When designing a detached house, the primary focus is generally on the essential main rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom, dining room, bedroom, children’s room or living room. People concerned about a certain standard of quality of life or looking for high comfort and for whom neither the construction costs nor the size of the plot are an obstacle can also consider additional spaces to gain in comfort or simply to relax. indulge in their hobbies. In addition to the pantry or the laundry room which make everyday life easier, it can be pleasant to opt for example for a sauna, a spacious bathroom, an office with a library or a projection room. Who are these spaces for?
The sauna – not just for the cold
Home saunas, very common in Scandinavian countries, are becoming increasingly popular in France as well. Yet for many, owning a sauna in the climatic conditions of our country is considered a whim and superfluous luxury. Is it right ? It is difficult to agree on this, especially if we take into account the cost of building such a room, which is often lower than that of fitting out a bathroom. The average price of a sauna cabin starting from 1000€. However, this price can be even lower if you decide to build it yourself. Where to install a sauna? You can put it both outside and inside your house.
Bright and spacious office – a haven of peace for those who work from home
The layout of an office should be a priority issue for people who work from home or for those who have adopted an alternate way of working (between office and home office). What to consider when designing a home office? One of the essentials is its location. The best thing is to install it in a quiet and isolated place in the house, away from the living room, the kitchen or the children’s room. Appropriate decoration should also be provided to ensure a good working environment. The colors on the walls can promote concentration or creativityand comfortable furniture (for example a large desk, a comfortable armchair) will be real pluses in everyday life. It is also useful to choose a suitable door, allowing to isolate outside noise. Instead of a trendy sliding door, in an office it is recommended to install a classic leaf door with a seal.
Bathroom – a touch of glamor
If you dream of a spacious bathroom equipped with top-of-the-range, original solutions and equipped with furniture that will contribute to your comfort, opt for a luxurious “bath room”. What are the characteristics of this type of room? A top-of-the-range bathroom should have a good surface area, around 12 square meters. Thus, you can arrange a bathtub, a toilet, a sink, a shower. For those who wish – and who have the possibility – it is also possible to decorate the room with an armchair or even a dressing table. Interior decoration is also very important. The trendiest layouts are characterized by the use of natural stone or the laying of tiles only in the wet area (near the bathtub or shower). In the other areas of the room, opt for a moisture-resistant wallpaper or a suitable paint. Make room for “unusual” accessories for a bathroom such as paintings, books, a vase with flowers, candles or a speaker to make your evenings cozy while enjoying a good hot bath.
If you are lucky enough to have large spaces and you like good films, take the opportunity to set up a dedicated room with a large screen, a projector, a sound system worthy of the name or even consoles. games. A well-designed and equipped media room creates better conditions for listening to music and watching movies. What is important when designing a media room? Avoid square rooms, this type of space prevents the proper propagation of sound. You can improve this parameter by installing special acoustic panels on the walls. Also be sure to darken the interior of the room, for example by providing you with black blinds or exterior roller shutters which increase comfort for watching films. If you want to set up a real cinema room,
