How To Differentiate A Good Floor Plan From A Bad One

There are many aspects to be judged while buying a property, especially when it is for end-use. One of such things is the floor plan. There are many things and elements that contribute to making a good floor plan. Here are few tips to differentiate between a good floor plan and a bad floor plan and how you can identify these:

Room size

Prefer a rectangular room over a square one. A good floor plan is the one that has a room of at least 12 ft length and 10 feet of width. This is based on the fact that the typical bed size in India is about 7-9 ft in length. An extra 5 ft space should be left for free movement in the room as well as placement of other electrical equipments. If you are planning a master bedroom, the bleeding space should be at least 7-10 ft along with a master bathroom and a walking closet.

Bathrooms

This factor completely depends on the homebuyers' requirements. Usually, a 1BHK has 1 attached bathroom while a 2BHK flat might have two, one attached to the room and the other one with the hall. For a 3BHK flat, the third bathroom can be replaced as a storeroom, if you have a small family. It is advisable to keep the common area bathroom functional for guests.

Balconies

Area used for constructing the balconies is not counted in the Floor Space Index (FSI). However, builders add this in the carpet area to manage loading. Therefore, prefer a larger balcony rather than multiple small balconies to ensure healthy ventilation.

Kitchen

A good floor plan is the one that has an open kitchen as it offers easy access to other parts of the house and makes the common area look spacious. Ensure the dining area and kitchen are side by side as these are the most used areas of the home and should have a convenient approach.

Furniture

Any furniture in the residential space is kept at least 3-4 ft away from the wall. Ensure that there is enough space for placing furniture in different angles to avoid congestion.

Common area

Space used by protruding cupboards, big gateways are a waste and are of little use in mid-sized apartments. Instead, prefer built-in furniture such as tables or desks that can also be doubled for iron table, convertible sofas, shelves etc.

View

For a pleasant view of the home, keep the kitchen away from the entrance. The guests should have a view of the living room interiors and there should be no blockage in the inside view.

Loading

Developers usually charge the home buyers as per super area but actually the only usable area is carpet area. The difference between carpet area and the super area is known as loading and is usually 30 per cent of the total floor plan area. Homebuyers should ensure that the loading should not be more than 30 per cent and less than 25 per cent as the common area spaces get compromised.

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