English and American projects of one-story houses. American house projects

Interior layout of American houses August 24th, 2016

With walls, and we sorted out past messages. Now let's look at the layout of American houses.

In American homes you almost never see a hallway or hallway. Instead, all entry doors lead directly to the living room or other living room. You can enter the house not only through the front door. Most often there are at least two or three entrance doors. Front door or front door. Backdoor(usually glass) leads to the back patio. The third door is to the garage. Sometimes a door to the outside can be found in the most unusual place, for example in a toilet. This is explained quite simply - so that you can go to the toilet from the pool without entering the house.

When you ask an American about the size of a house, you will almost always hear three parameters - the number of bedrooms, the number of bathrooms, and the total area. For example, 3/2 1600 sq. ft. means that this is a house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a size of about 150 sq. m.

Private rooms

The interior space of American houses is divided into a private zone and a public zone. The private zone primarily includes bedrooms. The bedrooms are divided into a “master bedroom” and all other bedrooms. A separate bedroom is provided to the parent couple and each adult family member. Children of the same sex, up to a certain age (12 years old), can share one bedroom, and then get their own. For example, a family of 4 will almost always live in a house with 3-4 bedrooms. The bedroom must have a window. If a room does not have a window, then it cannot be a bedroom. Also, almost always the bedroom should have a built-in wardrobe or storage room.

The master room is the largest bedroom, it usually has a walk-in closet, or even two dressing rooms s, and almost always has its own separate bathroom with toilet and bath. In expensive houses, the bathroom in the master room can be very fancy, with a Jacuzzi, several washbasins, fancy showers, etc.

The remaining bedrooms usually have smaller wardrobes. The remaining bedrooms may not have their own toilet and bathroom, and they can combine one toilet/bathroom for 2 bedrooms.

For children's bathrooms, a fairly typical layout is washbasin>toilet>bathtub. Also, very often lower washbasins, toilets, and bathtubs are installed in children's bathrooms.

Here is an example of a typical plan for an inexpensive American house.

Sometimes there is a configuration where the toilet has two doors, and access is possible from two different bedrooms (this is called a Jack and Jill Bathroom).

There is almost never a chandelier on the ceiling of a bedroom. Often instead of a chandelier there is a fan (with or without a lamp). And the main lighting in bedrooms, as a rule, is not very bright and is arranged with the help of spotlights or floor lamps.

Public rooms

If the house is two-story, then the private zone is located on the second floor, and on the first there will be a public zone - kitchen, living room, hall, dining room. If the house is one-story, then the public area will be in the center. Also, one room can be reserved for an office or library. The basement, if there is one, will be equipped as a library, gym, bar or game room.

The public area is usually not divided into separate rooms; instead, the entire space is open and divided only by arches, partitions, and shelving. The kitchen from the dining room is most often separated only by a bar counter or not separated at all. For example, on this plan, the family room, dining room, living room and kitchen are actually combined into one space. It is worth remembering that in English language, the word room means both a room with 4 walls and just a place/space, so a dining room can be either a dining room or just a place for a table.

In addition, half of the bathroom is often in the public area. What is half a bathroom? This is a toilet with a hand washbasin so that guests do not have to go to the toilet through the bedrooms.

A patio is not only welcome, but considered a must. There you can arrange a children's playground, a small garden, there are often swimming pools, and there will almost always be a place for a barbecue.

Auxiliary or work premises:
For storing things there are ba large number of built-in wardrobes, storage rooms, a basement and attic equipped for storage, and a spacious garage attached to the house. The washing machine is not installed in the bathroom or kitchen, but in a special room for washing. Sometimes they are placed in the garage. Linen can also be dried and ironed here.

You almost never see wallpaper on the walls inside American homes. Internal walls almost always painted. Light and plain walls dominate

Separately worth mentioning internal doors. In addition to conventional doors with hinges, American homes have a very wide variety of other options:
1. Barn door, moves sideways on a rail.

2. Folding doors are usually used for closets and other utility rooms.

3. Sliding doors

4. Pocket doors that go into the wall are also common.

A few more different plans

Projects of houses and cottages in American style– these are houses characterized by a spacious layout, versatility and convenience. Such projects are mainly designed for, since almost every building is complemented by terraces and asymmetrical facades. It is also worth noting the roofs, which, due to their decorative effect, give the house an unusual and original look. Very often it is possible to have a sharp shape with large angles of inclination.

Modern private frame-panel American Vacation home with pitched roof

Frame American house assumes, first of all, the presence of large areas. This style, which appeared in the colonial era, first became widespread in the states where people were engaged in farming.

Despite the fact that large areas make it easy to implement many of the most incredible design solutions, Americans still prefer to build houses in which convenience and comfort come first.

Project one-story house American style

The layout of a house in America is mainly horizontal, “in breadth”. Such buildings have several wings, in which each subsequent wing has a lower ceiling height than the previous one. In this case, each wing has its own, often strongly sloping, roof. The top floor, in most cases, is an attic, intended for bedrooms.

Project of a two-story American house with attic floor and garage

You can often find in American houses that smoothly transition into the local area. The boundary between the house and the surrounding landscape is further “blurred” due to large quantity doors and windows, which are a mandatory attribute of housing. In cottages, where there is little light, windows and doors, Americans usually feel extremely uncomfortable.

American residents pay a lot of attention to the design of backyards adjacent to kitchens and terraces. A recreation area, etc. is traditionally located here.

The layout of an American-style house is carried out according to certain rules, taking into account certain features. The interior is zoned in such a way that the guest lingers in the hallway, without looking at the interior chambers of the owners of the house. For this reason, a guest area is often set up next to it, where you can calmly drink tea at the table, sitting on a comfortable sofa or chairs.

American Home Design

The first thing that catches your eye when you see a photo of an American house is a wide veranda with a neat fence. There are always a few chairs on the veranda, sometimes a table. It's like an outdoor living room. And in front of the house - a well-groomed lawn. This pleasant picture is the face of the whole house, as if saying “welcome”, hospitable people live here!

Such a house is most often two-story, on a low foundation. The front door is equipped with a wide porch (covered terrace) with stairs. Mostly houses without architectural frills. White facade, dark shutters on the windows. Moreover, the shutters perform a purely decorative function. Sloping roof. A spacious garage is always attached to the house. A well-groomed lawn is required in front of the house.

The backyard is spacious if the size of the lot allows. Sometimes there is a pool in the backyard. If there is not enough space for a swimming pool, then at least a lawn for a barbecue. Often a putting green or basketball court is installed in the backyard.

The simple structure and design of the American home is due to its history. Not so long ago, cottages in America were built not to be too long term services. External walls are made of plywood, internal walls are made of plasterboard. Causes:

mild climate, allowing you to neglect the insulation of the house;
frequent hurricanes destroying houses (so the house was easy to rebuild);
and of course, the relative cheapness of such buildings.

Over time in frame construction Technologies were introduced to combine ease of construction with strength of materials. For example, the use of SIP panels, which we will talk about later. All this helped such houses become not only economical housing, but also withstand the test of time and weather conditions.

There are several main styles of American houses:

colonial;
Tudor style;
Victorian style;
rustic;
ranch style.

Layout and interior

The layout of American houses implies a combination of comfort and practicality. Rooms for the rest of the family are a must here. At the same time, there is a place for everyone to retire. Each has its own bedroom. And often, their own bathroom with a toilet.

The house can be entered not only through the front door. Most often, there are two or three entrance doors on the ground floor. Front door or front door, made of pressed wood or MDF. The back door (often glass) leads to the back patio. The third door is to the workshop, through which you can go to the garage.

All auxiliary rooms are usually located on the first floor. A living rooms- On the second floor. So, on the first floor there is a kitchen, a living room, a hall, a dining room. Also on the ground floor one room can be reserved for an office. The basement is equipped for a library, gym, bar or games room.

The bedrooms are located on the second floor. Sometimes the children's rooms can be on the second floor, and the parents' bedroom can be on the first floor. Each bedroom has a dressing room and, as already mentioned, a bathroom with toilet. On the ceiling, often instead of a chandelier, there is a fan. And lighting is arranged with the help of spotlights or floor lamps.

Auxiliary or working premises:

Wardrobes, built-in wardrobes and pantries are provided for storage.
The washing machine is not installed in the bathroom, but in a special room for washing. Linen can also be dried and ironed here.
The kitchen is always spacious. And very comfortable. Often the kitchen is combined with the dining room, where there is a large dinner table and the whole family gathers.

The layout of a one-story American house is similar. The bedrooms are located in the part of the house farthest from the garage. Adjacent to the garage is a workshop, a laundry room, and sometimes a kitchen-dining room.

We build the American way

Built using American technology frame houses, which are easy to build and rebuild. The advantage of such technologies is the speed of construction of buildings. Of the main types of construction of American houses, the most popular are:

frame modular housing construction;
frame-panel house or frame-panel house.

Modular housing construction. Buildings are constructed in the form of sections (modules). The designs of such American houses are of the same type. It is cheaper to assemble the house directly at the factory and transport it to the site using a special carrier trailer. Often these are mobile homes that do not have a foundation. A modular constructor house can be assembled directly at the factory, but it can also be assembled at a construction site. While the foundation is being poured, sections of the house are being assembled nearby. Factory assembly provides for built-in communications and even furniture.

Panel or panel house. The essence of the technology is that the building is assembled from panels (boards, blocks) sewn onto a pre-built wooden frame. Various materials can be used as panels:

OSB board or plywood. Previously, they were widely used to build houses in areas with mild climates. In our conditions they do not apply.
Thermoblock. The thermoblock is based on polystyrene foam insulation metal frame. Expanded polystyrene has excellent heat-saving properties.
The so-called SIP panel. The outer walls of the panel are made of OSB, and the inside is made of polystyrene foam. Thanks to its three-layer structure, this panel can withstand longitudinal and lateral loads well. Therefore, a SIP house is very durable.

Decoration Materials:

The outside of the house is covered with siding or wooden clapboard. Less common brick cladding and tiles.
Interior finishing of walls and ceiling - plasterboard or lining.
Floor covering - carpet, wood or tile.

The disadvantage of American wooden houses there is an increased fire hazard. If an entire area consists of such houses, then all of them can burn down. Therefore, houses are required to be equipped with smoke detectors. Also, to reduce the fire hazard, OSB boards are treated with a fire retardant, which gives the material self-extinguishing properties.

If you are planning to build a house using American technologies, first of all, you need to select quality panels. When purchasing panels, you must be one hundred percent sure that they were not produced in a handicraft manner. Make sure that the manufacturing technology meets the standards. Otherwise, the house you built risks collapsing like a house of cards. Fire protection treatment of slabs is also important.

Construction period frame-panel house– from one month to three. Choose the one that suits your needs individual conditions house design is not difficult.

Construction stages:

foundation pouring;
frame construction;
installation of floors and roofs;
arrangement of all internal communications (sewage, electricity and others);
Finishing work.

The frame is assembled from 150*50 mm timber. Mineral wool is placed between the frame posts. External wall mounted from OSB. Then the horizontal sheathing is installed. Insulation is placed between the sheathing. If you use SIP panels or thermoblocks, then horizontal lathing with insulation can not be equipped.

The horizontal lathing is covered with a vapor barrier membrane. And already on top of the membrane a vertical sheathing for the external finishing material. WITH inside The frame is also laid with a vapor-tight membrane. Then drywall.

Internal partitions can be mounted from timber 150*50 or 100*50 mm. Also between the racks there is mineral wool or other roll insulation. A membrane is attached to both sides of the frame. Then the unchanged drywall.

For finishing works everyone chooses materials to their own taste. Can be done traditionally external cladding do it with siding, or you can use plaster. interior American houses are also a matter of taste. Since America is a colonial territory, each nation created interiors of different styles in identical American cottages. Therefore, do not look for a standard, but give room to your imagination.

Some people consider frame houses to be undignified and unfounded. Either way brickwork. Let's face it: American frame houses are not castles. However, most people with average incomes will agree that the cost-effectiveness of building such houses is a big plus. In the end, comfort is more important for a family than pretentious surroundings. But this does not mean that frame houses are gray and inconspicuous. Photos and videos of American houses made in different design styles - the best for that proof.

American houses, photo:

American colonial style, clearly expressed in the architecture of residential buildings, in Lately is becoming very popular among domestic developers. The reason for this is the combination of convenience, visual appeal and functionality of the building, where the living space is used with maximum efficiency. An American-style house is ideal for families leading an active lifestyle, especially for couples with children.

What is a private American home? It's usually spacious two-story cottage frame type, with a complex shaped roof and a large number of windows. Most often, such houses have a symmetrical shape, many rooms, and an open spacious terrace at the entrance. The second floor, as a rule, protrudes above the first, and is supported by wide, even columns.

This style has other distinctive features:

low foundation and lack of a basement;
built-in garage;
availability of an emergency entrance;
lack of facade decor;
mansard roof;
window frames have many sashes;
a low porch framed on the sides by simple railings.

The color scheme is quite restrained: pastel colors are most often used in combination with white. But bright contrasting colors in the decoration of facades are very rare. Concerning exterior finish: the most popular material is wood of various species and its imitation. Most often you can see facades covered with overlapping clapboard, the so-called “American”. Well, since natural wood quite expensive material, many use siding that imitates the same American, timber, wood chips. Also used in finishing a natural stone, especially sandstone, decorative brick.

Great importance is attached to the landscape surrounding the house. Usually, local area very well-groomed, open, the central part is occupied by a lawn. Flower beds with low shrubs and flowers can be located close to the house, along the perimeter of the terrace, on both sides of the porch, giving the building a very cozy look. And here climbing plants are not among the favorites, and see the walls completely covered with decorative vines possible only in isolated cases.

American style facade decoration

It doesn't take much effort to make your home look like an American one. Even if the architecture of your home is extremely simple, with the help of exterior decoration you can give it characteristic appearance, which we see so often in American films. The greatest expressiveness will be provided by a combination of materials and correct selection color range.

The best option is zoning the facade using wood paneling and plaster.

How it looks in practice: the outer walls of extensions and bay windows are smoothly plastered, the remaining walls are sheathed with overlapping boards. The gables of the house can also be highlighted by covering them with wood chip siding.

Basement siding "under shingles"

If there is a high base, it is lined with stone-like tiles or torn bricks. Finally, the trim is painted beige or grey colour, trims, corners, railings - in white to give contrast.

Now let's look at the finishing technology in more detail using the example of a brick house.

Preparatory stage

For high-quality finishing, no less high-quality preparation of the base is required. They traditionally begin with the dismantling of all hanging elements that may interfere with finishing work.

Use a wire brush to clean the masonry joints and thoroughly clean the crumbling areas.

If the wall is old and individual bricks have also begun to crumble, they need to be knocked out with a chisel and hammer, and the recesses should be thoroughly cleaned.

Next, select whole bricks of the appropriate size, knead a little cement mortar(3 parts sand and 1 part cement M300 or M400), repair the masonry. The same solution is used to seal cracks in the walls, through holes, small potholes and empty seams.

When the solution dries, the walls are treated with a primer with antiseptic additives. It is best to prime with a brush, this makes it easier to distribute the composition over all seams and recesses. If the surface of the bricks is dense and smooth, one layer of primer is sufficient, but for a porous, highly absorbent surface, 2-3 layers will be needed. After this treatment, the walls under the cladding will be reliably protected from moisture and fungi.

Plaster surface

First, you need to identify areas that are not planned to be sheathed with clapboard. This can be not only the walls of the extensions, but also the areas around the openings, along the terrace, ground floor. It is also possible that the facade is completely covered with wood, and the back side of the house is plastered. Here everything depends on the imagination of the homeowner and his financial capabilities, because the cost of plaster is much lower than that of lining.

To make the task easier, it is recommended to draw a sketch of the future cladding in several options and choose the most suitable one. After this, mark the boundaries of the sections on the wall so that the wooden paneling subsequently overlaps the plastered plane by 15-20 cm. The marking is done using a level. You need to start work with thermal insulation of the wall, and the best insulation under the plaster is polystyrene foam.

Step 1. They attach it to a clean primed wall, which will act as a support for the insulating boards. To do this, determine the lower border of the finish, mark the horizontal line according to the level, mark drilling points for fasteners in increments of 30-40 cm. Drill holes in the wall, insert dowels, and fix the base plate with self-tapping screws. At the joints the strip is overlapped by 20 mm.

Step 2. Prepare glue for insulation: pour the dry adhesive mixture into a container of water, stir with a mixer until smooth, leave for 5 minutes to swell and mix again.

Step 3. Take the first insulation board and apply glue along the perimeter in a continuous strip at a distance of 2-3 cm from the edge. In the center of the plate, the glue is applied in small strokes or blotches. Next, the foam is applied to the wall from the corner, the lower edge is supported on the base strip, the slab is leveled vertically and gently pressed to the surface with your hands.

Step 4. The next plate is attached close to the first, trying to prevent the glue from being squeezed into the seam. After laying the first row, proceed to the second, shifting the seams by approximately half the width of the slab.

To cut foam plastic, use a sharp mounting knife or a fine-toothed hacksaw.

When the entire area is covered with slabs, they are additionally secured with disc-shaped dowels, drilling holes in the center of the slabs and in the corners.

The method of fixing the foam plastic with the "drowning" of the cap of the dowel-umbrella

Step 5. Next, all corner protrusions must be covered with perforated corners: apply the solution along the entire length of the protrusion with a spatula, apply a corner, level it, press it into the glue. Excess mass is carefully removed so as not to leave sagging.

Step 6. Apply the solution in a continuous thin layer (2 mm thick) onto the foam plastic from top to bottom, apply a reinforcing mesh, and forcefully smooth it with a spatula to evenly sink it into the glue. You need to smooth it out very carefully, avoiding the formation of folds and voids under the mesh. Adjacent mesh strips are overlapped by 5 cm. Having completed the reinforcement of the area, leave the surface to dry.

Step 7 After about 2 days, you can continue plastering work. The surface is sanded sandpaper medium grit, sweep away dust with a brush and prime. After the primer has dried, mix the plaster solution and distribute it in an even thin layer over the treated surface. You need to work very carefully so as not to leave streaks from the tool, drips or other defects. The spatula should be wiped periodically with a damp cloth.

After a day, the surface must be rubbed again until perfectly smooth. For a better effect, you can make a liquid plaster solution, apply it very thinly to the wall and smooth it with a polyurethane float. The movements are performed counterclockwise, with equal pressure, processing the wall in squares.

At this point the finishing process is completed; painting will be done later.

Lapped wall cladding

For such cladding, you can use either a simple edged board or an “American” lining, characterized by a wedge-shaped plank.

They are fastened differently, but the sheathing is installed in the same way in both cases. When choosing edged boards you need to make sure that the material good quality and its humidity does not exceed 16%, so stock up on a moisture meter in advance.

Also, you should not buy wood if there are visible stains of mold and blue stains on it, there are cracks, and there are many knots. All boards must be smooth, have the same thickness and color.

The optimal width of the boards is from 130 to 180 mm, and the thickness is about 20 mm. For the frame you will need a dry, even beam with a section of 50x50 or 60x40 mm.

You can mount a frame from a galvanized profile, but it will cost more, but a wooden beam will do an excellent job with the task assigned to it.

Advice. Before starting work, all lumber must be treated with an antiseptic primer and air dried.

Step 1. Make markings on the wall for the frame fasteners. Since the sheathing is horizontal, the frame guides must be strictly vertical. If the sheathing will border on the plastered surface on the same plane, the outermost beam should be located close to the plaster. So, take a plumb line or level, determine the vertical, draw a line on the wall with chalk, and so on along the entire wall in increments of 50 cm.

Step 2. Next, holes are drilled on each line at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other, and dowels are inserted. Take the first beam, place it against the wall, and control the vertical level. If the surface is uneven, pieces of wooden slats are placed under the beam until it is level. After this, screw in the screws and fix the guides to the wall. The outer beams are attached first, then a nylon thread is pulled between them at the top and bottom, and the remaining guides are aligned along these guidelines.

Step 3. The next stage is insulation. It is advisable to use the same insulation for the entire house, because each material has different heat capacity characteristics. Therefore, if we used polystyrene foam for plastering, then we also choose it for the cladding. Sheets of foam plastic are tightly inserted between the guides and, if necessary, cut to size. Next, fix the material with mushroom dowels, about 5 pieces per sheet. If there are gaps left somewhere between the insulation and the timber, they need to be blown out with foam.

Step 4. Let's start covering. To give her desired angle tilt, along the lower edge of the sheathing a wooden strip with a cross-section of 20x20 mm is stuffed, having previously beaten it horizontally. After this, take the first board and apply it to the sheathing so that its lower edge completely covers the batten. Nail the board along the top edge to the guides.

Overlapping sheathing - structural diagram

Step 5. The sheathing boards should overlap each other by 20 mm, and in order not to measure the required distance each time, you can use a template from the trim wooden slats appropriate thickness. This template is applied to the already fixed board in the upper part, mark an indent of 20 mm with a pencil, and repeat the same on the other side. Now all that remains is to attach the new board to the marks and nail it to the frame.

Step 6. Before attaching the topmost board, determine the border of the sheathing, mark the horizontal line and screw a 25x75 mm rail along this line. They try on the end board, if necessary, cut it to width and mount it end-to-end with the batten. Finally, the joint line is covered with a board with a section of 150x25 mm. If the roof overhangs are lined with soffits, the edge board is attached close to the soffits, and the joint is closed with a wooden batten.

Step 7 In the corners they stuff vertically two wide boards with a cross section of 150x20 mm, closing the gaps at the ends of the skin. Window and door openings are also covered on the sides with boards of the appropriate width to completely cover the end part of the sheathing.

If factory American lining is chosen for finishing, the work process will be even simpler. The design of the panels facilitates quick and convenient fastening sheathing with self-tapping screws or using clamps.

Finishing the gables

The gables can also be covered with clapboard, but it is better if they are slightly different. And one of the finishing options is siding with imitation wood chips. Chips and shingles give the building a special flavor; they combine well with other materials, but the process of their manufacture and installation is quite labor-intensive. For this reason, natural wood chips and shingles are almost never used, but their imitation is very popular and in demand.

Vinyl siding for wood chips is lightweight panels 46-48 cm wide and up to 1.23 m long. The thickness of the material varies between 1-4 mm, depending on the type. Plinth panels thicker and stronger, but mainly wall siding is used for cladding gables.

Step 1. A vertical sheathing made of 40x40 mm timber is mounted on it. The distance between the guides should be equal to half the length of the panel, that is, about 60 cm.

Step 2. The ebb is attached first: the strip is cut to length, applied to the bottom of the sheathing, aligned horizontally and screwed to the guides with self-tapping screws. The starting strip is mounted on top, and the J-profile is screwed to the sides close to the roof overhangs. The upper ends of the profile are cut at an angle to secure these planks end-to-end.

Step 3. The panels are cut from the ends at an angle (for convenience, use a template from scrap materials), the first panel is applied to the starting bar and the ends are inserted into the J-profile. Align the casing horizontally and screw it to the guides with self-tapping screws.

Advice. As is the case with conventional siding, fasteners should not be overtightened so as not to cause deformation of the panels. There should be a gap of 1 mm between the screw head and the vinyl.

Step 4. Panels in one row overlap each other by a few centimeters. They have additional end locks that hide the joints and give the sheathing a natural look. The final panel is trimmed so that its edges fit freely into the grooves of the J-profiles to compensate for thermal expansion.

If there are openings on the gables, additional jumpers are made in the frame along their perimeter, after which slope strips are attached along with other additional elements. This siding can be used to cover not only the pediment, but also bay windows, balconies, one of the floors or the entire house, the basement - the choice depends only on your preferences and capabilities.

Final finishing

Chip siding does not require additional finishing, and therefore the work with the gables is considered complete. As for the walls, there is still painting to be done to give the house the most attractive look. Plastered walls have a non-uniform, dirty color and cannot be left that way, while wooden paneling requires increased protection, which a coat of paint will provide.

In principle, wood can be treated with colorless impregnation or varnish, leaving the natural color of the material. But this finish is more typical of country - one of the areas of traditional American style. Therefore, for the walls you need to choose some pleasant color of a muted shade. You can choose one color for both wood paneling and plaster walls, or paint them in different shades, here everything depends on your imagination. The main thing is that the colors match each other and harmonize with the cladding of the gables.

For plastered areas, water-soluble paints based on acrylic and silicone are best suited. They are the most durable, resistant to fading, moisture and temperature changes. It is convenient to apply them with a roller or spray gun. Before painting, the walls must be brushed to remove dust and primed. The paint itself is applied in at least 2 layers - this way the color will be deep and uniform.

Wooden cladding can be painted with alkyd enamel or the same acrylic paint. Oil paints It is better not to use them, since they require frequent updating, and with a large area of painting this is very expensive. It is recommended to paint with a brush, carefully rubbing the composition along the fibers. Special attention should be given to the joints and ends of the sheathing. As a rule, 2-3 coats of paint are required to obtain an even shade, depending on the absorbency of the wood.

The origins of the American style originate in old European houses - since after emigrating to the United States, the British, Germans, Italians, Poles and other inhabitants of the old world brought their architectural styles and directions that first took root and then began to develop independently. It is the old European architecture, and especially the English projects of the Victorian era, that is the foundation American style projects that combine simplicity and functionality. As a rule, American-style houses have light shades, large windows that provide the project with natural light, and a spacious covered terrace.

American house layout

The classic layout of American houses also has some distinctive features. The rooms are usually large and spacious; as a rule, the kitchen area is combined with the dining room and living room. It is envisaged that such a house will have a wardrobe, laundry room, children's room, office and personal bathrooms. American-style houses must have a garage for at least two cars, which can be entered both from the outside and from the inside.

Characteristic features of American houses

Classic American-style houses have some special characteristics:

Non-standard roofs. This characteristic is especially obvious if the house has several floors. In this case, the projects have gable roofs with acute angle tilting a complex broken shape at several levels.
Exterior view of the building. A special feature of this house is its light facade, as well as the presence of a spacious terrace. Application natural materials- wood for finishing facades and shutters, natural or artificial stone when finishing foundations and pipes.
The presence of a significant amount large windows. They help with home lighting and visually increase the interior space due to the large amount of natural light. Thanks to the milder climate, this is a completely justified decision.
A very well-kept local area with clear zoning.