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In American homes, you almost never find a hallway or hallway. Instead, all front doors lead directly to the living room or other living room. The house can be entered not only through the front door. Most often there are at least two or three front doors. Front door or front door. The back door (usually glass) leads to the backyard. The third door is to the garage. Sometimes the door to the outside can be found in the most unusual place, such as in the toilet. This is explained quite simply - so that you can go to the toilet from the pool without entering the house.
When you ask an American about the size of a house, you will almost always hear three parameters - the number of bedrooms, the number of bathrooms, and the total area. For example, 3/2 1600 sq. ft. means that this is a house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a size of about 150 square meters. m.
Private rooms
The interior space of American homes is divided into a private area and a public area. The private area primarily includes bedrooms. Bedrooms are divided into "master bedroom" and all other bedrooms. A separate bedroom is for the parent couple, and each adult family member. Children of the same sex, up to a certain age (12 years old), can share one bedroom, and then get their own. For example, a family of 4 will almost always live in a house with 3-4 bedrooms. The bedroom must have a window. If the room does not have a window, then it cannot be a bedroom. Also, almost always in the bedroom there should be a built-in wardrobe or pantry.
The master bedroom is the largest bedroom, it usually has a walk-in closet, or even two dressing rooms, and almost always has its own separate bathroom with toilet and bath. In expensive homes, the master bathroom can be very fancy, with a Jacuzzi, multiple sinks, fancy showers, and so on.
The rest of the bedrooms usually have smaller wardrobes. The rest of the bedrooms may not have their own toilet and bathroom, and they can combine one toilet / bathroom for 2 bedrooms.
For children's bathrooms, a fairly typical layout is washbasin>toilet>bathroom. Also, very often in children's bathrooms, lower washbasins, toilets, and bathtubs are installed.
Here is an example of a typical plan for an inexpensive American home. 
Sometimes there is a configuration where the toilet has two doors, and access from two different bedrooms is possible (this is called the Jack and Jill Bathroom). 
There is almost never a chandelier on the ceiling of the bedroom. Often, instead of a chandelier, there is a fan (with or without a lamp). And the main lighting in the bedrooms, as a rule, is not very bright, and is arranged with the help of spotlights or floor lamps.
public rooms
If the house is two-story, then the private zone is located on the second floor, and on the first there will be a public zone - kitchen, living room, hall, dining room. If the house is one-story, then the public area will be in the center. Also, one room can be reserved for an office or a library. The basement, if any, will be equipped as a library, gym, bar or games room.
The public area, as a rule, is not divided into separate rooms, instead, the entire space is open and divided only by arches, partitions, and shelving. The kitchen is most often separated from the dining room only by a bar counter or not separated at all. For example, on this plan, the family room (family room), dining room (dining room), living room (living room / living room) and kitchen (kitchen) are actually combined into one space. It is worth remembering that in English, the word room means both a room with 4 walls and just a place / space, so a dining room can be either a dining room or just a place for a table.
In addition, there is often half the bathroom in the public area. What is half a bathroom? This is a toilet with a hand wash basin so that guests do not go to the toilet through the bedrooms. 
The patio is not just welcome, but considered a must. There you can arrange a children's playground, a small garden, swimming pools are often found, and there will almost always be a place for a barbecue.
Auxiliary or working premises:
There are ba large number of built-in wardrobes, storage rooms, a basement and an attic equipped for storage, and a spacious garage attached to the house. The washing machine is installed not in the bathroom and not in the kitchen, but in a special laundry room. Sometimes they are put in the garage. Linen can also be dried and ironed here.
Inside American homes, you almost never see wallpaper on the walls. Interior walls are almost always painted. Light and plain walls dominate
Separately, it is worth mentioning the internal doors. In addition to conventional hinged doors, American homes have a wide variety of other options:
1. Barn door (barn door), moves sideways on the rail. 
2. Folding doors, usually used for dressing rooms and other utility rooms.
3. Sliding doors 
4. Pocket doors that go into the wall are also common. 
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The origins of the American style originate in old European houses - because after emigrating to the United States, the British, Germans, Italians, Poles and other inhabitants of the old world imported their architectural styles and trends to America, which first took root, and then began to develop independently. It is the old European architecture, and in particular the English projects of the Victorian era, that is the foundation american style projects that combine simplicity and functionality. As a rule, American-style houses have light colors, large windows that provide natural light to the project, and a spacious covered terrace.
american house layout
The classic layout of American houses also has some distinctive features. The rooms are usually large and spacious, as a rule, the kitchen area is combined with a dining and living room. There is a wardrobe, a laundry room, a nursery, an office and personal bathrooms in such a house. American-style houses must have a garage for at least two cars, the entrance to which is possible both from the outside and from the inside.
Characteristic features of American houses
Classic American-style houses have some special characteristics:
- Non-standard roofs. This characteristic is especially obvious if the house has several floors. In this case, projects have gable roofs with an acute angle of inclination of a complex broken shape at several levels.
- The appearance of the building. A feature of this house is a bright facade, as well as the presence of a spacious terrace. The use of natural materials - wood for finishing facades and shutters, natural or artificial stone for finishing foundations and pipes.
- The presence of a significant number of large windows. They help with lighting the house and visually increase the interior space due to the large amount of natural light. Due to the milder climate, a completely justified decision.
- Very well maintained house territory with clear zoning.
The American style was formed later than most architectural trends. In the late 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 dwellings. The American house could not help but borrow the characteristic features of English buildings of different styles - Tudor, Georgian, and later Victorian.
And, of course, the surrounding reality has made its own adjustments to the methods of construction and design of houses. 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 of wood and brick. Buildings in the outback acquired the features of a style that is now called country (sometimes ranch style). The modern American-style home is enduringly popular; customers are attracted by the functional layout, bright personality and always appropriate interior.
A typical house for a large family Source pipesz.ru
American style: design features
Americans are considered a practical nation; this property helped to make the houses simple in appearance and comfortable. American houses (projects and layouts) are easily recognizable:
The form. Buildings, as a rule, have a symmetrical shape in plan, one (more economical) or two (more options for planning them) floors and a low foundation.
Environment. The backyard is clearly zoned and well maintained; the owners allocate space for a children's playground, a barbecue area, garden furniture, a swimming pool. In front of the main facade, there is often a well-groomed lawn with the pride of the hostess - a flower bed.
Project details. The house is decorated with a terrace, a veranda or a spacious porch. Projects of American-style houses certainly include an attached spacious garage.
Atypical option - two full and attic floors Source pinterest.com
Exterior. Laconic, with a predominance of straight lines, made in light, soothing colors. The decoration uses natural materials (stone, brick, wood) or cover the facade walls with plaster, clapboard, vinyl siding.
Window. Projects of American houses are characterized by a large number of windows. Often they have an arched shape - the influence of the Spanish style, and are equipped with shutters.
Attic. A frequent detail of projects, especially in houses with a wooden facade. Often it is provided with a balcony or a panoramic window; additional windows are installed on the roof.
Inputs. There are several of them: front and additional (one or more), through which you can get to the backyard terrace.
Roof. Pitched, complex asymmetric shape.
Variety of style: austere on the outside, but comfortable on the inside Source dachnaya-zhizn.ru
layout
The layout of the American-style house has well-established canons. The main principle that they try to follow in the construction of housing is space and freedom for each family member. Therefore, in both one- and two-story houses, the premises are made as large as possible, and each has a separate room. The layout of American houses has the following features:
First floor. There is an entrance hall, a large kitchen, which is often separated from the living room by a bar or partition, a dining room, a guest bedroom and a bathroom. Sometimes on the ground floor there is an adult bedroom, an office and a gym.
Second floor. There are personal (sleeping) rooms of family members, dressing rooms, bathrooms.
Garage. Typical American-style cottage projects necessarily contain a garage, often for two or more cars. It can adjoin the house (and have an internal, from the house, entrance) 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 by the project).
Viewed from the doorway first floor layout Source www.ar.pinterest.com
Terrace and veranda. The wide circular terrace on the first floor is an American classic; sometimes they make an exit from the master bedroom on it. Practical owners place here comfortable furniture for relaxation, hang a hammock, arrange a play area for children. Here you can put a barbecue or arrange a summer kitchen. They also try to make the veranda spacious, decorate it with wicker furniture and gather there for morning coffee or evening conversation.
Materials and design features of the facade
A variety of materials can be used to build American-style housing, from stone, brick and concrete blocks, to timber and logs. But, as you know, the favorite option for Americans are frame houses. This is due to several reasons:
Cheap (not affecting reliability).
Quick and easy assembly.
Good thermal efficiency.
Modern project: three levels and combined facade decoration Source pinterest.es
Popular technologies are:
Frame-panel (panel). Facade and interior walls are assembled from panels (blocks, panels) on a pre-mounted wooden frame. Plywood, OSB boards (which is poorly applicable in Russian conditions), thermal blocks and SIP panels (suitable for use in areas with long winters) are used as shields.
Frame-modular. A more expensive option, when individual wall elements are assembled at the factory and delivered ready 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 decoration is carried out using the following materials:
facade plaster. Use different types of plaster in light colors. Mineral plaster can be covered with a protective layer of silicate or silicone paint with vapor permeable properties, or acrylic facade paint can be used.
Frame house with basement and wood facade Source www.remontbp.com
Facade clinker brick. Such cladding will provide the facade with strength and durability. Thanks to the natural shades of the clinker, the home will have a beautiful appearance.
facade panels. Panels are a modern material with a solid service life, which can significantly improve the appearance of the building. Manufacturers offer a wide selection of colors and textures of materials that imitate natural stone and brick.
Siding. A popular (and economical) modern home decoration option. The material has good protective characteristics and a rich palette of colors.
block house. Wood looks cozy and is great for decorating a traditional home. Wood flooring needs periodic treatment to protect against moisture, mold and insect pests.
Strict symmetry comes from England Source jalh.ca
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American style in the interior
Making an American-style cottage requires compliance with several conditions:
Consolidation of ground floor space. A common technique is that when you enter an American house, you do not find yourself in the hallway, but immediately in a spacious living room. The living room, in turn, is symbolically separated from the dining room and kitchen - by a bar counter, shelving or a sliding partition.
Color selection. The original American retro style implies the predominance of discreet solid shades of green, gray, milky. Also in the palette there are 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, great brightness and variegation is acceptable, for example, floral wallpaper or patterned furniture upholstery.
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Fireplace. A direct inheritance of the English style, it is considered an indispensable component of a real American interior. A traditional fireplace is a fairly large structure (to match the spacious living room) with a wide mantelpiece. It can be made from any material, but it is better to veneer with a light stone, natural or artificial.
Floor and walls. For the floor, it is preferable to use natural materials that are pleasant to the feet - a sanded board or parquet, and a laminate is also allowed. Light-colored tiles are often laid on the kitchen floor. The walls are plastered or pasted over with wallpaper in pastel colors.
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 a mantelpiece, commemorative trinkets and elegant figurines, flowers, fruits in baskets or vases.
Modern color accents in a traditional living room Source hr.aviarydecor.com
Furniture. To maintain the style, you need massive, solid, without pretentious decoration, furniture. Finishing, depending on the direction (classic or country), is chosen in monophonic, with a small pattern or leather.
Textiles and carpets. All fabrics, from curtains and sofa upholstery to rugs and tablecloths, should be light in color. Carpets should not completely cover the floor: a small cream or beige carpet looks stylish on dark parquet.
Lighting. Properly selected lighting fixtures will create the right atmosphere and help zone a large room. For the central part of the house, the living room, a large solemn chandelier and additional lamps, floor lamps and table lamps are suitable.
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About the tour of the American home 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 premises:
Living room. They try to place furniture in the recreation area by the fireplace and away from the walls to emphasize the volume of the room. Sofas and armchairs are selected comfortable; the atmosphere is well complemented by a low coffee table, a display cabinet with a glass front door or a bookcase. Usually in the living room there is a place for modern consumer electronics - a TV and an audio system.
The fireplace takes center stage in the living room. Source houzz.com
Kitchen. As part of the common space, the kitchen follows the style and color scheme of the living room. It is spacious, most often furnished with wooden furniture. An indispensable attribute is household appliances, from the hob to the latest model coffee maker. Since there is no partition between the kitchen and other rooms, a powerful hood and ventilation system are of great importance. The kitchen area can be decorated with a still life, a landscape or a decorative fruit basket.
American Recipe Source psycholog.club
Bedroom. Bright, cozy with a high double bed, a chest of drawers and a dressing table. Blinds on the window protect in the morning from bright sunlight.
Traditional palette in the design of the bedroom Source pinterest.com
Bathroom. In a spacious house, the bathroom is not cut in size. It is large enough to accommodate a bathtub, a shower stall, a sink (often two), many hanging shelves and large mirrors framed by lamps without interference. A characteristic feature of the American-style bathroom is a full-fledged window, equipped with blinds or roller blinds. The bathroom is decorated in bright colors. Often the area of the house allows you to arrange a separate laundry room, usually next to the kitchen or in the basement.
The bathroom is subject to the requirements of functionality and comfort Source br.pinterest.com
Children's. The only place in the classic American home where style violations are allowed. The color scheme can be anything - from delicate beige-pink shades for girls to rich reds and blues for boys. Furniture is placed along the walls, this frees up space for games. To maintain functionality, convenient shelving 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, bedside lamps and table lamps.
Colonial style in the design of the nursery Source yandex.uz
Basement (ground floor). Although the foundation of a typical American dwelling is low, its basement is designed at a considerable depth. This area can be used as a place to store things, arrange a workshop, laundry or gym there.
There is enough space in the house for a separate laundry room. Source makemone.ru
American style cottage projects
Squat and spacious houses are best suited for large plots of land. Construction and design companies have extensive catalogs of American projects for houses and cottages, one- and two-story, as well as with an attic floor. If standard solutions are not suitable for the future owner, professional architects and design engineers are at his service, ready to modify the existing version or create a new one. In Russian conditions, such projects have some features:
Construction quality. The frame technology was developed as energy efficient, so the house will be warm even in regions with prolonged frosts. The quality of housing will be provided by a reliable developer company with solid professional experience. When choosing a company, it is worth getting acquainted not only with its portfolio (which can be quite impressive), but also with the objects it has actually delivered and their happy owners.
Modern frame American house project Source jonesgroupswf.com
Ground floor. Due to the characteristics of the soil and frost heaving, it is not possible to implement a project with a basement floor in all regions. A competent solution would be the organization of a residential attic.
Many recognizable features of the American style find a lively response from the Russian customer and are present in the projects:
Free layout and spacious premises (including utility rooms).
The presence of a wide porches, terraces or verandas with a variety of uses.
Attached garage, which you can get to without leaving your home (especially valuable in winter).
Attic. The original space for the owners' private rooms.
Project Features. Exit on two sides, a basement floor for household needs, built-in wardrobes and closets increase the comfort and functionality of housing.
Project with an attic balcony and a small porch Source bostoncondoloft.com
Varieties of American house projects
In addition to the classic, there are other varieties 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, roofing with low slopes. To decorate the facade, shades of gray, blue and brown are used.
classic american ranch Source set-travel.com
southwestern. A kind of ranch style that mixes cowboy and Native American traditions. Such buildings are characterized by a stone or plastered facade of a red or sandy color; the roof is always flat, tiled.
Ranch style with a modern twist Source coolhouses.ru
Such buildings are common closer to the border with Mexico. In terms of area, they are inferior to classic American houses, finished with stucco (usually white, beige or ocher). The style is characterized by a flat or low roof under red tiles, arched windows and passages. Carved wooden doors, forged lattices and tile ornaments serve as decoration.
The American interpretation left the Spanish colonial home virtually unchanged. Source pinterest.com
Craftsman (craftsman's house). One of the most popular styles. Recognizable by its low pitched roof, the columns that support the roof over the porch, the stained-glass windows in the doors and windows, and the exterior stone chimneys. The interior is characterized by ceilings with exposed beams and an abundance of wood in the finishes, decor and furniture.
A popular rustic design style is the craftsman Source: cluesarena.com
Construction of cottages in the American style on a turnkey basis
An American-style frame house is an economical, quick and practical way to get your own home. Many construction companies in Moscow and the Moscow region carry out the construction of a turnkey house, which means a full cycle of work, preparatory and construction. The company undertakes:
Inspection of the land and drawing up a topographic plan.
Finalization of the project or design from scratch.
Budgeting and paperwork.
Procurement 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 Source lestorg32.ru
The customer gets the opportunity:
Make changes to a typical project.
Study and evaluate preliminary estimate, and after its agreement conclude an agreement with the company.
Get significant savings on building materials (as a rule, companies have permanent reliable suppliers).
Oversee construction(visiting it in person or online).
Pay for construction in stages or in installments.
Get a guarantee on the work performed, and often on the materials.
Celebrate housewarming in 5-7 months after the start of construction work.
Six months will pass from idea to implementation. Source laifgame.ru
Conclusion
Generations of immigrants who left Europe and settled in the vast expanses of North America managed to create an original architectural style that has not lost its relevance to this day. Despite the qualitatively new directions 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, thoughtful layout, and presentable looks. If you decide to become the owner of an American-style house, projects, photos of the future building can be viewed in different variations, but they will all be united by common features.Then proceed to the pouring of the foundation itself.
For it, you can use either a concrete foundation or piles.
Stage 2. Frame erection
We process with an antiseptic After the work with the foundation is completed, the external finishing begins.
The final stage involves interior finishing, according to your design project - installation, plumbing, ceiling installation, furniture placement
The construction time of a conventional frame-panel house is from 1 to 3 months.
American home decoration
When you have chosen the technology you need, and have decided on building materials, you can proceed to the choice of finishing materials. There is already full scope for your imagination, because there are practically no restrictions here. Everyone can choose materials to their taste. Therefore, do not look for standards, but unleash your imagination.
In conclusion, I would like to say that such construction of frame houses using American technology is very profitable and justifies all hopes. And finding a project that suits your individual conditions is very easy.