By writing this title, I mean a house that the average American family can afford. IN in this case, I just went to realtor.com and looked for houses within a 30 mile radius around me.
By the way, I searched for a long time because the photos are bad. Americans don’t really bother taking photos, since everyone roughly knows what’s inside. You'll still have to go and see.
In general, I have chosen a couple of houses with a cost of up to 200 thousand. And I will try to comment on what you will see in the pictures. Because such houses are even very familiar to me.
Here's a look at the house. 3 Bed 3 Bath, that is, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with toilets. In the first photo, as the song says: “This will be the front, it’s called the façade.”
I've lived almost exactly like this before. So, I know the structure of the house well. On the right is a garage for 2 cars, and the garage is quite long and spacious. On the left is the entrance and a small porch. A tiny front garden, by default the builders plant rose hips there. We go into the house:
On the left is the entrance door, immediately from it there is a staircase to the second floor. Directly you see the windows facing the front yard, that is, right in front of the house. In the first picture the same windows to the left of front door, got your bearings? There are two figurines hanging on the wall, just for beauty.
If we don’t stop in place and continue to stomp, we will reach the opposite wall of the house and exit through the glass sliding door to the backyard, that is, to the back yard.
Our kitchen was made differently, and even on the right, not the left. Here is the same kitchen in more detail:
The refrigerator is a bit far from the stove. Not very convenient, we had it next to the stove. Here, above the stove, a microwave oven is attached to the wall - this is often done now. This also seems inconvenient to me, because it is simply dangerous to lower the hot stuff from above.
The stoves are now made with double ovens. That is, the lower one is large, and the upper one is slightly smaller, so as not to waste gas if you just need to stew one chicken. There is one oven here. There must be lighting above the stove and a hood with a fan at two speeds.
When you rent out a house, as a rule, everything is already worth it, except for the refrigerator. Or maybe they’re already building in a refrigerator now. To the right of the sink is a dishwasher - dishwasher. The sink itself must have a built-in waste shredder - a disposal.
I stole this from another house, but that’s the point. Upstairs suspended ceilings, to the right and left there are long white doors - these are built-in storage rooms. Well, here workplace for a hacker it is shown as I see it. A pair of monitors for what else?
In general, I didn’t see anything in the basements: bars, game rooms, gyms, workshops. I show a piece of my basement in this video: Fizkult-Greetings from Doctor Vlad I’m not inserting it here so as not to take up space, just click on the link.
On the ground floor, in addition to the hall with the kitchen, there are two more rooms - on the left and on the right. Here is one of these rooms from the same house:
Here it is empty. You can leave it like that. I've seen some done game room for children. Let me note that it’s not the wires sticking out of the ceiling, but a standard chandelier like the one in the picture. It has a chain, meaning it can be raised or lowered. Either it is above the table, then they lower it. Or there is no table, then they lift it up so as not to bump heads. As long as I’ve lived, I bump into people like this all the time! 🙂
Often one of these side rooms has a fireplace, TV and armchairs. Now I'll steal the photo from somewhere else at their house.
Yes, here is a classic of the genre - a relaxation room with a fireplace, with a TV on the wall. From about the same house. There is also a sofa and comfortable, soft chairs. We've eaten, now we can sleep! All this is still on the first floor.
And here the fireplace is small. Pay attention to the ceiling - it is sloping. That is, there is a roof right on top, without an attic above this room. And two windows to look at the stars. On last picture In the article you will see these windows on the left, right in the roof.
It's empty here now, but that's because the house is for sale. Of course, an appropriate environment is always created around the fireplace.
And in this picture there is already the second floor, that is, one of the bedrooms.
Most likely this is parents' bedroom, that is, a master hipster. It is different in that it has its own toilet and bath. There is often a double sink there, so as not to quarrel in the morning.
The ceiling is also sloping, this is done to create more volume in the bedrooms. There's a fan with lights on top. Sometimes it is controlled by a remote control so you don’t have to get up and turn off the lights.
This is the master bedroom bathroom. Our toilet was around the corner and the bathtub was opposite. Well, there may be different subtleties. All toilets must have ventilation. Turns on next to the light.
But this is a children's bedroom. It was the former residents who decorated it this way. Of course, there are a million options. It depends on what kind of children you have. Americans always try to ensure that each child has his own room.
And a third bedroom. So, they took it and painted it in different colors. It is clear that this is also a children's bedroom.
Another small photo: the Landry Room, that is, the washing and drying machines. The author got greedy and apparently filmed it on his phone. And now I’ll steal from another house and glue them together.
You can see for yourself that the cars on the right are more modern. Both there and there you can see where the hot and cold water. The gas for the dryer is connected at the bottom. The left photo shows how washing machine stands on a pallet, under the pallet is a drain. This room is small, just behind the entrance from the garage.
Finally, look at the back of this house.
In our house the facade was exactly the same, but at the back both floors were full, covering the entire house. Apparently the bedrooms here are small. On the ground floor there is a small window for the kitchen. They always make him so small. There are no pictures of the garages, otherwise I would have posted them too.
I just figured it out, there’s a lot I haven’t talked about yet. Every room must have a smoke detector hanging on the wall or ceiling. And now they are obligated to display a CO indicator, that is, carbon monoxide.
This is the so-called carbon monoxide without color and smell, which is exactly what they “burn” if you close the stove too early. They are the ones who are poisoned. All these sensors howl terribly when my wife is cooking and something is on fire in the house. And they only fall silent if you ventilate everything thoroughly.
These indicators have another unpleasant property. When the battery starts to run low, they seem to beep. The best at night! You get up, pull the battery out of it and put a new one in in the morning.
I haven't turned up the lighting yet. It turned out well, right? There are a lot of switches in the house. The simplest example is that you entered the house, turned on the light, undressed and took off your shoes and went straight up to the second floor. There is a second switch there that can be used to turn off the light on the stairs. And there are plenty of such “paired” or even triple switches throughout the house.
In short, I'm wrapping up. Ask if anything is unclear. Here is a direct link to this house: 2461 Hearthstone Drive And here is another one on the second one, where I also took the pictures from: 1471 Hearthstone Drive As you can see, they are on the same street.
Both houses are from Hampshire, not far from me and from Chicago. The one I mainly talked about costs 190 thousand, the second 170. Approximately, because you can always bargain and come to an agreement.
P.S. And this is what a small apartment looks like, which can be obtained almost free of charge for people with little income.
The construction of frames came to us from America, where this technology prevails in low-rise construction. Its history comes from the very first colonies of settlements that appeared on these lands. It is not surprising that American projects frame houses so popular in our country. What are the features of this technology? We are all familiar with this style from the films we watch so often at home. American style frame houses are different simple forms, often have two floors, a veranda and a garage on the 1st floor. When locating a house on a plot, much attention is paid to landscaping and good lawn in front of the house. An unconditional attribute of this style is a well-groomed low fence. As you can understand, this style requires a large area of land.
The internal layout of the house involves the construction of spacious and comfortable premises. The roof usually has complex shape, being a decoration of the house. Often has “cuckoo birds”. Also modern American frame houses can have pitched roof with a large angle of inclination, complemented by a well-designed drainage system (gutter system and snow retainers)
The construction of houses based on a wooden frame has a number of features that affect both the layout and appearance Houses.
American style is a special chapter in architecture and design. It has a number of characteristic features that distinguish it from the rest. These features attract many, which is why American-style houses are increasingly being built in the CIS countries. They are many-sided and have a lot of advantages and disadvantages.
Let us consider in detail in the article what a typical American house is. The layout and architecture of the cottages, features of the interior decoration of the premises will be described below.
Where did it all start?
The American style, which we all know very well, originated from the old European one. Emigrants from England and Europe brought architectural trends from their countries, which took root in the United States long years. Of course, everything has changed over time, but the origins are the projects of old European dwellings.
The architecture has such features as spaciousness, symmetry, numerous cascades of roofs, a large number of windows, columns and a minimum of relief details. Layout American houses, the photo of which is presented in the article, is characterized by the absence of a full-fledged hallway and the original location of the kitchen and dining areas. The main idea of the premises is primarily convenience and comfort. Let's look at this in more detail.
Architectural features of American houses
The architecture of American cottages combines simplicity and intricacy. What are the cascades worth? gable roofs! There is often a spacious terrace around the perimeter of the house, and plenty of natural light comes in through numerous windows. By the way, shutters are also quite common.
American-style houses are usually light or pastel shades. And some elements (for example, the foundation or chimney) are made of natural stone or sandstone. But most of all, the choice of materials from which houses are built and the appearance of buildings is influenced by the specific location of the house.
The weather is different in all states, and this also affects construction. For example, the terraces mentioned above are mandatory attributes of cottages located in southern regions America. IN northern regions countries, houses with thick walls and basements are more appropriate. It follows from this that, although all the cottages belong to the American style, each has its own characteristics.
What is American planning?
As mentioned above, the American one promotes convenience and comfort. The first thing here is simplicity and freedom. Therefore, American houses are characterized by the absence of a full hallway and partitions between the dining area and living room. And this despite the fact that the American layout of the house initially assumes quite spacious premises. Not only the living room and dining room have a wide area, there is also a lot of space in the bathroom, kitchen, and children's room.
But, no matter how strange it may be, the American layout of the house only provides for one family to live in the cottage, and not several generations. Therefore, they most often have only two bedrooms: a master and a guest. And each house requires at least two exits: the front door and the backyard. Also, the entrance door can be located in other rooms on the first floor (for example, in a bedroom or office). There may be an entrance to the garage if it is attached to the house.
We must not forget about attic spaces. They are also included in the layout and are a must-have attribute of every American-style home.
One-story cottages
American layout one-story houses amazes with its diversity. Quite often such cottages are made with a wide porch or veranda. There is no hallway in the usual sense. IN best case scenario the entrance will be separated from the rest of the premises by an arch or columns.
The dining area is usually connected to the kitchen or living room. Usually, one-story houses have two bedrooms and one children's room. The cottages also have space for three bathrooms and several dressing rooms.
Quite often, garages are attached to the house, so there is always an entrance to the parking lot, next to which there is a place for a laundry corner (washing machine, dryer, ironing board and so on). Usually it is placed behind the walls of a built-in closet.
Two-story cottages
Buildings with two floors are compact and occupy less area, therefore their number prevails over one-story cottages. The American layout usually looks like this.
On the ground floor there is a spacious kitchen, dining room and living room. All three rooms are often connected to each other. There is also a toilet, a storage room, and if the garage is attached to the house, then the entrance to it. There may also be an office and a guest bedroom here.
If the first floor is intended for receiving guests, then the second is completely the owner’s territory. There is a master bedroom, a children's room, bathrooms, and a dressing room. If the size of the room allows, another living room is often installed on the second floor.
Interior decoration
Wood is often used. The floor is covered with real parquet, and there are decorative beams, and the walls are finished with wooden panels.
Used in the bathroom traditional materials- tiles, tiles. In the kitchen, the floor is also covered with tiles, but the walls can be very diverse. It all depends on the features of the layout. For example, if kitchen area is not separated from the dining room and living room, then everything is done in the same style.
In most rooms the walls are painted. As decorative elements friezes, moldings and panels are used. For the fireplace area, choose either wood or stone. Main principle American interior- everything should be harmonious and not irritate the eye.
Furniture
The layout of private American houses is not complete without providing space for furniture, and it takes up quite a lot of space. After all, the furniture in American cottages is large in size; it is customary to place it almost in the center of the room. But it is, as a rule, very soft and cozy. And this proves the principle of American style - convenience and coziness.
The rest of the furniture is no less bulky. Dining rooms in American homes are often decorated with tables and chests of drawers made from natural wood. The same principle is present in offices. But in bedrooms, among the furniture there is usually a bed with a massive headboard and a couple bedside tables. Sometimes you can find a chest of drawers, dressing table, pouf or armchair.
As a place for storage, the American house layout provides dressing rooms, which are located not only in the bedrooms, but throughout the house (for example, near the front door and in the kitchen).
Who is American suitable for?
Despite all its advantages, the described type of premises is not suitable for everyone. The layout of American-style homes involves frequent communication with family and friends. Therefore, it is recommended for people to build such cottages:
- active and sociable (large space and combined living and dining rooms encourage this);
- focused on family values (a large number of dressing rooms allow you to store expensive things, and the interior is conducive to placing frames with cute photographs and various cozy accessories);
- those who love travel (remember cozy furniture, which is nice to sit in when returning home).
If you are more inclined towards a clear division into zones and love corridors, then such a layout will definitely not bring you joy.
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The American style was formed later than most architectural movements. At the end of the 18th century, about 85% of the white population of the North American colonies came from Britain or Ireland; this became a determining factor in the appearance of homes. The American house could not help but borrow the characteristic features of English buildings different styles- Tudor, Georgian, and later Victorian.
And, of course, the surrounding reality has made its own adjustments to construction techniques and house design. The first colonists had more than enough land and built their farms to be as spacious and practical as possible. City houses could have features of English, German, and, to the south, Spanish styles; they were built from wood and brick. Buildings in the outback acquired features of a style that is now called country (sometimes ranch style). Modern house American style is steadily popular; attracts customers functional layout, bright personality and always appropriate interior.
Typical house for a large family
American style: design features
Americans are considered a practical nation; this property helped make the houses simple in appearance and comfortable. American houses(projects and layouts) are easily recognizable:
Form. Buildings, as a rule, have a symmetrical shape in plan, one (more economical) or two ( more possibilities for planning their) floors and low foundation.
Environment. Garden plot clearly zoned and well maintained; the owners allocate space for a children's room playground, barbecue areas, garden furniture, swimming pool. In front of the main facade there is often a well-groomed lawn with the pride of the owner - a flower bed.
Project details. The house is decorated with a terrace, veranda or spacious porch. American-style house designs certainly include a spacious attached garage.
Atypical option - two full floors and an attic floor
Exterior. Laconic, with a predominance of straight lines, made in light, calm colors. Used in decoration natural materials(stone, brick, wood) or cover façade walls plaster, clapboard, vinyl siding.
Window. American house designs are characterized by a large number of windows. They often have an arched shape - influence spanish style, and are equipped with shutters.
Attic. A frequent detail of projects, especially in houses with wooden facade. Often it is equipped with a balcony or panoramic window; additional windows installed on the roof.
Inputs. There are several of them: a front door and an additional one (one or more), through which you can access the backyard terrace.
Roof. Pitched, complex asymmetrical shape.
Type of style: ascetic on the outside, but comfortable on the inside
Layout
The layout of an American-style house has well-established canons. The main principle that they try to follow when building housing is space and freedom for each family member. Therefore, both in one and in two-story houses the rooms are made as large as possible, and everyone has separate room. The layout of American houses has the following features:
First floor. Here is the hallway, big kitchen, which is often separated from the living room by a bar counter or partition, a dining room, a guest bedroom and a bathroom. Sometimes an adult bedroom, a study room and a gym are located on the ground floor.
Second floor. Here there are personal (bedroom) rooms for family members, dressing rooms, and bathrooms.
Garage. Typical American-style cottage designs necessarily contain a garage, often for two or more cars. It can be adjacent to the house (and have an internal entrance from the house) or be located separately and connected to the housing by a covered gallery. The garage has access to the boiler room and workshop (if provided for by the project).
First floor layout visible from the threshold
Terrace and veranda. The wide wraparound terrace on the ground floor is an American classic; it is sometimes used as an exit from the master bedroom. Practical owners post here comfortable furniture for relaxation, hang a hammock, arrange play area for children. Here you can put a barbecue or arrange summer kitchen. They also try to make the veranda spacious; they decorate it with wicker furniture and gather there for morning coffee or evening conversation.
Materials and design features of the facade
For the construction of American-style housing can be used various materials, from stone, brick and concrete blocks, to timber and logs. But, as you know, the favorite option for Americans is frame houses. This is due to several reasons:
Cheap (does not affect reliability).
Fast and easy assembly.
Good thermal efficiency.
Modern project: three levels and combined finishing facade
Popular technologies are:
Frame-panel (panel). Facade and interior walls assembled from panels (blocks, panels) on a pre-assembled wooden frame. Plywood is used as shields, OSB boards(which is weakly applicable in Russian conditions), thermoblocks and SIP panels (suitable for use in areas with long winters).
Frame-modular. A more expensive option, when individual wall elements are assembled at the factory and delivered ready-made to the construction site. Each section has insulation, finishing and necessary communications.
Frame projects of American houses and cottages have no restrictions in the design of the facade. Exterior finishing carried out using the following materials:
Facade plaster. Use different kinds plaster in light color scheme. Mineral plaster can be coated protective layer silicate or silicone paint with vapor-permeable properties, or use acrylic facade paint.
Frame house with ground floor and facade wood trim
Facade clinker bricks. This cladding will provide the façade with strength and durability. Thanks to the natural shades of clinker, your home will have a beautiful appearance.
Facade panels . Panels - modern material with a long service life, which can significantly improve the appearance of the building. Manufacturers offer a wide selection of colors and textures of materials that imitate a natural stone and brick.
Siding. Popular (and economical) modern version home decoration. The material has good protective characteristics and a rich palette of colors.
Block house. Wood looks cozy and is great for decorating traditional homes. Wooden covering needs periodic treatment to protect against moisture, mold and insect pests.
Strict symmetry comes from England
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American style in the interior
Decorating a cottage in the American style requires compliance with several conditions:
Combining the ground floor space. A common technique is that when you enter an American house, you do not find yourself in a hallway, but immediately in a spacious living room. The living room, in turn, is separated from the dining room and kitchen symbolically - by a bar counter, shelving or a sliding partition.
Color selection. The original American retro style implies a predominance of discreet, monochromatic shades of green, gray, and milky. Also in the palette there is always white, brown and beige colors. For bright accent colors, combinations would be appropriate: red with beige and brown, blue with white and sand, green with chocolate and cream. For country style, greater brightness and diversity are acceptable, for example, floral wallpaper or patterned furniture upholstery.
Video description
About the exterior of an American house in the following video:
Fireplace. Direct inheritance English style, it is considered an indispensable component of a real American interior. A traditional fireplace is a fairly large structure (to match a spacious living room) with a wide mantelpiece. It can be made from any material, but it is better to face it with light stone, natural or artificial.
Floor and walls. For the floor, it is preferable to use natural materials that are pleasant to the feet - sanded boards or parquet; laminate is also allowed. Light-colored tiles are often laid on the kitchen floor. The walls are plastered or covered with pastel-colored wallpaper.
Accessories. Uncomplicated and relevant to the life of the owners. These can be photographs and letters in simple frames (metal, wood or plastic) on the walls or mantelpiece, memorable trinkets and elegant figurines, flowers, fruits in baskets or vases.
Modern color accents in a traditional living room
Furniture. To maintain style, you need massive, high-quality furniture, without pretentious decoration. The finish, depending on the direction (classic or country), is chosen to be plain, with a small pattern or leather.
Textiles and carpets. All fabrics, from curtains and sofa upholstery to blankets and tablecloths, should be light. Carpets should not completely cover the floor: a small cream or beige carpet looks stylish on dark parquet.
Lighting. Correctly selected lighting will create the right atmosphere and help zone a large room. For the central part of the house, the living room, a large formal chandelier and additional lamps, floor lamps and table lamps are suitable.
Video description
About the tour of the American house in the following video:
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Decorating rooms in an American cottage
When developing American-style house projects, architects and designers use ready-made style developments in the design of various rooms:
Living room. They try to place furniture in the recreation area near the fireplace and away from the walls to emphasize the volume of the room. Sofas and armchairs are selected that are comfortable; the atmosphere is well complemented by low coffee table, display cabinet with glass front door or bookshelf. Usually in the living room there is a place for modern consumer electronics- TV and audio system.
The fireplace takes center stage in the living room
Kitchen. As part of the common space, the kitchen repeats the style and color scheme of the living room. It is spacious, most often furnished wooden furniture. An indispensable attribute - Appliances, from hob to the latest model coffee maker. Since there is no partition between the kitchen and other rooms, great importance acquires a powerful hood and ventilation system. The kitchen area can be decorated with a still life, landscape or decorative fruit basket.
American style recipe
Bedroom. Bright, cozy with a high double bed, chest of drawers and dressing table. Blinds on the window protect from bright sunlight in the morning.
Traditional palette in bedroom design
Bathroom. In a spacious house, the bathroom is not reduced in size. It is large enough to easily accommodate a bathtub, shower, sink (often two), many wall shelves And large mirrors, framed by lamps. Feature American-style bathroom - a full-fledged window equipped with blinds or roller blinds. The bath is decorated in light colors. Often the size of the home allows for a separate laundry room, usually next to the kitchen or in the basement.
The bathroom is subject to the requirements of functionality and comfort
Children's. The only place in a classic American home where style is allowed to break. Color design can be anything - from delicate beige-pink shades for girls to rich red and blue for boys. Furniture is placed along the walls, this frees up space for games. To maintain functionality, comfortable racks for toys and a spacious chest of drawers for clothes are selected for the nursery. The room is decorated with paintings drawn by its owner, posters, original chandeliers, night lights and table lamps.
Colonial style in the design of a nursery
Basement (ground floor). Although the typical American home's foundation is low, its basement is designed to a considerable depth. This area can be used as a storage place, or a workshop, laundry room or gym.
There is also enough space in the house for a separate laundry room.
American style cottage projects
Squat and spacious houses are optimal for large plots of land. Construction and design companies have extensive catalogs American projects houses and cottages, one- and two-story, as well as attic floor. If standard solutions are not suitable for the future owner, professional architects and design engineers are at his service, ready to modify existing option or create a new one. In Russian conditions, such projects have some features:
Quality of construction. Frame technology was developed to be energy efficient, so the house will be warm even in regions with prolonged frosts. The quality of housing will be ensured by a reliable development company with solid professional experience. When choosing a company, it is worth getting acquainted not only with its portfolio (which can be very impressive), but also with the objects it has actually delivered and their happy owners.
Modern American frame house project
Ground floor. Due to the characteristics of the soil and frost heaving, it is not possible to implement a project with a basement in all regions. A smart solution would be to organize a residential attic.
Many recognizable features of the American style resonate well with the Russian customer and are present in the projects:
Open plan and spacious premises (including utility rooms).
Availability of wide porch, terrace or veranda With various options use.
Attached garage , which you can get into without leaving your home (especially valuable in winter).
Attic. An original space for the owners' personal rooms.
Project Features. Exit on two sides, a basement for utility purposes, built-in wardrobes and storage rooms increase the comfort and functionality of the home.
Project with an attic balcony and a small porch
Types of American house projects
In addition to the classic one, there are other types of style:
Ranch. Such houses are often one-story, have an asymmetrical facade, an attached garage and large panoramic windows(sometimes sliding glass doors leading from the living room to the garden). The ranch can be brick or frame, with a roof with low slopes. Shades of gray, blue and brown are used to decorate the façade.
Classic American ranch
Southwestern. A type of ranch style that mixes cowboy and Indian traditions. Such buildings are characterized by a stone or plastered facade of red or sand color; The roof is always flat and tiled.
Ranch style with a modern twist
Such buildings are common closer to the border with Mexico. They are smaller in area than classic American houses and are finished with plaster (usually white, beige or ocher). The style is characterized by a flat or low roof under red tiles, windows and passages arched shape. The decoration is carved wooden doors, forged grilles and tile ornaments.
American interpretation leaves Spanish colonial house virtually unchanged
Craftsman (craftsman's house). One of the most common styles. Recognizable by its low pitched roof, columns supporting the roof over the porch, stained glass in the doors and windows, and exterior stone chimneys. The interior is characterized by ceilings with open beams and an abundance of wood in decoration, decor and furniture.
Popular style country design- craftsman
Turnkey construction of American-style cottages
An American-style frame house is an economical, fast and practical way to acquire your own home. Many construction companies in Moscow and the Moscow region carry out turnkey construction of houses, which means full cycle works, preparatory and construction. The company undertakes:
Inspection land plot and drawing up a topographic plan.
Finalization of the project or design from scratch.
Budgeting and paperwork.
Purchase and delivery of materials to the construction site.
Carrying out construction work in compliance with all standards and quality control.
Handing over the keys to the owner.
Project for a young family
The customer gets the opportunity:
Make changes into a standard project.
Explore and evaluate preliminary estimate, and after its approval enter into an agreement with the company.
Get significant savings on building materials(as a rule, companies have permanent reliable suppliers).
Supervise construction(by visiting in person or online).
Pay for construction in stages or in installments.
Get a guarantee for the work performed, and often for materials.
Celebrate housewarming in 5-7 months after the start of construction work.
From idea to implementation it will take six months
Conclusion
Generations of immigrants who left Europe and settled the vast expanses of North America managed to create an original architectural style, which has not lost its relevance to this day. Despite the qualitatively new trends in private housing construction that have emerged over the past 50 years, American cottage projects invariably attract the attention of future homeowners. They are a tempting option for many reasons, including functionality, smart layout and presentable appearance. If you decide to become the owner of an American-style house, projects and photos of the future structure can be viewed at different variations, but they will all have common features.Ratings 0
The skyscrapers of New York and the Las Vegas casino are just the outer façade of one of the largest countries in the world. Real America is cozy, a little provincial, “one-story.” Projects of American houses are spacious and substantial cottages “for the whole family”: on the ground floor there is a common living room, kitchen, access to the garage, utility rooms. On the second floor there are the parents', children's and guest bedrooms. Attics in this style are not very common, although they are not completely excluded.
Thus, traditionally American-style house designs involve the construction of one-story, more often two-story buildings using frame construction technologies. In warm states there is no need for thick walls, and the low crime rate and friendly relations with neighbors in private sectors make it possible to do without the usual Russian buyers security systems and precautions. The designs of American-style houses presented in our database have been modified and adapted to climatic features our country.
Projects of American houses and cottages in Russian
The main thing that we preserve is the expression expressed in architectural features Americans' love for privacy - personal space. The houses are designed in such a way that no one is cramped there, and everyone has their own secluded corner. Also, such house designs imply a backyard, but fences and high fences are not always provided - US residents prefer to be friends with their neighbors and do not hide their estates from prying eyes.
To adapt to Russian realities, we had to slightly change traditional American cottages: the projects in our database mainly involve aerated concrete rather than a wooden frame “box,” although they can be made using a new energy-efficient frame technology developed specifically for Russia. Also, an architecture connoisseur can find stylistic differences and inconsistencies. This is normal - any project must be “tied” to the place, otherwise the building will be of little functionality. However, we managed to preserve the best and recognizable features of the American style:
- wide porch;
- cozy attics right under the roof;
- bay windows;
- terraces;
- tiled roofs.
The American-style house designs presented in the catalog were developed by professional architects and contain photos, layouts, and detailed descriptions.