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Many residents of megacities dream of purchasing a plot of land and a comfortable house outside the city, albeit a small one. In some cases, it is easier and cheaper to build a house yourself than to buy a ready-made one. Do right choice Projects of country houses for 6 acres will help, photos of which are presented in large numbers in our review. It is believed that building a house is very difficult. But some projects of country houses are distinguished by their extraordinary simplicity.
Comfortable small-sized country house
Country house projects for 6 acres: photos, options and construction requirements
To create a good-quality and durable building, you need to select a high-quality design for a country house for 6 acres. Photos of the best options can be seen in the interior. Before choosing, you should decide on the materials and convenient place for future construction.
First of all, you need to decide whether the building will be intended only for summer living or whether it will be a capital country house with your own hands. Projects, photos and recommendations for choosing a suitable structure can be found in this material.
Functional and cozy home must meet certain requirements:
- Construction is carried out in a short period of time, since until the house is built, there is nowhere even to hide from the rain.
- The structure must be erected taking into account all the rules of manufacturability of the process.
- For such a construction, you should not spend a lot of money and purchase expensive materials.
- Construction is carried out in such a way that it remains possible to add additional premises.
- If the house is intended for temporary residence, then in the future it can be converted into a bathhouse or structure into a summer kitchen.
- The building must be durable. Even with a shorter service life than permanent housing, the house should last at least 25-35 years.
What building materials are used during construction?
A wide range of materials can be used for the construction of country houses various materials. The most commonly used options are:
- The most popular is. Such buildings are erected over a season and are distinguished by simple technology. The frame system is assembled from timber, which is sheathed with special plywood or clapboard. Refers to the best options in terms of quality and price. This material is also characterized by a long service life.
- Some buildings are made from profiled timber. The construction of the structure takes several months. Also, about six months are allotted for shrinkage. Such structures do not require exterior finishing.
- Stone buildings are made from and cinder blocks. Such structures require long terms construction, since a powerful foundation is used and the walls are built in rows. Before construction work it is necessary to prepare detailed project. Houses made of stone and brick are characterized by increased strength and reliability.
Helpful information! The choice of building material is influenced by its cost in a particular region, personal preferences and the type of foundation. Frame buildings and timber buildings are mounted on screw or columnar bases.
Video: small houses for a plot of 6 acres
How to build a turnkey country house inexpensively: prices
For those who do not want to spend a lot of time on construction works The best option may be a turnkey country house inexpensively. Prices for structures can be seen in a special catalog of the selected construction organization. A suitable option can be selected to suit any budget. The cost of the structure is influenced by the type of structure, material and dimensions of the structure.
A house measuring 5*5 m made of clapboard and timber will cost about 100 thousand rubles. A building with a porch and a canopy or veranda will require investment larger amount, more than 200 thousand rubles.
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Peculiarities installation work depend on the choice of specific material. A timber structure has many positive qualities. Such material is treated with stain and various protective compounds. A lightweight version of the foundation can be used for the structure. In this case, the roof can be gable.
How to make a foundation?
Thanks to optimal weight structures made of timber, the base can be used simple and light.
The following options are worth considering:
- Columnar is created from brick supports, which are dug in at 30-50 cm.
- A strip foundation is a reinforced concrete strip laid to a certain depth.
- The pile foundation is mounted on screw piles. A similar structure can be erected on unstable soils. Pile and columnar foundations require a grillage. In this case, a certain timber is used.
It is laid between the wood and the foundation. You can apply a layer of roofing material. Then the floor beams or joists are installed.
Expert's point of view
Dmitry Kholodok
Technical director of the repair and construction company "ILASSTROY"
Ask a Question“If the dimensions of the building are more than 6*6 meters, then additional support will be required for the floor beams. In this case, the foundation is laid not only under external walls, but also under columns and partitions, which bear a large load.”
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Methods of constructing walls and roofs
The timber is laid in a certain way. In the corner parts, the ends should be installed in a checkerboard pattern. During installation, jute is used, which ensures a tight fit of the joints. Installation of timber on dowels is used. These are vertical rods that connect 2-3 crowns. The dowels are driven in in advance drilled holes. These elements are made from steel rods or wood.
Ceiling beams are mounted on the upper crowns. After installation ceiling beams I can install special pediments made of wood. The following types of roofing are often used for timber houses:
- Straight gable.
- Broken.
It is used as a sheathing structure under the roof. unedged board. The main material used is tile material or ondulin. A waterproofing layer is installed under the roof.
Helpful information! The best material to protect against drafts is profiled timber. Grooves and ridges provide a reliable seal.
The dacha building is divided into two parts. More than 70% goes to living space, and the remaining area houses a bathroom and storage room.
To insulate the building, mineral wool and vapor barrier are used. As flooring Linoleum can be used, and lining or plasterboard can be used for interior decoration. When using plasterboard for cladding, it is worth making a stronger foundation. When living in a house for a year, you need to take care of heating. The water heating system and design with.
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If you think that the small area of your country house is a good reason why it cannot be beautiful, comfortable and cozy, then think again! We have selected photographs of amazing country houses, the area of which does not exceed 40 sq.m. And most of them are much smaller! You will see inspiring examples of successful organization of a small space.
Summer residents create houses that are not just compact, comfortable and beautiful, but also incredibly original, and the photos of the houses at these dachas are truly unique.
Country house with two bedrooms on different levels: 7 photos
This house, excluding the porch and carport, has an area of 37.6 sq.m. Despite its small size, it has two bedrooms - one downstairs and the other in the attic.
The house combines a sitting area, a dining room and a compact kitchen built along the rear wall. At the entrance to the house from the carport there is a wardrobe closet.
In the other half of the house there is a small bedroom.
Next to the bedroom is a bathroom, which is accessible from both the living room and the bedroom.
There is a second bedroom in the attic above the bedroom and bath.
Because The upper bedroom is quite spacious, then if the family is small but likes to receive guests, you can increase the living room area on the lower floor by eliminating the bedroom there.
For the same purpose, you can make a wider terrace at the entrance to the house, which will also provide more space to accommodate guests.
Modern country house with a loft style: 6 photos
The area of the house in the photo is a little more than 37 sq.m., the house has a living room, a kitchen-dining room, a bathroom and 2 bedrooms. 
Looking at the photos of the interior, it's hard to believe that all this fit into this tiny space.
Thanks to a large number windows and light, from the inside the house does not seem small at all. On the contrary, it creates a feeling of spaciousness and comfort at the same time.
Behind the kitchen are the bathroom and bedroom. The space under the stairs to the attic is used as a storage room.
The small bedroom downstairs seems bright and cozy due to the large windows.
In the attic there is a fairly spacious children's bedroom.
Country house with a bright interior: 3 photos
And this lovely house, surrounded by greenery, was built by a married couple with their own hands. They did absolutely all the work themselves (including making furniture!), and it took them six years to build this house!
The interior of the house is filled with retro features and bright colors.
As well as original design solutions.
Original hut house: 4 photos
This nice house the dacha captivates with its atmosphere: wood is everywhere, and this creates a unique charm. But admit it, you are one of those who looks at such houses and sighs: “Yes, it’s original, but in such a house it’s difficult to properly place everything...”
Let's see its interior, how everything is conveniently placed in this small space. The stairs lead to a cozy bedroom.
And on the ground floor there is a neat compact kitchen, a living room and a surprisingly spacious bathroom.
The kitchen has access to the terrace at the back of the house.
But the main thing in this house is the spirit of privacy and quiet life.
Practical country house 25 sq.m.
Beautiful and functional - no extravagance. It is not difficult to imagine such a house standing in the most ordinary village or on a summer cottage.
The same can be said about the interior.
The house has everything you need, while its area is only 25 square meters.
Country house from a construction trailer.
It turns out that a construction trailer can be turned into a stunning open-plan holiday home.
At the same time, the space inside such a structure cannot be called cramped.
Inside there is absolutely everything for comfortable life right down to the shower and toilet.
Unusual country house in the form of a castle.
This house rightfully bears the proud name of a miniature castle. Being located quite high in the mountains, it amazes not only with its design, but also with its picturesque views.
Despite its modest size, there was room for everything inside, including a bedroom, modern kitchen, fireplace and - of course! - rocking chair.
Country house made from old windows.
We replace everything with new ones, while throwing away many old windows of varying degrees of wear. The owner of this house is in the process of installing windows, and she has always been tormented by the desire to find a use for the still quite good old windows. This is how this country house was built.
Various cozy little things give this house a special charm: an iron bed, old paintings. Huge windows let in a sea of light, so it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to sleep until twelve in such a bedroom!
Country house with a sleeping attic: 9 photos
This country house with an area of 31.2 sq.m. is made of used materials: wood and roofing iron, at the same time, for safety reasons, the electrical wiring and plumbing in the house are completely new.
Downstairs kitchen open plan connected to the living room. This small room is quite comfortable for relaxation and contains a sofa and an armchair. In addition, the kitchen island has a folding dining table on the back wall.
It is also possible to place dining area on the covered veranda at the back of the house.
The bathroom is located behind the kitchen and is equipped with a toilet, sink and shower.
As you can see from the plan, there is a storage room next to the bathroom, and the cottage has sleeping lofts at both ends of the house.
On the one side sleeping area located above the bathroom. The upward staircase is successfully combined with the kitchen shelving.
At night the house is lit with candles, oil lamps and electricity accumulated from solar panels during the day.
Country house in the trunk of an old spruce.
But first place in terms of originality must be given to this incredible structure. It is so small that it is very difficult to call it home. But the story of its creation is truly fantastic! The fact is that this house is carved by hand from the trunk of a giant spruce. All this enormous work was done alone by the artist Noel Wotten. It took him 22 years.
So if you dream of a small, cozy country house, then know: your dream can come true!
What was done
Project: the Innsbruck project was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer's family, and a solution was proposed to move the terrace.
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a pile-grill foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, masonry with masonry glue. Windows are made to order, with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tiles.
exterior decoration: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered, the finishing elements are made of wood, manufactured locally, based on technical specifications visualization, painted. The base is laid out decorative stone.
interior finishing: finishing was carried out according to the design project, where the combination was taken as the basis decorative plaster with stone and wood. False beams were installed on the ceilings.
additionally: a fireplace has been installed and finished.
What was done
This is the very case when our Customer and we speak the same language and are inspired by the ECO high-tech style! Designer Ilya came to us with already finished Project your future home! Our team liked the project - after all, such unusual and stylish solutions are always a professional challenge!
We prepared estimates for Ilya and developed unique Constructive decisions- all this allowed us to implement this project! Frame house made using our proven Canadian technology with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour! The outside of the house is sheathed with imitation timber. All windows are custom-made and laminated in colors according to the project. Additional accents are placed thanks to professional painting of imitation timber and selection of paints.
What was done
What does it cost us to build a house? Indeed, having a team of professionals and knowledge, building a house from scratch is a matter of time! But sometimes the task is more difficult! We have introductory ones - an existing foundation, or buildings on the site, extensions to existing buildings and much more! For the Matsuev family, this was precisely the difficult task. They had a foundation from an old burnt house, and a landscaped area around it! The new house had to be built in a short time on the existing foundation. Dmitry and his family had a desire to build a new house in the high-tech style. After careful measurements, a design was made that took into account old layout, but had a new one modern form with interesting innovations! appeared at home entry group, where you can sit at a table on cozy evenings and a complex but possible exploitable roof in our area. To implement such a roof, we called upon our knowledge and modern building materials, LVL beams, fused roofing and much more. Now in the summer you can have an unusual dinner on such a roof or watch the stars at night! In the decoration, our architect also emphasized the minimalistic and graphic high-tech style. Smooth plastered walls with painted plank details, and wooden beams at the entrance added personality. The inside of the house is finished with imitation timber, which is painted in different colors depending on the purpose of the room! Large windows in the living room kitchen overlooking the site created the desired effect of illumination and airiness of the space! The house of the Matsuev family - decorated our photo gallery in the section country architecture in high-tech style, the style chosen by brave Customers with excellent taste.
What was done
Olga and her family have long dreamed of a country house! A reliable, solid home for living that will fit perfectly into their difficult narrow plot! With the advent of children, it was decided to make the dream come true; children grow up quickly and in their own home in nature there are many opportunities and fresh air. We, in turn, were glad to work on an individual house project in classic style made of red brick with a bay window! After the first acquaintance with our company in a cozy office, we invited Olga to take a look at our existing construction site: evaluate the order and construction processes, storage of materials on site, get acquainted with the construction team, and make sure the quality of the work. After visiting the site, Olga decided to work with us! And we were glad to do our favorite job again to make another country dream come true!
What was done
Project: changes were made to the San Rafael project and redevelopment was made according to the wishes of the Customer.
floors: basement - reinforced concrete floor slabs; interfloor - reinforced concrete floor slabs
box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, masonry with mortar??? Windows have been installed.
roof: metal tile
terrace: rough fencing elements have been completed, flooring has been installed.
What was done
Dmitry contacted our company with an interesting preliminary design to calculate the cost. Our experience allows us to perform such calculations based on preliminary designs with minimal errors, no more than 2%. Having visited our construction sites and received the cost of construction, Dmitry chose us from many of our colleagues in the workshop to complete the project. Our team began to carry out a difficult and expressive country project with spacious premises and garage, large windows and complex architecture. After the project was completed, Dmitry chose us as a contractor company, and we, in turn, wanted to do further work on the same high level! Since the object is large, Dmitry proposed stage-by-stage cooperation, namely upon successful completion foundation works, we started the second part of the project - walls + floors + roof. Also, the exact timing of construction was important for Dmitry; in order to speed up the construction processes, the team was reinforced by 2 experienced masons.
The box on a pile-grillage foundation was delivered right on time! The result pleased us and the Customer. All stages of the work were coordinated and worked out for Dmitry and his individual project, which benefited all participants in the process!
What was done
Project: The project of our company Inkerman was changed taking into account the wishes of the Customer’s family, the house was planted on the site, taking into account the existing situation on the site and the relief
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a reinforced pile-grillage foundation.
ceilings: wooden wooden beams, in places of large spans, installation of LVL beams. Basement ceiling insulated with 200mm basalt insulation; interfloor covering with 150mm sound insulation.
box: box: walls made of expanded clay concrete blocks, masonry with mortar. Windows have been installed.
roofing: installation of metal tiles.
external finishing: the facade is insulated with basalt facade slabs 100 mm, fronts closed facing bricks; the color scheme was proposed by the architect and agreed with the Customer.
What was done
The Krutov family decided to build a spacious house for the whole family to live in!
Olga and other family members went from idea to implementation in several stages! Choosing a technology, working on a project for a long time, building a foundation, building a house with exterior finishing and then working on interior decoration! Frame technology was chosen as energy-saving, prefabricated and high-tech! Why did the Krutovs choose our company? They were pleased with the quality of work on our construction site and the workers who gave us a detailed tour! We also worked on the estimate for a long time, combining different variants finishes, comparing their costs. This allowed me to choose best option from a wide variety of finishing materials and configurations.
The project was created by an architect friend, but we had to work out the constructive part of it. After which the most reliable and effective foundation- USHP. Next, work began on the box. Frame house with 200 mm insulation along the entire contour and unique technology roof insulation 300 mm. For the exterior decoration, siding was chosen in a spectacular combination of colors - coffee and cream. Accents are placed thanks to powerful roof overhangs, an interfloor belt and large windows!
What was done
When you decide to become the proud owner of your own home and move to a new home for permanent residence, first of all, you think about what the house will be like; what to build it from; how much will it cost and most importantly, WHO will do all this?
Alexander, came to our company with the desire to move to his own Vacation home. He liked the Avignon project and there was already a strip foundation on the site. After the initial visit to the site, measurements and inspection of the foundation, we gave our conclusions and recommendations. Strengthen the foundation, change the project and adapt it to the size of the existing foundation! After agreeing on the cost, it was decided to build in winter. Alexander received reinforced concrete floors as a gift, one of the leading construction crews and a house according to the design you liked, standing on a plot with exterior finishing by spring! Alexander observed every stage of construction, regularly visiting the construction site and was pleased with the result, and we were pleased with our work. This is an individually designed Avignon project, implemented in stone technology with external insulation and siding finishing!
What was done
Each house is a separate story of creation and implementation! One day we built a house good people and they recommended us to someone else to a good person! Andrey Rumyantsev came to our company with the desire to build a one-story spacious country house with a fireplace for warm family evenings on the site of an old country house... It was decided to build the house from aerated concrete blocks so that the future handsome country man would delight the owner for decades! The customer voiced his wishes for finishing - and we, in turn, brought everything to life. Thanks to detailed visualization of the project, each element of the exterior decoration is a member of a friendly ensemble! Bavarian masonry, as the final stage of exterior decoration, looks noble and thorough. Without a doubt, such a tandem - aerated concrete and brick can be safely called the best solution in the field of stone house construction - warm, affordable, beautiful, reliable. Modern technologies have stepped forward so much that such unique configurations become available in a short time, because we built this project in winter months. The main thing is to have the necessary knowledge and constantly replenish it!
What was done
Project: the project of a European company was taken as a basis and was adapted to the site and the wishes of the Customer’s family; a terrace and patio were proposed, taking into account the cardinal directions on the Customer’s site.
foundation: based on geology and the architect’s calculations, the house was built on a pile-and-grid foundation.
ceilings: basement - reinforced concrete monolithic; interfloor - wooden on beams with a 150 mm sound insulation device.
box: walls made of aerated concrete blocks, masonry with masonry glue. Windows are made to order with one-sided lamination, installation on site.
roof: metal tiles.
Exterior finishing: the walls are insulated with basalt facade insulation and plastered. Based on the visualization, facade panels under the Tolento stone were added. The enclosing elements of the terrace and balcony are made of wood, made locally, based on technical specifications visualization, and painted. The roof overhangs are lined with soffits matching the color of the roof.
| Vladimir Murashkin, The owner of a house “brought to life according to his idea and sketch!” House parameters: |
What was done
When Customers come to us with bright, modern ideas future home, we light up doubly! After all, working on a new stylish project is always interesting and a challenge, how to implement all the bold ideas from a constructive point of view, what materials to use? Vladimir bought a plot of land with picturesque views of the Oka bank! This view could not be ignored, so a dizzying terrace (51.1 m2) and a large balcony, oriented towards beauty, became an indispensable attribute of the future house! Vladimir wanted to relax in nature in a wooden house, but it was necessary to build a house in a short time and ideal solution became for such tasks frame technology construction! If we’re going to be different, it’s in everything! The house was made even more spectacular by the vertical finishing of imitation timber made of durable larch, painted in natural shades with emphasized wood texture. Laminated windows complement the modern look of the house! It turned out to be an excellent country house, with highlights and at the same time incredibly functional.
It all started with individual project, found by the Customer’s family on a European website. It was with him that she came to our office for the first time. We made preliminary calculations for the project, took a tour of the existing construction site, shook hands and work began to boil! The architect improved and adapted the project to the site and the Client’s family; the foreman “planted” the house on the site. Based on geological surveys, it was decided to place the house on bored piles. The frame grew in a few weeks, then the roofing, insulation, exterior finishing! Behind winter period a house grew on the site. The customer invited a third-party technical supervisor who monitored the process independently of our multi-stage control. The color scheme for painting the imitation timber was selected by our manager and here in front of us is the bright and cozy country house of the Pushkov family’s dreams!
As a rule, it all starts with the acquisition of a summer cottage, after which work begins on its planning and development. What is a dacha without a house, as well as without designer decoration of the territory. In order not to strain yourself too much, the article presents projects of houses for giving the most different designs, which will certainly help in solving not an easy task for building a house on a summer cottage.
Many who decide to build a house on their summer cottage like projects with a veranda or terrace. Such a platform, especially with a cover, will never be superfluous, since here you can always hide, both from the heat and from the rain, as well as from other negative manifestations of nature. In addition, you can always go about your business on the site, since there is no unnecessary furniture or other things that could interfere with the process itself.
Country house IR with veranda and terrace Projects on a common foundation
Projects of country houses differ in size, so you can choose a house with with total area about 24 square meters, with the veranda accounting for 8 square meters, and the remaining 16 square meters for the house. Moreover, this does not take into account the thickness of the walls. If we take into account the thickness of the walls, the area of the premises will be slightly smaller.
Not a large country house with a veranda and a bathroom A similar project is designed for use at home in winter. The entrance through the veranda is used in warm weather, and a vestibule is provided for the entrance in winter. This project also includes a shower, washbasin and toilet, which is an undeniable advantage of this project. If there is no sewage system at your dacha, it is better to pay attention to a project with a dry closet.
There is also this option: with one room where kitchen cabinets and a stove are located, while there is one sleeping place and the possibility of installing a dining table. Naturally, this layout is suitable for one person, although a couple of people can fit if the appropriate bedding is installed. There is no bathroom in the house, so the toilet should be located outside. You can also install a summer shower outside.
Small house with a veranda and a common roof The layouts of cottages for summer cottages with an area of up to 40 square meters are not complicated and usually consist of one, maximum of 2 rooms. One of the rooms is used as a kitchen and dining room. The second room is a bedroom, which can easily accommodate 2 people. Therefore, such houses are calculated on the condition that a maximum of 2 people will live in them. This does not mean at all that it is impossible to imagine more people living in them: the main thing is that there is a roof over their heads.
House with bathroom and open terrace If you have a limited family budget, you can opt for designs that have pitched roof. Naturally, they do not have such an attractive appearance and are more like small retail outlets (stalls), but due to the roof design, the cost of such houses is much lower. In this case, you should pay attention to the slope of the roof, taking into account the amount of snow cover.
Average house with closed winter veranda The photo above shows a project for a summer house, which is slightly larger in size. The project is attractive because it has a glazed, winter veranda.
Most summer residents still prefer to have glass veranda, and for relaxation they set up a gazebo on their summer cottage. This project is different in that the veranda is a continuation of the living room, although it is not problematic to install a partition here. Overall, this project is considered convenient and comfortable, with a traditional layout. All rooms here are separate, there is a bathroom, as well as a corridor. In other words, there are all conditions for living in a dacha at any time of the year.
Projects on a separate foundation
When a house with a veranda is located on a common foundation, this approach is more reliable, since even in spring no ground movement is observed. But still similar projects more expensive. As a rule, such approaches are more justified in cases where the house is being built on complex soil prone to heaving. In other cases, when there are normal soils, it is more economical to build a veranda on a separate, simpler foundation. A similar project is presented below.
Country house with attached veranda
This approach allows you to attach a veranda to any building, and this can be done both at the design stage and a little later, if funds do not allow.
With an attached veranda on a separate foundation The veranda can be very small, or it can completely occupy one side of the house. In some cases, the veranda extends to 2 or even 3 sides of the house. The photo above shows a small open area. In this case, the veranda can be built using a separate foundation, but, depending on the size, you should not count on big savings.
With attached terrace Nowadays, the concept of comfort has become more real, so no one wants to have “conveniences” in the yard. For many, the presence of a bathroom is the main criterion for choosing a project, despite the fact that they have to deal with the arrangement of an individual sewage system. Naturally, not every project can really “shove” a bathroom, especially if there are space restrictions.
Projects with an attic
Quite often the idea of building a house with an attic comes to mind. Costs in this case, although they increase, are insignificant, since the second floor is nothing more than a modified roof. If the attic is planned to be used year-round, then this difference in amount may turn out to be completely imperceptible. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the attic floor requires the same insulation as the lower floor, which significantly increases construction costs. In addition, the cost of heating the attic floor increases significantly.
House with an attic Attics under gable roofs
Country house with summer attic It will cost less, but on particularly hot days without thermal insulation, it will be incredibly hot on the second floor. In this case, a less serious layer of thermal insulation will be required than for winter living conditions.
House with veranda and attic The presented projects of country houses are intended exclusively for seasonal residence, since there are exclusively living rooms. The kitchen corner is usually located on the lower floor.
house for two living rooms with attic Below you can see the plan of a small house for a summer residence, with an area of about 25 square meters, with a separate kitchen. At the same time, there is no porch on the plan, and it was added later.
House with attic and kitchen All these houses are designed in the form of frame buildings, but if you slightly change such projects, they can be built from any building material. The only thing that will have to be reconsidered is the type of foundation, taking into account the thickness of the walls and the increased load on the foundation.
House with covered veranda and attic Very easy to turn covered veranda openly, although many express a completely opposite desire. Having attached an open veranda, the walls are built to half the height and glazed, installing single frames. If you open all the windows, it’s not a problem to breathe fresh air.
At the same time, it is permissible to organize either a kitchen or a summer dining room on the veranda.
Ways to increase the area of the attic floor
Almost all projects of houses for summer cottages with attic floors are designed for a gable roof. This is not surprising, since similar design does not allow snow to linger on the roof. Besides, rafter system quite simple, and also functional, since it allows you to organize, although small, a full-fledged room on the second floor. At the same time, quite a lot of useful space is lost along the edges, as well as in the upper part, although it is permissible to organize cabinets here for storing various things, mainly for seasonal purposes.
Gable roof reduces usable area If you make a broken roof, you can increase the usable space. In this case, you need to think carefully, since a complex roof is much more expensive, and usable area very little will be added.
Increasing space due to a sloping roof It is possible to increase the area of the attic floor in another way, which boils down to the fact that the walls are erected above the second floor. This method is called building walls “one and a half stories high.” This is also a good option, especially since it is suitable for houses with year-round use. In this case, the roof structure can be anything, but complex roof“broken line” gives a greater effect.
Example of one and a half floor When choosing a house project with an attic, when you are not planning frequent, much less year-round visits, it is better to give preference to a cold attic, making the ceiling insulated. It is advisable that the second floor be tightly closed for the winter, otherwise all the heat will escape from the first floor, like into a chimney, and there is simply no point in heating two floors in winter, especially since this will take a lot of fuel, and therefore money. As a rule, in winter the dacha is rarely visited, and by fewer people.
Two-story country houses: project options
Naturally, construction two-story house or a dacha will cost more, about 60 percent. This is due to the fact that a foundation is needed just like a roof, regardless of the number of floors. The only problem is the technical side, since it is much more dangerous to carry out work at the height of the second floor, and even more so on the roof, which will already be at the level of the third floor.
Despite some problems, many people prefer two-story buildings. The fact that if there is not enough usable space on the site is captivating, you can occupy 2 times less space, having built a house on 2 floors, maintaining its functionality.
Two-storey house with attached garage The project presented above is designed for the use of aerated concrete or ceramic blocks. If the site is elongated, then this project is the most practical. Particularly conveniently located attached garage, from which you can immediately enter the house. As noted above, this project saves usable space on the site, which is always in short supply.
This layout option involves placing a spacious terrace on the rear side of the building. Its area is not included in the area of the house. This house is not like other houses, which was achieved through interesting design. Particularly attractive are the huge window, which occupies one and a half floors, the cube-shaped garage, and the shed in front of the house. These elements do not have a decisive impact on the cost of the building, making it unique in its kind.
Here the garage is attached to the side of the house Above is another project that may be of interest to owners of summer cottages that are square-shaped or wider than narrow. The basis of the project is a house with an area of about 100 square meters. Here the garage is located on the side of a two-story house. Unique look received at the expense of high windows the second floor, as well as the selection of finishing materials in light beige and brown tones. This project can be considered no less interesting.
This house has a balcony around the perimeter of the second floor Another option for a two-story house for a summer residence, presented above, may be interesting. The non-standard solution involves a balcony, which is located along the perimeter of the entire building. An extensive open terrace is located at the rear of the building. The roof is complex, hipped, which makes the project more expensive, but the project as a whole is unique.
Projects with a bathhouse
Many summer residents dream of having their own bathhouse on their property, albeit a small one, so that they can bathe in it exclusively for their family. Some summer residents do just that, building a small bathhouse separately on the site. Starting another construction project on a summer cottage is not economical. It is much easier to allocate a place for a bathhouse in a country house by making the entrance to the steam room from the side of the bathroom. Although you need to remember that a bathhouse is a flammable room and its finishing requires a serious approach. It wouldn’t hurt to go outside (optional) to get from the steam room to the street and cool off in the river, in the snow or in the pool.
Project of a house with a bathhouse For a steam room, 4 square meters is enough, but it is better to allocate 2 times more. Naturally, when allocating space for a steam room, you will have to give up overall comfort, since the amount of living space will decrease. Best option- This is a house with an attic floor. The photo below shows one of the options.
House with bathhouse and attic Unfortunately, the layout is not entirely successful, since the stove is installed in such a way that it will have to be heated from another room. IN in this case This is the rest room. You will have to carry fuel far away, and this means additional garbage, which is not entirely pleasant as for recreation.
The layout of the house does not include a kitchen, which is not at all clear, although the kitchen can be formed into big room, and move the sleeping places to the attic floor. It is also possible to place the kitchen in the same recreation room. It is always pleasant to relax in a large room.
Small houses: budget options
Small-sized cottages for summer cottages are designed using technology frame construction. Houses built from foam blocks and aerated concrete will cost approximately the same, but this technology is not in such demand.
Small country house Frame technology: projects of houses for summer cottages
Frame technology is fast construction cottage in the country. Moreover, such technology is available for self-construction, although you can purchase a ready-made factory house. This approach allows for a short time and for little money have a house in the country.
Not big house frame type Naturally, the cheapest projects are houses in the form of a square or rectangle. If there are any protrusions, this will greatly increase the cost of the project, since the costs of building the foundation, walls, and also the roof will increase, since it is already complex.
House with kitchen, bathroom and summer veranda For those who visit the dacha in winter, you will need a vestibule, since without it the heat will evaporate from the house if you walk back and forth. It can be attached or built into a house if its area allows. This solution will save a lot of fuel.
Construction Materials
As a rule, the most common building material is wood, or rather timber and logs. The advantage of this building material is the ability to quickly build small house. Its disadvantage is long-term shrinkage, which is associated with the initial moisture content of the building material. This process can last up to a year, which delays the process finishing works. Standing log houses and laminated timber do not have this disadvantage, but building a country house from these building materials it will cost 2 times more.
Small house made of timber As a rule, the smallest cottages have an area of 16 square meters (size about 4x4 meters). The layout is the simplest, since there is only one room. At the same time, the houses may have some differences related to the location and number of windows, which is associated with orientation to the cardinal points. Therefore, the number of options is limited.
Houses with an area of about 24 square meters (4x6 meters) are more comfortable, since there is the possibility of equipping a kitchen, although they also do not differ in the variety of layouts.
Not a big house 6 by 4 Such sizes are not economical if built from timber or logs, the standard length of which is 6 meters, so the solution suggests itself: it is necessary to build a house measuring 6x6 meters, otherwise you will end up with a lot of expensive waste. Smaller house sizes require non-standard approach, as well as non-standard building materials, the quality of which is more than questionable. There is another option that will take a lot of time, but less money. It boils down to the fact that for several years you should prepare all the necessary building materials and one day a house will “pop out”. After for long years There will simply be no limit to the anticipation of the appearance of a house in the country. As a rule, this was done before, since a few could afford to build a house in the country in a short time.
Finally
What is a dacha without a house, although such options exist, but they are extremely rare, since at least some kind of shelter is needed, both from the heat and from the rain. Few summer residents live in their dachas throughout the entire season, but on weekends, almost all owners of dacha plots spend time in their dachas. Therefore, a house is absolutely necessary, not so much for shelter from bad weather, but also for spending the night with the whole family. Naturally, on the weekend you need to eat something, so at least a primitive Kitchen Area, but necessary. Since you need a kitchen and there is a need to somehow live for a couple of days at the dacha, then you need furniture and bedding, which need to be hidden somewhere while the owners are away from the dacha, as well as other utensils, such as gardening tools tools, etc. Based on such conditions, the owner decides what size house is needed. Even if the family appears at the dacha only on weekends, minimum sizes you can hardly get away with it. Therefore, everyone tries to build a house in the country with an eye to the future: what if guests come for the weekend, etc., and if they want to spend the night, etc. In this case small house– this is a hopeless idea, especially if there are funds.
It is not surprising that in Lately In summer cottages, two-story houses are sprouting up like mushrooms after the rain. If you have extra funds, why not invest them in real estate, which has always been relevant. Not only can you always get back your investment by selling your dacha plot, but at your dacha you can always relax and gain strength even in two days off. And if you move to your dacha for the summer, then that’s absolutely wonderful, especially if you have a way to get to your place of work. Of course, not everyone can afford such luxury, although a dacha, like a car, cannot be considered a luxury. Still, at the dacha you can relax and at least for a while forget about the problems that surround a person from all sides in megacities.
In small cities there are no less problems, so it’s good if you have somewhere to retire with your family for the weekend. In addition, a change of environment has a positive effect on a person’s moral and psychological state. Most citizens have a mostly sedentary job, which quickly tires a person, so at the dacha there is an opportunity to strain oneself physically by working in the dacha plot, caring for flowers, strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Country cottage area- This is a great place to relax and restore strength and energy. Therefore, it is not surprising that many never save on their vacation, since there is nothing more expensive than health in the world and money, even saved, cannot buy it.
The page shows various projects country houses with a veranda are a popular solution for a country cottage where you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors. This architectural element is partly closed extension to the house, usually located near the main entrance, less often it is built on the opposite side with access to the garden.
Projects with a country summer veranda and an open terrace
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The fundamental difference between a cottage and one or another type of additional extension is as follows.
- Veranda- built as part of a house, on a common foundation with it, closed by a common permanent roof. It can be with railings, or end walls and large glazed openings.
The room is sometimes additionally insulated by placing in it winter Garden, or using in summer as extra room. It happens that it is attached later, using, for example, timber or other available material, but even in this case the foundation is firmly connected to the base of the building. This protects the entrance area: porch and door from cold and rain. An example of such a project is a brick country house with a veranda in the photo.
- Terrace- simple, more often wood flooring, comes with several levels. It can be located quite far from the main building, forming a separate structure. The design does not include a roof; shelter from rain is usually provided by a temporary awning.
The terrace is always equipped with a floor: wooden or tiled; more often it is fenced with railings. Even if it is located in close proximity to the house, its foundation is constructed separately. One of the popular solutions is the location of an open area for relaxation under a balcony, the base of which serves as a roof for it (