I have a dream. Such a simple dream. I want to leave the room and get on the veranda. Not on the 15th floor balcony, under which an endless stream of cars rushes with a roar, and the voices of the interlocutor cannot be heard, but on the veranda. To keep it cool, you can see the forest through the huge windows (you can also see the garden) and the trees will certainly make noise. In spring, blossoming branches of apple trees peer into the windows. In the summer you can hear the hubbub of birds, the sound of rain, and in the fall - the sound of falling ripe apples and the light rustle of golden leaves covering the ground with a fluffy layer. And the smell of ripe apples and fallen leaves is the unique smell of autumn. On a cold windy day, when the windows are painted with frosty patterns of rare beauty, children are fooling around on the veranda, hiding from the wind. In the morning, frozen tits knock on the window and know that they will not be left hungry here. For me, the veranda is something from a past life, when more people lived in private houses.
You can’t turn back time and sometimes our dreams seem impossible to us. But why? There is already a plot of land, but a house and veranda can be built. First, let's look at a suitable house design with a veranda. The house is quite comfortable, a veranda can be arranged both at the entrance and from the courtyard with exit from the living room and kitchen, windows to the garden. This is perhaps the most interesting thing. After all, a large veranda can be used as summer kitchen. And make jam in the fresh air. Or just sip tea in a pleasant company of friends or neighbors. You don't need much for this. Yes, house designs with a veranda give room for imagination and open up new possibilities. With a slight increase in the price of the building we get whole line benefits. In Russia, with its fairly cool climate, having an additional indoor space is convenient both in winter and summer. If you provide easily transformable or opening windows, in the summer the veranda can be used as a shady canopy. Given the short but hot Russian summer, this use of the veranda is also relevant. It's nice to spend time with a book in a hammock on a shady veranda on a sultry afternoon! A light cool breeze is pleasantly refreshing, and you can simply forget about all the worries of the past week for a while. It is pleasant to be on the veranda even during a warm summer shower. Large drops of rain fall from the leaves of the trees and knock on the roof, the air is filled with moisture, cleared of dust, the heat has subsided, freshness and renewal are felt in everything. After the rain, the birds chirped again in different voices and rejoice in the gentle rays of the sun, which turns raindrops into small precious multi-colored pebbles. Where else can you find such wealth?
What a joy it is for children to play on the veranda! It's bad weather outside, and little dreamers are coming up with a lot of all kinds of entertainment. There are secret plans, insidious plans, reading in silence, and just playing games on tablets. It’s not all about running around the garden.
From the many designs of houses with a veranda offered to us by architects, we can always choose the one that suits us best. Fantasy and flight of thought are enormous. The houses are designed in various styles using the latest progressive materials and construction technologies. And choosing one single project for a house with a veranda is quite difficult. Considering the professionalism of the developers, we are confident that your choice will be correct and in a year you will be able to enjoy tea in own home in the shade on a cozy veranda!
Nothing is impossible in the world. By studying the past, you can use the traditions of past generations and create something new, taking into account their experience. Our parents knew how to create comfort and perfectly felt the beauty and uniqueness of every moment of life. So let's keep up with them.
Various layouts - residential and intended for summer recreation - occupy more than half of our catalog. Among 1700 ready architectural solutions All building materials are presented: timber, brick, gas blocks, frame and monolithic concrete.
Features of a modern terrace
It is hard to imagine country cottage without an open or partially closed area for fresh recreation. This is a favorite place to relax and receive guests. Initially it was a structure in the form wood flooring on a low support, rising 15-45 cm above the ground. Sometimes it was fenced with railings, and a removable awning served as protection from the sun and rain. It was usually located in a shady part of the garden, or on the beach near the water.
Projects modern houses with a terrace are very diverse - it is built into the overall architectural ensemble along with a balcony, bay window and other elements (No. 40-09L). Its main difference from the veranda is that the site is built on an additional foundation and does not have a strong connection with the main foundation.
- Projects of houses made of foam blocks (aerated concrete) with a terrace and a plinth. Inexpensive material is gaining popularity every day, and we offer more than 700 ready-made options for economical construction.
- No. 57-75 (218 m2) - the building has a relatively small area attached garage and attic;
- No. 58-43 - a classic version of combining with closed veranda and two entrances.
- Modern 2-level frame cottage with a terrace on the ground floor - No. 70-26 (175 m2). A very popular solution has been implemented here: in order not to cover the site with a temporary awning, it is located under a balcony or loggia.
- Project of a terrace with barbecue, built separately from the cottage (garden, country house) - No. 70-37. The structure is placed near a reservoir as a barbecue area, and is practically a gazebo - part of the structure is covered with glass walls.
Our bureau offers not just a sketch version, but a fully developed set of documentation for construction. You can make changes to any of them at the request of the client, adapt it to another building material, or add the necessary elements. At the same time, the architect takes into account the terrain features of the site, the quality of the soil, and the prevailing wind direction.
Recently, private housing construction has become actively popular among our compatriots. Thanks to the wide range of materials, as well as their affordable prices, sometimes the construction of a private house in a comfortable cottage village, is an order of magnitude cheaper than purchasing an apartment in one of the new buildings. Agree, who among us does not dream of living in our own home, where there is no noisy neighbors, polluted air and people always rushing around? A private house- it’s cozy and comfortable, and in this article we will look at all the main aspects of building a small cottage with its own terrace.
Why choose a house project with a terrace?
Modern house building does not stand still, but is constantly evolving. That is why, now you can see an incredible number of diverse projects that differ in their layout, scale and level of complexity of its implementation. A terrace is a kind of additional space that can be equipped at your own discretion. If you want to enjoy a picturesque view of a forest, a lake, or simply an area planted with flowers, then with the help of this solution you will undoubtedly get an excellent opportunity to experience all the delights country life. In addition, when starting construction in which a house project with a terrace will be used, you can save a considerable amount if you use ready-made drawings, which can be found freely available on the Internet. 
Advantages of houses with a terrace
Many experts in the field of construction are sure that houses equipped with terraces are a real godsend if the construction budget is limited. But even if you are going to build a spacious two-story mansion with all the benefits of civilization, with the help of a terrace you can make your home much cozier, creating an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
In addition, it is worth noting the following advantages of houses with a terrace:
- A huge number of ready-made projects that have already been implemented. You have an amazing opportunity to save money at the design stage of the structure. Why turn to planners if you can take on a ready-made project? Of course, your home will not differ in its individuality, but if you wish, you can make your own adjustments.
- Extra space. The terrace area can and should be made useful. You can choose for what purposes it will be used. As a rule, in summer time year, they equip it with a summer kitchen, add wicker rattan furniture, or simply decorate it with flowers.
- Attractive appearance. Houses with a terrace have a special charm, sophistication, and also look really impressive, so if you don’t know how to diversify the design of a building, add this construction solution to it, and believe me, you won’t regret it.
- Thermal insulation properties. By building a glazed terrace, you will create some protection for the structure from strong winds, which, as a rule, greatly affect the heating of the house during the cold season.
- Saving. If you have dreamed of a gazebo all your life, then in order to save money, you can easily replace it with a terrace.
Features of construction projects
If you decide to give preference to a house with a terrace, then you need to know a few the most important nuances. Often, one-story buildings are equipped with a terrace at the back of the entrance to the house. Of course, if you want something new and unusual, then with your ideas it is best for you to contact a professional who can change the location of this room without losing it performance characteristics. In addition, the development of an individual project will provide you with a unique opportunity to make your dreams and desires come true. You will not be tied to any particular building material, so you can choose the one that really appeals to you and suits the allocated budget. Creating your own project is a chance to build a building that is unique in its kind, not similar to the neighboring cottages and has its own flavor. Of course, it is worth noting not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages of such a solution. Be prepared for the fact that you will be required to pay a considerable amount of money to create an individual drawing, since the services of professional and experienced specialists are expensive today. Under no circumstances communicate with novice architects and designers, as if you make mistakes, you can pay a lot for such unjustified savings. 
In any case, remember that even if you decide to build a house according to standard project, the most important thing is to invest a piece of your soul. The issue of creating a terrace must be decided at the stage of designing the foundation, since the space for it must be allocated separately. Many builders are confident that due to the low weight of the structure, creating a foundation can be abandoned altogether. Of course, in this case, it is best to first consult with a specialist in order not to create additional loads on the soil and prevent the risk of its subsidence.
Project of houses with a terrace and attic
Houses with a veranda: coziness, comfort, convenience - in one building Do you dream of a spacious and cozy home, but very little money has been allocated? Thanks to the appearance in construction industry innovative solutions, you can solve your problem! Believe me, even a small one-story cottage with the help of a terrace and attic can become a real palace.
Over the past ten years, houses with glassed terrace. This is a kind of separate room, which, if desired, can be easily turned into a living room or a work office. Attics, in turn, are a kind of additional floor. Their construction is economically justified, and in its own way quality characteristics, they are in no way inferior to two-story houses.
Also, they will be able to select the most optimal combination of materials, tools and everything else that will be needed at the site. Designing a deck is a simple process, but it will require specific knowledge and skills from you. The choice is, of course, up to you, but do not forget that only professionals in their field can guarantee you a high-quality result. In this article we looked at all the advantages and features that have modern projects one-story houses with a terrace, and also tried to consider in detail design features buildings with extensions. 
Why is a terrace included in a house design? So that the owner has a place to admire nature or a place where in the evening, in the approaching twilight, he can drink tea with oregano and thyme. To have a place to squeak in a wicker rocking chair, blinking the light of a smoldering cigarette.
In other words, a house with a terrace is better than a house without a terrace. And if the area of your plot allows, then don’t hesitate for a second, build a cottage with a terrace. And to push your thoughts in the right direction, we have put together a collection of projects of one-story houses from various materials. This entire collection has one thing in common - each house has a terrace.
Project of a one-story frame house with a small terrace
We begin our review with a small and economical in terms of construction and maintenance one-story cottage. This project is designed to accommodate a small family of two or three people. The key space of the house is a large living room combined with a kitchen-dining room. Nearby are a bedroom and a bathroom. To the left of the main entrance to the house is a terrace resembling a gazebo. On the terrace, the project provides for the placement of a multifunctional oven for preparing kebabs, barbecues and other dishes. The house is being built according to frame technology, applies wooden frame and insulation. Building a house according to this project is inexpensive.
House characteristics
- Total / living area - 54 / 34.3 sq. m
- Basement and garage not provided
- 2 living rooms
- Foundation - monolithic reinforced concrete
- Wall material - wooden frame with insulation
- Coverings - on wooden beams
- The roof is a pitched structure covered with flexible tiles
- Facade finishing - lining
Traditional style project: one-story log house with a terrace
Project of this one-story house made from chopped logs is universal. It can be used to build a house for permanent residence or to build a summer house for trips on weekends and holidays. In the appearance of the house, the architects tried to adhere to traditional Russian architectural motifs, but when developing internal layout have thought well about the things a 21st century person needs. On the ground floor there are all the premises necessary for good rest. The entrance vestibule and hall divide the house into two parts. The first zone contains the premises necessary for daytime activities. The adjacent living room and kitchen were designed taking into account modern trends in organizing spaces. The project includes an extension to the house small terrace. In the summer it will be a great place for lunch and dinner outdoors. For winter evenings The house has a fireplace, providing additional, incomparable comfort. The second part contains the bedrooms.
Characteristics
- Total / living area - 69.4 / 44.1 sq. m
- Garage and ground floor not included in the project
- 3 living rooms
- Walls - chopped logs
- Roof - pitched structure, covering - metal tiles
- Facade finishing - protective tinting compounds
Project of an economical brick house with a terrace
Don't like wood and gravitate towards solid buildings? Perhaps then you will like the one-story project brick house with an elegant terrace for sunbathing. This house can be an excellent home for a family of two or three people who want to exchange the hustle and bustle of the city for the calmness of country life. The layout of the house includes a living room with a fireplace and access to the terrace, a kitchen-dining room, a spacious hall and two bedrooms.
Characteristics
- Total / living area - 105.2 / 62.4 sq. m
- The project does not include a garage and a basement floor.
- 3 living rooms
- Wall material - brick or ceramic stone
- Floors - on wooden beams
- Roof - pitched attic covered with metal tiles
- Facade finishing - plaster, artificial stone
Family nest of a city dweller - project of a one-story house made of porous stone
In this project, the architects realized a dream that haunts many who have ever thought about building their own home. A well-built house would become a real family nest, where parents and children could live comfortably under one roof. For a small family this is quite realistic. Columns give solidity and solidity to the appearance of the house. Beautiful to look at, they are quite functional and serve to organize the terrace space. The house is stylish and beautiful and will easily fit into the landscape. The open terrace-gallery plays both an important decorative role and has a functional meaning. If necessary, it can be used simultaneously as a veranda. This project provides for a small basement, which you can safely discard as unnecessary.
Characteristics
- Total / living area - 110.6 / 48.7 sq. m
- One floor with basement, no garage
- 2 living rooms
- Foundation - monolithic reinforced concrete slab
- Wall material - porous stone, 510 mm
- Floors - reinforced concrete slabs
- Pitched roof with bitumen shingles
- Facade finishing - facing bricks
One-story mini-mansion with a terrace
This respectable-looking, bright country cottage is designed for year-round comfortable accommodation for a family of 3-4 people. According to the layout, the center of the house is a square living room, combined with a spacious kitchen-dining room and a covered terrace. All rooms are well lit thanks to a large number windows decorating the facade of the house.
Project characteristics
- Total / living area - 110 / 52 sq. m
- One floor. The project does not include a garage and a basement floor.
- 3 living rooms
- Foundation - strip monolithic
- Walls - aerated concrete or foam blocks
- Floors - on wooden beams
- Roof - pitched with flexible tiles
- Facade finishing - decorative plaster
When thinking about building our own home, we first of all dream that we will be able to spend a lot of time outdoors. And so that our desire does not depend on the vagaries of the weather, we are considering the possibility of creating a shelter from them. Therefore, when it comes to one-story houses, projects with a terrace or veranda take advantage.
Let's see what such houses can look like, how comfortable they are, and how to make the terrace truly the most comfortable corner of a country estate.
Our country is large, there are many climate zones. But even in southern regions Previously, it was rare to find a house with open area for relaxation, which is essentially what a terrace is. This is explained by snowy winters and frequent rainy days, when such a site is of little use, but there is a lot of hassle in cleaning up after precipitation.
Therefore, even now the design of a one-story house with a terrace covered on top will be more popular. And better yet, it should also be protected, at least on the leeward side, by a solid wall or glazing.
But, thanks to the advent of modern constructive solutions, many decide to do so. Let's see what the difference is between a covered and an open extension, and what advantages and disadvantages they have.
Houses with covered terraces
Very often, they are immediately designed in such a way that the terrace fits into the general outline of the house and is located under the same roof. common roof. Options can be different: under the slope, under an elongated wing or under the front part brought forward.
Look at the examples:
If the advantages of covered terraces are obvious, then it is worth focusing on the disadvantages.
- Attach such a terrace to an already existing house It’s quite difficult to do it yourself. At a minimum, you will have to build up and re-roof. As a maximum, build a foundation (see) and connect it to the main one, having previously made all the necessary calculations. It’s easier to immediately choose a project that has everything you need.
- Moving the roof far beyond the walls and windows significantly affects the natural illumination of the rooms adjacent to the terrace.
Note. The lack of sunlight will be especially acute if the covered area is located on the north side of the house.
Houses with open terraces
Outdoor terraces do not have the disadvantages of indoor ones:
- They can be installed next to an already built house, without interfering with its design. It is enough to take care of a practical flooring and equip an exit to it from the house. This can be done by converting an ordinary window into a French one or replacing it with a door. Of course, you will have to change the geometry of the opening, but this is not such a big problem.
- They do not shade adjacent rooms, as they do not prevent the free penetration of sunlight into the windows.
But in our latitudes, such one-story houses with a terrace are rarely found - the projects still provide for the possibility of protecting the recreation area from precipitation, wind and summer heat.
Today we can afford the most open terrace so that on fine days we can enjoy closeness to nature literally without leaving home. If you look closely at the options below, you will understand what we are talking about.
These are awnings different designs, which can be easily deployed and retracted when necessary. These are stationary canopies made of translucent materials. As well as folding and sliding glass partitions.
Advice. No matter how durable and reliable the awning fabric is, it should not be left in working position for the winter. She may not be able to withstand the weight of the snow.
Unfortunately, the price of most of these structures is quite high. But it is comparable to the cost of work and materials for installing a permanent roof over the recreation area.
If the house is used only in the summer, then you can do without them. And the function of protection from the sun and rain can be taken over by a large folding umbrella or awning.
Another “dacha” option, which is often used in the southern regions and for houses with permanent residence- This is a combination of a terrace and a pergola.
Orientation by cardinal directions
When ordering or choosing projects of one-story houses with a terrace and a garage, you need to take into account many nuances. First of all, this is the shape, size and topography of the site. But it is equally important to think about where your terrace will “look”.
If it serves as an entrance group in front of the front door of the house, that’s one thing. If it is intended to be the main place for relaxation or work, it is completely different. Here you need to proceed from your preferences.
So:
- North side- not the best a good option for get-togethers with friends. But diffused light on the terrace throughout the day will allow you to enjoy a relaxing holiday, study or draw.
- Orientation East suitable for “early risers” who love to greet the sunrise with a cup of coffee in the fresh air. And after lunch, relax in the shade from the scorching sun.
- Southern terraces- the brightest. Even if they are located under the roof of the house, a sufficient amount of light and heat penetrates into the premises.
- On the west side It's good to sunbathe after lunch. But it is advisable to provide a stationary or removable canopy in case of very hot days.
Several interesting projects of houses with a terrace
It is very convenient when access to the terrace is made from the living room or kitchen-studio combined with the dining room. This increases the area for entertaining guests.
And some people prefer to go out into the air directly from the bedroom. Such projects are now extremely popular.
We have selected several similar options:
- A one-story house with a terrace is a project in a traditional style. The terrace here is small, combined with the living room, under a common roof. The window on the adjacent wall, as well as the corner glazing of the kitchen open to the living room, allows you not to worry about the lack of sunlight. Successful layout divides the house into day and night zones.
- One-story house with an L-shaped terrace. Perfect option for a small family. Under the overhangs of the hipped roof there are both the entrance group and the terrace on the common area. Therefore, you can get to the recreation area both from the house (from the kitchen or living room) and from the street, going around the house from the front door.
- Pacific style two terrace house. Original project for southern coastal regions with a mild climate. WITH flat roof and access from all living areas to the terrace and garden.
Note. For snowy regions, the instructions do not recommend using a flat horizontal roof because of the big snow load on the structure.
- Project of a one-story house with a terrace and a garage attached to the house. Common wall reduces the cost of construction and makes the structure compact, which is important for small areas. The open terrace is protected from precipitation by the elongated part of the roof slope.
Building - rear view
Building - front view
Conclusion
Any construction begins with design. And the more detailed the layout of the house is thought out, the lower the costs will be in the future. And there will be less hassle in choosing and arranging a place to relax if the project immediately includes a spacious terrace.
Watch the video in this article and you will probably see that it is much more convenient than a free-standing gazebo. And the house itself with a terrace looks more attractive and comfortable.
