At the present time, people pay great attention to the design and design of the premises. If earlier the priority was reliability and cheapness, today everyone is chasing style and comfort, trying to give the house a special aura. The issue of expanding space is especially acute. Here, designers are sophisticated as soon as they want: they create endless tunnels of mirrors, use special lighting techniques, acquire multifunctional furniture that saves space in the rooms.
But if the principle is “in crowded, but not offense” you do not like it, then you need to resort to more radical methods of expanding space, for example, an extension of the second floor or attic. Before deciding to change the plan of the house, you need to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of both options and find an acceptable solution. An overview of both outstrips will help to figure out what is better, the attic or the second floor.
The attic is a tight attic or an original room?
The attic was created by the architect Francois Mansard, in whose honor it was later named. The designer abandoned traditional flat roofs and created a sloping roof that simultaneously performed the functions of the room. The attic immediately liked the representatives of the creative professions and the poor who had nowhere to live. Today, the “room under the roof” not only did not lose relevance, but also became part of the practical elite housing. The attic, which could act as cabinets, bedrooms, workshops and utility rooms, began to be designed.
Before you decide on the design of the attic floor, you need to find out the pros and cons of the attic in order to be then ready possible problems and consequences. So what is pushing people to build a second attic floor?
- the construction of the attic is less costly than the construction of the second floor;
- The living area and comfort of residence are significantly increased;
- Thanks to the roof bevel, you can design an unusual room rooms, play with lighting and color;
- The windows of the attic provide good lighting and open a wide panoramic review;
- noise from other rooms is not heard;
- A properly designed attic perfectly decorates the city landscape, while maintaining the integrity of the development.
In addition to the listed advantages, the attic has significant drawbacks. The first thing that stops people when arranging the attic is the high cost and laborious work. If you live in the apartment, then it will be difficult for you to get permits for the development of the attic and its subsequent repair. In addition, problems may appear in the sale of housing. Some in a room with an inclined ceiling have a constant feeling of pressure, which poorly affects the emotional state. And the last – you will always hear gusts of wind and the noise of the rain, which sometimes gets uncomfortable.
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The second floor is a bored classic or a comfortable room?
The Russian people still have a stereotype that the second floor is a sign of luxury. At the same time, for Americans, a two -story house is granted. Maybe because housing is built there according to technology when the house is assembled from the sandwich panels, which significantly reduces the cost of work, and maybe because the house with the second floor is a symbol of American culture. In any case, in Russia there are owners of two -story mansions. What benefits do they receive?
- The noise from the roof in the room is excluded;
- the presence of a small attic;
- speed of construction and reliability of the house;
- numerous options for planning the floor of a private house;
- even ceilings, and, therefore, you can freely arrange furniture;
- In the rooms there is no feeling of composure.
The disadvantages include the fact that the construction of the second floor requires large monetary investments and high professionalism. It is also difficult to climb to the second floor to older people and children.
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As you can see, both options have their pros and cons. It is impossible to unequivocally answer what is better, attic or second floor, since both of these options are peculiar and good in their own way. The attic is suitable for those who appreciate the original layout, beautiful views of windows and excellent illumination. The second floor, in turn, is functional and remains an ideal option for large families.
