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Many architectural elements of the houses were invented either as a constructive necessity or for economic reasons. So in the XVII century, the French architect Francois Mansart began to use the attic under the high roof for living rooms since the King took taxes depending on the number of floors, and the attic was not a floor. Furthermore, he supplied the attic with dormer windows so that the rooms could be better lit. These dormer windows gave the appearance of the house an unusual look and were liked by the Parisians. In addition, the idea of ​​rational use of space at home relished many. Since then, the residential attic has been called the attic.

The advantages of a house with a loft


Attic layout uses roof and gable surfaces to form walls and ceilings. The attic increases the living space of the house by 50%. The useless volume of an attic in a single-story house becomes useful. As a result, the cost of building one square foot is reduced. In low places under the eaves, you can easily place low furniture: beds, dressers, or bedside tables. The layout of the attic in our drawings indicated the location of the furniture under the slope of the roof. You can build a one-story house, and when you need to warm the top, make a stair, build the walls, and the attic is ready. It is much cheaper than doing an extension to the house. You can add dormer windows to insert a simple window. Heat rises upward, so in the frame house, you cannot heat the attic. Do not make a ceiling in the attic, but rather carefully isolate the slopes of the roof so that the top does not heat up. Any leak in the roof immediately becomes noticeable. It would be best if you immediately repaired it; do not expect it when the mold appears. It is easy to build a frame house with an attic, as the roof is connected to the walls in a single structure.

Attic disadvantages

 

  • There are 3–6 square meters on each floor under the staircase.
  • In a one-story house, do not set the stairs. The volume of rooms in the attic is less than a two-story house.
  • More insulation is spent on the slopes of the roof compared to a flat ceiling.
  • Errors in the insulation and waterproofing of the roof are more challenging to fix than in a house with a cold attic.
  • Building from aerated concrete blocks with an attic is more difficult. The design of the ridge beam support on the roofs is complicated in execution.

I have marked house designs with a camera symbol that present complete client house pictures. If your lot is limited, consider constructing a house with either an attic or two floors. The catalog contains more than 1000 house plans for attractive loft residences, including layouts and client photos.

Lovely home. Loft home plans are available in diverse styles.
Beautiful houses with a loft in the English, French Provence, and American country styles often feature a gable and hip roof in the French style. American house plans also include mansard, gable, and shed roofs.

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Modern House Plan With Shed Roofs And Three Bedrooms TD-30324-1,5-3

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TD-30324-1,5-3
170m2

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3

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2

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With a loft over the kitchen and a sloping ceiling, this 170 square-metre, one-story house plan offers a great room with high ceilings. The space appears larger due to its open layout, large windows,…

300 Square Metres Vaulted Interior Tudor Style House Plan DJ-623284-1,5-6

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DJ-623284-1,5-6
301m2

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1,5

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3 4

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3

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2

The 300 square metres of heated living that this 2-story contemporary Tudor-style house plan offers includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and the option to add a finished lower level that adds two…

Modern Farmhouse With Three Bedrooms and a Bonus Room, 225 Square Meters: Plan RK-14790-1,5-3

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RK-14790-1,5-3
224m2

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1,5

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3

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3

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The heart of this home is the spacious great room, where a cosy fireplace takes centre stage, flanked by built-in shelving. Sliding doors provide easy access to the covered rear porch, creating an…

New American House Plan with Bonus Space and Four Bedrooms, 211 Square Metres 14789rk

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RK-14789-1,5-3
211m2

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1,5

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3

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3

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2

This 211-square-metre New American house plan includes a 2-car alley access garage, a main-floor master suite, two upstairs bedrooms, and a flex room that can be used as a fourth bedroom. The kitchen…

Vaulted second floor and barn-like two-story house plan with 127 square metres DA-72398-1,5-2
DA-72398-1,5-2
127m2

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1,5

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2

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2

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This 2-story house plan with a barn-like appearance has country charm thanks to its gabled front porch, windowed cupola, and pair of dormers. It is intended to be used as a vacation cabin and has a…

4 Bed English Cottage Plan With Brick Exterior And Vaulted Ceilings In The Living Room PH-50227-2-4

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PH-50227-2-4
274m2

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2

Bedroom

4

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2

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This 274-square-meter, four-bedroom cottage house plan features two dormers and a brick facade, giving it both shape and utility. If you have an out-of-town guest, a flexible area off the foyer works…

Country Craftsman House Plan With Split Bedrooms and Loft: WDY-510249-1-3
WDY-510249-1-3
250m2

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1

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3

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2

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This stunning country Craftsman home plan features a front porch supported by a pair of columns set atop brick-clad bases, clapboard siding, and a standing seam metal roof. It offers 250 square meters…

Mountain House Plan With Large Deck And Lower Level Expansion 164 Sq M:  VR-680214-1,5-3
VR-680214-1,5-3
164m2

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1,5

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3 4

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2 3

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This two-story mountain home plan features a wrap-around porch to take in the available views and a timber-frame truss that gives character to the front porch. The two-story great room with…

Attractive English Cottage Plan With 3 Bedroom And Detached 2 Car Garage. TF-25408-1.5-3
TF-25408-1.5-3
240m2

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1,5

Bedroom

3

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3

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2

This lovely three-bedroom home plan features two high gables, a neat front porch, and an ornamental shed dormer above. With a width of only 13 m, it is ideal for a little lot. The C-shaped kitchen has…

Carriage house plan in the European style with a 60 square meters studio GE-25781-2-1
GE-25781-2-1
60m2

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1,5

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1

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1

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2

This Craftsman-style façade is included on this stone-clad European carriage house layout, which also features a dramatic, steep roofline. This layout is ideal for a home office, in-law apartment, or…

3 Bedroom Craftsman House Plan With Master and Office on the Ground Floor RK-14698-1,5-3

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RK-14698-1,5-3
228m2

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1,5

Bedroom

3

Bath

2

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2

This 3-bedroom home plan has a charming front porch and craftsman-style exterior features that help draw the eye inside. Select between a front or side entry, 2- or 3-car garage. From the garage, a…

Barndominium Style Vacation Cottage With Walkout Basement: Plan PM-80903-2-3
PM-80903-2-3
135m2

Floor

2

Bedroom

3

Bath

2

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This barndominium-style holiday home's spacious entry hall leads to a two-story living area with a large fireplace as the main focal point. Sliding glass doors allow you to enter the spacious deck and…


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