Clever space planning for more space and comfort
From ‘Kleiner Wohnen’: Small houses often impress with clever storage solutions, well-thought-out room layouts and multifunctional living space ideas. However, the impression of well-planned designs is created by the interplay of several factors.
A well-designed room uses visual openness, clean lines, sensibly placed furniture and well-thought-out layouts to create a feeling of spaciousness, regardless of the actual square footage. Since the layout of small houses must offer very compact and efficient solutions, planning a small building is even more important than for a relatively large house.
Avoid space mistakes
Even the smallest planning mistake can not only affect the quality of the building, but also have a negative impact on how it is perceived. In small houses in particular, a lack of spatial planning often leads to wasted space, visual overload, clutter, chaos and a lack of flexibility. It is therefore not only the amount of space available in the room planning that is crucial, but also how the overall concept of the house is developed.
It is particularly important to clearly define the purpose of the house from the outset. After all, a small building intended for holiday rentals requires different solutions than a house that is permanently inhabited. What really matters when planning small holiday homes Holiday guests expect one thing above all else in accommodation: simple, intuitive functions that are self-explanatory to use.
This is important to consider when it comes to holiday accommodation
Short-term rentals in particular focus less on everyday life and more on the experience. For this reason, holiday accommodation should also be designed to offer guests a special stay characterised by relaxation, retreat and comfort. The more extraordinary the design of a house, for example through exclusive design, impressive views or high-quality furnishings with large panoramic windows and special furniture, the higher the occupancy rate and the more memorable the stay will be.
When planning holiday accommodation, practical aspects are just as important as design and the experience factor in order to ensure comfort and smooth everyday use. The focus here is primarily on materials that can withstand high guest numbers and rapid wear and tear, as well as good accessibility for cleaning staff. Sufficient storage space for luggage and open storage areas in the bathroom help to make the stay uncomplicated for guests.
Well thought out
The floor plan also plays a central role. At first glance, sleeping areas on mezzanines appear to be particularly space-saving, but in everyday use they prove to be impractical, especially when making the beds or cleaning the area becomes too cumbersome and time-consuming for staff. Technically sophisticated solutions or multifunctional furniture can become an obstacle if their operation is not self-explanatory. Instead, the room concept should be reminiscent of a well-designed hotel room that is clear and functional.
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