Cozy, bright, unique - these are the qualities that are sure to be found in the description of a dream home. Everyone wants to create a family nest, make it truly fabulous, at the same time reliable and practical. House designs with a bay window are more suitable for these purposes than others.
A peculiar extension will definitely give the house an unusual appearance. He will also help you create a unique interior. New forms - new opportunities, more space - more freedom of expression.
For a Russian person, a bay window sounds more exotic than it actually looks. If the name hurts the ear and is associated with something expensive, bourgeois, then in practice it architectural solution is familiar to every Soviet citizen: the majority multi-storey buildings Stalin's buildings have such sophistication.
It's not just a matter of the desire to stand out and individualize your home - where were such needs in the 30s-50s. It’s just that houses with a bay window differed favorably in terms of performance from buildings of the same type without external structures:
- the bay window increased the usable area of the premises with the same layout and building area;
- allowed for more efficient use of natural light in the apartment, extending daylight hours and saving energy;
- at standard layouts and lifestyle created the opportunity to stand out and implement individual solutions;
- finally, in the era of total surveillance of everyone, it provided an excellent overview opportunity.
Stalinist apartment building with bay window Today, times and customs are different. Erker, having rethought its historical tasks, returns to the construction market for peaceful purposes. Houses with bay windows are increasingly being chosen for construction and are being ordered or chosen from ready-made ones. If we compare the number of such orders 15 years ago and today, we can say with confidence that their share has increased significantly.
From mass standard development to individual projects
When building a private house, future owners try to get away from the standard templates used in mass construction. But at the same time, preserve and bring into your cottage the best that ordinary high-rise buildings have.
Project one-story house with bay window The individual design of a one-story house with a bay window will not only make the house unique in appearance, attracting the views of passers-by. But it is also very wise to use the emerging advantages from the attached porch.
IN various types houses use different shapes and types of bay windows. This is due to the ability of basic building materials to accept the required form, as well as design features:
In typical mass developments, you can most often find the latest versions of bay windows. Simple, accessible, elegant.
Bay window in combination with other external decorative elements
The bay window itself is the dominant element of the building's exterior decor. Any, the simplest and most inconspicuous house turns into a mysterious medieval palace with its own history and atmosphere. And designing a large cottage of several hundred square meters using a bay window at the head of the exterior design turns it into a real family castle.
Meanwhile, the bay window can be combined with other elements of exterior decoration.
House with bay window and balcony
An excellent solution for two- and three-story buildings. In this case, the bay window is located only on the first floor, and the second floor has a classic design. Outside, the ledge starts from the foundation itself, rises to the height of the floor and ends with an elegant balcony that exactly follows the contours of the bay window. In this case, the balcony can be either covered and glazed, or simply an enclosed space.
Houses with a bay window and attic
This solution is suitable for small areas when you need a compact but functional house. In this case, the bay window can be placed both on the first floor and on both floors at once. Or you can completely abandon the bay window on the first floor, decorating only the attic with this element. As a rule, bedrooms and children's rooms are located in the attic. For both options, a bay window will be an excellent solution.
House with two bay windows
What could be better than one bay window? That's right, two bay windows. You can decorate your home with this element not once, but twice. The appearance of the building will be unique. And in the interior there is space for creativity and self-realization. As a rule, if there are two bay windows, they are placed in the living room and kitchen-dining room, zoning the space.
This combination looks more harmonious in quite spacious houses. And often bay windows are made of different heights, for example, on one floor and the entire height of the building. However, the design of a house with two bay windows requires careful design and accurate calculations. The task is not just to beautifully fit and combine these two elements, but also to make the structure safe and reliable.
Project of a two-story house with two bay windows of different heights Options for house layouts with a bay window
Houses that are different in purpose, area, number of floors, are one way or another similar in layout. Having looked at several dozen projects, you can already predict what and where the architect will place in the next project. Despite the fact that house plans with a bay window have their own characteristics, several patterns can be identified and general principles, according to which the internal space is zoned.
The first floor is an active living area
The hall, living room, kitchen, dining room, fireplace room, and bathroom are most often located here. The bay window on the first floor is used in three types.
- Bay window in the living room. Then it is designed into a separate soft zone or chill-out, so that in the middle of a noisy party you can properly retire and talk without leaving the guests.
- Bay window in the kitchen-dining room. Unites and separates two zones of a common room at the same time. This way, you can do two things at once, receive guests and work in the kitchen. This option is perfect for families who often meet with friends over a cup of tea.
- Bay window as a separate room. Most often, a round corner bay window stands out as a separate room. It can be used as a study or as a more private chill-out.
Second floor - sleeping area and personal space
The parents' bedroom, children's bedrooms, guest rooms, bathroom, and dressing room are located here. A bay window may also be present on the second floor, then one of these rooms, or two, if there are two bay windows in the house and both are made to the full height of the building, or one of them is full height, and the second is located only on the second floor, will be equipped with this decorative element.
- Bay window in the nursery. An excellent solution for creating a play area, a work area or your own cozy corner. You can decorate such a bright niche in accordance with the age needs of the child.
- Bay window in parents' bedroom. A very romantic solution that fills the room with additional light in the morning and special comfort in the evening. You can put a bed in such a niche, or organize extra bed for relaxation and privacy.
- Bay window in the bathroom. The most unusual solution, but also the most spectacular. Where else but in your own home can you take a hot bath and admire the sunset through the huge windows. Modern design solutions They allow you to bring even less daring desires to life.
Ground floor and service areas
Depending on the layout in . Then all utility rooms, such as the furnace room, boiler room, boiler room, pump room, laundry room and other necessary nooks are located there. In the absence ground floor they are either moved outside the main perimeter of the living space and equipped with a separate entrance (according to safety standards) or placed directly in the house.
Not far from the entrance, central or back, under the stairs, near the bathrooms. The presence of a bay window does not in any way affect the availability of these rooms, and, of course, none of them are located directly on such valuable space.
An example of a house layout with a bay window and a basement floor House combined with garage
Sometimes . United by a common facade, it is located directly under the house either alone, or sharing the space of the ground floor with utility rooms. The bay window is not an obstacle to the implementation of this project. The only thing is that some restrictions are imposed on the functional use of the niche.
An example of a house layout with a garage and a bay window You should not place a children’s room, a relaxation area, or, with caution, a tea room or dining room in such a bay window. Great solution will place it in it or arrange a soft corner. It is actively used only when many guests come to the house at the same time. The rest of the time he serves decorative design interior
What is the difference between a house with a bay window? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
What are the features of this structure? Is it possible to design a house with both a bay window and an attic? The answers to these questions and photos of houses with a bay window are in this article.
What is a bay window?
It seems that the German word “bay window” has only recently entered our language. However, houses with a bay window are not so rare in the vastness of the former Soviet Union.
A bay window is a protrusion from the facade of a building. Almost the entire area of its walls is occupied by windows, so the natural lighting of a room with a bay window significantly exceeds the lighting of ordinary rooms.
The main distinguishing features of a room with a bay window:
- panoramic view from the window;
- increasing the duration of natural light in the room;
- elegance of construction;
- increase in usable area.
The history of the construction of bay windows goes deep into the Middle Ages. The original purpose of such a protrusion was to provide an overview of the area adjacent to the building.
Bay windows were made with narrow loopholes instead of windows in castles and fortresses for the convenience of their defense. The protruding part of the fortress not only provided a large viewing angle, but also made it possible to fire in different directions.
Epochs change, but bay windows still remain an important link in the architecture of many countries around the world. People paid attention to others useful features such a layout.
The bay window not only provides a panoramic view, but also allows more light to enter the room. Unlike a conventional window opening, light enters the bay window from three sides at once.
This not only increases the level of illumination in the room, but also increases the duration of light exposure.
A room with a bay window located on the south side of the building will be illuminated from dawn to dusk.
The building design, which includes a bay window, departs from the usual rectangular shape.
Thanks to this, the building acquires a refined, elegant style. A rounded or prismatic projection gives the house an original and elegant look.
A bay window, unlike a balcony, increases the living space of a room. For this reason, bay windows began to be often used in the middle of the last century.
In Russia in those years, many houses with projections were built. The reason for this was not only saving energy resources, but also increasing living space.
At the end of the twentieth century, projects for economical rapid construction began to be approved more often, and bay windows began to be used less and less.
Beautiful, functional houses were replaced by “Khrushchev” buildings. The uniformity of buildings significantly accelerated their construction.
Often such houses were built from standard reinforced concrete blocks. On small area was located maximum amount apartments
By creating a house project with one or several bay windows, you can not only increase the area and save energy resources, but also emphasize individuality. Each such house is unusual and beautiful in its own way.
A project can be created with a combination of different architectural styles, which expands the scope for the designer's eye. By making an individual project, you can easily achieve a unique structure.
What types of bay windows are there?
House designs with bay windows are very diverse. Layout modern houses allows you to harmoniously fit into the design different kinds protrusions
The most commonly used types are:
- rectangular;
- semicircular;
- polygonal;
Due to the ease of implementation, rectangular or square protrusions are the most common.
The easiest way to make such a bay window is in wooden house, buildings made of brick or concrete blocks. The layout of a rectangular overhang does not require any special knowledge.
Despite the simplicity in design and construction, such projections are no less practical and functional than other types.
The number of windows in this case depends on the depth of the protrusion. If it has the shape of a rectangle with short sides, then there is one wide window along the front wall. There may be no windows on the side walls, or they may be narrow.
Venetian bay window - this is what semicircular or oval shaped protrusions are called. Without any doubt, this is the most elegant and stylish option.
Such a protrusion can be placed not only in the center of the wall, but also replace one of the corners of the building with it.
Such a design move can transform the entire appearance of the building, making it original and unique.
Round structures are easiest to fit into a house made of brick or aerated concrete. In buildings made of wood or other materials, such bay windows will also look great, but to achieve correct form using wooden beam It's hard enough.
The polygonal shape of the structure allows this type to be used when designing buildings made of any materials.
A frame house with a polyhedron bay window looks very interesting. In buildings made of timber, this option can also be easily implemented.
The ledge can be made part of not only a country house or a one-story house. Houses with an attic and a bay window look original.
You can use a protruding structure during construction multi-storey building. Two-storey house with two different bay windows, it looks like a real Gothic castle.
Often such a combination: a full-fledged bay window on the ground floor with open terrace or a balcony on the upper floors.
In a house with an attic, on the platform formed by the ledge, you can arrange a closed greenhouse. An option with a high open terrace is also possible.
The design of a house with a protrusion along the entire plane of one of the walls also looks interesting. In this case, the bay window can form both parts different rooms, and a separate room with exits to different rooms.
Technically, you can place the ledge on any side of the building, but it will be much more practical to use it if it faces south. You can use stained glass glazing on the second floor of the building.
Interior design features
Planning a small country house or a permanent house with an attic, it is important to remember that any protruding structure complicates construction.
You need to be more demanding about the quality of building materials in order to avoid weakening the building frame.
The ledge can be attached to an already finished structure, but it is much better to build from scratch on a common foundation.
In this case, the design will be more reliable. This is especially true for houses with two floors, buildings with an attic, frame buildings any type.
If there is a second floor, it is especially difficult to create a monolithic interfloor ceiling in the area of the projection.
All these nuances must be taken into account at the design stage, even if you plan to build a small country house.
From a protruding structure interior interior rooms only wins.
This not only increases the area of the room and provides additional illumination, but also original form premises. This approach allows you to use any design for decoration.
It is most convenient to use a protruding structure in the interior of the following rooms:
- bedroom;
- living room;
- children's;
- kitchen.
Romantic bedroom with round panoramic window, living room with open balcony or a children's room on the top floor of the tower - there is room for your designer's imagination to run wild. The main thing is to decorate the interior with a creative approach.
Design elements such as false columns or decorative arched passages will help make the interior of the room even more unique.
This approach will help not only to stylize the interior, but also to delimit the space of the room.
When decorating the second floor in a modern style, it is recommended to use cool shades.
In combination with an abundance of natural light, this will not only emphasize the individuality of the room, but also give a feeling of the limitlessness of the space.
Often, a two-story bay window is glazed to its full height. However, this option is not very convenient for the first floor, since in this case there is a view not only from the house, but also from the outside. Not everyone wants to live in such a “glass” house.
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A bay window (from German “protrusion in a wall”, although another interpretation gives a clearer idea - “lantern”, because a bay window illuminated from the inside really strongly resembles it) is a glazed protrusion on facade of the building. The facades of houses with bay windows not only look impressive, stylish and solemn, they allow you to add uniqueness and interior design building.
- it helps to increase usable living space, which is especially important for small houses(apartments)
- thanks to the large glazing, it helps to extend daylight hours in the adjacent room, saving on electricity due to natural lighting
- allows you to effectively carry out zoning of premises
- it offers an excellent view of the surrounding area
Project of a house with bay windows: variability of architectural solutions
The bay window in itself is a dominant element in the external decor of the house, which allows you to turn a simple project into a kind of medieval palace, with its own history, secrets and atmosphere. Meanwhile, a bay window can be quite simply combined with other architectural elements of facade decoration:
- with balcony – project two-story house with a bay window on the first floor, which goes into a balcony on the second - one of the most popular in suburban construction. Outside, from the very foundation, the bay window protrusion begins, which, upon reaching the second floor, smoothly turns into a balcony that exactly follows the contours of the bay window. The balcony itself can be an enclosed space, be glazed or simply covered
- With attic- an option for a small plot, when, despite the lack of space, you can get a compact, but at the same time very functional house. In this case, there may be several options for placing a bay window - either a more traditional one, for example, on the ground floor, or a less rare one - in the attic. And since the attic is often used as a bedroom, this option looks quite organic
- two bay windows - this option will allow you to get a unique look for the building. As a rule, in this case, bay windows are equipped kitchen/dining room and living room. This combination will not look excessive only on fairly large houses. It is desirable that the bay windows be of different heights - for example, one for the entire height of the house, the second smaller, for just one floor. The design of a house with two bay windows will require careful and comprehensive study - to correctly fit two such elements that are quite complex in architectural terms, preserving general design a safe and secure home - a very difficult task
Depending on the general style of the building, bay windows can be different types and forms:
- square (rectangular) - the easiest to implement, therefore - the most common. It will not require the construction of complex structures; the design of a one-story house with a bay window will add little to the original cost, but will significantly add to the exterior of the building. In addition, this version of the bay window is very easy to intelligently fit into the interior of the house. Despite its external simplicity, a square bay window is practical and convenient
- round - this option is also called “Venetian”; it will look harmonious both in the middle of the wall and instead of one of the corners of the house. At the same time, it immediately becomes the dominant element in the entire architectural ensemble. And so that the Venetian bay window does not turn into a tasteless, tawdry spot, it will require a competent and balanced design approach - both in the exterior and in the interior
- multifaceted - due to complex design looks very interesting. Project country house with a multifaceted bay window can be seen as a compromise between the simplicity of a rectangular and the sophistication of a round bay window.
Modern house designs have many different variations and interesting features. Stylistic elements of the past are also often used, such as, for example. The presence of a bay window at the house makes the building original, unusual, a little vintage, and very cozy.
In addition, a bay window is functional, it expands the usable area of the house, and rooms that have this element are distinguished by their unique elegance. In the article we will look at the features two-story houses with a bay window, let's find out what their advantages and disadvantages are.
Description
A bay window is a protrusion of a building protruding outward, giving the house an original, slightly antique appearance. A huge plus of this element is its ability to pass a large amount of sunlight inside the house due to panoramic glazing.
Having a bay window in the house is very convenient: in this niche you can equip a comfortable bright workplace, use it for relaxation, arrange winter Garden: Many other applications are possible. The presence of a bay window significantly expands the room: both visually and in reality.
The video shows a version of a house with a bay window:
Typically, a two-story building has a bay window built into the wall of the first floor, and its roof is the balcony of the second. This option is the most popular solution in private housing construction. But sometimes the bay window has a length of two floors and a separate small roof. It's more original solution, and it can significantly improve the lighting of interior spaces.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's find out what advantages and disadvantages are inherent in two-story buildings with a bay window.
pros
- Thanks to the bay window, the usable area of the house increases, which is important.
- Due to the almost complete glazing of these architectural details, the interior spaces are literally flooded with light: especially if there are several bay windows in the room.
- The ledge allows for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Special meaning this fact has if the house is located in a beautiful natural area or on a picturesque street.
- This stylistic detail gives the house a unique, unique look and sets it apart from many boring analogues.
- The presence of a bay window adds coziness to the interior spaces.
- Such a glazed ledge can easily replace a veranda, which is also very convenient.
- The presence of this element makes the ventilation of the building more thoughtful, and thus improves the internal microclimate.
The video shows the advantages of a house with a bay window:
A bay window can give an aristocratic, noble look to a building. Its presence enlivens the appearance of the house, giving it an original, sophisticated look. The very appearance of such a building speaks of the material wealth and status of its owner and makes a favorable impression on guests and everyone who sees it.
Minuses
Having considered the positive aspects, it is necessary to pay attention to the existing disadvantages: we will consider in more detail the negative aspects of such projects.
Two-story houses with a bay window are complex projects: their development, as well as construction, can only be entrusted to competent specialists. Due to the complexity of the task, the cost of the project also increases significantly, which sometimes becomes an obstacle on the way to that dream home.
Due to the increase in the number of corners, the house somewhat loses its rigidity and loses its strength characteristics.
Due to the protrusion and its panoramic glazing, rooms with a bay window become vulnerable to the penetration of cold. Therefore, additional insulation will be required, which also leads to costs.
Kinds
These architectural elements vary in their structure and location on the building. Let's look at what types of bay windows there are.
Corner
In this case, bay windows are located at the corners of the building. Most often, not in all corners, but in two opposite ones.
Two-story house with a corner bay window
This option is ideal for creating a bright, sunny space in a room and visually expanding it. This room will make a great relaxation room. Here are some that exist standard projects houses made of foam blocks, and how their construction occurs, is described in great detail in this
Wall
The most common option. Here bay windows protrude from the wall of the building, replacing windows.
With wall bay window
Fit into a corner
Such details also belong to the corner ones, but they do not protrude, but are neatly built into the building. They represent a very original architectural design.
Two-story house with a bay window inscribed in the corner
Usually the bay window is strictly geometric and symmetrical: in this way it fits most advantageously into the overall appearance of the house. However, there are structures of atypical shapes and sizes: however, in this case development is required individual project, sometimes quite expensive. Here's how to do it yourself frame house With pitched roof, will help you understand this
Form
This decorative architectural element can have several forms - let's look at the features of each of them more closely.
Square and rectangle
This is the most simple form, it is also the easiest to perform. Despite their simplicity, square and rectangular bay windows look great and make your home more comfortable and stylish.
With square bay window
Circle
Round ledge - sophisticated solutions for real aristocrats. This is the so-called European version. More often it is located in the corners, but sometimes on the front of the building.
With round bay window
If the building is built of wood, it is impossible to build such a round ledge: it is only suitable for brick or foam block buildings. But what they exist and what they look like can be seen in this video.
Semicircle
This protrusion gives a special elegance to the house. A part of this shape requires especially careful and accurate calculations: this cannot be done without the help of a professional architect.
With semicircular bay window
Polyhedron
This is a very beautiful, but also the most complex form. Usually it is chosen if the building is built from timber.
With multifaceted bay window
Projects
Let's look at some popular designs of two-story houses with a bay window, and get acquainted with the features of these buildings.
With a balcony
The design of a two-story house with a balcony and a bay window is quite complex, but it can provide real comfort. The balcony is located on the second floor and has a fairly decent area.
With bay window and balcony
The protrusion in this case serves as an additional stylistic decoration and gives a decorative appearance to the exterior of the house. original look. Most often, a bay window leads to the bedroom, making this room truly elegant. Thanks to the balcony, the external appearance of such a building looks presentable, solid and beautiful.
You may also be able to learn more about existing projects country houses from foam blocks 6x6
House 6x6
A building of such a modest area can also be equipped with a bay window, and even be two-story. Such a project is ideal for one person, and if the site has a limited area.
House size 6 by 6
Despite the fact that the parameters of the house are only 36 m2, its internal premises include everything you need: a kitchen, a hallway, a studio, and on the second floor there is a bedroom. And here’s how to choose required material, this article will help you understand.
Cottages with a ledge on the wall decorate any suburban area. They create coziness, comfort, and help save electricity. A house with a bay window is built on one level or on two floors. If the area of the plot allows, a house with two bay windows is installed. They are located at opposite points of the building or on the same wall.
What it is
The German word "bay window" means a projection on a wall. This design solution has been known for a long time. In the Middle Ages it was used to defend fortresses. Today it is being built to create additional internal volume, giving the building a unique look. Houses with a bay window are more difficult to design and build than ordinary ones. But the result is worth it.
What types of bay windows are there?
Experts have created a classification of bay windows according to several criteria:
according to form(rectangular, semicircular, multifaceted);
by number of storeys(one-story, two-story, multi-story);
at the installation site(corner bay window, wall-mounted, inscribed in the corner).
This architectural element can be located on any side of the house, there can be several of them. Depending on the room in which the bay window is located, its functionality and design are thought out.
Rectangular The bay window form is the most common. It is simple to design and build.
Semicircular This option requires larger and more accurate calculations. The construction of round walls is more difficult from a technical point of view.
Multifaceted The model makes it easier to work with bay window walls. This option is quite popular.
Two-story house with two bay windows. A two-level ledge is built into the corner of the building, a single-level one has a wall position
Before creating a project for a house with an extension, they decide how many floors the bay window will occupy. The simplest option is a one-story extension. Its construction will require less materials and effort. At the same time, it will give the building a unique look. The construction of a two-story bay window will require more financial and time costs. But such a building will acquire more usable interior space and a more original appearance.
Multi-story bay windows are built in high-rise buildings. They can be installed on all floors of the wall or limited to several levels.
Most often, designers design wall bay structures, placing them on one or two walls. Corner bay windows protrude forward a short distance.
A building with one round corner bay window and several wall
The bay window structures inscribed in the corner do not protrude forward - it looks like a corner balcony - it looks original and significantly expands the view from the room.
They design bay window projections that are classic and combined with a balcony. It can be on the side or on top.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like all design solutions, bay windows have positive and negative sides.
TO positive qualities such protrusions are classified as such factors:
natural illumination premises, which reduces energy costs;
is added volume rooms;
creates a beautiful panoramic view from the window;
it becomes possible to create a special zones in the room;
is improving ventilation;
the building looks Beautiful.
House designs with a bay window on the upper level must take into account the load on the floor. In such options, strengthening of the lower part of the extension is provided. The big advantage of these models is that the area of the premises increases without building up the land.
On our website you can get acquainted with the most from construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses “Low-Rise Country”.The house with a bay window is two-story; the project with a ledge on the second floor looks original, but requires more attention when developing:
A wooden house with a bay window on the second floor is reinforced in the lower part
Bay windows have fewer disadvantages, but they must be taken into account:
When building a structure, additional calculations for roof and walls;
houses with bay windows stand expensive ordinary;
the risk of cold air entering the room increases, which means additional insulation.
Projects of houses with a bay window
Corner bay windows are installed at one or several points. Such projects are carried out for walls made of any building materials. Wooden houses with a bay window extension are most often built from profiled timber, since a house made of such material retains heat better.
Most Popular wall option bay window The shape of the protrusion is chosen at the request of the owner.
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.
Most two-level bay window extensions are made not on the classic second floor, but in the attic. Houses with a bay window and an attic allow you to save on construction costs. If you equip a corner bay window structure, the area of the house will not decrease, but construction costs will be reduced.
The roof of the ledge can be combined with the roof of the house or be autonomous.
The bay window floor can serve as a garage roof if the latter is installed under the building or is located next to the house.
How many windows to install
Most often, the project involves installing a bay window module on the south side of the house. This allows for maximum illumination of the room with natural light. For the southern regions, where the average annual temperature is high, windows cover the entire protruding wall.
For northern regions, they are considering options for installing windows depending on the situation. This can be one window in the center of the structure with blank side walls, or a separate window is installed on each wall. The height of the window opening is chosen as desired. It can be from floor to ceiling or regular windows can be installed.
House 8x9 with two bay windows
The 8x9 house belongs to the category of small buildings.
1st floor plan of 8x9 house with 2 projections. The entrance to the building is in the bay window wall
Bay windows allow you to increase the usable area of a building without any special financial costs. The extension serves as an entrance vestibule. By equipping the ledge, you can zone the rooms and make them more functional.
Interior options
Choice interior design design depends on the functionality of the room.
Video description
For an example of decorating a house with a bay window, watch the video:
Choosing furniture
In the bay window niche of the children's room they arrange work area, where the child does homework and plays.
In the living room there is a winter garden, a place for drinking tea and private conversations. In such a bay window, a small table with armchairs and a sofa with a large number of pillows are installed.
IN extra space a recreation area has been arranged
A kitchen bay window allows the housewife to be distracted from cooking without leaving their room. In this segment you can arrange a dining room, visually separating it from the kitchen.
A bedroom with a bay window looks especially intimate.
It has become fashionable to install a bathtub in the bay window. This option is designed on a wall located in the inner part of the yard. This allows you to combine relaxation and hygiene procedures.
Do not block the ledge with bulky furniture - cabinets, furniture. They will make the room uncomfortable and dark.
Curtains
Curtains for a bay window require special attention. For the option with a round or semicircular perimeter, order special cornices or stretch strong wire. On walls with corners, curtain rods are hung separately for each straight section.
Curtains for a bay window extension are selected in one color scheme with room design. Light, functional curtains are appropriate for the kitchen. Bright kitchen curtains will make the room more original and memorable.
In the living room they hang thick curtains in noble shades, and roller blinds in neutral light shades.
Curtains in pastel colors are appropriate in the bedroom. They can be transparent, but in this case other elements are installed on the windows - roller blinds, Roman shades, blinds.
What to consider during construction
The construction of walls for a bay window requires competent masonry bricks or blocks. The windows should fit well into such a façade. This is especially important for round and semicircular structures. Despite the fact that externally a bay window is a decoration of the house, the design of a two-story house with a bay window extension must take into account that its walls are load-bearing. Strength calculations for them are done in the same way as for other walls.
Roof installation is specific. For the bay window ledge required additional elements– valleys, roofing material, support beams. The protruding position of the bay window makes the roof vulnerable to gusts of wind. To cover the roof of the bay window, a separate calculation of the angles of inclination is made, and the safety factor is calculated. The joints with the main roof are treated with sealant.
Video description
What nuances there may be when installing a roof on a house with a bay window, see the video:
Conclusion
Bay windows are an original architectural solution that allows you to decorate a house and expand its usable area. Existing models, designed for different financial capabilities, tastes, area of land, construction material. But if you want to build a two-story or one-level house with a bay window, you must take into account that this will inevitably entail a complication of the project and an increase in the final cost of the house.
