Minimalist Room-by-Room Checklist (4 m × 10 m)
AssumptionsStreet/front at 0 m; rear at 10 m; clear internal width ≈ 3.7–3.9 m after walls.
Grid600 mm module (aligns with 600×600 mm tiles). Keep grout 2–3 mm, color-matched.
StairsAssumed **right-hand** along 4.5–7.0 m zone; WC under stairs. (Swap L/R if your stair is left.)
GF plan (4 m × 10 m)
0.0m ─ Entry (0–1.2) ─ Living (1.2–4.5) ─ Dining (4.5–7.0) ─ Kitchen (7.0–10.0) ─ 10.0m
• WC under stairs • Keep a continuous 1.0 m clear aisle front→back
Ground Floor — Entry / Drop Zone (0–1.2 m)
- Main door **900 mm** clear (flush panel, concealed hinges if possible).
- Recessed mat well (15–20 mm) aligned to tile grid; keep lines straight.
- Built-in shoe/storage **300–350 mm** deep; handle-less fronts (3 mm reveal or push-to-open).
- Switch height **1100–1200 mm**; outlet height **300 mm**; align to grid.
- Lighting: 1× downlight centered on entry axis.
Living (1.2–4.5 m)
- Sofa centered on tile grid; maintain **900–1000 mm** walkway through space.
- TV wall or low console kept **flush**; hide cables in wall.
- Window at front: **1800–2400 mm** wide × **2100–2400 mm** high head aligned with door heads.
- Lighting: downlights in straight row(s) **600 mm** off walls; optional slim linear.
- One finish palette (walls): white/soft grey; accent via plants or textiles.
Dining (4.5–7.0 m)
- Table centered on grid; **900 mm** clearance all sides to pass.
- Pendant or slim linear centered on table; keep in line with living lights.
- Built-in sideboard ≤ **400 mm** deep doubles as soft divider.
Kitchen (7.0–10.0 m)
- Layout: straight run or L-shape + **1800–2100 mm** island (900 mm aisle each side).
- Full-height pantry to ceiling; one hardware finish (black/SS), keep lines continuous.
- Backsplash in same tile tone or glass; keep **one** material to reduce visual noise.
- Task lighting: under-cabinet linear; general: grid of downlights aligned with tile grid.
- Rear opening: sliding door/window **2000–2400 mm** wide for airflow.
WC under Stairs
- Floor tile **300×300 mm**, matte **anti-slip (R9–R10)**; falls to linear/point drain.
- Wall tile 300×600 mm or 600×600 mm up to **2400 mm**; keep grout lines aligned.
- Door **700–800 mm**; swing checked for clearance; exhaust fan to exterior.
- Floating vanity; concealed cistern if budget allows; minimal fittings.
Stairs
- Width **900–1000 mm**; consistent riser/tread (riser 160–175 mm, tread 260–280 mm).
- Solid risers or closed sides to keep lines clean; **simple handrail** only.
- Under-stair storage flush fronts; integrate WC door plane if adjacent.
Mezzanine (over Dining/Kitchen)
- Keep **double-height** above Living for openness.
- Balustrade: clear glass or slim steel; **no heavy frames**.
- Continue 600×600 mm floor tile or engineered wood; keep thresholdless if possible.
- Lighting: narrow beam wall-washers to emphasize verticality.
First Floor — Bedrooms (≈ 3.0 × 4.0 m each)
- Bed centered on grid; **600–800 mm** both sides clear; switches at **900–1000 mm** near headboard.
- Wardrobe full-height; sliding doors; inside lighting with door sensor.
- Window(s) aligned with facade rhythm; prefer one large opening vs many small.
- Floor: 600×600 mm tile or wood; one tone throughout for calm continuity.
Shared Bathroom (≈ 2.0 × 2.0 m)
- Floor **300×300 mm** anti-slip; shower zone with stronger fall to drain.
- Walls 300×600 mm/600×600 mm; niche aligned to grout lines; glass partition rather than walls.
- Minimal fittings; single finish; mirror cabinet flush to wall.
Whole-House Clean-Lines Controls
- Use **shadow gaps 8–10 mm** at floor & ceiling where possible (avoid bulky trims).
- One paint color family across levels; doors/frames flush; concealed hinges.
- Align door/window heads, cabinet tops, and lighting to **one consistent height**.
- Keep MEP inside planned ceiling band; drop one **continuous plane** to hide beams.
- Cable management: conduits in wall; media boxes hidden; no exposed runs.
Open-Plan & Flow
- Maintain **1.0 m clear aisle** from entry to rear; no furniture obstruction.
- Use furniture to **zone** (sofa+rug, island, console) instead of extra walls.
- If separation needed: **pocket/sliding** doors, clear/frosted glass, or slatted screens.
Tile & Finish Quick Spec
Dry Floors600×600 mm matte porcelain; 2–3 mm grout; start grid on the most visible wall.
Wet Floors300×300 mm matte anti-slip (R9–R10); linear/point drain; slope to drain.
Walls300×600 mm or 600×600 mm; align joints; full-height in showers up to 2400 mm.
LightingSlim linear over island/table; straight rows of downlights aligned to grid.
HardwareSingle finish (black or SS); handles minimal or push-to-open.
Want me to tailor this to your **exact stair side, door/window sizes, and facade rhythm**? Tell me the stair position (left/right), WC size, and any balcony, and I’ll update the checklist with precise dimensions.