We suggest what features it is necessary to take into account when repairing an attic apartment, how to choose a suitable interior style and put the furniture right.
What should be considered when repairing an apartment in the attic?
1. Insulation
The comfortable temperature in the cold season in the attic directly depends on how the roof was satisfied, and from construction technologies. Unlike the usual floor, the roof in the attic should be insulated. High demands are presented to this, since heat loss through the roof can reach 25%, and insulating materials are capable of significantly reduced heating costs.
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2. Air conditioning
If in winter it is worth thinking about warming in the attic, then in summer - about cooling air conditioners. Indoor under the roof is often hot and stuffy, especially in the southern regions, where many sun.
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3. Floor insulation
Flooring needs additional noise insulation so that the neighbors from the bottom floor do not hear each pitch of the tenants.
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4. Windows
Apartment in the attic needs good natural lighting. The windows can be located both on the vertical walls and on the roof skate. And this is the greatest advantage of mansard apartments - windows that allow you to watch directly into the sky.
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By the way, windows directed into the sky give a 40% lighting of their vertical analogues.
Tips for designing an apartment in the attic
1. Choosing style
The first, which suggests itself, is the Loft style. Indeed, translated from English LOFT means the attic (room under the roof). With a sufficient height of the walls, you can make them traditional for the loft with brown bricks, and leave the ceilings white so that they do not "hang" above the floor.
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The second possible style that the apartment is suitable in the attic, - Scandinavian. Traditional bright decoration and "warm" natural materials will add comfort.
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Modern minimalism is also suitable. Use bright shades in furniture and finishing and minimum items to add lightness and freedom to space.
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2. Planning
For an apartment in the attic one of the most successful solutions - free layout, when there are almost no partitions, except for the bathroom, and the kitchen is combined with a living room or a bedroom. Then the space will seem more and air.
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3. Location of furniture in different rooms
Bedroom
One of the best ideas is to lay a bed in the attic back to the window on the ceiling scap and watch the night and morning sky. Also there is an option to put a bed sideways to the rustle, but it is hardly suitable for the bedroom pair - it will be inconvenient.
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It is possible to put a bed near the bed next to the window, and in a small simplest, arrange open shelves for books and decor.
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Kitchen
The kitchen is best to choose without hinged cabinets or combine open shelves with them. If the kitchen is an angular one, one of the sides can be placed to the wall above the pitched ceiling. This will add light and comfort.
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Living room
Put a sofa under the scope roof and under the window to arrange a cozy chair - what could be better for the pastime?
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Sanusel
If there is a slope of the roof in the bathroom, perfectly put the bath under it. It turns out a real relax zone by the window.
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Wardrobe
Some designers are offered to arrange an improvised dressing room under the roof. We found the idea for you to be inspired.
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