Design of single-family houses
More and more of us are opting to buy a designer detached house. In fact, during the months of the pandemic, many people even thought about leaving their flats in the city centre to move into a house with a garden or patio on the outskirts of the city.
Changing the apartment building for a house started to become a possibility and many people clearly opted for this alternative.
Today we are ready to talk to you about the design of detached houses. We will explain what these buildings are and why they are called single-family. We will also review the advantages and keys that make them the model of houses dreamed of by many of our customers. Stay with us and discover in today’s article why these homes have become one of our favourite projects.
What is a single-family house? Meaning
As its name suggests, a single-family house is one that is inhabited by only one family unit. In addition, it usually has its own land of different sizes.
Depending on its location and construction, this type of housing can be detached, semi-detached or terraced.
Types of detached houses
As its name suggests, a single-family house is one that is inhabited by only one family unit. Depending on its location and construction, this type of house can be detached, semi-detached or semi-detached. Let’s see below the characteristics that define each model:
Semi-detached houses
These are homes that share a single wall with the neighbor’s, i.e., they have direct contact with the house next door. This type of houses are usually built in residential areas and share the same design and structure. However, each home is totally independent in its interior and can even have its own distribution.
Detached houses
These are a type of house built in an outside area or plot free of neighbors. These homes do not share a wall with any other house and, therefore, their perimeter is fixed by a totally independent garden area. This is one of the models of single-family houses more typical of urban areas with villas, located on the outskirts of the city.
Semi-detached houses (II)
This model of construction of traditional houses is characterized by sharing the two walls of its ends with the walls of the neighbor. These houses usually have a more elongated and narrower architectural design. They usually have some outdoor space or patio, although it is much smaller than in the case of semi-detached houses.
Advantages of single-family houses
From the architecture and design studio Molins Design we find it very interesting to highlight some of the advantages offered by the design of detached houses:
-We are talking about a type of design and construction projects for the home with larger and more private spaces, both in interior and exterior areas.
-They also offer more tranquillity and family independence, unlike houses located in the city centre.
-Detached houses can be adapted 100% to your needs, tastes and the style you have in mind. It also allows you to take into account elements such as the layout and orientation of the different rooms.
-You choose the building materials you want to use, so you can think about choosing sustainable options that help to save energy.
How to design a single-family house?
Designing a single-family home is not an easy task, although in our studio we work following certain guidelines or keys that help us to create dream homes:
1. Choosing the location or plot
First of all, we study in depth the land where we are going to build the house. Only with this previous study we will be able to know the amount of square meters that the house can hold. As well as to know the type of slope or the type of soil. At this point, it is also very important to know if the plot has or not the installation of the main supply services (electricity, water, gas, etc.).
2. Study the orientation of the house
The positioning of the house will be a fundamental decision to improve the comfort of our home. If we want to achieve the right balance between light, warmth and views, this point will have to be defined to perfection.
3. Thinking about the best distribution of spaces
It is true that there is no perfect distribution within a home. However, we can arrange our furniture in one way or another, depending on our needs. Before starting the work it will be necessary to think and design a space with a logical and functional distribution.
4. Execution of the plans and budget for the single-family house.
With all of the above, we are now in a position to create the general planning of the house and set a budget. At this point, it is essential to define the single-family home project so that it is 100% in line with the client’s wishes.
The importance of interior layout
It is essential to pay attention and plan the layout of a single-family house carefully. The aim is to make the most of the space in each room. In this way, the level of comfort and convenience will be higher.
To do this, it is important to know the lifestyle of the family, their needs and tastes. Sometimes, it is advisable to knock down walls, resize spaces or even create new rooms from scratch.
It is common to reserve spaces for working from home, for leisure or even to offer a cosy and safe space for children.
Undoubtedly, the distribution is a vital phase because getting it right means a plus of accessibility and comfort in the home.
Building materials: choice and layout
The choice of materials for single-family houses is probably one of the most crucial steps in the whole housing design process. The reason is that multiple factors should be taken into account. First of all, the materials must withstand the climate of the location. In addition, they must be fully integrated into the design of the house. Also, the degree of maintenance they require and the available budget must be taken into account.
Last but not least, the raw materials with which we design the interior of our home must match the taste and style of the occupants of the property. Porcelain, wood, stone and textiles should reflect their personality.
Design of staircases in single-family houses
How much space is required to make a staircase for a single family house? What kind of stairs take up less space in a detached house? If you need some ideas on how to build access to the first floor in your home, you need to think about and design a staircase model adapted to your needs and style of home.
It is not only a matter of having access to the upper floor, but the staircase can also become a decorative element with many possibilities. In fact, nowadays these architectural pieces are designed with the most sophisticated finishes and materials. Some are even designed to take advantage of the lower staircase as a storage space.
Facades of modern single-family houses
The façade becomes the best external presentation of our home. It is just as important to reflect our personality and style in the interior decoration as it is on the outside.
Therefore, the façade we choose must match our taste, but also the rest of the interior architecture.
Molins Design, experts in the design of single-family and custom homes
At Molins Design interior design studio we work to fulfil the dreams of many people. Therefore, the design of single-family houses becomes one of our star proposals. If you are looking for a team of professionals, capable of becoming the soul of your new construction project, do not hesitate to contact us!
Faithful followers of the Passive House model
At the Molins Design architecture studio we work in favour of the construction and design of Passive Houses. The advantages they offer are innumerable, turning the single-family houses of the moment into authentic paradises of comfort and wellbeing.
In addition, and thanks to its 100% sustainable design, you have the opportunity to create a home for your family member with a luxury of details, as well as being committed to the environment.
In search of bioclimatic single-family houses
We are experts in interior design and interior design of bioclimatic houses. In any new construction project we seek the best use of light, as well as the natural advantages occurring in the context and location of the house. All this, to achieve comfortable and energy efficient homes.
Find out in our article on bioclimatic house design the characteristics of this type of ecological housing, as well as its criteria and basic construction techniques.
If you want to create a home with its own personality, ask us now for a tailor-made estimate. We will become your main advisor, planning and managing the procedures and development of the works of your single-family house. It is as important to choose the design as it is to fit the budget to your needs!
