**Double-storey family villa – approximately 300 m² total floor area** A compact, elegant two-storey villa designed for a family of four (parents + two girls). The design prioritises light, flow, privacy, and practical everyday living while delivering a refined residential character. Total internal floor area is kept close to 300 m² across both levels, producing a comfortable but efficient footprint suitable for a modest urban or suburban plot. ### Design concept and character Modern contemporary with warm, residential detailing. Clean horizontal lines, generous glazing on the living side, and a restrained material palette of light-rendered walls, natural timber accents, dark window frames, and a low-pitched or flat roof with deep overhangs for shade. The massing is simple and well-proportioned: a rectangular or lightly L-shaped form that creates a sheltered courtyard or rear garden orientation. The ground floor opens strongly to outdoor living; the upper floor is more private and quiet. ### Approximate spatial allocation - Ground floor: ~155–160 m² - First floor: ~140–145 m² - Total: ±300 m² ### Ground floor The ground floor is the social and functional heart of the house. - **Entrance & circulation**: Covered porch leading into a modest double-height or high-ceiling entry hall with a straight or gentle L-shaped staircase. A small powder room (guest WC) is positioned nearby for convenience. - **Open-plan living, dining & kitchen**: A large combined space of roughly 55–65 m². The kitchen is a practical L- or U-shaped working kitchen with island or peninsula that faces the dining and living areas, allowing the parents to cook while remaining connected to family life. Full-height sliding or folding doors open onto a covered outdoor terrace/patio, extending the living space outdoors. Orientation prioritises north/south light and views of the garden. - **Additional ground-floor spaces**: A flexible multi-purpose room (study / TV room / play room / guest bedroom option) of about 12–15 m². Utility/laundry room with external access, storage cupboard, and a small pantry. Direct connection from kitchen to utility keeps the main living areas tidy. Outdoor living is integral: a covered terrace of 25–35 m² with space for outdoor dining and seating, plus a modest private garden or courtyard. ### First floor The upper level is dedicated to the family’s private life. - **Master suite** (parents): Approximately 18–22 m² bedroom with large windows or a small balcony, walk-in robe or generous built-in wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin, and WC. Positioned for morning light and acoustic privacy from the children’s rooms. - **Two girls’ bedrooms**: Each 12–14 m². Both rooms receive good natural light and cross-ventilation. One room can be slightly larger if preferred. Built-in desks or study nooks and ample wardrobe space are included so the rooms function well as both sleeping and homework spaces. A shared family bathroom (bath or shower, double basin option, WC) serves the two bedrooms and is located centrally between them for easy access. - **Circulation & storage**: A short corridor or landing with natural light, linen cupboard, and additional storage. Optional small study niche or reading alcove on the landing if space allows. ### Key design features for family living - Strong indoor–outdoor connection on the ground floor so the parents can supervise while the girls play outside. - Acoustic separation: solid core doors, good insulation between floors, and careful placement of bathrooms and stairs to reduce noise transfer. - Natural light and ventilation: large windows on living and bedroom elevations, high-level windows or skylights where useful, and cross-ventilation paths. - Storage: generous built-in storage throughout (under-stair, linen, wardrobes, kitchen pantry, utility). - Future flexibility: the ground-floor multi-purpose room can become a guest bedroom or home office; one of the girls’ rooms can l Project budget: 20000-50000 USD