The owners of country and private houses have recently begun to use more actively than before. This is due to the ability to get additional area without global construction works... And even the need to insulate and bring heating to attic floor does not stop those who want to allocate a cozy corner for a bedroom or nursery.
Design of the second floor of the attic
Why exactly did the designers choose the gable roof? Firstly, due to two inclined walls and large windows, the area has already been divided into zones and it remains only to arrange them accordingly with the idea. Secondly, with sufficient space, you can always use drywall and even make a separate room, which expands the field for the designer's eye.
Most often we have to talk about the design of an attic with a bedroom, study or nursery. Combining an office with a bedroom is also not uncommon. There are beds on both sides, and this is the best fit when the task is to divide the entire room into separate zones for each child.
When it comes to design gable attic under the office, then the table is always located at one of the dormer windows, opposite it is a bed or sofa. If the window is located at the end, the area for the recreation area is shifted towards the entrance.
Original attic design
In fact, you are not constrained by anything in choosing a style and you can afford any of your favorites. Due to the use of certain techniques, an interesting design is obtained.
- The most original element in the design of the attic should rightfully be the ceiling of the second floor. Agree, you cannot leave the inclined structure unattended, because it is it that is already the highlight of the room. And here any tricks are used. A textile ceiling made of a transparent curtain, drawing wallpaper or other material from the wall to the ceiling, the second technique works well for marking the bed area. A slightly rough wooden ceiling with beams will look original. The beams themselves are either waxed and kept the color of the wood, or painted in soft diluted white.
- The original design of the attic is achieved not so much by accents in decoration as by the selection of the furniture itself. Traditional apartment furniture will be alien here. But interesting, even vintage things will become the heart of the room. Raw wood, industrial style and beds with wrought iron elements, podiums instead of a classic berth and many drawers - all this will convey the style and adapt it to the attic.
- If you plan to allocate an attic with gable roof just for a rest room, then the design can be an unconventional solution. For example, a swing in the middle of a room, hanging furniture, original frameless structures.
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Who in childhood has not dreamed of a beautiful tree house, where you could take a break from everyone, go about your business and arrange it for yourself, without the intervention of parents? This was the dream of many guys. But today such a dream can come true. No, you don't need to look for a tree and build a house on it.
If you are building your house, then you can make an attic room on the roof. And if you already have one, then it remains to remove all unnecessary things from there, put things in order and transform the attic beyond recognition. The design of the attic can be very different, from furnishing a bedroom to a children's room.
We will help you design an attic room with a gable roof, making it presentable, comfortable and convenient. And additional photos will help you realize all the beauty of the room, which may have been covered with dust. It is not at all difficult to design an attic with a gable roof.
What can be done from a gable roof attic
The design of such a room is more than varied. Instead of sitting idle by square meters, the attic can be turned into usable space. What could it be?
- A good bedroom can be made in the attic.
- It is suitable for a children's playroom.
- The attic can be used as a gym.
- It will be a great study or office.
- Do you have a large collection of books? Why not make a library out of the attic?
- And if you work hard at work, then attic can be a good place to stay.
- You can make a billiard room out of it.
- It is also permissible to use the premises as a dressing room or for receiving guests.
But in order to bring all these ideas to life, a mansard roof with a gable canopy must meet certain requirements. What are they?
Requirements for the attic space
Since it is located in the attic, which is not completely heated, it is important to ensure the insulation of the room. It should be cool in summer and warm in winter. There are more than enough materials for thermal insulation. And it will not be difficult to insulate a gable roof.
In addition, good sound insulation must be provided. Strong gusts of wind, falling drops of rain or hail, the noise of cars - all this will cause discomfort to the tenant. Therefore, the attic must be well insulated.
Note! Good insulation for roofs have excellent sound absorption properties. Therefore, one shot can kill two birds with one stone.
Natural light source. In the attic it can be either little or a lot. It all comes down to where the windows of the room face. If there is a lot of light, you can buy blinds or curtains, but if there is not enough light, you will need lamps, chandeliers or floor lamps.
And as for the attic design itself, it is impossible to make a good design with open beams and ramps. Therefore, they need to be covered with a drywall structure. The room will take on a familiar look and be ready for the implementation of your ideas. The photo shows how the finished room looks like
As for the style of decoration, it can be very different. You are armed with classics, provence, country, oriental style, hi-tech, electrics, art deco and much more.
Note! The advantage of an attic with a gable roof is that the room visually appears larger and more spacious. And with the design you can roam.
Attic with gable roof bedroom interior
A person spends most of his life in a dream. He plays an important role in our life. That is why the room in which we rest must comply with certain rules and not distract us from this useful activity. Since you need to sleep in a horizontal position, even the smallest attic room will not interfere with you.
What about rooftop bedroom design? The main thing is the bed. A double bed can be installed with a headboard to the window. The photo shows how it looks.
It is also important to consider how the roof is placed. It can be installed either to a vertical wall or to a roof slope.
If you do not want the sun to shine in your eyes in the morning, then Roman or roller blinds will come to your aid. There is a little trick - if you put the bed on a small elevation, then a place is formed under it where you can put books, things or bedding. It will be convenient if you place bedside tables on the sides of the bed. This design is quite common.
As for the free opposite side of the attic, it can be designed as a beauty zone. Place a dressing table there, a screen for changing clothes, a hanger for outerwear. It's a good idea to install a chest of drawers and bring a TV. Then your pastime will be more fun.
Note! In the case when the roof rests on the wall, then a linear type wardrobe can be made.
Such a bedroom from the attic will be a great place where you can take a break from other worries (or wait out a quarrel with your wife). The design of the attic room also includes colors. It greatly affects mood and perception. Colors should be pastel, not too bright or annoying. The priority is white, beige, cream and other delicate tones. They will promote good sleep. And you can put a small lamp near the bed.
We suggest you see a photo of the bedroom from the attic.
We make a children's room from the attic
If you have children, then they will be delighted with such a room equipped for them. Kids love attics to have a great time in. But, some may think that the playroom for children in the attic is a rash, irresponsible and careless decision. Nevertheless, when the children are of a conscious age, and you have done everything in order to protect them, then you should not worry. It is enough to reinforce the floor and install a solid staircase with railings. Then the kids won't be lost.
Note! If you have children of different sexes, then the interior design of the attic can be done in a special way. Divide the room visually into two zones and decorate it in different shades. Then every kid will have their place.
The good news is that children do not need the same room height as adults. They will enjoy having their own room, especially when looking up at the starry sky at night.
The interior design for the attic as a nursery is simple:
- The part of the attic where the height is greatest will be the place for the play area.
- Make the place where the gable roof drops into the floor as a storage area for toys.
- On the wall near the window there is an opportunity to hang a shelf for toys.
- Place a table and chairs near the window so that children can study or create something.
- As for the bed, it can be installed near the roof slope, the other one - against the end wall.
To add more light to the playroom, it is better to replace regular roof windows with large ones. In the interior, you can use different colors, in particular, light ones. And thanks to the bright details (shelves, chairs, lamps), you can make the attic not so boring. The photo shows what the nursery looks like from the attic.
Making a room for receiving guests
If there is a window in the attic, then the design and arrangement of the room is greatly simplified. Sunlight fills the room and you get one free wall at the pediment of the room. It can be used as a plane for creating a video zone or installing an artificial fireplace.
And if the space has the smallest height, then you can put a sofa or armchair there. All that is required is to make the finish in light colors and add a few highlights. This will help to do small space the gable roof attic is beautiful, cozy and modern.
If you make an attic in light colors, and it is filled with sunlight, then none of the guests will say that it was before non-residential premiseswhere all unnecessary trash was kept. For a more elegant interior, use light colored furniture, glass or mirror surfaces, shiny fittings and lighting fixtures. This will create a sense of lightness.
In the event that you do not prefer light colors, but love bright colors, contrast and original design that cheers you up, then no one forbids you to make the attic the way you want. Try your hand, maybe a born designer lives in you, who slept before that time.
Important nuances to consider when designing an attic
The attic is an unusual room. It is important to pay attention to all the details and rules here. Let's take a look at 7 of these nuances.
Let's sum up
That's all, as you can see, interior design for a mansard gable roof is a simple matter. Thanks to simple tips, you can decorate the attic in such a way that if you compare the photo of a regular room and a room made in the attic, then no one will see the difference. As square meters for a large family may not be enough, then the design mansard roof - the ideal option to use the whole house rationally.
If a private house has an attic, then this is very beneficial for its owner, since this room can be useful. It can be refined and, instead of an attic, arrange a bedroom or an office there, as well as any other room that is necessary in the house. You just need to think about the supply of all communications and the design of the future room in the attic in advance. This article will give tips on how to arrange interiors in an attic with a gable roof for rooms of different functionality.
The nuances of using the attic
Most often, the attic is located under a gable roof, where the roof slopes are both the ceiling and the walls at the same time. This is shown in the photo. If the roof is high, then the attic room will become a full-fledged room, and maybe several, if the area allows.
The atmosphere of the attic is very specific, which attracts people to arrange rooms on it.
Hosts who are not limited by a budget can implement the most daring ideas in the attic using high-tech materials and huge windows, and here you can also provide a personal lift to the rooms.
More mundane loft projects require calm tones and simple finishing materials... There is no need to build something grand, you can bring yourself closer to nature by decorating a room in an eco-style, or you can create a bright room with bright accents.
From the attics, beautiful children are made, because any child dreams of his own space, and if it is located on the very top floor, it already gives a lot of impressions and room for games.
Attic bedroom
The arrangement of a bedroom in the attic is very good option, because it is in this room that a person spends most of his time in a horizontal position, rests in soul and body, so that the slopes of the roof will not interfere and press. But, before arranging a bedroom in the attic, you need to think over the interior design and other little things that are very important:
If the house already has a master bedroom, then the attic can be terminated in the guest room. Only the arrangement of the beds changes, they are placed along the roof slopes.
Bedroom + bathroom in the attic
This option for the attic layout will be good for oblong houses. One half of the room is occupied directly by a bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe and a dressing table, and the second half is connected to sewerage and plumbing communications, and a bathroom is equipped. Either a bath or a shower and a sink is installed here. Additional elements can also be in the attic, if free space permits. You can see such a design solution for the attic in the photo:
Children's room in the attic
It seems to many that a children's room in the attic is not safe, but if you take care of the stairs, along which the child can easily walk up and down, then the children's room in the attic will become the child's magical world.
Important! If the area allows, then in the attic it is quite possible to make a bedroom for two children using zoning.
Under the play area, you need to allocate that place of the attic where the ceilings are highest. Cabinets and racks for toys and books are installed here, and wall bars can also be installed. You need to put a table near the window for developing activities and lessons so that natural daylight can pass inside, and there is no need to turn on a table lamp.
In the attic, children's beds can be installed in various ways:
- Parallel to each other under the roof slopes.
- Place one under the slope, the second at the end wall.
- At the opposite walls.
- It is also possible to simply put a bed with two tiers in the room or the one in which the berth moves out as needed.
To increase the flow of light, the dormer windows need to be replaced with those that are larger in size, and the walls should be decorated with light colors with dilution with bright accents.
General rules for the design of the attic
A room like an attic needs more than others not to look like an attic. Every meter of space is expensive in the attic, so it should be visually enlarged, not only in relation to the walls, but also to the ceiling. Surface finishing
The walls in the attic can be painted, covered with wallpaper, clapboard, decorative panels, as well as any material that suits the owner and fits the overall design.
Particular attention is paid to the attic ceiling. Basically, it has beams that are often left uncovered or stand out altogether, as shown in the photo below.
So they become the main focus of the room. Ideally, this solution is suitable for a loft, country or eco-style room.
If the interior of the room is planned to be modern or classic, then the beams in the room must be removed under the drywall.
Advice! To create a common surface for walls and ceilings, you can use the same finishing material without creating visible transitions.
If the owner of the house does not particularly like sharp corners, then they are softened very simply by soft ceiling upholstery or fabric panels.
The main thing is color
Bright colors in a small space usually play a very important role. They can be used not only in accessories, but also in the design of switches, baseboards, wall parts and other interior elements. If you set the accents in the room correctly, you can achieve unique effects in the design of the attic.
Door frames that are painted in a bright color look especially beautiful and magical. They, as it were, open the door to a new, unknown world. If the decision is made to make platbands in a bright color scheme, then the switches should also come up to it, especially since the purchase of colored buttons is not at all a problem at this moment... It would seem that this is not so important, but it is from the details that the entire interior of the attic is made up.
In the matter of wall decoration for the attic, you need to choose something simple, not too pretentious. For example, it will be great to maintain the atmosphere wood trim slats or clapboard. Panels with wood imitation will look advantageous in the attic.
If you don't want to decorate the attic with woody notes, then you can choose high-quality light wallpaper, for example, of the Italian brand. You can choose a more modest wallpaper, but you definitely need to combine calm shades with bright and rich ones so that the room does not look boring. If the choice fell on the wallpaper, then you do not need to choose a large pattern, it is better if the ornament is small. Thus, the room will visually increase.
For large attic spaces with panoramic windows, a dark color can also be used in the decoration, but here it is important not to overdo it and still leave room for light inclusions. The classic will look especially interesting black and white interior rooms. However, it is worth remembering that the dominant role is played by a light shade.
Attic lighting
Attic rooms have a peculiar design, which prescribes an individual approach to the lighting device. The arrangement of furniture and the location of light sources is planned depending on where the windows are directed and whether there is enough lighting from them.
As a rule, attics are not always equipped with panoramic windows that let in maximum light, so there are several design tricks that will help solve the problem of light deficiency:
- Using mirrors that are positioned against windows or light sources. Reflecting the incident light, they additionally illuminate the room and visually increase the space.
- It is necessary to install not only a central light source, but also additional ones in the form of sconces, lamps, table lamps.
- For the attic, spotlights are often used, which are located on some one ledge and directed to where lighting is needed.
- If there are too few windows and there is no additional opportunity, then you can install a frame with tinted glass or a mirror on the wall, which is illuminated by LED backlighting.
- The bed can be decorated with point light sources that are located in a niche.
Attic style
In order for the room to look harmonious, you need to fill it decorative elements, but this can only be done after determining what style will be maintained in the room. And the style is selected depending on the design of the bedroom, its lighting and the preferences of the owner. Consider several styles with photos that are most suitable for an attic room:
Conclusion
The attic in the house is a space for creativity. Any idea can be embodied in this room, but when decorating it is worth relying on the dimensions and parameters of the structure itself in order to play only on its advantages, reliably hiding the disadvantages.
