance allows you to service the heating “from the yard.” The house also includes a small office, storage room and bathroom.
Layout of premises with overall and internal dimensions
Explication (name) of premises
To optimize construction costs, the project used a strip reinforced concrete foundation that can withstand significant loads with relatively low material costs. The facade is finished with beautiful facing bricks. Metal-plastic windows will retain heat in winter and provide natural ventilation in summer. The roof combines elegance and efficiency.
For reference, a few words about technical solutions:
- The house is made of brick
- Foundation: strip reinforced concrete
- Metal roofing
- Facade finishing - facing brick
- Metal-plastic windows
Square:
- Total area: 96.42m2
- Living area: 54.67m2
- Construction area: 120m2
Owners of small plots of land can pay attention to projects with an attic or one-story buildings. These options are also optimal for owners on a limited budget. A terrace or veranda will allow you to increase your living space.
If you can invest a lot of money, it is worth taking a closer look at 8x8 two-story houses. The living quarters can then be redesigned. This building will be an ideal solution for a large family.
During construction, it is worthwhile to position colonnades, bay windows and other decorative elements correctly and sparingly. It is better not to make narrow corridors. They reduce the usable area.
Today, thanks to modern projects, you can play with the following details when building a house:
- Number, sizes and shape of windows.
- The use not of wood and brick, but of other materials, varied in their properties and qualities, for the construction of walls and roofs.
- Original design.
One-story house 8 by 8 - layout
Let it be the layout of an 8 by 8 house with one floor for a family with two children. Parents and children will need two bedrooms, keeping in mind that as the children grow older they will need desks for studying. A child's bedroom should be larger than an adult's, and it will no longer be quite a bedroom, but simply a multifunctional room.
For an adult bedroom with one window you will need at least 12 sq.m., for a children's room with two windows - 18 sq.m. m. In the children's room, in addition to sleeping places and work tables, it will be possible to place multifunctional wardrobes. It will be possible to allocate 20 square meters for the hall, then 14 square meters will remain for such important rooms as the kitchen, bathroom and corridor. It is customary to place the kitchen closer to the entrance, so that three exits can lead from the corridor (also known as the hallway): one to the shared bathroom, another to the kitchen, and a third to the walk-through living room (hall). But if you want to make the bedrooms located further away from each other, you can vary them. Often one of the children, when he grows up, moves into the living room.
Having distributed the footage in this way, think about which rooms’ windows will go where. This will have to be done before construction begins. Since there is no sun on the north side, there may be a parents' bedroom and an entrance to the house with a corridor. The nursery can be located on the western side, since in the morning children are first at school, then at the university, and so on. All that remains is to figure out the kitchen and living room. The kitchen may well face the east, the living room will remain south, and if your house is in the south, you will need to install an air conditioner in the living room; if you live in Siberia or the north, also take into account the wind rose. It is better that constant winds are directed towards the roof slope, which reduces its windage.
Two-story house 8 by 8 - layout
If you can afford a two-story house, you can make a separate room for each person, and the bedrooms are traditionally located on the second floor, concentrating utility rooms (boiler room, wardrobe, bathroom, hallway, etc.) on the first floor, as well as a living room and kitchen.
The bedrooms on the second floor can be separated from each other by a dressing room (in a house with two children, two dressing rooms are in order) and part of the hall, to which a staircase will lead from the corridor of the first floor. You can make a third bedroom, and each of the children will live separately, and if grandparents arrive, someone will have to make room.
But “crowdedness” in a two-story house is a much more pleasant thing than in a one-story house. In addition, part of the area can be allocated for a terrace, at the top of which there will be a balcony, at the bottom - the entrance to the building.
Standards and additional features
In a two-story house it is much easier to comply with the standards, according to which each person must have at least 8 square meters. The optimal shape of the rooms should be such that the ratio of length and width is two to three, with a room depth of no more than six and a half meters, since beyond this natural sources poorly illuminate the room.
Many designers claim that you can “save money” on the construction of a two-story house, because the roof dimensions are the same for a one-story house or a two-story house. In addition, if the house begins to acquire extensions, this will occur due to a reduction in the area of the garden plot.
At the same time, experienced parents argue that children grow up, move away, and the big house is empty, requiring unnecessary energy consumption. It is not possible to determine who is right because each family has different circumstances.
There is always such an “intermediate” plan, such as building a one-story house 8 by 8 with an attic, the area of which will be smaller than the area of the second floor, however, it will be larger than the area of a one-story house, and a third bedroom in the attic is a very attractive solution. As an option, you can choose a two-story house with an attic, which in terms of the volume of construction work is slightly more than the construction of a two-story house. In this case, a library, gym, and billiard room can be located in the attic. This option is discussed and decided by all family members. Maybe someone will decide that this is the place for an elite dovecote! Everyone has the right to make their dreams come true!
House with terrace
An outdoor terrace can be built without high heating costs. At the same time, the owner receives an additional room where he can relax comfortably. If desired, the terrace can be glazed and even equipped with a heating system.
House plans 8 by 14 are quite in demand among developers, including in 2018. Therefore, we regularly fill our catalog with new projects containing original layout ideas.
Plans for 8 by 14 house projects from the Z500 company and erroneous opinions about them
The development of house projects as an industry is developing quite actively. At the same time, the number of false opinions regarding European projects is growing rapidly. Our company’s projects have also become overgrown with many myths on the Internet. We will try to dispel the most popular ones in this article.
Myth 1: the European cottage project 8 by 14 does not take into account Russian building standards
Our company is guided by the main rule - adapting Z500 projects to the requirements of construction legislation. Likewise, for Russia, all European projects of private houses are brought into compliance with current SNiPs relating to engineering, architectural and constructive solutions.
Myth 2: a ready-made 8 by 14 house plan cannot be adjusted
The Z500 company has all the necessary qualified specialists (architects, design engineers, constructors) who can easily make changes to the projects chosen by the client, since they have all the initial information.
Myth 3: ordering an individual or original project is more profitable than buying a standard one and making changes to it
Our company employs all the necessary specialists who, if it is necessary to adjust the project chosen by the client, will do this at a reasonable price. They will also make all changes to the design documentation. That is, there is no need to attract external architects and designers, which can significantly increase the cost estimate for creating a project.
Myth 4: the foundation of the house was designed for a different soil category
The foundation laid in a standard project cannot be implemented on every soil. That’s why we adapt the foundation, taking into account the individual characteristics of the soil.
Myth 5: there is no detailing of nodes in projects
That’s right, in the original European projects there is no detailing of individual components, since experienced builders are required to have knowledge of elementary components even without clarification in the project.
Myth 6: house 8 by 14 - the project does not include stairs
Our projects don't really have a staircase section because most builders prefer to make this structure out of wood. Therefore, there is no need to make calculations for a concrete staircase, which increase the cost of construction.
Myth 7: The boiler room does not meet standards
Indeed, not every layout of 8 by 14 houses posted on the site meets Russian requirements for the placement of a boiler room, since almost all projects are a copy of the Polish version. But when adapting projects, we make all the necessary adjustments to the parameters of the boiler room, in accordance with Russian standards.
Myth 8: after purchasing a residential cottage project, you cannot ask clarifying questions
We always provide our clients with the opportunity to receive qualified advice regarding the content of projects.
Myth 9: architectural projects developed 5 or more years ago do not correspond to modern technical solutions
All cottage projects are periodically checked by specialists for compliance with current construction standards, the requirements of rationality and comfort, as well as technological innovations.
Myth 10: 8 by 14 house project plans are not suitable for construction
Our company has been operating on the market for quite a long time. And during this time, in various cities of the country, our partners implemented a variety of projects of 8 by 14 houses, photos and videos of which, as a sign of confirmation, were posted in the “Implementation” section of the website. That is, the suitability of our projects for turnkey construction becomes obvious.
We do not want to claim that our company is an ideal, but we are improving and trying to quickly correct the shortcomings that are present on the site. We strive to ensure that every layout of 8 by 14 house projects complies with SNiPs and offers our clients only the best designs of private houses (drawings, diagrams, preliminary designs and other visualizing information of which can be viewed in this section).
In the process of choosing a project to build a cottage on a country site, you need to decide how many floors the building will have. Not only the functionality of the home, but also the total cost of the work depends on this moment. The choice of number of storeys of a building is directly influenced by the area of the territory. If it is small, then one-story houses will always be appropriate.
Layout features
This type of development will allow you to bring all design ideas to life. The finished building is as safe and durable as possible, but this option is only suitable for small families. The layout features of one-story cottages directly depend on the chosen project. The main goal is to create a space in which every meter is used rationally. That is why It is necessary to carefully consider every moment that may affect the final result of the work.
We need to do this so that each room is located correctly. The number of walk-through rooms should be kept to a minimum. If necessary, you can create a combined bathroom, which will save as much valuable space as possible. The layout features of large houses and small buildings are different. If in spacious houses it is possible to create a separate dressing room or other rooms, then in small buildings such moments are excluded.
That’s why you need to take into account the area of your home to determine the best option for your specific situation.
Large cottages
If you need to plan a house whose area reaches 100 square meters. m, then it is necessary to pay special attention to the direction of the roof slopes. You need to make sure that the wind blows directly into them. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve a minimum level of resistance, which eliminates premature deformation. If you live in an area where the wind direction changes frequently and dramatically, hip roofs may be the right choice for you. These structures allow you to create additional planes that will prevent precipitation from affecting the walls of the building.
Creating a house plan measuring 150 square meters. m should be carried out taking into account the nuances that are characteristic of the landscape design of the territory. You should not construct a building at extreme points, since this will cause deformation of the building after a minimum period of time. The local administration will help you avoid problems and difficulties in the process of choosing a location for a building. From such authorities you can receive a map that shows the main features of the terrain of the site, which is why you can build a house in the best location, avoiding unpleasant surprises in the future.
To store things, you can organize a separate dressing room. There you can neatly fold clothes, bedding, jackets and fur coats. You can also install wardrobes, niches, and wall shelves in the dressing room. All these details will allow you to rationally plan the space, the use of which will be most optimal.
Large cottages often have a combined bathroom. Such rooms make it possible to save maximum valuable space. The combined bathroom has enough space to install plumbing fixtures, additional furniture, a washing machine and dryer.
small houses
The layout of a small house raises many questions among people. I would like to save money and increase the internal space so that the living conditions are comfortable. If you are building a small house with an area of 8x9, 10x12 or 9x12 square meters. m, then You can use simple and accessible tips:
- The best option would be to arrange the basement floor. You can move various rooms there, thereby saving space;
- you can create a thoughtful attic roof, which will also be used for various purposes;
- An excellent choice would be to install a roof with just one slope, since in the future it will be possible to organize an attic room or a special platform;
- in a small house, a flat roof is also appropriate, which will become a great place for your relaxation;
- An unusual way to increase valuable space is to organize a garage or home workshop.
Using these ergonomic elements, you can make your home layout more diverse. In addition, the structure becomes interesting from a functional and architectural point of view. Particular attention should be paid to the arrangement of communication systems. It’s good if you can reduce the length of the pipes in the pipeline design to the minimum. Otherwise, you will have to create a lot of connections, because this is the only way to install long pipes. If there are too many connections in the communications, the risk of leaks increases significantly.
If you are installing a sewer system, it is worth organizing a good outflow of water. Please take into account that it must cope with large volumes of liquid, because a large number of household appliances are installed in houses, the operation of which requires water.
That is why in this matter it is worth using the help of experienced professionals who can calculate everything correctly.
The organization of communication systems inside the building is carried out in accordance with the requirements presented by the sanitary and technical authorities. Wastewater processing occurs in a natural mode, where the influence of gravity is appropriate. That is why it is necessary to choose the right place where the drain will be located. To organize such work, you will need a special permit, which is issued by the sanitary services. You also need to carefully consider the arrangement of the pit where wastewater will be discharged.
Storm drains or ponds must not be used for drainage. Otherwise, you risk receiving a fine, since the sanitary inspection will immediately respond to such violations. You may even be taken to court by the utility company because such actions are harmful to the environment. Be very careful about studying the rules and requirements that apply to organizing a sewer system on private property.
Network companies that operate in your area may also have special rules and requirements. Basically, their conditions relate to the use of household appliances.
It is necessary to find out all the important nuances in advance so as not to encounter problems and unpleasant surprises in the future. There are several useful recommendations that will help you organize your space correctly:
- You can create a spectacular layout if you abandon the standard hallway. You can choose to move this room onto a closed porch. Also an appropriate option would be to install a spacious closet, which will be located in close proximity to the door;
- some people prefer to combine the kitchen and living room into a single room. This will expand the space, since there will be no massive partitions inside the structure;
- You can save valuable space by organizing a combined bathroom. Here, corner plumbing will help you, which will not take up too much space. In such a room you will feel comfortable and spacious;
- It is necessary to actively use niches, wall cabinets and other practical furniture that will accommodate the maximum number of things. Avoid bulky cabinets and huge pencil cases, as they take up valuable space;
- arrange a pantry combined with a dressing room. This is a good place to store those things that you don't currently wear. Also in such a room you can store equipment, as well as other construction tools.
Try replacing numerous partitions with load-bearing columns. They will be designed by experienced specialists.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of designing a one-story house are the following:
- the cost of building a foundation is not too high, since you can limit yourself to its simplest types. The foundation will easily support the weight of the building, so you will not encounter problems in the future;
- You can also save on the construction of walls, because you don’t have to worry about how to strengthen the structure. Also, you are not limited in the process of choosing the best building material to complete your tasks;
- It is much easier to create engineering in a one-story house than in a multi-story building. You will not have to spend a lot of money and time on arranging communications, as well as organizing a heating system;
- the simple design of one-story houses means that construction work takes much less time;
- you do not have to build a staircase leading to the second floor, which makes it possible to significantly save on the construction process.
If you don't need too many rooms, opt for a one-story house. Such buildings have several weaknesses that are also worth mentioning:
- designing such houses causes many difficulties, since it is necessary to create a minimum number of passage rooms that cause discomfort;
- one-story buildings require significant costs for roofing;
- It's difficult to create a layout that saves valuable space inside a small home.
Despite these disadvantages, houses with one floor are popular among people. You can get the home of your dreams without spending a lot of money and effort on its construction.
Stylistic design
If we talk about the style of the house, there are quite a lot of options. Nowadays, buildings are decorated in styles that evoke admiration and delight. You can choose a suitable interior, focusing on your needs and capabilities.
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Modern
This is a practical and rational option for decorating a wooden house. The interior should contain natural shades, as well as natural materials. Aggressive combinations of shades are inappropriate here. Choose furniture with smooth and neat lines. The walls can be decorated with paintings by artists from different eras. Modern is a style in which the past harmoniously intertwines with the present.
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Classic
In Finnish and other buildings, the classic style will always be a win-win. In such an interior, ceiling moldings, silk wallpaper, beautiful lamps and antique elements are appropriate. It is worth opting for soft shades that will create a peaceful and cozy environment. Of course, furniture is appropriate here from natural materials. You can install a large wooden bed in the bedroom, and cozy armchairs in the living room.
It is best to decorate the walls with artificial stone or wood, since uniform solutions should be visible in all details of the interior.
Loft
This is an interesting and unusual style that is popular nowadays. It is suitable for decorating a house made of logs or other materials. This is a harmonious combination of industrial design of buildings with sophisticated solutions. Industrial lamps complement unfinished brick walls. Also, such an interior may contain other interesting “chips”. Many people do not understand what the features of this style are, but it has positively established itself among fans of non-standard solutions. With its help, you can move away from boring and ordinary interiors, which in our time no longer surprise anyone.
Minimalism
This is an unusual option that will help create a unique interior. It can often be seen in American homes. Here the combined rooms are complemented by panoramic windows. The furniture is functional and practical. The shapes of objects must be clear and even. Every corner of the space is used rationally, which is the key to successful interior design.
You can choose the home interior design style that suits you. Take into account English houses and other structures that will allow you to show your imagination and creativity.
The main thing is that you understand what the features of this or that material are. Only in this case will you be able to harmoniously combine them with each other, which will allow you to enjoy the results of your work.
The interior design you choose should be visible in every room inside the building. This is the only way to create a unified space that will delight you with unsurpassed appearance and functionality. Pay attention to the features of materials that are used in a particular interior style, to the colors, shapes and lines of furniture. This way, you can enjoy comfort because the right atmosphere will reign in the house. Developers who have been working in this field for many years in a row, The following features of creating an ideal home are highlighted:
- Windows should be located on those walls that face the sunny side of the yard. Thanks to this, the room will be illuminated throughout the day;
- the rooms in which people will relax should be located behind the house. Remember that the kitchen and hallway are the main sources of noise, as well as unpleasant aromas;
- You should not equip a children's room and bedroom, the area of which is such that there is less than 8 square meters per person. m.
The best option would be a room shape that resembles a square or rectangle. Remember that the length and width if you select a rectangular shape should not differ more than twice. For example, with a width of 3 m, the length should not exceed 6 m.
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Modern projects
In the process of planning a private house, it is necessary to take into account several useful ideas that will allow you to achieve the desired result. To choose the ideal option for each specific situation, carefully study the features of various layouts.
With ground floor
The basement is an element of the structure that is not a full floor, which is why it is impossible to correct the low number of floors of the building with its help. However, the underground area in your home can be made comfortable and practical, as a result of which the basement becomes an integral part of the overall area of the structure. If we talk about the basement in a one-story house, then we must remember that This area is not suitable for organizing living rooms. Even if you have a three-bedroom home, you shouldn't move one of the rooms to the basement. You will not be able to feel comfortable due to insufficient lighting and lack of proper ventilation.
However, even in small houses measuring 10x12 square meters. m, you can create a laundry room or gym on the ground floor. The family will receive new opportunities for comfortable storage of things, as well as for installing household appliances.
Remember that the base can be used for installing pipes, organizing a laundry room, and also for creating a gym. You can install cabinets in the basement to store things that you don't have room for in your home.
With attic
This is exactly the option that is common and in demand among people. The cost of organizing an attic is often equal to the price of arranging two attic spaces. This is because To achieve a better result, you will need to spend money on additional work:
- insulation of the room;
- room decoration;
- arrangement of the heating system.
Thanks to this, you can organize living rooms in the attic with comfortable conditions. So, the money invested in the repair process will definitely pay off in the future. The attic, like the basement, is not considered as a full floor. The usable area here is quite small, so it will not be possible to fully solve the problem of lack of space. However, it is possible to create an interesting and varied layout for a narrow home without much effort.
In a house with four floors, an attic is definitely not needed, but in a one-story building it is indispensable. The attic can become the second floor in the building. Here you can place a bedroom or a small bathroom. Depending on the area of this site, a person can choose which room to move here.
There may be several small bedrooms in the attic. Also, a hall or a bathroom is often installed here. You can make a bathroom, pantry or other rooms.
With garage
If your house only has one floor, you can still have a garage or home workshop. Thanks to such solutions, you can significantly increase valuable space. A symmetrical layout is appropriate here, which allows you to properly organize the space, but some people opt for a specific number of rooms, which are arranged in random order.
If we are talking about a symmetrical version of the structure’s layout, then the garage space should be separated from residential rooms. For such purposes, you can use capital walls, which have a high level of reliability. A building like this looks symmetrical if it is divided in half into two separate zones. One part will be residential, and the other will be an area reserved for the creation of a garage. If you have chosen to freely divide the space, then the garage will simply be adjacent to one of the walls outside the building.
Remember that Planning must be done very carefully. It is necessary to provide for the possibility of gaining access to the premises not only from the street, but also from the side of the building. This is how you can get to the garage or workshop quickly, without suffering from bad weather conditions.
To maximize valuable space inside your home, you don't have to stick with just one of these options. You can create all three rooms at the same time to enjoy comfort and cozy living conditions.
Decor
Many projects are supplemented with structural elements. They have a positive effect on the architecture of the building. Among such details the following options can be distinguished:
- bay window design;
- balconies;
- verandas;
- terraces.
Each of these elements is an extension, with the only exception being the bay window. Extensions are needed for the warm season, as they provide the opportunity to relax in comfortable conditions, enjoying the surrounding landscapes. A recreation area can be organized by building a terrace or veranda. In the evening, such extensions are used for cozy tea parties with loved ones. On the balcony you can relax, admiring the territory that surrounds the country house.
A bay window is a complex element that performs other functions. This is a magnificent detail of the exterior of any building, since a bay window radically transforms the layout of the building inside the premises. Also, with the help of a bay window, you can make the flow of natural light more intense, since it will freely enter the house from the street. In the drawings with a bay window located on the side of the structure, you can see that the box with standard parameters becomes more interesting, unusual and original.
Most often, they prefer to install bay windows in buildings that are built of wood or stone. The type of material directly determines the form in which this element will be made.
Developing a project for a one-story house is a troublesome and responsible task. It is necessary to take into account many different factors that will allow you to achieve the desired result while avoiding problems in the future. During the work process, it is necessary to follow certain rules in order to do everything efficiently and quickly.
At the very beginning, you need to decide on the site on which the house will be built. All important nuances are taken into account here. It is necessary to study the depth of groundwater, determine the possibility of laying communications, and choose the best place to build a house. In such situation even the smallest details are important, since mistakes can lead to irreparable consequences in the future.
Then you need to carefully measure the future structure, not losing sight of every detail. Most often, it is errors in the measurement process that cause the housing to be unsuitable for use. It is necessary to calculate the square footage, determine the location of additional premises, and carefully calculate the size of the territory. This will allow you to build a house with optimal dimensions without violating basic construction technologies.
Of course, every building must comply with SNiP standards. This is an important point, without which it is simply impossible to put it into operation.
Compliance with safety regulations must also be observed, because otherwise comfortable living conditions will not be created in the house. In addition, the safety of the people living here can be jeopardized.
Beautiful examples
You can choose any of the designs of such houses. There are several successful examples that will allow you to create a unique and original structure.
A luxurious house with a roof that is located at a slight slope will become your pride. It looks presentable and solid due to the harmonious combination of various materials. A worthy addition to the project were large windows that fill the building with natural light.
Another cozy house that exudes comfort and coziness. The wood used in its construction creates an unrivaled ambiance. The facade is decorated with pastel-colored siding, which harmoniously combines with the wooden fence enclosing the terrace.
Here is a successful example of the rational use of the basement floor. You can organize a small gym there by placing all the necessary exercise equipment and other equipment in the room. Some people choose to turn the basement into a storage room, which is used to store various things.
Even the roof can be used rationally if it is made in a flat shape. This is an ideal place to relax. Here you can install a fireplace and other elements with which you can completely relax, immersing yourself in a world of relaxation. These can be soft sofas, a coffee table, as well as other interior elements.
A spacious veranda, which allows you to install various furniture, will also be a great place to relax. You can relax in a cozy environment, enjoying the scenery that surrounds your home. Thanks to this pastime, you can get into a romantic mood.
This beautiful house attracts attention with its presentable appearance. The glass doors are large, so maximum natural light enters the room. The combination of different shades looks interesting and unusual. The building looks bright against the green landscape.
This is an example of how you can organize the interior space in a wooden house. A cozy fireplace and an easy chair will allow you to relax and unwind, immersed in the unrivaled atmosphere of home comfort. With such an interior you can feel like a happy person.