Buying a summer cottage is just the beginning. It needs to be planned optimal house, to develop a general concept for its design. In this article, we will consider the most different projects country houses. From the smallest for one room, to very roomy - for 100 squares of usable area.
When choosing the layout of a country house, they often try to find a project with a veranda or terrace. Such a covered area is good not only for relaxing or dining outdoors. On a rainy or hot day, under a canopy, you can do a lot of things that, due to a large number do not make garbage in the premises.
There are projects of country houses with a veranda small area: the smallest have dimensions of 6 * 4 meters, and the veranda occupies 2 meters along the long side, and the house itself - 4 * 4 meters or 16 square meters (taking into account the thickness of the walls, even less).
Another option is one room, in which there is space for several kitchen cabinets and a stove, there is a small dining table and there is a bed. This layout is ideal for one person. Two people will feel good in it. There is no bathroom in this option, so you will have to separate it.
The layout of a country house of a small area (up to 40 meters) is quite simple: usually there are two rooms, the first of which is used as a kitchen and dining room at the same time. Most of the time it is a pass. The second room is living. More or less comfortably accommodate two beds here. So the projects of country houses with an attic of 6 * 4 meters are designed for 1-2 people.
If the construction budget is very limited, consider projects for country houses with a pitched roof. They are unusual for our country, but the cost of a roof with a small area is much less. You just need to choose the right one (taking into account the amount of snow cover).
A medium-sized country house is shown in the photo above. The project is interesting in that the veranda here was originally “winter”, glazed. Most owners of open verandas come to the need to glaze it, but for a pleasant pastime in the air. In this project, the veranda is a continuation of the living room, but a partition can be installed here. In general, a convenient and comfortable house with a traditional layout, all rooms are separate, there is a bathroom, a fenced-off corridor. All conditions for year-round living.
Please note that the above projects of country houses with a veranda have a common foundation. This is reliable, since even with spring heaving of the soil there will be no movement. But the cost of the foundation is significant. Therefore, such an approach is justified on complex soils prone to heaving. In normal soils, you can make a veranda on a separate, disconnected and lightweight (usually columnar or pile) foundation. One such project is presented below.
In general, a veranda can be attached to any building. It can be laid at the design stage, or it can be attached after (as happens very often).
Small country house 6 * 4.5 with a veranda on a separate foundation
The veranda can completely occupy one of the sides of the house, it can cover two or even three of its sides. But there are options with a small open area (as in the photo above). The foundation in this case may be separate, but there will not be much savings. For example, in the above project, only 1.1 meters of the “main foundation” were “won”.
We are so accustomed to comfort that even in the country we do not want to have "conveniences in the yard." For many, the main selection criterion is the availability of a bathroom. Even the need does not scare them. Not all projects of country houses of a small area can boast of such an "excess", but some have a bathroom (toilet and shower).
The idea to increase living space at the expense comes up often. It is believed that construction costs do not increase much, since most of the superstructure is a modified roof. In reality, if the attic is operated all year round, the difference in the price tag is two-storey house and one-story with an attic will be small. After all, it must be taken into account that the area of \u200b\u200bthe premises of the attic floor is much smaller, and the costs will be high, since good heat, sound, vapor barrier is required.
A country house with a summer attic is really cheap. But at the same time, it must be taken into account that on sunny days without insulation it will be too hot there, so thermal insulation is still necessary, but not as “serious” as for winter operation.
A country house with a summer attic is really cheap. But at the same time, it must be taken into account that on sunny days without insulation it will be too hot there, so thermal insulation is still necessary, but not as “serious” as for winter operation.
The projects of country houses presented above are intended for seasonal visits. They provide only living rooms. In the room on the first floor, you can organize a kitchenette.
Below is the layout of a small garden or country house measuring 5 by 5 meters with a dedicated kitchen. Please note that the porch is attached and is not on the plan.
All these houses are designed as frame houses. With slight modifications, these projects will work for houses made of any other material. Only it will be necessary to take into account the thickness of the walls, choose the right foundation.
If desired, the covered veranda can be made open. However, the opposite usually happens. Having built an open one, it is glazed or driven out to half the wall, single frames are installed. If you want fresh air, you can always open the windows, and the area can be set aside for a summer dining room or kitchen.
All projects of country houses with attic floor made under gable roof. This is good in the sense that the snow will not linger on such steep slopes. The second plus is a simple truss system. Minus - a small area of \u200b\u200ba “full-fledged” room at the top. Too much wasted space around the edges. There you can make cabinets, but this area is unsuitable for housing.
If it is important for you to increase the living space, the roof can be made broken. It is more difficult to construct and more expensive, but the area of the premises on the attic floor is much larger.
Another way to increase the area is to drive the walls above the level of the first floor. They say to build "one and a half floors." This option is good for cottages that are visited during the cold season. The roof can be made as you like, but a large area of \u200b\u200brooms still turns out under a broken line.
An example of a one and a half floor
When choosing a project for a country house with an attic for periodic visits, it is better to make the attic cold, and make the ceiling insulated. On the stairs leading to the second floor, it is necessary to provide a door / cover that will enclose the upper tier. Otherwise, heating will take a lot of fuel and time. In winter, there are usually fewer people, visits are short-term. Warming up both floors is too long and expensive, so it's not a bad solution.
Construction two-story house not such an expensive undertaking. The foundation is still needed one, albeit more powerful, but its cost does not increase twice, but by 60%. The dimensions and insulation of the roof do not depend on the number of storeys at all, so there is no need to increase investments here. Wall costs are added - their area is twice as large, but in general the cost square meter area is cheaper than the construction of a similar one-story dwelling. Because many are looking for projects of two-story cottages.
The project of a small two-story house for a summer residence with an attached garage: living space 100 sq. m, total 127 sq. m, garage for one car
The above project is designed for aerated concrete or ceramic building blocks. Suitable for elongated areas. The attached garage is very convenient to use - you can get into the house from the garage. Another plus: this option saves space on the site, and it is always small in the country, no matter how large the plot you have.
In this layout option, a spacious terrace is supposed to be on the back of the house. It is not included in the total area of the house. An interesting design makes the house different from others: a large one-and-a-half-story window, a cubic-shaped garage and a shed in front of the house do not affect the price tag too much, but make the house unique.
Another two-storey cottage project with a garage attached to the side is presented above. This option is more suitable for square or wide areas. Building spot in plan - 10 * 10 meters, living area - 108 square meters. The high windows on the second floor give this house an unusual look. The selection of finishing materials, a combination of light beige and brown colors, also contributes. All in all, an interesting project.
A non-standard type of two-story house with a balcony that encircles the entire building. On the back side there is a large open terrace. The roof is hipped, which complicates the construction, but gives the building a special flavor.
For many, the dacha is associated with a bath. The bath, of course, can be built separately, but it is long and expensive. In a country house of medium size, it is quite possible to take the room under the steam room. It is usually done with an entrance from the bathroom / bathroom, since water procedures are necessary. For true bathers, there should still be an exit to the street nearby: so that you can quickly cool off in a river or an outdoor pool.
The minimum dimensions of the steam room are 2 * 2 meters, the optimal ones are 3 * 3. Such premises can be entered even in houses of a small area, but the amount of living space will decrease. If there should still be enough rooms, you can consider the option with an attic floor. One such example is pictured below.
Pay attention to the layout. The first thing to focus on is that the stove is installed in such a way that it is heated from the next room. In this case, it's the rest room. The option is not too good, since the entrance is far away. You will have to carry firewood across the room, which is inconvenient and usually fraught with a lot of garbage.
Another drawback: in the above version there is no kitchen. For country life, this is a solid drawback. A kitchen corner can be arranged in a large room, placed exclusively upstairs in the bedrooms. Another planning option is to make a kitchen in the current “furnace / rest room”. Resting is more convenient in a large room. After taking a shower, it is convenient to go there.
Small dachas are usually designed for the most inexpensive construction technologies. In our country, this is a frame technology and wooden houses. Approximately in the same category, houses made of porous building blocks (,). But they are still not that popular.
Small country houses are usually built according to frame technology. , you can buy ready - prefabricated. These are two technologies that, with minimal cost and time, allow you to have a good country house.
To optimize the budget for building a country house, look for projects whose foundation on the plan is a rectangle or square. The presence of any protrusions leads to an increase in the cost per square meter. Not only do the costs of the foundation increase, the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls increases, and, therefore, the cost of them. The roof is also more expensive - the truss system is more complicated, there are more complex nodes.
Layout of a country house 6 * 4 with a kitchen, a toilet, a summer veranda
Another point for those who plan to visit the cottage in winter time. So that when walking back and forth, warm air does not “run away” from the house, it is advisable to make an entrance with a vestibule. If the area does not allow it to be built-in, make an extension. This will greatly reduce fuel consumption and time to warm up the house.
One of the most common building materials in our camp: timber and logs. The advantage is that a small country house is being built very quickly. Minus - with prolonged shrinkage (from six months to a year, depending on the initial moisture content of the log and climatic conditions). Before the end of the period of active shrinkage, carry out Finishing work not worth it, which delays the possibility of operating the building. This does not apply to standing log cabins (ready-made kits) or glued beams. But the price is solid (two times) for such options is higher.
A small country house made of 4 * 4 timber is a very simple project
If we talk about the smallest country houses, then they are 4 by 4 meters in size. Doing less just doesn't make sense. The layout in this case is quite simple: it is just one room. They can differ only in the orientation to the cardinal points, the number and location of windows. More doors can be located in the middle or on the side. All. Options are over.
A little more in area will be a house of 6 * 4 meters. Here, in a "pure" form, we have about 22 squares of area, place 14-15 in the previous version. The layout still does not differ in variety, but it is already possible to fence off the kitchen area.
If we talk about optimal costs, then the above projects of country houses are not the best option. The fact is that timber or log cottages are best done 6 * 6 in plan. The fact is that the standard length of both timber and logs is 6 meters. If the walls of your house are smaller, you need to either look for a non-standard of a suitable length, or saw off the excess from the standard ones. Yes, non-standard costs much less, but you will have to look for it at different sawmills. Even at the largest sawmill, it is more than difficult to find timber or logs 4-5 meters long in sufficient quantity for construction. So you have to "iron" all nearby. It is difficult to say what the quality of the material will be in this case. Although, if it doesn’t “burn” with you, you can buy the same non-standard logs for several years, put them in piles, bringing them to operational humidity. All in all, this is a good plan. It just takes a lot of time to implement.
Recently, private housing construction has begun to enjoy active popularity among our compatriots. Thanks to a wide range of materials, as well as their affordable prices, sometimes the construction of a private house in a comfortable cottage village, costs an order of magnitude cheaper than buying an apartment in one of the new buildings. Agree, which of us does not dream of living in his own house, where there are no noisy neighbors, polluted air and people always in a hurry around? A private house- it's cozy and comfortable, and in this article we will consider all the main aspects of building a small cottage with a private terrace.
Modern housing construction does not stand still, but is constantly evolving. That is why, now you can see an incredible number of various projects that differ in their layout, scale and level of complexity of its implementation. The terrace is a kind of additional space that can be equipped at your own discretion. If you want to enjoy a picturesque view of a forest, a lake, or just a flower-filled area, then with this solution, you will undoubtedly get a great opportunity to experience all the delights of country life. In addition, when starting construction, which will use the project of a house with a terrace, you can save a considerable amount if you take ready-made drawings that can be found on the Internet in the public domain. 
Many construction experts are sure that houses equipped with terraces are a real find if the construction budget is limited. But even if you are going to build a spacious two-story mansion with all the benefits of civilization, with the help of a terrace, you can make your home much more comfortable, creating an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
In addition, it is worth noting the following advantages of houses with a terrace:
If you decide to give preference to a house with a terrace, then you need to know a few the most important nuances. Often, one-story buildings are equipped with a terrace on the back side of the entrance to the house. Of course, if you want something new and unusual, then with your ideas it is best for you to turn to a professional who can change the location of this room without losing its performance. In addition, the development of an individual project will provide you unique opportunity make your dreams and desires come true. You will not be tied to any specific building material, so you can choose the one that really appeals to you and suits the allocated budget. Creation own project- this is a chance to build a building that is unique in its kind, not like the neighboring cottages and has its own zest. Of course, it is worth noting not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages of such a solution. Be prepared for the fact that a considerable amount will be required from you for creating an individual drawing, since the services of professional and experienced specialists are expensive today. In no case do not communicate with novice architects and designers, because if you make mistakes, you can pay a lot for such unjustified savings. 
In any case, remember that even if you decide to build a house on standard project, the most important thing is to invest a piece of your soul. The issue of creating a terrace must be decided at the stage of designing the foundation, since the place for it should be allocated separately. Many builders are sure that due to the insignificant weight of the structure, it is possible to completely refuse to create a foundation. Of course, in this case, it is best to first consult with the master, so as not to create additional loads on the ground and prevent the risks of subsidence.
Houses with a veranda: coziness, comfort, convenience - in one building Dreaming of spacious cozy home, and very little money has been allocated? Thanks to the emergence of innovative solutions in the construction industry, you can solve your problem! Believe me, even a small one-storey cottage with the help of a terrace and an attic, it can become a real palace.
Over the past ten years, more and more houses with a glazed terrace appear. This is a kind of separate room, which, if desired, can be easily turned into a living room or study. Attics, in turn, are a kind of additional floor. Their construction is economically justified, and quality characteristics, they are in no way inferior to two-story houses.
Also, they will be able to choose the most optimal combination of materials, tools and everything else that is needed at the facility. Terrace design is a simple process, but it will require specific knowledge and skills from you. Of course, it is up to you to choose, but do not forget that only professionals in their field can guarantee a quality result. In this article, we have reviewed all the advantages and features that have modern projects one-story houses with a terrace, and also tried to consider in detail the design features of buildings with extensions. 
Various layouts - residential, and intended for summer holidays, occupy more than half of our catalog. Among 1700 ready-made architectural solutions, all building materials are presented: timber, brick, gas blocks, frame and monolithic concrete.
It is hard to imagine country cottage without an open or partially closed area for outdoor recreation. This is a favorite place to relax and receive guests. Initially, it was a structure in the form of a wooden flooring on a low support, rising 15-45 cm above the ground. Sometimes it was surrounded by railings, a removable awning served as protection from the sun and rain. It was usually located in a shady part of the garden, or on the beach near the water.
Projects of modern houses with a terrace are very diverse - it is built into the overall architectural ensemble along with a balcony, a bay window and other elements (No. 40-09L). Its main difference from the veranda is that the site is equipped on an additional basis, and does not have a strong connection with the main foundation.
Our bureau offers not just a draft version, but a fully developed set of documentation for construction. In any of them, you can make changes at the request of the client, adapt it to another construction material, add the desired elements. At the same time, the architect takes into account the features of the relief of the site, the quality of the soil, the prevailing direction of the winds.
Are one-story terraced houses becoming more and more popular? The fashion that architects have recently imposed on multi-storey private houses with one or even several stairs is not suitable for everyone, and there can be many reasons for this.
Not everyone wants to move up and down stairs all day, others want to have a house with rooms on the same level. Let's see what other reasons there are to consider when choosing and planning with a terrace.
A private house becomes a quiet marina or a place for creativity and business development, a place for relaxation and a place of fun. And at the same time, none of the neighbors will knock on the batteries, or cut off the call with claims about noise. But why exactly one-story with a terrace?
Such houses - are suitable for country rest, youth, people of advanced age. The main motto is unity with nature. Houses fit perfectly into any landscape. They are easier to build on problematic soils: with a high standing of groundwater, sandstones. No need to build complex foundations. The abundance of light in the premises is guaranteed. What else gives such an entrance area? Possibility to organize:
In small areas, you can without a gazebo and save money on its construction. An open area raises the status of housing. It looks stylish than traditional verandas.
It is necessary to take into account the wind rose. Why is it important? Terraces are used for recreation. If you place it on the side of the prevailing winds, then it is difficult to provide a comfortable pastime. It is rational to have from the side of the patio. It is easier to organize a comfortable spatial association with a place of rest on the street, with a barbecue area, a swimming pool, a playground, a path to the gazebo, overlooking an alpine hill or a beautiful flower garden.
It is better to organize an exit from the dining room or living room. You should not combine the terrace with the bedrooms. The open area is located on the opposite side of the main entrance. Owners of small plots need to organize a hedge or other decoration. This will help hide your life from the prying eyes of your neighbors.
The layout depends on your own preferences, the rhythm of life, the surrounding landscape and the site:
Thanks to careful planning, the house and terrace become a comfortable place to relax and serve the owners for a long time. Do not require frequent overhaul and maintenance repairs.
A terrace cannot be erected on the ground without a foundation. In order to avoid problems during operation: the roof does not deform, does not burst, the floor remains horizontal, a reliable foundation is needed. It is poured or constructed at the same time as the main building, this guarantees safety.
The construction does not require large investments. Work is done quickly. It is possible without complex construction equipment (excavator, truck crane). Complicated construction methods are not used: installation at a height, insulation.
If this condition is not met, even the open veranda will begin to recede: atmospheric precipitation falls under the foundation of the main structure, in winter the frost does its job: it breaks the mortar, the reinforcement begins to rust. Over time, the entire structure can be deformed.
The owners, choosing the type of terrace, think for the future. What priorities can arise in life, and will only an open area be enough?
This is an acceptable option for all regions. Terraces located on the leeward side provide good lighting and the opportunity to relax in the open air. In order not to adapt to the weather conditions, a temporary canopy is installed. For open areas, umbrellas and portable awnings are used. Openings during the heat are closed with blinds, light curtains.
All season option. If the open area has a canopy and a fence, then you can use it in any weather. Even just sitting on a winter evening surrounded by snowy beauties with candles, wrapped in a blanket, will be a pleasure. Are there any downsides to this option. One and insignificant: the illumination of the room that borders the terrace is reduced.
Depending on the region, the site for operation in the cold period is equipped with panoramic double-glazed windows. They protect against low temperatures and precipitation.
On the terrace you can organize a barbecue area. For this, fireproofing is done. Part of the floor covering, which is intended for the hearth, is laid out with stone, brick. Fix a cone on top to organize the exhaust of smoke and prevent it from entering the living quarters.
When choosing materials, you need to think about the fact that the terrace, unlike rooms, is constantly exposed to constant influences: ultraviolet rays, moisture from rain, snow and fog. In cities, dust, automobile and industrial emissions are added to this, which become “sandpaper” for the finishing material. Therefore, choose quality materials. Treat them regularly from the above effects, clean them from contamination.
Floors are covered with materials that can resist high moisture:
If the open area is not built in, the roof is covered with material. The columns are used from reliable materials: metal, wooden beams large size, brickwork, stone, concrete.
The decoration is the same as that of the general facade of the house. An interesting combination is given by the combination of various materials of construction or decoration: wood and natural stone, brickwork and decorative plaster, siding of different colors + foundation panels.
The terrace should be an addition, so radical differences will bring dissonance with the design of the entire site. The building will lose its attractiveness.
If the pillars of the structure are made of metal, add forged elements. For wooden structures, carved elements, homespun rough paths are suitable. Brickwork harmonizes well with earthenware.
Proper lighting helps not to limit operation only to daylight hours. Bright lamps are installed only in the working area (if provided). The recreation area is illuminated with soft light, which contributes to rest and relaxation. Choose energy-saving lamps (savings guaranteed). Lighting fixtures must be high protection from moisture, do not interfere when moving around the site, illuminate the recreation area, dining group.
Run additional outlets. They are useful for garden electrical appliances (lawn mowers, power saws). In the cold season, you can install UFO on the terrace and enjoy communication in comfort.
Furniture does not have to be budget plastic. Wooden, metal kits are also applicable. In specialized stores, headsets made of wicker, wenge are presented. When it rains, removable covers, pillows are removed and brought in, furniture can withstand a little moisture.
The most commonly used wicker furniture
Today, not every suburban area is used as a place to grow crops. Many owners of summer cottages and home gardens seek to equip a place to relax near the house. Near the cottage, you can build a gazebo, or a terrace, attach a terrace or a canopy. Often a small pond is equipped near the house. Various projects of houses with a veranda and a terrace will help to build a practical structure with an attractive design on your territory. Photos of finished structures can be found in the article.
Before building a building for recreation near the house, it is worth deciding what a terrace and a veranda are. Many do not make much difference between them. That is why, before starting work, you should familiarize yourself with the features of each type of structure.
The terrace is a summer platform, which has a wooden flooring. The base is usually elevated above the ground. Sometimes terraces are located at the level of the second floor. Such buildings are usually adjacent to country house- are arranged near one of the walls. Also, terraces often completely ring the building.
Open-type structures are made of wood. They may have railings and a roof. The fence ensures the safety of the use of the terrace, and the roof - protection from precipitation. Terraces are usually built on the side of the house, from which you can see the garden, forest or pond. Instead of a roof, you can install an umbrella or a canopy made of awning fabric.
The veranda, unlike the terrace, is a closed building that is not heated, and also serves as a recreation room. The roof and walls of the veranda are made of various materials, such as wood, polycarbonate, glass. The structures themselves are usually built of wood or brick. They use the veranda as a place to relax with the family, get-togethers with friends, as a summer kitchen or dining room.
When using the premises in winter, heat and waterproofing of the walls should be carried out. Also, heating is carried out in such a room.
Important! In the absence of heating, the inner surface of the walls must be made of moisture-resistant materials. This will prevent mold from forming.
Verandas are usually built in places with a cold climate. Terraces, on the contrary, are more common in warm regions, where a positive temperature remains for most of the year.
Playgrounds for summer recreation are attached or built-in. In the latter case, they are included in the project of the house and are equipped at the stage of its construction. If a terrace or veranda is attached, a separate foundation is equipped for them.
Modern verandas and terraces are equipped taking into account the peculiarities of the landscape and the exterior of the house. Such buildings look very attractive. The veranda is no longer built as a vestibule in which garden tools or other household items are stored. From the building should open a view that will please the eye. You should not make the veranda in such a way that the people who will be in it have to look at the neighbor's fence or barn. It is better to arrange a view of the garden or flower beds.
Veranda design features:
Advice! Polycarbonate is often used instead of glass. Sheets of this material are durable, cheap and light weight.
The external design of the veranda should be carried out in accordance with the exterior of the main building. According to many experienced builders, extensions can be made from the same materials that were used in the construction of the house.
The simplest options include the construction of a standard rectangular flooring, which will have a minimum of decorative details. However, curly designs look much more attractive. Often, in order to increase the practicality of the terrace, it is performed multi-level. Such a solution will come in handy if the veranda is used by many people of different ages.
Often terraces are combined. They are combined with pergolas or gazebos. Also, an artificial reservoir is usually equipped near the terrace. A simple pool is inflatable. It is possible to create a more complex structure - a large pit, tiled. Often on the terrace you can see a barbecue table. In this case, it is reliably isolated from the wooden flooring and placed away from the recreation area. Such a terrace can be seen in the photo below.
If it is impossible to equip a terrace in the immediate vicinity of the house, you can build it at some distance. Among the advantages of this solution is the ability to relax alone. In addition, on such a terrace you can equip a playground without fear that the noise will disturb the people in the house.
Buildings equipped with sliding windows-walls have gained great popularity among the owners of suburban areas. This allows you to equip the veranda as a terrace. Such walls are usually made of several sections. If you move them completely, a full view of the site will open from the veranda.
Verandas and terraces usually differ not only in their decorative purpose, but also carry a practical purpose. Such rooms are rich in functionality. Due to the use of the veranda, the usable area of \u200b\u200bhousing is significantly increased. They arrange game rooms, offices, places for recreation or dining rooms. Terraces are basically a place where you can enjoy your time with friends and family.
