Simplicity: Clean lines, fewer partitions, open plan.

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Absolutely. Here’s a practical, builder-friendly deep dive on Simplicity: clean lines, fewer partitions, open plan—optimized for a 4 m × 10 m flat house (GF + mezzanine + FF).

Clean lines

Goal: remove visual noise so spaces feel calm and larger.

  • Align everything on a grid
    • Use a 600 mm module (matches your 60×60 cm floor tiles).
    • Line up door heads, window heads, cabinet tops, switches, and lighting on the same heights.
  • Minimal profiles
    • Use flush doors with concealed hinges; keep jambs slim.
    • Prefer shadow gaps (8–10 mm) instead of bulky skirting/cornices for a crisp wall–floor/ceiling junction.
  • Continuous surfaces
    • Keep wall planes unbroken; hide conduits and pipes.
    • Use full-height cabinets or built-ins instead of many small pieces.
  • Tile & grout
    • 60×60 cm matte porcelain, 2–3 mm grout joints; grout color matched to tile.
    • Start the tile grid from the most visible wall; avoid slivers (<⅓ tile) at edges—shift the grid if needed.
  • Lighting
    • Recessed downlights or slim linear lights; avoid decorative clutter.
    • Keep fixtures in straight rows aligned to the room grid.
  • Hardware & color
    • One hardware finish (black or SS), one wall color family (white/soft grey), and your #008000 accent in small hits (plants, textiles).

Fewer partitions

Goal: fewer walls = better light, airflow, and flexibility.

  • Keep only the essentials
    • Structural side walls + stair core + WC walls. Remove non-structural internal walls where possible.
  • Zone with furniture
    • Sofa + rug define living; island/peninsula defines kitchen; a console or low shelf defines entry.
  • When separation is needed
    • Use sliding/pocket doors (saves ~900 mm swing space).
    • Use clear/frosted glass or slatted wood screens to keep light moving while giving privacy.
  • Storage-as-partition
    • A 300–400 mm deep built-in can act as a divider and clutter absorber.

Open plan (4 m × 10 m footprint)

Goal: readable, uninterrupted flow with clear functions.

Ground Floor (approx. 10 m × 4 m)

  • 0–1.2 m: Entry + drop zone.
  • 1.2–4.5 m: Living (sofa faces long axis).
  • 4.5–7.0 m: Dining (table centered on grid).
  • 7.0–10.0 m: Kitchen (straight run or L + 1.8–2.1 m island).
  • WC under stairs; stair width 0.9–1.0 m.
  • Keep a 1.0 m clear aisle from entry to kitchen.

Mezzanine

  • Place over the quieter end (e.g., above kitchen/dining) to retain a double-height living.
  • Use glass balustrade or fine steel for minimal visual weight.

First Floor

  • Two bedrooms ± 3.0 × 4.0 m each.
  • Shared bath 2.0 × 2.0 m.
  • Corridor ≥ 0.9 m; line doors and wall planes with the downstairs grid.

Structure & ceiling

  • 4 m clear span: keep beams aligned and drop the entire ceiling to one plane to hide offsets. Run MEP in the same ceiling band to stay tidy.

Ventilation & acoustics

  • Cross-vent windows at front/back; keep the middle open for airflow.
  • Add soft finishes (rugs, curtains, fabric headboards) to control echo in open areas.

Quick build specs (minimalist set)

  • Floors (dry areas): 60×60 cm matte porcelain; grout 2–3 mm, color-matched.
  • WC/shower: 30×30 cm anti-slip (R9–R10) for drainage falls.
  • Junctions: shadow gap 8–10 mm at floors/ceilings where possible.
  • Doors: 2.1–2.4 m flush doors, concealed hinges, single finish handle.
  • Lighting: linear over island/table; simple downlight grid elsewhere.
  • Storage: full-height, handle-less (push-to-open or 3 mm shadow reveals).

Do / Don’t

Do

  • Center big elements (table, island, bed) on the tile/grid.
  • Hide appliances and cable clutter.
  • Use one calm wall color through most spaces.

Don’t

  • Mix many trims, profiles, and colors.
  • Break floors with different materials every room.
  • Place switches/outlets at random heights.

Optional: pasteable section for your post (dark-mode safe)

Drop this under your “Simplicity” heading. It reuses neutral styles and your #008000 accent without breaking dark mode.


Simplicity: Clean lines, fewer partitions, open plan

  • Clean lines: Use a 600 mm grid; flush doors; 8–10 mm shadow gaps; 2–3 mm grout matched to tile.
  • Fewer partitions: Keep only structure, WC, and stair walls. Zone with furniture, glass, or pocket doors.
  • Open plan (4 m × 10 m): Entry→Living→Dining→Kitchen in one axis; WC under stairs; clear 1.0 m aisle.
  • Lighting: Slim linear over island/table; downlights in straight rows aligned to the grid.
  • Storage: Full-height, handle-less built-ins to remove visual clutter.
GF ── Entry (0–1.2 m) ─ Living (1.2–4.5 m) ─ Dining (4.5–7.0 m) ─ Kitchen (7.0–10.0 m) WC under stairs • 1.0 m clear aisle • 60×60 cm floor tile grid aligned to walls
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