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EgunMogaji2:
Questions are not a problem. I had tons of them that were answered on here. I’m on page one of this thread.

The house is a purposefully built bungalow with a large central courtyard. Ventilation and lighting is impressively good.

I documented some stuff here https://www.nairaland.com/6662165/casa-ava-finishing

Thanks.

I have gone through this powerful and inspiring thread I must say u have great taste. u didn't say anything about the kitchen there tho.

EgunMogaji2:
Regarding the discussion on open kitchen layouts. I have a semi open kitchen by design. It’s been wonderful and after over a year of living with it there’s hasn’t been any regret or offensive odor. Life is short, live how you want. Any offended guest doesn’t have to come back,

what is the size of the house sir. is it a duplex?
how do u guys deal with spicy food cooking?
how important would u say electricity is to having an open kitchen?

I have alot to ask lol. don't mind me.

toyeoye:
If you have checked extractor fans, you will see there are numerous small types that are befitting i.e effective for small spaces, low in voltage and not costly to purchase and run.

the question is, would there alway be power when u want to cook ur spicy 9ja meal that can choked the world? some of us have fridge that we can't even stock because of power outage

please where can I strengthen my 3d design skills on sketch up? my sketch up 2017 can't download components from the 3d warehouse.

BrickDevo:
Lolz people don't pound yam this days you can use blender, for banga hmmmm .... Rich people have their ways sha

so technically u need good power supply to enjoy an open kitchen.

toyeoye:
Extractor fan is still part of the excellent ventilation I have mentioned

where will an average Nigerian get the power to power up the extractor n the fan?

BrickDevo:
Open kitchen seamless connected to the living room in Africa, Yay or nay?

"where dem go pound Banga, pounded yam etc? are we supposed to do that in the open?"
this was the question someone asked me.

GloriousGbola:
as an aside, you can do this with Trimble Sketchup - i am assuming that is the program used

it is very very easy to learn

used to be atlast software, then bought over by google , currently owned by trimble

used to be a free version and a paid version


https://mysoftwarefree.com/sketchup-pro-2017-free-download/

this is a link to the last free version as it is no longer available on their site

alternatively, if you know your way round the net, you can easily get and pirate the latest version

you can also get enscape or thearender for FAST renders
i did these for my old boss some years back.

i am saying this to you as you are a confam hardcore DIY nerd

getting the component in the 1 i downloaded was hard for me is these a way to get component like doors and windows

KolaShangOne:
Tinubu ceiling

lol 😆

BrickDevo:
Good morning
Simple budget friendly bathroom interior decor

nice stuff, what software is this? this is sharper

Mickeyfinn:
Ok guys here's a new awoof deal, it's actually a very good deal, I mean the best so far. So it's a 6 bedroom duplex, four 2 bedroom flat along with boys quarters and a self-contained building all in one space at DSC (DELTA STEEL COMPANY) at Udu delta state Nigeria. The property is located along Abuja road just after DSC market. It has a large parking space you can even host parties or gathering in your compound, that is if you own the property tho..... The whole of this property is going for just #39,000,000 (NAIRA) shockingly! It's actually a very good deal.... Here's a YouTube video link of the property, it says a lot about the property, "PLEASE" do well to watch the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO0ANfXJKgc

SOLD SOLD SOLD
stay tuned for more deals

BrickDevo:
Simple master bedroom interior design

is this ur project or ?

rotecch77:
1tank to serve 2 flats, each section(2flats) will pump water independently.
It’s only one bore hole that supplied the 5 tanks.

We did same here in year 2021, 8flats

make sense. for a detached or semi detached bungalow do u think a tank on each flat /unit kitchen decking will be better than making an iron tank stand

rotecch77:
Last laps of the race on this project
Painting in progress

10 flats with super mkt

do they use separate pumping machine for each of those tanks. or each flat pumps for itself with their separate machine

Charisdesigns:
A fresh start

A fresh start is a journey- A journey that requires a plan

Design Type : Block of flats
Details : 2 units of 2 bedrooms all en-suite
2 units of mini flat (A room and parlor) en-suite

(Design convertible to 6inits of mini flats)

Land size : 31m x 16m


We have a lot going down on this bungalow thread

https://www.nairaland.com/5783134/thread-bungalow-designs.we-offer-planningdesigning/3#119731427

can u post the plan for this?

olukaygold:
My Company took over from the carcass.
1st Pic- how We met the Site
2nd Pic- when my Company took over
3rd Pic - The present Stage rn.
Note: With our Professional hands and Experiences,We work based on Client's pocket.
Thank You.

the 7m u quoted was it from scratch or from your take over point?

earthrealm:
Architects shud be more creative naah, and try to put beauty into flat/hidden roofs house designs.....
The design in your pic is too simple and uninpiring ., Most flat roof builds, especially bungalows i see toe this uninspiring path
No disrespect meant.

the once in the picture u attached are they not the same inner roof?

olukaygold:
Getting ready with 10m budget, 7m spent so far. Two bedroom semi detached(Twins flat) for a Nairalander.

this looks nice. 8s there a thread containing the plan?

Charisdesigns:
Just like other have pointed out, it based on clients choice, But typically a Wc is around 2ft, if placed at the middle you have 2ft left, Now consider someone sitting on the closet leaning forward while pressing his/her phone( which most people actually do ,) the space left will be so small that you will be having this choked up feeling because of the closeness of the wall in your front.

I recently worked with a client that told me that he gets irritated if his leg touches the water closet. Placing it at the middle will kinda impede passage.

Also remember that placing your wc at the middle will mean longer piping, Albeit if not place in correct gradient frequent clogging may occur

Lastly, placing your WC at the far end by the window gives your small bathroom this illusion of bigger space.

The middle space can better serve as a laundry space, remember not all apartments have a laundry space, people typically wash in their bathrooms

hmmm this looks like the consideration people make. but personally if u have visited this bathroom pattern after few yrs. u will notice it has been hellfor the occupants. cleaning is difficult, it can't contain more than 1 person. n in this age of washing machine. people only was undies n basic clothes in the bathroom. on the other hand too . my suggested method takes more space. � I have seen lagos landlords put the shower on top the wc with bathroom size of 3 by 4 .

rotecch77:
It boiled down to the designer reasoning and client choice .
I have done some in the past and present like the way you explained it .
See attached pics

this makes more sense. whalai. easier to clean n best presentable

rotecch77:
Shower anatomy diagram and how we build it

Shower real German product
Tiles Niger made
Water closet England
Basin/mirror ( Nigeria set up by rotech) European standard

All cost only $1000

I have an observation I want to know more about our bathroom plans in 9ja. most houses with bathroom n toilet space of about 4ft by 8ft usually rectangular. like putting the wc toilet at the end and then putting the shower in the middle and the washing hand basin in the beginning. main while. it's actually better to put the shower at the end wc in the middle and washing hand basin at the beginning, this model makes it possible to either install a glass or shower curtain to separate the shower area but it rarely done that way. IS THERE A JUSTIFICATION OR REASON FOR THAT?

rotecch77:
Shower anatomy diagram and how we build it

Shower real German product
Tiles Niger made
Water closet England
Basin/mirror ( Nigeria set up by rotech) European standard

All cost only $1000

will the 1k cover the shower glass?

olukaygold:
Just checked the 3d you uploaded,I hardly see dining window but if the dining has its own window WITHOUT relying on the kitchen window for its ventilation(in open kitchen, Kitchen and dining room always shares a single window in most cases),then introduce a sliding door between the kitchen and the dining room and leave the dining room open to the Sitting room.

this makes sense

diordaves:
Why are you so concerned about "future tenants"? You should design and build for the general tenants and the general tenants in Nigeria don't want, like or need open plan kitchens. I guess this is your first development as you are about to make a first timer error.

Close the kitchen and move on with your development. Delay is dangerous in today's building materials market. Any future tenants who want open plan, let them look somewhere else, you don't have that in stock.

thanks. I just like the open kitchen but it's not a thing here yet.

olukaygold:
I understand you want to manage your space by combining the kitchen and dining room together in one place,but the disadvantages outweighed the advantages unless there's 247 electricity to power the kitchen heat extractor. But You can make the kitchen open to the dinning while the dining room open to the Sitting room. This would save cost and also add little space than demarcating them both dining and kitchen completely.

that like as it is in the picture I added? so that only those in the dining can see the kitchen but those in the sitting room can't see the kitchen but can see the dining. do u think it would be necessary to include an option for sliding as a demarcation for the kitchen n dining so future tenants can decide weather to or not to use the sliding or use it together?

Reeefe:
Good day house. I'm having issues deciding on a kitchen and dining format. the initial plan combines both the kitchen and dining in one room of 12ft by 9ft space. but alot of the bricklayer are saying it should be separated to like 5by 9 for dining n 6.6 by 9ft for the kitchen. so it got me thinking I should leave the both options available for the future tenants, by using a glass sliding to separate it. I really don want to use block as it would take more space n we have gotten to lintel already. please suggest what can be best done. all options would be appreciated

please someone advise me on this kitchen issue oh

olukaygold:
I'll work on it sir.

that would be great please don't forget

Reeefe:
Good day house. I'm having issues deciding on a kitchen and dining format. the initial plan combines both the kitchen and dining in one room of 12ft by 9ft space. but alot of the bricklayer are saying it should be separated to like 5by 9 for dining n 6.6 by 9ft for the kitchen. so it got me thinking I should leave the both options available for the future tenants, by using a glass sliding to separate it. I really don want to use block as it would take more space n we have gotten to lintel already. please suggest what can be best done. all options would be appreciated

rt

Good day house. I'm having issues deciding on a kitchen and dining format. the initial plan combines both the kitchen and dining in one room of 12ft by 9ft space. but alot of the bricklayer are saying it should be separated to like 5by 9 for dining n 6.6 by 9ft for the kitchen. so it got me thinking I should leave the both options available for the future tenants, by using a glass sliding to separate it. I really don want to use block as it would take more space n we have gotten to lintel already. please suggest what can be best done. all options would be appreciated

Ogborokiri:
please do I need it

send a design u have in mind or u can reach me on whatsapp we work on it tomorrow Sunday I should be a little free.

BrickDevo:
thanks, no it's MFC

is mfc more durable than hdf?

BrickDevo:
Yes

but someone said u need steady power to use an open kitchen. in terms of things like heat extraction. n we don't have that in 9ja