Build SMALLER house with better FINISH
While defining your DESIGN BRIEF, use international room standard and identify the IMPORTANT room. From there you can expand to LUXURY room such as walking wardrobe, pantry, ensuite.
Bedroom
The standard size for BEDROOM range from 9-12m2.
The proportions are usually 3x3m or 3x4m
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The standard size for a MASTER BEDROOM range from 12-20m2.
The proportions are usually 3x4m or 4x5m
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The PRINCIPLE of a bedroom design is to accommodate the bed length of 2m + a circulation path of 1m which gives a total of 3m. Any increase in dimensions are EXTRAS.
Kitchen
The standard size for KITCHEN range from 7-16m2.
The proportions are usually 2.4x3m or 4x4m
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The PRINCIPLE of a kitchen design is to accommodate the kitchen counter depth of 0.6m + a circulation path of 1.2m which gives a total of 2.4m. Any increase in dimensions are EXTRAS.
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Kitchen Counter Height formula:
(USER height/2)+5= xcm
For example: (170/2)+5 = 90cm
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NOTE: Nowadays kitchen is often called OPEN kitchen due to the open dining/living/kitchen. However the PRINCIPLE stays the same.
Living
The standard size for LIVING ROOM range from 15-25m2.
The proportions are usually 3x5m or 5x5m
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The PRINCIPLE of a living room design is to have enough DISTANCE and VIEWING ANGLE with your TV. The SIZE and CIRCULATION path of your living room will also dictate your sofa design and arrangement.
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NOTE: Nowadays living room is often called living AREA due to the open dining/living/kitchen. However the PRINCIPLE stays the same.
Dining
The standard size for DINING ROOM range from 7-16m2.
The proportions are usually 2.4x3m or 4x4m
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The PRINCIPLE of a dining room design is to accommodate the dining table width of 1.2m + a circulation path of 0.6m on BOTH sides which gives a total of 2.4m. Any increase in dimensions are EXTRAS.
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NOTE: Nowadays dining room is often called dining AREA due to the open dining/living/kitchen. However the PRINCIPLE stays the same.
