When choosing a project for the construction of a cottage on a country plot, first of all, you need to decide on the number of storeys of the building. This nuance has a direct impact on the budget for future construction and the functionality of housing. In turn, the choice of number of storeys of a building depends on the area of the site. A small building area imposes some restrictions on the choice of building type, so a successful plan for a one-story house will always be in place.
Thanks to proper planning, even a very small one-story house can be comfortable and cozy
Construction work on the construction of a one-story building has many advantages, because building a house with one floor is much faster and easier than with two or more.
This type of development opens up wide opportunities for design development, its execution, and also ensures the reliability and safety of the finished building. But one-story cottages will not be able to solve the problem of developing suburban areas whose owners have large families. In this case, it is worth paying attention to two- and three-story buildings.
Layout option for a one-story house with a small area
One-story buildings are popular not only due to their small dimensions and low construction costs. They fit perfectly into the natural landscape. However, the distribution of internal space should be considered, since the building must ultimately fully meet the needs of all residents. To do this, you should familiarize yourself with photos, plans of one-story houses, as well as their characteristics. This will allow you to create a more complete picture of understanding how building designs are developed.
Like any type of building, a one-story building has both advantages and disadvantages. The optimal option is the one that has more advantages than disadvantages.
Advantages of low-rise projects:
One-story house with bedrooms in the attic
3D project of a one-story house with an attic and a garage
Note! The psychological factor is of no small importance when choosing a layout. For families with children, the aspect of unity and optimal placement of living rooms in relation to one another is very important.
One-story buildings also have disadvantages, of which there are not so many:
Layout of a one-story house with an area of 150 sq. m, designed to accommodate a large family
Terrace with seating area attached to a one-story house
Taking into account the fact that one-story buildings are most often limited in size, many owners of suburban areas strive to increase the internal space by any available means.
Ways to increase area:
Ground, first and attic floors of a small private house
Note! The cost of building an attic floor is only slightly higher than the costs entailed by organizing a roof with two slopes. Therefore, the attic can be considered as a profitable investment.
All these elements will allow you to diversify the layout of a residential building and make it more interesting from an architectural and functional point of view.
Installing an attic is an effective way to increase the internal space of the house
An element of a building such as a basement cannot be considered as a full floor. Therefore, it does not affect the nominal number of floors in the house. But if the underground zone of the structure is refined and properly arranged, the area of the basement can be safely added to the overall size of the building.
The design of a one-story building with a basement does not provide for the placement of living rooms on this site. Such difficulties are caused by the fact that there is no way to organize natural lighting in the required quantity and a normal level of ventilation.
Basement plan of a one-story house 8 by 8 m: 1 - corridor, 2 and 3 - non-residential premises (billiard room, boiler room, laundry room, gym, etc.)
However, you can always move all premises that have economic and technical purposes to the lower part of the building. Even a small building measuring 8x8 m can provide a family with additional space to place many things and home appliances on the ground floor.
Helpful advice! Use the plinth to install a water supply and heating system (boiler installation), organize a laundry room, an ironing and drying area, store canned food and vegetables (instead of a cellar). You can move utility rooms, a storage room or closet here.
Three-dimensional with basement
Large-sized projects allow rooms intended for relaxation to be located on the base:
In terms of cost, a cottage with an attic floor is almost the same as a house with an attic. This point is due to the fact that materials for the construction of the attic are required almost as much as they are needed for the attic area. But in this case there will be additional costs, since you will need to do:
Layout of a one-story house 10 by 10 m with an attic
All this is necessary in order to organize residential-type rooms on the attic floor and ensure comfort in them. Therefore, the costs are completely justified.
As in the case of the basement, the attic, from an architectural point of view, cannot be considered as a full floor, therefore, it can offer much less usable space than it could in a two-story building. But this space makes it possible to create interesting and varied layouts.
Most often, the attic appears on the building plan as the second floor. For this reason, owners tend to place bedrooms and small bathrooms in the upper part of the house. The area of this area determines the number of bedrooms and their dimensions.
Cozy living room located in the attic of a one-story house
The attic may include several small bedrooms, as well as a hall and a full bathroom equipped with a bathtub. You can also place a storage room here.
The presence of only one floor in the house cannot be an obstacle to creating a garage or workshop under the same roof as the living quarters. At the same time, plans for one-story houses with a garage can have a completely symmetrical layout or, conversely, a certain number of rooms located freely.
Symmetrical building options offer layouts in which the garage space is separated from residential rooms using powerful solid walls. Externally, such a building looks symmetrical; it is possible to conditionally divide it in half into two zones: a residential part and an area allocated for a garage. With a free distribution of spaces, the garage room is simply adjacent to one of the outer walls of the structure.
Layout of a one-story house 8 by 10 m with a garage and a large terrace
Helpful advice! It is recommended to draw up the layout so that access to the premises is not only from the street, but also from the side of the house. Thanks to this, the car owner will not have to get wet in the rain and snow in bad weather when he wants to go to the garage.
To increase the free space in the house, it is not at all necessary to limit yourself to just the garage, basement or attic. You can use all these elements to make your home comfortable and convenient.
Project of a one-story house 8x10 with a garage
The comfort of living in a home is influenced by many different factors. But the most important of them is the nature of the placement of rooms, as well as the features of their interaction with each other.
The rational distribution of spaces is determined by:
The foundation part of the house is the basis for creating a layout. Today, based on standard projects, the possibilities for creating layouts have expanded significantly. Developers use pre-developed drawings that include typical design and layout solutions. Thanks to this, the costs of the design stage are reduced, and not only the consumption of money, but also time is reduced. Ideas are implemented in a short time, they are as close as possible to the needs of the majority of owners of suburban areas.
Compact one-story house with original design
The planning stage of a building includes several mandatory requirements that must be adhered to.
When drawing up a plan, do not forget about the following points:
An example of the layout of a one-story house intended for a family of 2-3 people
Helpful advice! It is recommended to combine elements of communication systems into nodes. This will reduce costs and eliminate the installation of unnecessary parts. For example, the kitchen and bathroom should be adjacent. This will eliminate the need to lay additional pipelines.
Three-dimensional project of a small one-story house
Communication systems must be thought through very carefully. It is better if you can reduce the length of the pipeline to a minimum, since the installation of long pipes is accompanied by the installation of many connections. The more connections, the higher the risk of leaks.
The sewer system needs good water flow. It must be designed to be able to normally accept the volume of liquid if a dishwasher and washing machine are running in the house at the same time, and a bathtub or shower is also in use. This point depends on the number of permanent residents in the house and the needs of each of them (as well as household appliances) for water.
Layout option for a one-story house for a family with a child
The connection of a residential building to communication systems must be carried out in full compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards. As a rule, wastewater is discharged for processing in a natural mode, which involves the use of gravity. Wastewater is discharged exclusively to the place designated for this purpose. You should obtain special permission from the sanitary service and properly organize the drainage pit.
Important! It is unacceptable to use storm drains and ponds for drainage. This may result in a fine from the health inspector or a court summons from the utility company, as well as contamination of the environment and groundwater. Carefully study the rules and requirements for the process of organizing a sewer system in a suburban area.
Plan of a one-story house 8 by 8 m with one bedroom
The local network company may also have certain requirements regarding the use of household appliances. Find out in advance what the limit is and, taking this data into account, put electrical appliances into operation.
With the optimal location of the house on the site, the winds should be directed into the roof slopes. This reduces resistance and wind load during strong gusts and bad weather. Moreover, precipitation will not fall into the gables.
If it is planned to build a residential structure in a region where there are sharp and frequent changes in the direction of winds, it is recommended to use half-hip or hip roofs. Thanks to these structures, it becomes possible to form additional canopies and planes that provide effective protection of walls from the effects of precipitation.
If you remove the internal partitions, combining the kitchen, dining room and living room, this will visually expand the interior space of a small house
Do not forget about the features of the landscape terrain. It is not recommended to locate the building at the most extreme points, that is, to carry out construction in the highest and lowest zones of the site.
To decide on the location of the building, you should visit the local administration and get a map there that reflects the geodetic zoning of the area and all the features of the nearby terrain. Such a map will include information about the location of groundwater, its direction, soil characteristics and other data useful for construction.
One-story house with an attic with an area of up to 100 sq. m.
Made from wood or any other materials, based on the parameters and features of the shape. Square structures, such as a 6x6 m house, are considered optimal.
Note! The symmetry of the building allows you to create balanced and harmonious interiors. This determines the increased popularity of projects with the same length of sides.
Plan of a small house 6x6 m with one floor
Taking into account the fact that the dimensions of the building, 6x6 m, are small, such a house can be used as a country cottage. Its construction will be accompanied by lower costs than the construction of a larger or two-story structure. Using the tools and technologies of modern design, here you can organize all the conditions necessary for a comfortable stay.
Considerable savings can be achieved through proper organization of the heating system, if a fireplace equipped with radiators or a boiler with low power is used as a replacement for it.
A 6 by 6 m cottage can be used as a country house or for year-round living
In a space of 36 square meters you can arrange the following rooms:
A good option would be to combine a kitchen and living room like a studio. Thanks to this solution, you can increase the usable area.
House plan 6x6 m with attic floor
In terms of layout, single-story buildings of 9x9 m have similar characteristics as smaller square-shaped buildings. The advantage of buildings with a side length of 9 m is that the usable area increases, which makes it possible to diversify the interior design of the rooms.
As an example, consider door structures. The limited spaces of the cottage with a total area of 36 sq. m require the installation of sliding-type interior doors in order to save space. Installing structures with doors that are hidden in a special box placed in the wall will allow you to achieve maximum space savings. While a residential building with dimensions of 9x9 m allows the installation of classic doors with swing doors.
Layout options for a one-story house 9 by 9 m
Helpful advice! With the help of an attic floor you can partially solve the problem of crowding in small buildings. In this case, the attic area is used to accommodate a large bedroom, which frees up space for organizing a larger kitchen and living room. However, you will have to look for a place to install a staircase structure, which will not cause problems if the attic is included in the layout of a 9x9 m house.
The choice of layouts is quite extensive, so you have every chance to choose a truly convenient and suitable option for you. Construction of a house with parameters of 8x10 m on a country plot will allow you to acquire:
3D project of a one-story house 8 by 10 m
And these are just the main living spaces. We must not forget that in such a cottage, in addition to the listed rooms, you can organize bathrooms and utility rooms. The layout may include a veranda or vestibule, which will provide additional protection from the cold in winter.
When drawing up a house plan 8 by 10 m, in order to save usable space, you can refuse to organize long corridors that steal free space. In addition, a profitable solution would be to combine the kitchen and living room areas by removing the wall separating these rooms.
Plan of a one-story house 8x10 with an attic, four bedrooms and a balcony
Some projects may have additional structural elements that enhance the architecture of the building.
These elements include:
Note! All these elements take the form of external extensions (with the exception of the bay window), which are intended for use in the warm season and in good weather conditions.
The terrace and veranda are good for organizing a recreation area. In the evening, this space can be used for tea with family or friends. The balcony will be a great place to relax and contemplate the beauty of the landscape around the house.
Layout of a one-story house with a fairly large area
The bay window has a more complex functional meaning for the building. It effectively decorates the house from the facade, and can also make the interior layout more interesting. In addition, the bay window allows you to install large windows. Due to this, the flow of natural light that enters the house from the street increases.
The drawings of buildings with bay windows show how interesting an ordinary rectangular or square building box with standard parameters becomes. Most often, bay windows are installed in structures made of stone or wood. In this case, the type of material has a direct impact on the shape of this element.
Large one-story house with attic space
One-story cottages with dimensions of 10x10 m or more are already beyond the scope of projects up to 100 sq. m. Most often, owners of land plots with a large area think about the construction of such a building. Such a structure can be used not only as a country house for the summer season, but can also serve as a full-fledged home for the permanent residence of a family of several people.
The advantage of square rooms is that they facilitate the convenient distribution of furniture and are optimal for organizing a good level of lighting.
Plan of a one-story house 10 by 12 m with three bedrooms
A building with dimensions of 10x10 m can accommodate a family of 4-5 people. Speaking in general terms, the layout of such a cottage allows you to create living conditions similar to what a three-room apartment in the city offers. The boiler room provides heating in such a house.
In addition to the required rooms, the owner can organize other rooms that provide increased comfort:
Helpful advice! If you increase the project to 10x12 m, it will be possible to add a guest room and a dressing room to the general plan.
An example of a successful layout of a one-story house 10x10
One-story houses made of timber are an excellent alternative to brick and concrete. Cottages made of wood not only have a low cost, but are also environmentally friendly. It will not take very much time to build a building from 11x11 m timber. In return, you will receive about 102.5 square meters of usable area and a sufficient number of premises.
A building project of 11x11 m may include:
One-story house 11 by 11 m with an attic and a large garage
It is recommended to use timber with parameters 150x100 as a building material. The horizontal type of construction allows you to avoid installing a staircase, which itself has a complex design and construction technology, and even occupies part of the usable space on both the first and second floors. There is no such problem with one-story buildings.
A one-story building with dimensions of 12x12 m can be an excellent basis for creating a comfortable layout. The dimensions of the housing allow you to organize:
Layout option for a one-story house 12x12 m
Projects of 12x12 m allow you to organize a basement or attic. An extension in the form of a terrace or a garage can expand the usable area of the house.
There are many options for creating a convenient and comfortable building plan for developing a suburban area. The choice is limited only by your imagination and budget.
Shrinkable- means that after installing a log house made of profiled timber, construction is interrupted and the building remains unfinished for 6 to 12 months. The price for shrinkage includes wall and partition beams, rafter boards, roofing, necessary consumables and labor.
Price of a timber house project includes basic materials and installation work. After installation you will receive a finished wooden timber house with turnkey windows and doors. For permanent year-round living, it is necessary to order additional insulation. The basic configuration of the presented projects of houses made of timber is optimal for summer country living.
Building your own living space has many nuances. Before construction begins, the location of the future cottage, its size and number of floors are selected. A budget and practical option would be to choose a one-story house, the plan of which is easier and faster to draw up than. Various dimensions and a variety of design solutions will allow everyone to find a project.
There are a number of advantages of a small house with an attic:
The disadvantages include limited space and layout options, since only 3-4 full rooms can fit on the ground floor.
Advice! If you want to find the most affordable option, opt for a house made of foam blocks.
Among typical projects, the following dimensions are distinguished:
Each design has its own characteristics, and externally can be made in any design, distinguishing your home from others.
Planning a one-story cottage can take a lot of time, but the construction process itself, with a well-prepared plan, will go much faster. In a small house, it is important to take into account the correct arrangement of rooms with the most rational use of the entire living space.
Among the plans for small houses 6x6 m with one floor you can find very interesting options. Here are some photographic examples of schemes and finished buildings:
The living area in such a modest room is only 36 m², but even in such an area you can arrange a sleeping room and a living room, and move the nursery to the attic. It is better to make the bathroom combined, freeing up space for the kitchen or hallway. Such designs are often chosen by elderly couples or small young families with one child.
There are quite a lot of layouts for a one-story house 9 by 9 m, despite the modest living space. You can make a plan yourself or order a ready-made version from the masters. Here are some interesting room layout options:
A one-story house 9 by 9 m can be built from stone, timber, energy-saving panels or. The last option is the most affordable. A garage or attic can be added to any structure to make the space larger and more functional.
On average, the total living area will be 109 m², and the facades can be very diverse. Here are some ready-made 9x9 m:
Corner option with a porch with stone cladding
Neat option with an attic floor
Wooden house with porch
Combination of wood and stone cladding
When planning the construction of a house and drawing up a project, it is worth thinking through many nuances, ranging from the number of people in the family, ending with the location of the building on the site with the choice of window location.
Modern technologies make it possible to create 3D designs of one-story houses 8 by 10 m, taking into account their location on the site. To do this, they use special ones, where it is even possible to distribute rooms and arrange furniture.
There are many layouts and options for the distribution of living rooms; you can choose a project for a one-story 8x10 house with an attic or an attached garage, and also think about the basement. All this allows you to maximize the usable area of the building.
Here are some interesting layouts:
One-story houses with a living area of up to 150 m² are perfect for families of 4-5 people. They can accommodate three bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen, as well as attach a garage, make a basement where all communication wiring can be moved. An attic is also a good idea for small buildings.
According to European standards, a house up to 150 m² is classified as small; such structures have a number of advantages:
You can design a house yourself or order a ready-made plan with turnkey construction. There are several standard dimensions for cottages up to 150 m²:
There are also options with a basement, attic and garage.
The average living space in a 10 by 12 house is 140 m² with an attic floor. The distribution of rooms, as well as the appearance of the house, can be varied. When choosing a project, it is worth considering the number of family members who will live under one roof.
In this case, any option for a one-story building will have a number of advantages:
Among the finished projects, the layout of one-story houses 10x10 or 10x12 m varies. Here are some photo examples to make it easier for you to imagine your future home:
Among all the options, a special place is occupied by one-story ones, which can be of any size, including 11 by 11 m. Natural material always attracts the attention of consumers, looks beautiful on any site, and with proper construction, the service life of buildings is long.
Among all the advantages of timber buildings, there are several main advantages:
The disadvantages include the ability of wood to absorb moisture, so an additional layer of waterproofing of the walls will be required, and a special composition should be applied to prevent the formation of rot and mold. Wood is considered an expensive material, so even a one-story house can hardly be classified as a cheap building.
There are many layout options; for example, wooden one-story houses 11 by 11 m with an attic look beautiful. Here are some photographic examples of different finished designs:
It is easier to think through the layout of a one-story house of 12x12 m, because the large area allows you to place rooms in any order, create several large or many small rooms. The attic floor is used for offices and children's rooms or for non-residential recreation areas, and additional openings can serve as a summer refuge from the heat and scorching sun.
When choosing a suitable arrangement of rooms, you can draw up your project by hand or in a special 3D editor, take a ready-made version as a basis, or order a plan from specialists in a construction company in your city.
Here are several options for layouts of 12 by 12 m houses, as well as ready-made structures:
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The choice of foundation for an 8x12 house depends on the type of soil, the location of groundwater, the layout and massiveness of the structure. We have extensive experience in the construction of various types of foundations, such as strip, slab, pile, grillage and combined foundations. Quality control takes place at every stage of the work performed. Our company guarantees the reliability of the foundations built by us in compliance with all technologies and construction standards. We work throughout the Leningrad region and provide a free specialist visit to the site to assist in choosing the type of foundation structure and calculating the cost of construction.
Price for a turnkey foundation for an 8x12 house, rub.
| Foundation type | Turnkey price, rub. |
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| Pile-screw (d108mm, pile length 2500mm) | 76,000 rub. |
| Strip foundation (strip width 300mm, strip height 600mm) | RUB 245,300 |
| Strip foundation (strip width 400mm, strip height 800mm) | RUB 381,200 |
| Plate (thickness 250mm) | RUB 357,600 |
| Plate (thickness 300mm) | RUB 397,000 |
| Plate (thickness 350mm) | RUB 436,100 |
| Slab with grillage (slab thickness 250mm, grillage 72 m.p., 0.3x0.3m) | RUB 460,700 |
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*The cost of the foundation includes materials with delivery to your site (within a radius of 25 km from the Ring Road) **The cost of the foundation may vary depending on the location, geology of the site, work conditions and customer requirements ***You can find out more accurate costs for drainage work by calling us. We also carry out additional work on the design of houses, sewers, drainage systems, and water supply systems. |
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Completed work on this type of foundation
In our company you can order the construction of a foundation for a house of 8x12 meters, taking into account all your requirements. This can be a foundation for either a one-story house or a two-story house, with an attic or basement. The building material can be any: timber (wood), brick, expanded clay concrete, aerated concrete, frame-panel house.
The construction of a foundation 8 by 12 meters in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region is carried out taking into account the upcoming loads and local geology. We pour the following types of foundations:
What is included in the cost of pouring a 12x8 m foundation, as well as all the nuances, you can find out from our managers by calling the phone number listed on the website.
