You’re Planning Your Home Wrong 😬
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Reader ,many homes have common space planning mistakes that are often overlooked during the design phase. You should keep these in mind when planning a new home or redesigning an existing one. The first mistake is that when someone enters, they can see the entire house at a glance, and even passersby can get a view inside if the main door is slightly open. This happens because there is no proper dedicated foyer area. The second mistake is when guests need to use the bathroom, they have to pass through the kitchen or living area, which means they end up entering the semi-private zones of the house, which is not ideal. The third mistake is having an oversized office where a lot of space gets wasted. The fourth mistake is the placement of the sofa and TV unit. When someone enters the living area, the person watching TV cannot see who is coming in and has to turn their head, which feels uncomfortable and poorly planned. The layout below solves all the previous space planning problems. Now, there’s a proper foyer area that creates privacy and prevents outsiders from seeing the entire house when the main door opens. The bathroom is easily accessible from the foyer, so guests don’t have to pass through the living or kitchen areas. People working in the office also have direct access to the bathroom without needing to walk through the living or kitchen spaces repeatedly. The oversized office space has been resized and planned efficiently, ensuring no space is wasted. The sofa and TV are positioned in a way that the person sitting can easily see the entryway without turning their head, creating a comfortable and functional living setup.
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