When you see a huge cottage in front of you, the question involuntarily arises: how many people is it designed for. The question is rhetorical, since today married couples strive to build their “nest” immediately after the wedding and rarely stay to live in their parents' house. This means that in a large house, some rooms are not often used, mainly for receiving guests. This approach to the operation of housing is not rational, many understand this and decide to build a cozy house measuring 6 by 6 m on the site. Especially often such compact houses are built on modest plots of land or for seasonal living in summer cottages.
Advantages and disadvantages of a small house
In many ways, the pros and cons of the size of the house depend on the size of the family. Maintaining a large house can be a challenge for a small family. To prevent mold and dampness from appearing in empty rooms, they need to be heated, as well as cleaned and repaired. Of course, in a modest area there are more problems due to the lack of space, but there are also advantages that can outweigh the disadvantages.
Pros of a 6X6 house:
- It is easier to heat in the winter, energy resources are economically spent;
- Savings on building materials;
- Saving money and time on maintenance and repair of the house;
- There remains more land for laying out a garden, a vegetable garden;
- Opportunity to make a more spacious yard.
Of the minuses, one can single out: tightness. Of course, in a small house it is difficult to fit everything you want. But with the right approach to the layout of the premises, it is quite possible to create a cozy home environment if the family consists of 2, 3, and even 4 people.
How to increase the area of a small house
The lack of usable space in a small house forces you to go for some tricks when planning it. There are several ways to use space more rationally. The most effective method is the formation of multifunctional premises. The kitchen is combined with a dining room, an office with a bedroom or a living room, and a living room with a nursery.
Reserves for extra centimeters in a small house, 4 useful tips:
No need to strive to fit in the available space for premises for various purposes. Considering that a small family will live in a 6 by 6 house, it is rational to plan it according to the principle of a studio apartment, in which the kitchen, dining room, living room and other rooms are connected. 
A large room is zoned with shelving, screens, color or various finishes on the walls.
In cases where it is necessary to create an isolated space (for example, for a study or bedroom), a small room is allocated for it in the far corner of the house.
Advice. It is not necessary to act with standard templates, you can find your own way and create an extraordinary interior in a modest area.
Video review of a one-story house:
What to do, terrace or veranda
An extension in the form of a terrace or veranda allows you to significantly expand the area of \u200b\u200bthe house. But you should know that there is a significant difference between them. A terrace is an open area, often without a canopy. Use it exclusively in the warm season.
Sometimes a terrace is attached from the side opposite the entrance to the house. With such planning, a separate exit should be made from the room to the terrace. The advantage of this layout is that from the house there is access directly to the garden. 
Unlike the terrace, the veranda is always under the same roof as the house and is open and glazed. It is erected, as a rule, simultaneously with the house, and a strip-pile foundation is arranged under it. Having warmed the veranda, it can be used all year round as a living space.
From this point of view, the veranda is much more practical than the terrace. In addition, it is a thermal buffer between the living rooms and the courtyard, so in a house with a veranda there is no need for a hallway.
Important. A veranda with full-wall glazing is more suitable for a small residential building, and a terrace is attached to a country house or a large country cottage. On it you can arrange a summer dining room, a place of rest.
If the house was originally built without a veranda (or terrace), it can be done in a few years, during the operation of the house. The extension is made in the form of a rectangle along the front wall or in the form of a square, offset to one of the corners. The front door leads first to the veranda, and through it to the inner rooms of the house.
Which house to build, one or two storey
The total area of the house 6 by 6 is 36 m2. Of these, square meters should be allocated for the bathroom, kitchen and a small hallway. As a result, the usable area remains only 25 m2, and even then with a big stretch.
Such a house will satisfy the needs of its owners in only three situations.
In what cases is it profitable to build a house 6 by 6:
- Country house, which is visited by visits in the summer;
- Additional housing near the main house. It can accommodate family members who want to lead an independent life, whose plans do not include moving, for example, newlyweds or elderly parents;
- Summer house on the territory of a large estate, where it is planned to spend the summer months.
For a permanent residence of a family of more than two people, a 6 by 6 house is very cramped. It is difficult to receive guests in it, organize a workplace, just retire. If the land area is small and forces you to save space on construction, it is better to choose a 6 by 6 two-story house project. Its area is exactly twice as large as in a one-story house, so it gives room for creative imagination when planning rooms.
On the first floor of a two-story "mini-cottage" there is a living room, a kitchen and bathrooms, and on the second floor there are two bedrooms or a bedroom and a nursery. Also on the second floor, you can accommodate a small bathroom, and if the family needs only one bedroom, then a billiard room or another room of interest is set up next to it.
Video review of a two-story house:
House with an attic
The attic is not quite a full-fledged second floor. The peculiarity is that the walls of the room are partially formed by a sloping roof. Because of this, not all space is suitable for habitation, but only its central part. 
In some cases, walls are erected on the attic floor 1-1.5 m, and then the room is fully exploited.
Since the attic is located directly under the roof, there are some difficulties in using the room. In summer, the roof heats up from the sun, and in winter it freezes, so it is difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the rooms. In order for the attic to be used all year round, some measures must be taken when installing the roof.
Attic floor roofing tips:
In addition to additional square meters, the attic floor adds zest to the exterior of a small house. It looks more solid, does not seem squat and nondescript. The window openings in the roof give a special chic to the building, through which more light enters the rooms than through ordinary windows.
Important. The windows in the attic are at an angle, and ordinary curtains in such a situation are not able to fulfill their function. It is better to use roller blinds with aluminum rails that hold the canvas at an angle.
Layout features
In a one-story house measuring 6 by 6, there are not so many layout options. On the square 36 sq.m. it is necessary to place residential and utility rooms, dividing them with partitions.
Layout of a one-story house with a terrace
In a house for a married couple without children, it is enough to make a spacious kitchen (about 10 m2) and one living room ( 16 m2). The kitchen is equipped with a dining room, and the room is used as a bedroom and living room. With this arrangement, there is room for a bathroom and a vestibule near the front door.
If a child grows in the family, the kitchen and the room will have to be reduced in favor of the children's room. 
But in this case, the best option is to build a house on two floors or with an insulated attic. In the layout of a two-story house, a children's room and a bedroom for adults are arranged on the second floor. 
In a small house, you should not discount the basement. Having made a high foundation, you can arrange a basement and use it for utility rooms or a garage. This option is especially relevant on a small plot of land, where you need to save every piece of land. In addition to the garage, a workshop is arranged in the basement, a pantry for storing blanks for the winter.
Bathroom and toilet are combined. Firstly, a small family will not create inconvenience while using a shared bathroom, and secondly, even a short wall takes up space. Make the bathroom better in the veranda.
One part of it is completely fenced off with a partition with a door, and all the plumbing is placed in the resulting room. Another option for the location of the bathroom is the hallway. It is arranged between the entrance and kitchen door, or between the kitchen and living room. 
Where to make a staircase to the second floor
For the installation of stairs is given 1.5 m2 on the first floor and the same on the second. This is a trifle, given that with the second floor, the usable area is exactly doubled. The attic floor will add a little less square ( 27 m2), but this is enough to sacrifice 3 m 2 to the device of the flight of stairs.
A staircase is installed inside the house in the living room or hallway. If it is done in the hallway, then the room should be spacious enough, and at the same time it should be heated in winter.
Such a layout of a house with a staircase is convenient if a sleeping place is allocated in the living room for one of the family members. When the living room is not used as a bedroom, it is better to make the entrance to the second floor from it, and then, in order to go up to the bedroom, you do not need to leave the room to the hallway. 
It is also appropriate to make a staircase on the veranda or terrace, while saving space in the living quarters.
In country houses, an external staircase is sometimes arranged, which joins the balcony. But this location creates some inconvenience to use it, especially in inclement weather.
Important. For safety reasons, the flight of stairs and the platform must be equipped with railings with handrails.
Stairs in a 6 by 6 house should be light and not take up much space. Its design is subject to the interior, and wood is chosen as the material of manufacture.
The most economical in terms of space is a spiral staircase. But it should be noted that it is difficult for older people to climb it. 
The easiest way is to make a flight of stairs. It is convenient in that the space under the steps can be equipped with a pantry or wardrobe.
Heating issue
The method of heating a house depends on the type of communication systems used in the area. The most convenient and reliable way to heat a house is gas. A place for a gas boiler is allotted in the veranda or in one of the corners of the kitchen.
Well, if gas heating is not available, you will have to build a coal or wood-burning stove with a pipe.
It is very difficult to heat a large cottage in this way, and a compact house with an area 36 m2 quite possible. The oven is built in the kitchen near the wall adjacent to the room. In winter, food is cooked on it, and at the same time the room is heated.
When electricity is used for cooking, the oven is built in the living room. In order not to disturb the interior, it is better to make it in the form of a fireplace. Then the house will be warm, and the design is respected.
Advice. The heat will last longer if you carry out water heating. Water in a coil mounted in the firebox is heated and circulated in a vicious circle in pipes stretched throughout the house. The creation of such a heating system is costly, but it is quite effective.
The main tasks of the construction company are high-quality work, helping people who want to live in a warm and environmentally friendly house. We use only natural materials for the construction of objects. At the same time, we create new projects in the catalog, introduce new industry methods.
Advantages
Wooden buildings do not need special expenses for their operation. They do not require frequent repairs, as they are not subject to deformation and cracking.
Timber houses 6 by 6 are assembled promptly according to working drawings. All sets of parts are of high quality.
Product purpose
A country cottage may not always be large. Its main advantage should be comfort and coziness. Houses made of 6x6 timber look great, and clean air prevails inside, inspired by the environment and natural materials.
Life time
Buildings of any size have a long service life (from 50 to 100 years). Caring for them is not difficult. However, for the entire period of operation of the building, it is necessary to treat it with attention. Wood is a material that requires special care.
Why do we have
The production base is our pride. All stages of production are carried out directly at the facility. We get a quality product through the use of modern equipment, the work of specialists. We sell constructions from the felling of the Kostroma forest in Moscow, the region and the regions of the country. The price of construction depends on the project, order for construction or turnkey.
Houses made of wood are popular among people who want to live in a natural environment. Such housing is filled with the smell of fresh natural wood, as it is an environmentally friendly material.
Timber is considered the most affordable raw material for building a house.
"Pros" of the material:
- long service life, durability;
- naturalness, environmental friendliness;
- high resistance to moisture, decay, microorganisms;
- optimal degree of thermal insulation creates a comfortable climate inside;
- wooden walls do not require additional external finishing, and the smoothness of the material frees from finishing the walls inside;
- low price level.
Product purpose
Log houses 6x6 are spacious inside, suitable for a small family. A building of this size will fit into the project of any suburban, suburban area.
Life time
Housing made of timber will last more than half a century. Its high resistance to aggressive environments, moisture, cracks and decay has a positive effect on durability.
Our company sells, designs, builds objects from a bar according to ready-made and individual turnkey projects.
Why us?
The catalog contains examples of a 6x6 timber house. We are engaged in construction in Moscow, we perform work quickly and efficiently. We will bring your idea to life in a timely manner, we will select the minimum price for you.
Contact us for advice - we will be happy to help, advise the ideal project for you, and also make your dream come true.
The 6x6 frame house is popular both as a country house and for permanent residence. This is due to the following qualities of such residential buildings:
- construction speed. An experienced team will assemble the main structural elements in a couple of months;
- thermal efficiency. It is a mistake to believe that such two-story or one-story houses are suitable only for seasonal living. High-quality insulation and strict adherence to building standards will avoid the appearance of "cold bridges" in the house, provide comfortable living in the building, regardless of the time of year;
- environmental friendliness. Although the construction uses not solid wood, but lumber based on it, there is no doubt about its safety. Formaldehyde binders, which have a negative effect on the human body, are not used to glue the fractions;
- availability. The elements used for construction are lightweight and inexpensive. Therefore, with the help of an experienced partner, you can build a turnkey 6x6 frame house at an affordable price;
- aesthetics. The technology makes it possible to implement a variety of architectural ideas, for example, to build two-story houses with an attic with different layouts.
Services of the company "Russian expanses"
The catalog contains popular projects of houses made of 6x6 timber with a description of the configuration. For each option there is a photo, the price of turnkey construction and shrinkage. The cost is calculated for buildings made of profiled timber of different thicknesses.
Overview of projects offered by "ProfDom 53"
Modern houses made of 6x6 timber with classic pitched, asymmetrical and complex roofs, a built-in and adjoining entrance group, with a usable area from 36 to 75 sq.m. offered at a price of 240,000 rubles. Model range includes:
- One-story: compact buildings are suitable for a comfortable stay of 1 person or a family of 2 people who prefer comfortable housing without frills. The internal layout allows you to arrange everything you need for life outside the city. Projects from a bar of 100 * 150 mm are often chosen as an option for arranging summer cottages.
- With an attic floor: a sought-after type of housing, since it is economical to operate than a house with a full second floor, more comfortable than one-story houses. They are for those who seek to combine practicality and comfort.
- Two-storey: large houses with a second light are suitable for families of 3-4 people. The abundance of sunlight allows you to save on lighting, heating. From the windows of the second floor it is pleasant to view the surroundings, to wake up from the gentle rays of the sun.
The alternativeness of numerous projects allows you to make the best choice, taking into account the behavioral habits and wishes of each family member.
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