Table of Contents (7 sections)
A Beautiful Elevation Can Hide a Bad Floor Plan
A striking façade can make a house memorable from the street.
A good floor plan makes it comfortable every day.
If the two compete, daily usability deserves priority.
Start with Movement
How does someone travel from parking to entrance, kitchen to dining, bedroom to bathroom, or ground floor to upper floors?
Protect Privacy
A visitor entering the house should not necessarily have a direct view into private family spaces.
Design Around Daylight
Windows should respond to room use and site conditions, not merely façade symmetry.
Think About Furniture Early
A bedroom is not functional simply because a bed technically fits inside it.
Consider circulation, wardrobes, doors and windows.
Plan Services
Bathrooms, kitchens and utility areas influence plumbing and maintenance.
Then Develop the Elevation
Once the plan works, architecture can give the house its identity.
