Probably each of us knows what it’s like to live in cramped conditions. But little is not always bad. Modern designers and architects believe that the main thing is not how much square meters at your home, and how well they are used. This selection presents seven of the most amazing examples of creating cozy and comfortable housing in cramped conditions. Keret House is one of the narrowest residential buildings in the world. This original structure appeared several years ago in the gap between two large buildings in the very center of Warsaw. 
The house appeared with light hand Polish architect Jakub Szczesny, who once drew attention to the long-standing gap between the houses. Its width was only 1.22 meters, but this did not discourage Jakub’s desire to fill the gap with an extraordinary house. It is worth admitting that he succeeded. 
The result was an unusual two-story structure. On its first level there is a toilet with a shower and a kitchen, and on the second level there is a bedroom with a work desk. Both floors are connected by a narrow vertical staircase. 
Sculp (IT) is an architectural duo from Belgium who have created an incredible four-story building in just 2.5 meters of space in the heart of Antwerp. 
For a long time, the architects could not decide what exactly should be built on this small plot of land: housing or an office, but in the end they settled on the solution of combining both functions in one house. There is an office on the ground floor of the building, and residential and public rooms above. 
At the same time, the bathroom is rightfully considered the most interesting element of the house from the Sculp (IT) studio. Due to lack of space, it had to be placed on the roof under open air. But what a view it offers in the evenings! 
The Sculp (IT) headquarters looks even more spectacular in the evenings, when each of its floors is illuminated with multi-colored lighting, giving the building itself and the surrounding street an incredible atmosphere. 
It seemed that 40 square meters was not enough even for normal studio apartment, but the architectural studio Sfaro Architects from Israel managed to place an apartment with four rooms in this area. 
The secret of this architectural miracle lies in the special circular organization of the premises. In the center of the apartment there is a block with a bathroom, around which there are four other rooms: a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a corridor. 
Deception of perception works perfectly. Such a circular system creates the impression of endless space, much larger than 40 square meters. 
E-Village Studio is a studio apartment that recently appeared in the East Village of Manhattan, successfully confirming the current popular trend of increasing space small apartment due to the fake second floor. 
For this it is not necessary to have high ceilings- you just need to place the bed on the “upper level”. The usable area of the apartment has increased significantly after placing a multifunctional cabinet in it. 
On one side of this cabinet there are shelves for the owner’s personal belongings, on the other - kitchen set, and located on top wide bed. There may not be enough space for jumping on the mattress, but it will be more than enough for normal sleep. 
The British company Dwelle is promoting the idea that a house with an area of just 18 square meters can be enough for... comfortable life couples of people. 
The houses produced by Dwelle.ing are the most affordable offer for those who want to acquire their first home in their life. For a small residential building with a living room, a bedroom and a work desk on the second floor, a kitchen and a bathroom with toilet, you will have to pay only 15 thousand pounds. With this money you can rent a small apartment on the outskirts of London for six months. 
In the houses of the Dwelle.ing series, every centimeter of space is calculated, and the smallest detail in them has its own functional purpose. The big advantage of Dwelle.ing houses is their versatility and fast construction time - the customer can move into new house just a week after placing your order. 
Advanced architects and innovators have long been haunted by the possibility of transforming space. Spanish architect Barbara Appolloni created a stunning transformable apartment with an area of 24 square meters in Barcelona. 
As a result, she created a magical, changing space in which the bed suddenly turns into a sofa, the wall into a table, the closet into a refrigerator, and the table into a window. 
The principle of rationalism in in this case placed at the forefront. A person living in such an apartment can use his imagination and boldly experiment with transforming his living space. And this allows you to use every meter of the apartment as much as you like twice or even three times. 
The streets of New York have long been heavily congested with ground transport, which is why more and more motorists are abandoning their personal cars. As a result, previously terribly in demand multi-level parking lots in the very center of Manhattan began to fall into disuse. The upLIFT conceptual project proposes to transform unnecessary parking lots into compact and inexpensive residential buildings. 
The authors of the upLIFT project propose to create many small residential modules, each of which can be placed in exactly one parking space. 
Each such capsule consists of a compact living room, small kitchen, bathroom with toilet and shower. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to immediately clear the entire parking lot of cars. The modules can be installed one by one as car owners leave the parking lot. By the way, the first floor of upLIFT can still be left for cars.
It is important that the house design allows you to use every centimeter of space to your advantage. Cold attics, which were left that way due to insufficient insulation that could be purchased and used, are becoming a thing of the past. Options for projects with attics come first. A great addition to such a home would also be a balcony, where you can enjoy your morning coffee and watch the dawn of a new day.
Basic information
If you go up to the attic of a house with gable roof, then it becomes clear that the space, which is slightly smaller than what is on the ground floor, is simply walking around. That is why many decide to choose a house project with an attic. The latter is the result correct use idle space in the attic. There are many options for who started using it and when attic space For living rooms. Until some time it was believed that these premises were rented to those who could not pay enough money for a normal room. In ancient Israel, the roofs of houses were flat, but they were also used as residential roofs on some holidays. Nowadays it is believed that the higher the apartment, the more prestigious it is.
For one-story house There are a large number of ways to use the attic. You can make another full floor on it with all the amenities for living. For those who like to play sports, the attic can serve as a small gym, where you can easily place several exercise equipment and even treadmill. Another option would be to allocate the attic for a study. Due to the impassability of the territory and good natural light there you will be able to fully concentrate on your work and do it efficiently. Some projects involve moving some units from the ground floor to the attic, for example, a bathroom.
Positive and negative sides
Projects with mansard roof carry a number of positive aspects who bribe. Among them are:
- economic benefit of the project;
- large usable area;
- there is no need for additional communication planning;
- saving on heating;
- gradual finishing work;
- Possibility of living for several families.
From an economic point of view, a one-story house is being built, but it turns out to be a two-story house thanks to the attic. We can say that with a mansard roof the area increases almost double. In this case, the involved land plot remains the same. No need to compile additional project for supplying gas or other communications to the attic. This is one building, so you can connect them directly from the first floor, if legislation allows it. If the house design includes an attic with a bay window, then there is no need to finish them immediately after construction. The main thing is to prepare the first floor, the rest will be done gradually.
Don't dwell only on the positive. It's important to know if there are any downsides so you can weigh all sides wisely. One of them is to find a responsible designer and contractor. They must have a good knowledge of all construction standards and permissible loads. This will avoid unpleasant consequences. The least of these will be the appearance of mold not only in the attic, but also on the first floor. In the worst case it can lead to destruction rafter system. If the project includes windows that will be built into the roof, then you should know that their cost will be several times higher than ordinary ones.
Main nuances
Designing an attic roof requires a more scrupulous approach than a conventional one with a cold attic. Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to waterproofing. It must be laid in accordance with all requirements. Even the slightest leaks are not allowed. They can ruin not only interior decoration, but also insulation. The latter must be placed under the roof. Moreover, its layer must be sufficient to provide thermal insulation, which will be equal to that of the walls on the first floor. For this role for the attic you can use different kinds mineral wool, as well as polystyrene foam. You can watch a video about this below. This approach will avoid sudden temperature changes, which may not be noticeable on the ground floor, but will affect all equipment that will be located in the attic. If the attic was not included in the original design, then you should think very carefully about what furniture and Decoration Materials will be used on this floor. Under heavy loads, the walls may not be able to withstand.
Advice! The attic roof does not necessarily have to be used as a continuous room. It can be demarcated as desired using drywall and insulation.
Examples of projects
Companies involved in construction are ready to provide a large number of their own developments and developments. But what if you don’t like any of them? You can independently create a rough plan of what you would like to see in a specific area. As a basis, you can take some of the house designs that will be given below. One of the tricks would be right choice roof shapes. If it is an ordinary gable, then up to 40% is lost usable area. If it is a sloping roof, then you can win up to 90% of the area in the room. If it is raised sufficiently, the attic will be exactly the same in area as the first floor.
House plan 6 by 6
On the plan from above you can see very interesting project houses with a mansard roof. His main positive thing is that it fits in a small area. Its dimensions are only 6 by 6 meters. You may notice that the project includes a bay window. Its space can be used for Personal Area or under the dining room, as pictured above. There is a large bedroom and good kitchen. On the second floor there are two more bedrooms where you can comfortably accommodate your friends. There is also a space that is used as a balcony. The roof is broken, so it will be possible to make maximum use of the attic space. In the three-dimensional projection you can see that the house can be built with a plinth. This means that you can easily equip a basement to store various household utensils. It will not be possible to heat such a house special labor.
House plan 8 by 8
This project also does not take up much space on the site, but is very well laid out. It also has a bay window. On the first floor, its space is used for the living room, and on the second floor it is already a bedroom. If desired, it can be converted into a work office, which will be very convenient. Instead of a large hall on the attic floor, you can easily build a good bathroom, leaving only a toilet downstairs. You can make two floors identical so that two families can comfortably fit without feeling discomfort. The staircase is made in two flights with a rotation of 180 degrees. This makes it possible to save as much space as possible, but functionality does not suffer.
Project 10 by 10
The plan above shows a rather interesting project. On the ground floor you can see everything necessary premises. At the same time, none of them suffers in terms of area. The bathroom turned out to be quite spacious, so it can accommodate not only a shower stall, but also a bathtub. The kitchen is also spacious, so you can eat in it or in the living room. There is a small terrace. You can access it directly from the kitchen so you can enjoy aromatic coffee with your loved one. On the attic floor there is a room for children and a room for guests. There is a separate bathroom, which will help avoid queues in the morning. As you can see, the space of the bay windows at the top is not used. They can be placed under one continuous balcony, which would be a good solution.
Project 9 by 14
Such a house project with an attic and a balcony will be relevant for big family. A family with four or more children can easily fit in such a house. The ground floor contains all the main premises that should be in an ordinary house. There is also a large terrace for relaxation. Provided separate room For heating devices with entrance from the terrace. The kitchen can be combined with a dining room and a recreation room, which will allow the family to always be together, even if someone is busy cooking. The attic floor has common room for communication, two separate bedrooms and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms can be reserved for parents, and the other is equipped for children. Such a project requires a reasonable approach and correct calculation, to attic floor did not put excessive stress on the first one.
Conclusion
The dimensions in each project of a house with an attic are given to make it easier to navigate. They can be easily changed to suit your needs. For example, taking a 10 by 10 house plan as a basis, it can easily be reduced to 8 by 8 meters. In this case, you will have to sacrifice the area of some rooms or eliminate them altogether, but the functionality will remain at the proper level. Don't be afraid to imagine and fantasize. The result can be very interesting solution for a house with an attic.
Looking at this cozy house, many may think that it costs a lot of money, but this is not so. Disappointed with the high price of housing and its rent, the British Christian Montes and Kira Powell decided to build a house with their own hands. For construction they used no one needed Construction Materials, recycled wood and their own skills, but the best part is that this little two-story beauty only cost them $1,500 (or £1,000) to build.
This is what this house looks like from the outside, of course its facade is not as stylish as container houses Claudie Dubreuil, but what did you want for $1500?
But the house looks much better inside
Inventive couple Christian Montes, 29, and Keira Powell, 28, decided to build their own home because of Britain's sky-high house prices.
With average prices for a two-bedroom house in their city starting at £190,000, architecture master Christian and National Furniture School graduate Kira decided to use their own skills
Every centimeter of space was used wisely
Workplace
The house was built from recycled materials and discarded construction waste. The dimensions of the house are 5 x 2.5 m and 3.65 m in height
“The materials for the sandwich panels cost us £600, we got the windows for free, and we took the doors from my grandmother’s house. Of course, it was not without the help of our family and friends,” said Christian
A bedroom on the second floor, where the couple managed to drag a double bed
Above the bed you can see a round window, in fact it is a door from an old washing machine
Shelves cut into panels
Like other similar houses, this one has a large number of windows and glass doors. This was done primarily to visually increase the space, and it also significantly helps save electricity during the daytime.
The couple built a house on the grounds of Kira's parents' farm on the outskirts of Hereford.
Because the house is built on a caravan base, the couple did not need planning permission as it is not actually classed as a house
Every 28 days they move the house from place to place to comply with local planning laws
The couple plans to live in this house until they save money for their own home.
Here is such a nice and very cozy Frankenstein house with cunning owners
No matter how many rooms there are in the house, . Some people have been dreaming of an office for a long time, others need another children's room or game room for a child, for someone - a workshop... The owner of this mansion felt sorry for the unused space under the ceiling - so much space wasted.
He did not stop with just thinking about this idea and brought his wonderful project to life. It took time and effort to install the floor and special supporting structures, but the result is stunning! See how you can do it extra room- It seems to me that this is even much easier than renovating an ordinary room.
How to use the space above the stairs
The idea turned out to be brilliant! IN extra room Children's things are comfortably placed, windows fill the space with light. Such a playroom is every child's dream. However, this place is so advantageous that any room could be arranged here - a reading room, an office or an art workshop.
Spare guest bedroom- also an idea. If you have unused space in your home, remember that you can adapt it to your needs with just a little effort. Creativity always brings the best results.
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Alina Shurukht, resident of the Association of Russian-speaking Professional Space Organizers (ARPO), talks about the most effective ones.
Getting rid of trash
Correct and effective organization of space always begins with getting rid of unnecessary things. Check your cabinets for unused items. Get rid of what doesn't bring you joy and doesn't help you achieve your goals. An old sweater, uncomfortable shoes, expired jam, outdated guidebooks - everything that clutters the house must leave the premises.
We rent things
There is a category of things that we don’t want to get rid of, despite the fact that we use it no more than once a year, or even less often: sleeping bag, fondue maker, screwdriver. It would seem that the necessary items. However, if you set out to increase the number free space in your home, start borrowing things from this category. This trick will save space and reduce clutter.
We use the vertical storage method
We are used to storing clothes, towels and bed linen in classic horizontal stacks. However, in practice, such storage is not always rational. By stacking things vertically, like books on a shelf, you have the opportunity to take in everything at once, make it easier to find, and also maintain order for a long time. At vertical storage Removing an item from a row does not violate general design, which cannot be said about the classic stack, which immediately tilts when you pull things out from below or from the middle. In addition, this method effectively saves space, allowing you to use the entire surface of a shelf or drawer.
Properly organize storage on high shelves
If there is a low object on a high shelf, you lose precious centimeters. Divide the height with a shelf insert or hanging basket. Data organizational tools will create additional space for storing things.
And adding shelves
To make the most of your space, you can add additional shelves. Despite the obvious this method, it is often the last thing that comes to mind.
We use the nesting doll method
Use the nesting doll method when storing pots, containers, salad bowls and other items that can be stored one inside the other.
We store things in vacuum bags
Vacuum bags reduce the volume of things by 75% and increase the space in the closet. Place pillows, blankets, out-of-season clothes and baby clothes in them for growing.
Let's use the base
If you're in the kitchen planning stages, don't forget to order plinth drawers. They make great storage for baking sheets and other low-height kitchen utensils.
We use doors and walls for storage
Doors and empty walls are also potential storage areas. For example, hooks for drying towels can be attached to the bathroom door, inside kitchen cabinet doors - rails for storing lids, and empty wall in the hallway there is a box for incoming documentation (receipts and newspapers).
We buy multifunctional furniture
Effectively help save space multifunctional furniture or transformable furniture. Ottoman with storage compartment, folding table, bed that transforms into workplace, - these options, although not budgetary, help to make the most of every centimeter of living space.
