Single-story projects
A one-story house 8 by 8 is statistically average and is the most popular. Occasionally, it is also equipped with a basement floor, which is often used as a cellar or storage.
However, the ground floor, if provided for in the house plan, can be used as a living space. There you can arrange bedrooms, and on the ground floor there is a spacious kitchen with a living room, where you can receive guests and relax with the whole family.
Today it is possible to create virtually your own project, to develop a construction plan completely from scratch, taking into account even such little things as external and internal decor.
Not only wood and stone, from which it is customary to build classic houses, are available for sale, but also a large number of other materials that have similar properties. in addition, some of these materials are much cheaper, and at the same time are not inferior to classic stone.
Very often, for external decoration, plastic materials are purchased that are stylized to resemble some other material, for example stone. This allows you to increase the resistance of the structure to weather conditions, and at the same time save money.
Even in a one-story house you can comfortably accommodate a full-fledged family. For example, a family with two children will live in such a house. You will need to allocate enough free space for two bedrooms.
In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the children's room should be larger. This is due to the fact that as they age, it will be necessary to put desks in the room, at which children will do their homework.
In fact, it will not be just a bedroom, but a multifunctional room that meets all the children’s requirements.
In the parents' bedroom everything is much simpler. There is no need to install a large desk unless there is a professional need for it. In addition, you will need to install a large bed, a spacious wardrobe and a couple of small cabinets in which small personal belongings of each parent can be stored.
When planning rooms, it is also necessary to take into account the fact from which side the sun rises and on which side it stays the longest. For example, it is best to place the parents' bedroom on the shady side, because early in the morning, as a rule, they do not need to go anywhere. While the children's bedroom should be located on the sunny side as they go to school or college in the morning.
The photo of an 8 by 8 house clearly shows that very often the living room is located on the north side. This arrangement allows the room to receive a sufficient amount of natural light, and at the same time create a unique, pleasant atmosphere.
Two-story project
A two-story house 8 by 8 is more spacious, given that it has 2 floors of free space on which you can conveniently organize living space.
In two-story houses, bedrooms are often located on the 2nd floor; this is much more convenient. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. If necessary, a bathroom is also installed on the second floor for convenience.
Also on the second floor there can be a home theater or a relaxation room. Everything depends only on the imagination of the owner of the house. As a rule, children's and parents' bedrooms are located opposite each other.
An 8 by 8 house with an attic is a kind of intermediate option in the construction of a private house. this is due to the fact that the attic is not a full second floor, but has additional space that can be used.
In addition, houses with an attic are larger in area than a regular one-story house, but smaller than a two-story house. That is why it is considered an intermediate option.
Moreover, the costs of building such a house do not greatly exceed the costs of a one-story building. And the attic can be equipped with a balcony, below which there will be a comfortable terrace.
Features of the layout of square buildings
A professionally completed 8x8 house project with an excellent layout suggests that, regardless of size, it will be comfortable to live in and receive guests. Small dimensions are compensated by multi-story buildings and rational use of every square meter of space. To do this, use traditional techniques:
- technical rooms (boiler room, laundry room, storage rooms) are moved to the ground floor;
- provide an attic roof for equipment for living quarters, where a private area (bedrooms, children's room) is most often located;
- a central hall with a flight of stairs is equipped, the rooms are located around the perimeter.
Much attention is paid to engineering communications. It is customary to have plumbing blocks in modern cottages on each floor, so for convenience and to save space, they are placed one above the other.
What materials to use
When building a private house, the first question that arises is what exactly is best to build a house from. When choosing suitable materials, it is necessary to take into account several important factors.
First of all, you need to take into account the climate in which you plan to live. Take into account its features and possible bad weather. Materials must withstand all climatic conditions in which they will be found.
For example, a house made of 8 by 8 timber is a classic option. The timber is strong and strong enough to withstand all climatic conditions.
In addition, if desired and necessary, it can be treated with additional impregnations that will help protect the frame of the house not only from moisture and dampness, but also from various pests that feed on wood.
Depending on the type of wood from which the timber is made, the price can vary greatly. This is a classic option that is very popular. It is quite reliable and strong, and not very expensive.
If you have a larger budget, it is recommended to pay attention to the stone used at the base of the building. it will help install the structure more reliably, and at the same time it is virtually not exposed to moisture and dampness, and does not need to be maintained.
And for the upper part of the building, you can purchase any type of wood to add aesthetics and beauty to the appearance of a private home.
Required documentation package
It doesn’t matter how the future cottage is planned, one-story or two floors, for construction, a professional house design with dimensions of 8.5 by 8.5 meters is required. It takes into account the shape and load on the walls, taking into account the selected material, selects the optimal insulation materials, and recommends reliable methods of fastening and installation.
Our company provides the customer with all the working drawings for the competent implementation of the architectural and constructive solution:
- plans: floor plans, masonry plans, markings;
- sections of the foundation, roof, diagrams of individual units;
- explication of floors, options for filling window openings;
- layout diagrams of chimneys, ventilation holes;
- plans for the foundation, columns, porch with specifications.
On the website there is an opportunity to view the cottage in 3D - a potential developer can “try on” different tile options for it, change the color of the brick, and the texture of the stone. If for some reason the standard option does not suit the client, our architects will make the necessary additions or changes to the development.
Photos of houses 8 by 8
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