Finished projects of two-storey houses. Small houses: beautiful mini-projects in original ideas Small house 2 floors project
A small plot is not a sentence if you want to build a two-story house. The only question is the correct planning and selection of a suitable project. Due to the presence of two floors in a small area, there is an advantage of the classic arrangement of rooms and the absence of savings on their space. The article will offer several possible planning options that can be taken as a basis, and the advantages of two-story buildings will also be discussed.
Advantages
The construction of a two-story building has a number of advantages over other options. Among them are:
- economical use of the site;
- room for a flight of imagination;
- the possibility of a unique approach to the design of the facade;
- a wide range of interior design solutions;
- the opportunity for everyone to have their own corner;
- ease of receiving guests.
It is a two-story house that will be the ideal solution to the problem when the plot is not too large, and there is also a desire to have a small plot of land next to the house on which you can break a small lawn or lawn. There is also a place for buildings for household needs. The area can also be used for a garage. A small plot requires more careful planning for upgrading than a large one. Everything that is needed should fit and the space should be functional. Good imagination is indispensable here. If you have design skills, you can plan everything yourself. You can order a ready-made design project and implement it yourself.
The facade of a two-story building has a larger area than that of a standard house, so you can also get creative with its design. The combination of different materials will visually enlarge the building and give it a pleasant appearance. There are no restrictions on finishing materials. You can use natural stone, metal, glass, wood, decorate some areas with forging or carving. The organization of the interior space also opens up scope for exclusive solutions. One of them might be to combine rooms and create a second light. You can provide a guest room where it will always be convenient to receive friends.
Nuances
Two-story houses have their own nuances, which must be taken into account when choosing a project. One of them is to increase the budget for the entire project. On the one hand, the issue is related to the need for additional building materials for the second floor. But it so happens that with a larger area of a one-story building, about the same amount of building material is consumed. Another factor is a different approach to foundation construction. The load from a building with two floors is greater than that of a one-story building, so a more powerful structure will be required, which requires funds.
The living quarters are located on two levels, which means that more communications will be required. The system itself will have more branching than in a one-story building. This applies to the electrical network, water supply, sewerage and heating. Also, the issue of air conditioning and ventilation must be properly resolved. Exterior and interior decoration of a two-story house is more dangerous than a one-story one. This is due to the need to install scaffolding and platforms from which work will be carried out.
The approach to planning will also depend on whether the family has older members. If this is the case, then their rooms should be located on the ground floor, since climbing even a small span can be a problem. In addition, you must understand that the flight of stairs itself is dangerous. This also applies to children, so the ascent to the second floor should be as thoughtful and safe as possible. The house must be warm, and the amount of insulation for a two-story building is almost doubled compared to a one-story building, which will result in additional costs.
Finished projects
Above is a project of a two-storey structure, which can be built from timber or with wood-like finish. The overall dimensions of the project are 7 by 8 meters. It turns out that the total area that will be available for planning is 112 m 2. With such an area, all standard rooms can be accommodated on the ground floor. It can be seen that in the project the bathroom has two entrances, which is quite convenient, since you can get into it directly from the bedroom.
There is a large area where you can receive guests. This was achieved by applying the method of offset rooms, which was mentioned above, in the project. The corner placement of the kitchen unit made the best use of the space, leaving the main part for the living room and dining room. With such a distinction, the project will require good soundproofing of the interior walls, since the sound of the TV and noise from the kitchen can reach the bedroom. The project provides for the presence of a small entrance hall, which at the same time acts as an air vestibule to keep warm in the house.
The second floor of the project can be called a sleeping area. The guest room can be located here or on the ground floor. The presence of a bay window gives a special mood to the project, thanks to which another functional area is formed, which is easy to use as an office.
Such a project can be implemented on a plot that has an area of only 70 square meters. In this case, there will be a place for a garage and for a recreation area. This project does not use a combination technique, but the kitchen has an interesting place, which is located under the stairs. At the same time, the total area of the kitchen for the project is 12 square meters, which will be enough for the hostess or the owner to move freely when preparing food. The child's desk or study is located in the bedroom on the first floor.
It can be seen that according to the project, there is only a bathroom on the ground floor, but it will not fit a bath or even a shower stall. There are several ways to resolve the issue. One of them is to reduce the area of the kitchen to leave room for the installation of a shower stall.
Another solution in the project could be the redevelopment of the second floor. As you can see, the bedroom on the second floor is impressive in size with an area of 18 square meters. Of these, you can leave only 10, setting aside the rest of the space for a full bathroom. This will require revision of the project in terms of supplying communications, but the house will become more convenient.
The variant of the given project may have different methods of finishing the facade, as for the color and the material itself. Despite the small dimensions of the two-story house, the project managed to achieve ideal and convenient planning of premises both on the first and second floors. The kitchen, living room and hallway, where the flight of stairs is located, are made according to the open-space principle. Due to the absence of internal walls, the project managed to expand the space both visually and in fact.
It is clearly seen here that the area has a functional demarcation, this differs from the first project, where such a solution was not implemented. Due to the fact that according to the project, tiles are laid near the kitchen unit, the practicality increases, since the floor with such a flooring is easier to clean. Although the project provides for the use of only a shower stall, there is enough space to install a bathtub.
The second level has an excellent layout that should suit all family members. Even when receiving guests, you don't have to be crowded. At the same time, one of the rooms on the second floor can be turned from a bedroom into an office, if remote work is available. The interior decoration according to the project is carried out with natural materials. A parquet board or laminate can be laid on the floor in a single contour, which visually unites the entire available area. Another project of a small two-story house can be seen in the video below.
Note! When implementing a project on a small area, a garage can be located either next to the building or directly under it. This will slightly increase the cost of the foundation, but will leave more free space in the yard.
Summary
As you can see, even a small area can be used in the best possible way with a competent design. If you need to build a house in a short time, then it is better to use frame technology. For greater energy saving, foam blocks that are lightweight are suitable. With the help of a competent foreman, most of the work on the implementation of the project can be done independently.
With plans for the construction of a small cottage. They are in demand for the small size of the suburban area, difficult terrain. Often the customer simply does not need a large area, but he wants the building to have an interesting architectural appearance, for example, to be decorated with a balcony or bay window.
Design features and layout
A characteristic feature of the projects for small two-story houses shown in the photo is the compact arrangement of technical rooms on the ground floor of the house. The private area (bedrooms, office) is moved to the second level, which protects them from extraneous noise. Downstairs, as a rule, there is a living room, a kitchen, a veranda. Here are three examples.
- Two-storey country house No. 13-14 with an area of 89 m 2. Built of timber, 7 × 7 meters. The attic makes it possible to use the space with maximum benefit: it contains two bedrooms and a bathroom.
- For narrow areas, project No. 13-13 will be of interest - a small cottage with dimensions of 9 × 5.7 m (S 93 m 2). Scandinavian style cottage with typical Norwegian red walls.
- Square house (6 × 6 m, 43 m 2) of economy class made of aerated concrete - No. 58-56 in a modern style. In the decoration, the influence of the German half-timbered house can be traced, which gives it an original look.
The disadvantages of 2-level buildings include the need to equip a staircase - this increases the cost of construction, and it requires additional space. However, this saves money on the foundation, and it takes up a significant part of the budget. To reduce costs, another technique is used: the bathrooms are located one above the other, which makes it possible to rationally equip engineering communications.
Our catalog contains 100 ready-made solutions for the construction of small houses with attic and mansard roofs, verandas and terraces. Changes can be made to the documentation taking into account the specific wishes of the customer, if they do not affect the dimensions of the building.
The tendency for the construction of two-storey estates appeared due to the lack of land, this is especially acutely felt within the city. If you want to build comfortable housing for permanent residence, then choose projects of two-storey houses from "Domamo". Our catalog contains numerous options.
Features of projects of two-story houses
The emphasis in new houses is placed on simplicity of facades and practicality of planning, but repetitions are unacceptable, each project is individual. They may differ:
- location and number of rooms;
- roof decoration;
- additional elements, in the form of an attached garage, terrace, veranda, bay window;
- the number of outputs;
- detached or built-in boiler room.
The projects of 2-storey houses, presented in the photo "Domamo", are unique. If desired, they can be supplemented; this should be discussed in advance with the managers of the company. All options differ from competitors:
- The optimal location of all communications for convenient and safe use. When operating a building, costs are mainly spent on paying bills for consumed resources;
- Thoughtful planning: the entire space is used with maximum efficiency, dead zones are excluded.
- Projects are sharpened for construction with the use of new technologies, buying them, you can expect that housing will be built on time and without unnecessary investments.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of a country house with two floors is the economical use of space on the site, to which are added:
- extensive design solutions;
- the possibility of living with a large family;
- unique facade solutions and inimitable architecture.
When you choose such a house, you should provide a powerful foundation for it. It is necessary to free up space for the flight of stairs and the purchase of the staircase itself, these factors carry some difficulties.
Today, with the help of modern building materials, as well as simple architectural techniques, you can build a small house that will be no less comfortable and convenient than an ordinary medium-sized cottage. In this article we will talk about what small private houses are like, how you can decorate their interior, according to what projects they are being built.
Mini-house projects
Designing mini-houses is a special area of low-rise architecture. In order for all the necessary planning elements to fit in a small house, it is necessary to very competently distribute its internal space, to use every square meter with maximum benefit. It should be borne in mind that the house must have an attractive interior.
In small houses, premises are designed to be multifunctional. There are no corridors. This provides for the use of built-in wardrobes and minimalistic furniture. Often in such houses, console beds are equipped. No free corners or niches are left - pantries and storage racks are planned under the stairs, along the low slopes of the attic, as well as under the attic ridge.
There are many ready-made projects of mini-houses that are being developed by construction and architectural companies. They are quite diverse, and from them you can choose the most suitable option for construction. But if you wish, you can order the development of an individual project. It will cost more, but it will take into account all the wishes of the customer.
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In this video, we take a closer look at the cost of each stage of building a small house:
Individual design is used mainly when you need to build a house on a site with a steep relief or complex irregular shape. If you plan to build a small house on a regular site, you can easily pick up one of the inexpensive standard project options.
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Who builds mini-houses
Small cottages are becoming the ideal private home option in many cases. Here are just a few of them:
if you need an inexpensive country house;
if you need to build a house for year-round living with a minimum budget;
if a phased expansion of the living space is planned;
if it is necessary to build housing that will be extremely economical in construction;
if it is possible to build a separate guest house;
if there is a place on the site to build a house for rent.
In all these cases, mini-houses are built, and it is very important that these are well-designed buildings. Planning errors here can lead to a significant decrease in the functionality of the building.
Most often, mini-houses are erected as country houses, for the elderly or for young families without children. They are also relevant for construction within the city, where large plots for spacious cottages are too expensive.
Small houses have their own advantages. They usually have a very convenient location of the premises. In order to move from one zone to another, you need to take just a few steps, while in other cottages you need to cross wide corridors and halls for this. In addition, the compact house does not require complex maintenance. It can be put in order easily and quickly.
Mini-house for permanent residence
A compact house intended for permanent residence can be built from any materials. It can be brick, aerated concrete, porous blocks, etc. But usually such architectural structures are erected from light, economical wall materials - logs, beams, vulture panels.
Lightweight materials are not only economical in themselves, they, due to their low weight, allow you to build houses on inexpensive strip foundations. This is convenient in all respects, since strip foundations do not require the involvement of complex construction equipment during construction, and are erected quite quickly. In addition, a small country house built of light materials, if necessary, can be disassembled and erected elsewhere.
A house for permanent residence should have everything you need - a comfortable kitchen with space for a work area with a full set of household appliances, a dining area, a living room and cozy bedrooms. To save space, an open-plan method is used. It involves the unification of all premises for daytime stay into a single living space. Usually the living room, dining room and kitchen are combined. Often a hallway falls into this group, but when building in regions with a cold climate, it is better to make the hallway insulated.
A mini-house for year-round use should be well insulated. It should have a modern heating system. But if the rooms are designed very small, you can get by with simple heating appliances.
Space saving secrets
The main rule of living in a small house is to always maintain order in the rooms. The less things and objects are in conspicuous places, the more spacious the room seems. Therefore, in such houses, built-in furniture is provided, where you can remove all unnecessary things.
When decorating the interior, you should adhere to the principle of rational minimalism. The rooms should have only the most necessary furniture. Moreover, you need to select furniture in one light, very limited color scheme. It's better to just choose one color for all interior items and for wall decoration.
The ideal option is transforming furniture that can be folded or stowed away in a special niche for a while until it is needed. The use of such furniture should be planned at the design stage. In general, when developing projects for mini-houses, the interior should be thought out immediately. The architect must know how the furniture will be arranged, and in accordance with this, calculate the layout of all premises.
If there is very little space on the site, you need to build a two-story mini-house. But in this case, the design must be even more careful. Part of the space will be occupied by an interfloor staircase, and this must be taken into account. Correctly designed two-story mini cottages are more functional, they have more space for accommodating living quarters. In addition, they look more solid on the site.
Interior of premises in a small house
It is not easy to furnish the premises in a mini-house with everything you need. You need to carefully select the furniture, discarding unnecessary items. But at the same time, a comfortable and cozy interior should be obtained, which is difficult to create without additional decorative elements.
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Interior solutions for mini houses
Bedroom interior
The most important item in the bedroom is the bed. It should be comfortable and large enough. Saving space in the bedroom due to the size of the bed is not worth it. There should be a minimum of other furniture in this room. If there is very little space, hanging cabinets can be used instead of a chest of drawers and bedside tables.
It is advisable to allocate a place in the bedroom for a closet in which personal belongings and linen will be stored. But items such as chairs and a dressing table will have to be discarded.
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Design options for small bedrooms
You can give your bedroom an attractive look with 1-2 decorative elements. Window drapery often becomes the main decoration. The second element can be a picture above the head of the bed. Instead of a picture, painting, photo wallpaper, and original decorative trim are sometimes used.
Kitchen interier
To get a fully functional kitchen in a mini-house, you need to order a kitchen set, which will be made to order, taking into account all sizes, including the size of the built-in appliances that will be installed.
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Rules for arranging a small kitchen
You should think carefully in advance about the arrangement of all elements of the working kitchen area. First of all, this applies to the stove, sink, cutting table and refrigerator. If everything is correctly placed, then even on a small patch it will be possible to cook any dish without experiencing any difficulties.
In small houses, kitchens are usually designed as part of the guest space. To preserve its space, it is advisable to arrange the kitchen and guest area in a single color palette and in the same style.
Dining room interior
The dining room in the mini-houses is planned as part of the kitchen. In houses with a large area, the kitchen is often decorated with a bar counter, and next to it there is a dining table with chairs. In a small house, this option is not always acceptable. Here it is better to just put a small table directly in the kitchen area.
If the home is so compact that there is no room for a separate dining table, you can combine the guest and dining area. To do this, it is advisable to have a folding dining table, where you can eat while sitting on the living room sofa. In many cases, the interior of a mini house presupposes the presence of a space that serves as a dining room and a living room at the same time.
Living room interior
The living room is the main room in the house, which is given maximum attention when decorating the interior. When it is designed against a background of light shades, you can apply some contrasting color accents.
It is very important that the living room has large windows, as well-lit rooms seem to be more spacious. Do not cover them up. For protection from direct sunlight, it is better to install light-colored roller blinds or blinds.
The centerpiece of the living room is the sofa. The ideal option would be a folding sofa, which, if necessary, will function as a berth for guests.
If you have sufficiently high ceilings, you can make a second level in the living room - a console. This architectural element is most often used to accommodate a bed. But depending on the specifics of the project, the console can be equipped as an office, workshop or just a cozy place to relax.
Nursery interior
To furnish a small children's room, it is best to purchase a set of modular furniture with a second tier. If the child's bed is on the second tier, you can put a desk under it or arrange a place for games.
Project options
Mini house projects are very diverse in architecture, layout and design. Let's take a look at some of them.
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Small house project with three rooms
The most compact cottages are one-room apartments. So, a small house, the project of which is presented below, has one living room, kitchen, hallway and bathroom in the plan. It is favorably distinguished from an ordinary small apartment by the size of the kitchen-dining room, wide glazing and the presence of a comfortable spacious terrace.
The layout of this house is quite rational. The terrace serves as a porch. If desired, you can glaze it and equip a heated veranda. The kitchen here is a walk-through, but the passage from the hallway to the bedroom takes up a minimum of space. A niche in the bedroom can become a modest home office or dressing room.
In the next mini house, the layout includes all the elements of an ordinary cottage. There is a kitchen with a dining room, a living room, a bathroom and two bedrooms separated from each other as much as possible. There are even two terraces. But all of this is designed to be minimal. In addition, all rooms are well thought out. Thanks to this, the building turned out to be completely miniature.
It should be noted that this project does not provide for an entrance hall. Entrance from both terraces leads directly to the guest room. This means that such a house is ideal for summer vacations. If used for year-round use, the rooms will be too cold, and this will lead to too high heating costs.
For the construction of compact houses, metal containers are often used. A separate direction in the construction of mini houses is the construction of residential buildings from sea containers. They are insulated, connected to communication systems, revetted from the outside and from the inside (sometimes only from the inside). The result is quite stylish and comfortable buildings.
The project presented below is the development of a miniature house. It can serve as a dacha with two living rooms or a mini-hotel for two rooms with shared amenities. Such a building can also be equipped for the permanent residence of a small family. In this case, one of the bedrooms is equipped as a nursery.
House project from 3 containers Source freeinteriorimages.com
A mini house can be built from several containers by combining them into a single building. For example, in this project, three containers were connected. The result is a dwelling with a living room, a kitchen-dining room, a small bedroom and an office. The cabinet can be turned into a nursery.
This version of the container house is more spacious and comfortable. It is quite comparable to an ordinary two-room apartment. The layout is quite rational. There is no separate hallway. But the walls of the containers are airtight, and if such a house is properly insulated, it can be easily heated in winter.
Small square house project Source konveyt.ru
If you build a small house with two floors, there will be much more space in it. The next project is the development of a compact, square-shaped dwelling with a small bay window. The second floor is complete, not attic, so its area is not reduced by the low slopes of the attic. It is traditionally reserved for the sleeping area.
The advantages of this house are the presence of a buffer zone in the form of a closing vestibule, two large bathrooms, a glazed bay window to accommodate the dining room, access to the backyard through the living room. The right and left facades of the first floor are designed without windows, which means that a garage or carport can be attached to the house from either side.
Small attic house project Source ac.org.ua
A miniature loft that looks like a classic country cottage, only small in size is a great option for economical construction. Such a house will perfectly fit into the suburban architecture and the natural landscape.
On the ground floor there is a guest area and one bedroom. Another bedroom occupies the entire attic floor. A mini house, the project of which includes an attic, with a competent interior design, will be a very comfortable home, especially if sloped windows are installed in the attic roof.
House project with a high attic Source seattlehelpers.org
The next version of the project is another attic house. But in this case, the attic is designed high so that the area of the upper rooms is not lost. The small kitchen is planned to be separate. The living room is combined with the dining room. On the second floor, in addition to two bedrooms, there is a fairly spacious hall. The designers suggest using it as a billiard room. But instead, you can equip a second living room, a home theater, a place for children to study or something else depending on the needs of the family.
Conclusion
Projects of small and small houses require a special approach when developing. They are carefully thought out and serve as the basis for the construction of cottages, modest in size, but quite comfortable for living.
