If you are undertaking a house construction project, it is essential that your house plan includes different types of rooms in a house based on your and your family’s needs. Rooms are organised based on their specific functions. A house should reflect your personality, and thus, it should have rooms that match the overall functionality and comfort. Here’s a guide on the various types of rooms in a house.
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Foyer or entryway
A foyer is the first area you enter when you walk into a house through the front door. Some people use this space for practical purposes such as, keeping coats or house keys. Of all the other types of rooms, a well-organised foyer and aesthetically appealing foyer can make that first impression on guests.
Tips for designing a functional and visually appealing foyer:
- Create a reading nook by placing a bookshelf and a bench
- Place a mirror and a console table
- Add some greenery with indoor plants and a buddha statue
- Choose traditional design elements, including paintings
Living room
Living rooms are the most extensively used rooms in every home. This space is used for leisure, entertainment, and socialising by all the members of a family. Owing to the multifunctionality of this space, it is essential to focus on comfort by incorporating the right furniture.
Tips for designing a living room:
- Incorporate adequate seating space, considering the needs of all members of the house.
- Include storage cabinets to keep toys, pet accessories, etc.
- If there is ample space, create a reading nook, pet corner, bars or fun zones.
- You can also create a home office, gym, or puja space by using attractive room dividers.
Dining room
In Indian homes, the dining room is an important area where a family comes together for meals. Some homes have a combined dining and living room, especially in an open floor plan. If not, you can place a partition in the room and create a dining space. In some homes, the dining areas have become multi-functional spaces by accommodating a mini home office, gaming, and entertainment zone, etc.
Tips for designing a dining room:
- Make sure there is adequate lighting. Install stylish pendant lights or a beautiful chandelier.
- Place the console table or buffet, which provides a space to serve food and doubles as storage.
- Adorn the walls of the dining room with artworks or mirrors to enhance the visual appeal.
Master bedroom
Bedrooms are personal spaces for relaxation. Of all the different kinds of rooms, the master bedroom is the most important room in a house. Generally, this room is the biggest of all rooms and is designated for the head of the family.
Tips for designing a master bedroom:
- Place furniture that is functional yet comfortable.
- Go for a subtle colour scheme such as, blue, purple, green, etc.
- Include decorative accents such as, plants and mirrors.
- Place essential furniture elements such as, wardrobe and dressing table.
Guest room
Most luxurious homes have a separate room designated for guests. It is important to design this space to be hospitable and comfortable for guests or family members. Thus, it is necessary to pay attention to all the elements, including furniture, bedding, storage, etc.
Tips for designing a guest room:
- Choose quality materials that ensure optimum comfort levels.
- Place adequate closet or drawer space so that guests can store their belongings.
- Include small seating space such as, chairs or sofas and desks.
Kitchen
Modern kitchens are designed to ensure comfort and blend with the overall design and aesthetics of the house. There are various types of kitchens based on their size, design and layout — L-shaped kitchen, U-shaped kitchen, modular, etc. Countertops in the kitchen are key elements, meant for cooking and preparing meals.
Tips for designing a kitchen:
- Include ergonomic-friendly storage and counterspace.
- Consider creating separate countertops for cooking food and preparing meals, as well as breakfast bar counters.
- Choose a kitchen layout that allows free flow between the three points of a kitchen triangle — stove, sink and refrigerator.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are an integral space of a house, meant for unwinding and grooming. When designing a perfect bathroom space, one should focus on the right layout, fittings, storage, etc. There are different types of bathrooms based on their purpose — master washroom, toilets, powder room, half and full bathroom, guest washroom, attached bathroom, etc. A spacious and luxurious house can have all these facilities, but a small and cosy house must have at least one or two bathrooms with basic amenities.
Tips for designing a bathroom:
- Install adequate storage for cabinets to avoid the need to keep bathroom items in another area of house.
- Pay attention to the swing of doors for easy movement. Choose a sliding door for a compact bathroom.
- Install sufficient lighting fixtures, including ceiling lights.
Utility or laundry room
The utility or laundry room is one of the functional spaces of the house. When designing the utility area, focus on including enough open and closed storage units.
Tips for designing a laundry room.
- Consider installing shelves to maximise space and help keep items within easy reach.
- Place storage bins and labels to keep the space well-organised.
Children’s room
A children’s room must be designed to ensure comfort and foster growth and development of children. Thus, it is essential to have multi-functional furniture to adjust to the child’s age. The size of the kids’ room may be smaller than a master bedroom. However, it should be spacious enough to provide space for sleep, as well as study and play.
Tips for designing children’s room.
- Create designated storage areas for keeping books, toys, and other items.
- Choose light-coloured walls. However, you can install wall décor or artwork to create visual interest.
- Include elements that encourage learning in children, such as wall maps, animal origami figures, etc.
- Create comfortable beds. You can consider going for bunk beds for smaller bedrooms.
Pooja room
Most Indian homes have a designated pooja corner or a separate pooja room. This is the space where the entire family comes together to offer prayers. This room spreads positivity to the entire house. When designing a puja space, people usually follow the Vastu principles.
Tips for designing a pooja room.
- Choose materials that are easy to maintain, such as marble or wood.
- Install suitable lighting, such as LED lamps or pendant lights.
- Place adequate storage cabinets to keep puja items.
- Go for jaali doors or glass doors, which are widely preferred for puja rooms.
Nursery
A nursery is a room designed for a baby or a child. When planning a nursery, make sure to include designated space for sleeping, changing, nursing, and playing. The essential elements include a crib, a changing table, a rocking chair or glider, etc. Choose a layout that ensures easy access to these spaces.
Tips for designing a nursery.
- Make sure to avoid elements that can be potential safety hazards, such as sharp objects.
- Place ample storage spaces, such as shelves with cubbies.
Types of rooms in luxury house
Study room or library
In today’s age, when most people prefer to read books in digital mode, the charm of reading printed books is unmatched. Most luxurious houses have a separate study room, or library. A key element of this room is the bookshelf.
Tips for designing a study room.
- Make sure there are enough shelves to accommodate your growing collection of books.
- Create a cosy space by including comfortable seating space and add some plants to spruce up the décor.
- Place artwork on the walls and an area rug to complete the look.
Home office
With the emerging work-from-home culture, people have designated office areas in their homes. It is vital to create a calm and distraction-free space to promote concentration and motivation at work.
Tips for designing a home office.
- Build adequate storage space to keep the space clutter-free.
- Incorporate task and ambient lighting to boost productivity.
- Choose comfortable and ergonomic-friendly seating that enables you to sit for long periods.
Home gym
With an increasing awareness about fitness among individuals, people choose to have a personal gym at home. To enable workouts to be done comfortably, choose a room with good ventilation and natural light.
Tips for designing a home gym.
- Keep minimum furniture in the room to allow free movement and provide ample floor space for workouts.
- Choose the right flooring with anti-slip materials.
Walk-in closet
Having a walk-in closet helps organise your wardrobe and adds a luxurious touch to your home. A walk-in closet is a room transformed into a wardrobe with shelves, hanging rods and drawer units. Each of the corners can be used to keep specific types of clothing and accessories.
Tips for designing a walk-in closet.
- Make sure the room has additional storage space to accommodate new clothes.
- Include accent lights for proper illumination.
- Include mirrors to create a functional space.
Playroom
If there is an extra room in the house, you can convert it into a playroom for children. A playroom is a room where children can spend their leisure time.
Tips for designing a playroom.
- Decorate the playroom with soft or lively colours.
- Include different toys and games or musical instruments to keep children entertained.
- You can place a small TV for children to watch their favourite shows.
Storage room
As implied by the name, a storage room is designed to store household items, such as ironed linen and cleaning supplies. Other items that are not used daily and add clutter to the main rooms can also be stored here.
Tips for designing a storage room.
- Include adequate storage space, including open and closed shelves, based on the items stored.
- Install sufficient lighting in the room.
Pantry
A pantry is a dedicated space to store kitchen-related items. A pantry can be a helpful space in large homes. This area can be used to store food items, cutlery and various kitchen-related things. This helps declutter and organise the kitchen area.
Tips for designing a pantry.
- Install suitable pantry storage cabinets, including pullout shelves.
- Enhance the décor with wallpapers.
Home theatre room
If you prefer watching a lot of movies from the comfort of your home, consider designing a personal theatre at home. A cosy room equipped with a projector, speakers and screen can transform your movie-watching experience. The room must be dark.
Tips for designing a home theatre room.
- Install darkened windows and heavy drapes, to keep off lights and noise.
- Cover the ceiling with acoustic foam.
- Consider weather-stripping the door to prevent sounds from escaping.
- Place comfortable seats.
Gaming room
Those who prefer playing video games or streaming online can consider converting one of the rooms of their house into a gaming room. It must include a huge television screen, play station or Xbox. You can also place a huge computer to play online games.
Tips for designing a gaming room.
- Place beanbags or a sofa set to ensure comfort while playing.
- The room must have a proper computer table and chair for online games.
- Consider installing LED strip lights and neon lights to enhance the experience.
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When designing any room in a house, it is important to understand the needs of every member of the family. Assign a room for a specific purpose depending on the available size. For example, the biggest room can be allotted for a master bedroom while a small room can be converted into a study room or even a dedicated pooja corner.
FAQs
Which are the top seven rooms in a house?
The top seven important rooms of a house are the living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, utility room, and puja room.
What are the most used rooms in a house?
The most used rooms in a house are living room and kitchen.
How to choose a room in a house?
Choose a room that provides the right amount of space for your needs.
Why does a house have different types of rooms?
Different types of rooms are created in a house to cater to a variety of functions and activities. Each room is designed for that function.
What is a mudroom?
A mudroom is used for removing wet or dirty clothing and footwear. It is generally situated in the basement or foyer.
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