House for a narrow plot: projects and arrangement

Narrow plots are not uncommon, especially where land is expensive. Despite the peculiarities of such a territory, it is not so difficult to choose a house project for building. You can choose a one-story or two-story option, provide a place for arranging a garage or make an attic.

A narrow section is considered to be an area with a width of 15-25 meters, while the minimum length starts from 10 meters. When building, you need to take into account various norms, observe a certain distance to the hedge, the neighboring house, and as a result, there is not so much free space left.

Only a long rectangular building can be placed on it, and this is not too happy for the owners, who fear that the housing will resemble a barrack.

The peculiarity of such structures is that their area is limited and rarely exceeds 150 square meters. If this is not enough for you, then you can increase the living area by adding a second floor. The attic may be a more economical compromise. It is not uncommon for owners of narrow plots to suffer from a lack of privacy when neighboring houses are located very close to each other.

This problem can be solved with the help of landscape design and the correct location of green spaces. There is also a plus - the acquisition of a narrow allotment is often cheaper. In addition, usually next to such sites there is already a ready-made infrastructure, you can bring all communications to the house for a comfortable stay.

There are several variations of typical structures that are suitable for building a non-standard territory. Such houses have already been designed taking into account the peculiarities of a narrow strip of land and allow ergonomic use of the area of ​​the site.

Quite a popular option for private sector development in the United States. The house has a rectangular shape, typical parameters are 6x12 meters. At the same time, the building is two-story, so all the utility rooms and utilities can be placed inside for a comfortable stay.

The layout usually looks like this:

• the first floor contains a living room large enough for such a cottage, a combined kitchen-dining room, an office and a bathroom;
• on the second floor there are two spacious bedrooms - master and guest, as well as two children. In addition, there is a bathroom and another small room with a toilet and shower.

Such a house is designed for a family with 2-3 children, while there is also a space for receiving guests. The two-story building allows you to maintain privacy at the expense of private rooms, but at the same time create a common space where residents can get together and spend time together.

This is a more economical option than a two-story one. The construction of such a building takes less material, but at the same time, the presence of an attic allows you to provide additional living space. The house, as a rule, has dimensions of 16.5x5 meters, while the ceiling on the ground floor is high enough, which creates a feeling of spaciousness. A large porch is attached to the end of the building.

A typical layout implies the following arrangement of rooms:

• on the ground floor there is a comfortable living room combined with a small kitchen, a dressing room and a toilet;
• on the second floor there is a recreation area, which includes two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom.

This option is suitable for a young couple or a family with a child. One of the bedrooms can be converted into a nursery. The presence of separate bathrooms will allow all residents to feel comfortable.

Many people have a car, so you need to provide a place for it on the site. The garage can be set up directly under the roof of the house, while leaving enough living space inside. Such a structure will be slightly longer - 19x6.5 meters, which allows it to accommodate everything you need.

The layout of such houses includes:

• garage on the ground floor, while access to it can be both through the entrance gate, and through a separate door, from inside the building;
• in addition, the kitchen is located below, combined in the same space with the living room, and a toilet;
• on the second floor there are three spacious living rooms, in which you can equip bedrooms and children, as well as two bathrooms.

Inside there is everything you need for life, and the layout with a garage under the roof allows you not to clutter up the site with additional structures and save a little during construction.

You can consider examples of ready-made plans to understand how to equip a long house. Such projects usually involve 1-2 floors, while the cottage can be brick or frame. The three-storey option can be an original solution, however, the building will be quite heavy. This imposes a number of restrictions - not all sites can be used for such construction, so such houses are considered much less often.

The internal layout of the premises must be planned so as to accommodate everything you need - technical areas, general and personal space. With this in mind, the project should be selected individually - not everyone needs a house with three bedrooms. Even a building with a width of no more than 6 meters can be comfortable and convenient if everything is planned correctly. Also popular options are 7x11 or 9x13. Such cottages can be used as a country house or housing for a young couple.

Using this project as an example, you can consider all the features of a small house. The building is one-story, but at the same time it accommodates everything you need:

• there is a kitchen combined with a dining room and a living room;
• the common area is not divided into separate rooms, which allows you to create a sense of spaciousness;
• in the other part of the house there is one large bedroom and two smaller ones - they can be used as children's or guest rooms, and if you wish, you can equip an office in a separate room;
• there is only one bathroom in this building, combined type;
• there is also a garage under the roof.

Additionally, on the porch, you can equip a summer terrace for relaxation. The area of ​​such a house is 113 sq. m. This project is suitable for a family of 2-4 people. An interesting feature - the diagram provides a fireplace, which can become an original solution in the interior of the living room. It is not very difficult to equip it in a private cottage, you can take note of such an idea.

A small area imposes certain restrictions. A house with two floors allows you to expand the living space and keep within the given framework. The dimensions of this building are 9x13, but inside there are all the premises for a comfortable stay:

• on the ground floor there is a common area - it combines a living room, kitchen and dining room;
• there is also a small bedroom and a bathroom nearby;
• in addition, there is a garage for one car, and on the other side of the house there is a summer terrace;
• the second floor contains three bedrooms - one large and two small, one bathroom and a dressing room;
• in addition, the house has a balcony.

A cottage with such a layout is suitable for a large family - there is a place to equip separate children's rooms and provide each child with personal space. A balcony and a terrace are a good solution, in summer you can spend time there with family and friends. The total living area of ​​this building is 140 sq. m.

For development, you can use one of the standard projects, adapting the scheme to fit your needs. However, it is important to comply with certain standards. According to SNiP 2.08.01-89, the following requirements apply for residential buildings:

• if there are 2 or more rooms, the living room area must be at least 16 sq. m;
• the living quarters themselves and the kitchen cannot be less than 7-8 sq. m;
• the minimum width of the corridor is 0.85 sq. m, and the hallway is 1.4 sq. m.

It is also worth keeping in mind that the length of the room should not exceed the width by more than twice. The standards must be followed in order for the project to receive approval from government agencies that issue building permits.

The layout should be ergonomic, comfortable for residents, so all rooms need to be correctly positioned.

• At the bottom, common areas are usually placed - a living room, a kitchen, a dining room. They also equip a boiler room there. Sometimes they add a guest bedroom and a bathroom.
• The second floor is reserved for personal space - bedrooms, nurseries, an office, a dressing room. As a rule, there are 1-2 bathrooms next to the rooms.
• The garage can be located in the basement. If it is possible to equip it, then a boiler room and a storeroom are usually placed there. Sometimes they add a workshop, a sauna, a laundry room.

The best option for a small cottage is not to divide the kitchen, dining room and living room into separate rooms, but arrange several zones in one large room in order to save more free space.

You can also save space by using the stairs if you choose a screw model. However, it is worth considering that it will be difficult for older people or young children to climb the stairs. If there are such family members in the house, then it is better to choose a less traumatic option. As a compromise, you can consider a ladder on the bolts. Due to the special mountings, it seems as if it is floating in the air, so this design does not look bulky even in a small hall.

It's good if you manage to build a house with end sides to the west and east. This arrangement will help create even sunlight throughout the day. It is good if the site adjoins the road from the north - then in that part you can equip a garage, and make a living room from the south. There are other nuances that can be useful:

• when arranging the facade, it is better to choose a minimalist design so as not to clutter up a small cottage;
• a chalet-style roof that protrudes from the building is a good option if you plan to make a terrace;
• to free up more space on the site, you can place the house with one side almost close to the fence.

The two-story building in a modern minimalist style does not look bulky, despite the elongated silhouette. The house has a small balcony and an open summer terrace, while there is enough free space on the site.

Compact version with garage.The cottage is two-storey, which allows you to expand the living space. A recreation area can be arranged above the garage.

A small house with an attic is a great option. The wide roof creates a canopy over the balcony, so you don't have to worry about rain or bad weather. The project also includes a garage on the ground floor.

Option with an attic. An interesting solution is the skylights, which provide access to the sun's rays and make the rooms brighter. This cottage has a small balcony and garage.

One-storey narrow house, which is suitable for a family of 2-3 people or as a summer cottage. A garage is attached to one of the sides and a driveway is equipped.

Cozy one-storey house with a summer terrace. For better access to natural light, panoramic windows are equipped. One of the sides of the cottage is practically adjacent to the fence in order to save free space on the site.