House designs measuring 6 by 12 meters are found in abundance. There are options for frame houses and made from SIP panels, from timber and other materials, special houses with an excellent layout for a narrow area. But you cannot limit yourself to the selection of the general scheme - you need to pay attention to both the internal layout and the difference in the types of design.
Projects of one-story houses
Experts consider a 6 by 12 frame house a good idea. In this version, a pair of bedrooms with an area of about 12 square meters are equipped. m.
Such bedrooms easily accommodate everything that is necessary for a full life most of the day.
In fact, their functionality is close to the functionality of an ordinary middle-level living room. This did not prevent, in addition, to allocate a kitchen-living room of about 22 m2, a spacious hall and even prepare two entrances equipped with porches.
You can also try construction from a bar. But in this case, the plan will still be slightly different from the one shown above. Most often, a profiled bar is used for work, which is ideally ready for installation in the right places. The types of its docking allow you to slightly diversify the appearance of buildings. But the traditional old-fashioned timber cannot be taken seriously; it has an indefinite geometry and therefore requires additional finishing.
Structures from SIP panels can also be made with an excellent layout.
Again, you can take the scheme already described above as a basis, only slightly modifying it, taking into account your priorities.
The characteristics of such panels:
- low weight;
- environmental friendliness;
- no need for additional finishing;
- improved sound insulation;
- attractive appearance;
- resistance to seismic vibrations;
- resistance to wind;
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no risk of shrinkage;
- a certain degree of flammability (despite all treatments);
- the need to increase ventilation compared to traditional materials;
- inadmissibility of leaving the surface without covering;
- unsuitability for construction in places with constant dampness.
A small brick house will cost significantly more than a similar-sized wooden house. But the brick is durable and strong, it serves for a very long time. You will definitely have to organize good waterproofing of all walls. It will also be impossible to do without finishing and cladding. The exterior of the brick walls is quite pleasant.
However, in appearance, the log building also stands out favorably. This is a completely sustainable and sustainable solution. Such buildings serve for many years without any problems. Of the minuses it is worth emphasizing:
- the need to grind the entire house from two sides;
- obligatory impregnation and laborious painting;
- difficulties with laying communications;
- long shrinkage;
- the need for careful care;
- all sorts of extraneous sounds that can even scare at night.
Sometimes a 6 by 12 m house is used for a narrow area. In this case, you need to think over and analyze everything very carefully. Errors in assessing fire breaks and sanitary distances are completely unacceptable. Therefore, you will have to consult with professional architects. The size of the roof relative to the size of the house should also be calculated by professionals, therefore it is not recommended to deviate from the values given in the projects.
Calculation using online calculators and popular reference books gives only approximate results. Returning to the arrangement of a house on a narrow area, it should be emphasized that modern one-story 6x12 buildings do not look dull at all. The ends of the dwelling are recommended to be brought out to the west and to the east, so that natural light is evenly distributed. It is advisable to locate access roads in the north. When designing, it is necessary to immediately think over even such a nuance, where furniture and appliances will be placed in the house, what its composition will be.
Layout of two-story houses
A dwelling of 6x12 m, two floors high, can have an area of 115-144 sq. m. In an advanced version, they will equip there:
- 2 or 3 bedrooms;
- cabinet;
- kitchen;
- bathroom.
The diagram shows the layout of a two-story building with an entrance through an extension (veranda). The sleeping area is located on the second tier. The lower level is given over to day rooms.
The largest upper bedroom opens onto a balcony.
If one of the upper rooms is abandoned, the shape of the other rooms can be approximated to an ordinary square.
An important requirement of modern life is the presence of a car, or at least the possibility of its arrival at the site. This diagram shows what a decent home with a narrow garage might look like. The total space on the ground floor can be 50-53 sq. m., depending on the nuances of design and arrangement. Given the presence of the machine, experts recommend using reliable soundproofing materials. It is also helpful to consult with architects to ensure the proper level of fire safety.
Two-storey buildings can be made with attic superstructures. The shape of the roof in this case implies 2 or 4 slopes. The exact choice depends on aesthetic and practical considerations, but all other things being equal, it is recommended to use the simplest scheme possible. In the attic room, bedrooms are usually located and supplemented with a bathroom. If customers do not like this arrangement, they can receive a revised project for an additional fee.
Design options
The number of ways to decorate the interior space is almost unlimited. However, it is necessary to choose them not only for their external style and comfort. It is very important to use modern solutions; even in classic styles, it is necessary to abandon options that are frankly not fashionable today. A 6x12 house will turn out to be elegant if you achieve maximum light and visual space.
Walls and ceilings are decorated with light materials without a pronounced texture; the floor, on the other hand, is useful for contrast to decorate in dark colors.
Wherever possible, glossy and mirror solutions should be used. It is more correct to replace heavy textile curtains with blinds or roller designs. A more open layout is preferred, in which the number of dividing walls is limited. The use of multilevel lighting is recommended. It visually expands the space.
The living room is equipped with wide, sometimes even panoramic windows. Better if they are displayed on the terrace or backyard. The style is selected individually, taking into account their tastes and requests. Very bright colors should be avoided. Soft harmonious tones fit almost perfectly. The latest trend is the design of individual walls in contrasting tones. They hang there:
- paintings;
- photographs;
- shelves with books.
The dining room in red and brown tones improves appetite. If this problem does not exist, and rational nutrition is more to your taste, you should choose light, rather bright colors. They are usually dosed. In a large dining room, it is more correct to use a black glossy color. The kitchen is usually decorated discreetly, because it is a purely business, work space.
Bedrooms are usually decorated without overly flashy colors. Furniture is selected primarily according to the degree of convenience. You can eliminate boredom with an accent element. If people are very tired, then you should give preference to calm green and blue colors. To make it easier to wake up in the morning, you can use yellow or orange tones.
Large rooms can be decorated in a variety of classic styles. Strict classicism is distinguished by clear geometry and stinginess, laconic color. The use of stucco and sculpture is encouraged. Lovers of luxury should choose a baroque design. A calmer and more pleasant approach is a modern classic; that is, a classic interior, complemented by ultra-trendy designer touches.
Small private houses can be equipped with various space-saving techniques:
- replacing the dining table with a retractable or folding tabletop;
- equipping boxes in stair treads;
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the use of small washbasins, bathtubs and toilets;
- hanging kitchen utensils on hooks;
- arrangement of an impromptu bedroom in a niche;
- rejection of doors;
- installation of seats tightly against the wall;
- building cabinets into niches;
- the use of compact furniture;
- decoration of mezzanine floors in high rooms.
Beautiful examples
A house made of timber looks attractive. The photo shows just one of such projects - with an attic and a roof of a complex shape. The graceful terrace enhances the positive impression.
A plank building with a roof that is strongly pushed forward may look no worse; there is also an elegant terrace covered by a weather canopy.
However, it is worth considering another possible option - building a brick dwelling; as you can clearly see, the result also meets all expectations.