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- The entrance is the place to entertain visitors and should be constructed in a
visually appealing manner.
- For security reasons, the entrance must be constructed in such a way that it
provides adequate protection to the house.
- The entrance also needs to protect the house against inhospitable weather such as
harsh sunlight and excessive rains.
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- The living room should be located near to the entrance.
- The living room should preferably face the lawn, wherever possible.
- Tall windows can add a lot of visual appeal to the living room
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- The kitchen must have adequate ventilation and natural sunlight.
- It should be adjoining the dining room.
- The working platform must be adequately wide and free from obstructions.
- The design should provide adequate space for appliances such as cooking range, dishwasher, chimney etc.
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- The bedroom should be located away from the entrance and living room to ensure
privacy.
- The bedroom should be connected with a balcony and attached bathroom,
wherever possible.
- Provide adequate storage facilities in the form of almirahs and cabinets.
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- The bathroom must have adequate ventilation and natural lighting.
- The bath fittings and sanitary fittings must be of a high quality to withstand
regular and prolonged use.
- The bathroom floor should be 5 cm lower than the other flooring of the house.
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