There is no greater pleasure than the sight of your house being designed just the way you dreamt of it. People usually buy their first property when they have created a moderately-sized family, and when they do make such a big purchase, it is bound to put a hole in their wallet. A moderately sized family needs a moderately sized house. A hall large enough for the kids, two or more bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, etc. Such a house will probably be in a two-storey layout in order to cut costs but not corners.
This makes things easier as you can have a place with well-maintained privacy, and your children can learn independence and codependence.
Low budget, simple, two storey house design: Designing your humble abode
No one wants to follow a frugal lifestyle and make compromises on their residences at the same time. Whether you’re falling short on cash or your stock portfolio isn’t doing as well as it should be, there’s no reason you should stress about designing your own house with peace of mind.
Given the correct guidance, you too, can design your house and its respective spaces, just the way you want, without blowing a wad of cash.
Also see: Two Storey House Design
The porch
The porch, which also is adjoined to the driveway, and quite often the garage too, is an integral part of a house and plays an important role in enhancing the appearance of the house too. The porch is what you find when you stand right outside the entrance of your house.
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The porch can be designed to cater quite the spectrum of taste, and can be done without going overboard on your budget too.
The first thing you can do is set some muted tones in the B/W spectrum. If black and white seems too bland, you can also go for subtle, pastel tones of whatever colour you think goes well with the surroundings.
Adding accessories like plants and driveway borders can really bring out the spirit of your house without breaking the bank. Also, lights can make a big difference in enhancing the overall appearance of your house, especially for visitors. And remember, the way your house makes you feel plays a big role in determining your mood too.
Hall or hallway
Your hallway is going to be the third most important room in your house, right after your bedroom and the kitchen. This means that you, your family and your visitors will spend most of your and their respective time in the hallway, doing recreational activities like reading a book, watching movies, listening to music and many more. And because you’ll spend most of your leisure time in the hall, it is very important for it to be designed as per your desires and likings.
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Keep in mind that all the ideas in this guide are just to give you a basic idea of how you to design your living space, but ultimately, the choice of components and accessories to be selected will be up to you. You can still get modular products like lights, cupboards, couch sets etc. to cater to you and your family’s personal likings.
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Modular lights have recently made a name for themselves, and quite deservingly. These types of lights can be found in all sorts of popular light shapes and can be grouped together or placed separately around the room. Some can even change colours as per the consumer’s desires too.
The same goes for couches, sofas, lounge chairs, coffee tables, cupboards and TV units as well; all of which can be modular, slightly altered and reversed as per the consumer’s needs. This, along with the lighting, can leave a lasting impression in visitors’ minds, and can appeal to you.
The bedroom
The bedroom is one of the only few spaces you have complete liberty to design as per your wants. This means no compromising on quality and no compromising on quantity either. Choose to go all out or be frugal with your money, but at the end of the day (no pun intended), your bedroom is going to be your safe space, your comfort zone, your superhero lair, all in one.
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Starting off with your study/office table, which is one of the things for which you’ll need to spend accordingly. It is recommended you go for a height adjustable desk that you can use while standing and sitting. You don’t want to be fatigued by being in your own bedroom now, do you?
Coming to reading, you will need a bookshelf and a complementary reading couch that caters to your desires as well. There are tons of options to choose from when it comes to a bedroom couch and a bookshelf.
The placement of both can depend on the layout of your bedroom. You can place a couch that is quite comfortable for longer periods of time, since you’ll be spending hours on end reading your favourite prints.
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Next up is the bed, which is easily the elephant in the room. Your bed is going to be the most important part of your bedroom, so it has to live up to its name too. The first deciding factor is the bed frame, which determines the structural integrity and stability of your bed. The next deciding factor is the size; do not go for anything less than a double bed, even if you don’t have a partner.
For the mattress, go for whatever feels the most comfortable in various sleeping positions. Add a small nightstand for keeping things like your accessories, books, newspapers etc.
Also see: 1 BHK House Design
Kitchen
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The kitchen is also an integral part of a house. Today, with appliances like modular cabinets, built- in stoves and ovens, fridges, chimneys, all of which can be designed in accordance with their respective built- in furniture like kitchen cabinets, countertops, etc., you can create a kitchen that is perfectly in line with your house’s theme.
Design your kitchen however you like. And with technologies like screens incorporated in today’s fridges, long hours in the kitchen won’t be as boring anymore.
Bathrooms and washrooms
Bathrooms and washrooms are also a space where a person should be able to enjoy peace of mind while having a wholesome session of self-care. They should have enough ventilation but isolation too.
As for designing, in a bathroom/washroom, your choices are limited. But you can still have it feel like it is yours with the little wiggle room you have for yourself too.
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First up is the lighting; where you have full control where and what kind of lights you can put. You can go for smart lighting with ambient lighting as an option too. Secondly, showerheads, where you don’t have much room to work with, but with the oversaturation of options in the market, you may find something that stands out but appeals to you too.
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For your wardrobe, the option most people go for is a wooden enclosure with sliding doors, which may appeal to you and is very efficient. There’s that, or you can switch up and have a wardrobe, with sliding doors, but with a different material like a mirror. And if you’re feeling too generous, you can choose to spice it up with the addition of a bathtub or even a jacuzzi.
Dining room
Lastly, we have the dining room, which is the embodiment of your family values. A dining room should be spiritually calm, with a sense of belonging to it. Choose a table that suits and complements the overall energy of your house, along with seats that can give you the comfort that can only be appreciated after a good night’s sleep or a long day at work.
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Lighting is an essential part of dining rooms. The best option would be overhead lighting with a diffuser that doesn’t hurt the eyes. It shouldn’t be too bright or warm either, just the right amount.
FAQs
What is the cheapest house to build?
A simple and humble abode is the cheapest and easiest option.
Is it a good idea to build a home or buy one?
Generally speaking, buying a home is a cheaper and simpler option.
