A Dream Built in Two Worlds — The 40’x34’ Double-Storey Family Home
Client Lifestyle Story
Rashid family had a dream—not just a house, but two worlds under one roof. The parents wished for calm, privacy, and routine on the ground floor… while their grown children imagined an independent upper floor where they could enjoy freedom, terrace evenings, and their own rhythm of life.
They wanted a home that felt unified as a family space but flexible enough to provide independence. A place where memories grow on both floors, without anyone feeling confined. Their vision reflected the essence of modern house designs, single story homes evolving into double units, and home building plans created for family harmony.
This is how their dream home transformed into a thoughtfully balanced double-storey design.
Architect’s Vision
The challenge was to design two floors that could function both together and independently. The architect envisioned:
A private and peaceful ground floor for parents.
A youthful, open, refreshing first floor for the younger generation.
A staircase placed intelligently so both floors could operate independently.
Mirrored room layout to maintain structural and functional balance.
Transparent airflow—front to back—across both floors.
In the language of architectural home plans and house construction plans, this home stands as a perfect fusion of practicality and emotional comfort.
Walkthrough Narrative
Ground Floor Walkthrough
Your journey begins from the 30-foot road into a welcoming 12’ x 14’ porch.
A vehicle stands comfortably, and right beside it, the staircase leads elegantly upward—without disturbing ground floor privacy.
Entering the home, the first emotional connection happens inside the 14’ x 11’ TV Lounge—the beating heart of family life. This lounge connects to every essential room like a warm, lived-in memory.
To the left, the 11’ x 13’ Drawing Room awaits guests, ensuring the rest of the home stays undisturbed.
Moving a bit inside:
The 7′ x 8′ Kitchen is compact yet efficient, placed closest to the lounge.
A short passage leads you to the quieter zone of the home.
Here you find:
Bedroom 1: 16’ x 12’ (perfect for parents)
Store: 9’ x 12’ (unusually generous for this sized home)
Bedroom 2: 12’ x 17’ (road-facing, airy, bright)
A 6’ x 6’ Bath, supported by an Open-to-Sky (OTS), ensures ventilation and hygiene without compromising privacy.
The entire ground floor feels grounded, peaceful, and connected—designed around comfort.
First Floor Walkthrough
Walking up the stairs from the porch, you arrive at a floor that feels like a second home inside the main home.
As soon as you enter, the freshness of the open terrace welcomes you—an uplifting space for tea, late-night talks, and quiet sunsets.
Inside, you find:
A mirrored 14’ x 11’ TV Lounge, acting as the upper family’s comfort zone.
The same 7’ x 8’ Kitchen, perfect for independent living or guest use.
The 11’ x 13’ Drawing Room, creating a second formal space or a study for upper residents.
Bedrooms maintain identical ground floor sizes:
Bedroom 1: 16’ x 12’
Bedroom 2: 12’ x 17’
Store: 9’ x 12’, matching the lower plan.
And a 6’ x 6’ Bath with OTS ventilation ensures complete upper-floor independence.
The first floor blends openness with privacy—ideal for a second family unit, rental space, or simply a more flexible lifestyle.
Functional Logic of Each Space
Ground Floor Logic
Porch faces the road for smooth vehicle entry.
Drawing Room near entrance = perfect guest control.
Central Lounge ensures shortest travel distance to all rooms.
Bedrooms at rear enhance silence and privacy.
Kitchen placement ensures fast movement between cooking and serving.
Store supports household storage without clutter.
OTS & Bath ensure cross-ventilation.
First Floor Logic
Terrace placed front-facing to catch maximum light and breeze.
Lounge at center keeps circulation balanced just like ground floor.
Kitchen near lounge supports independent living.
Bedrooms recreate the same cozy comfort as downstairs.
Store & Bath enhance practical functionality for upper occupants.
Light, Ventilation & Privacy
Both floors follow the same environmental logic:
Windows on all external walls enhance daylight.
OTS provides direct vertical airflow for bathrooms.
Road-facing bedroom on each floor receives abundant light.
Terrace acts as a natural ventilation buffer for the entire upper floor.
Guest areas (Drawing Rooms) maintain front placement for privacy.
This airflow and privacy balance is the hallmark of best house designs and modern architectural design home plans.
Family Circulation Flow
Ground Floor Flow
Porch → Lounge → Kitchen → Bedrooms → OTS/Bath → Rear Zones
First Floor Flow
Stairs → Terrace → Lounge → Kitchen → Bedrooms → Bath → Open Terrace
Both floors allow:
Efficient daily movement
Independent cooking
Shared or separate family activity
Zero disturbance between guest and family spaces
Perfect for growing families wanting flexible home design 5 marla or compact 15 marla house plans in double-storey format.
Space Psychology
Ground Floor Lounge: Warm, rooted, emotionally calm.
First Floor Lounge: Airy, youthful, expressive.
Bedrooms: Balanced proportions create tranquility and restfulness.
Drawing Rooms: Confidence and respectability.
Kitchens: Efficiency-focused, mentally light.
Terrace: Freedom and emotional release.
Porch: Security and transition.
Every space supports human emotion—an often overlooked aspect of architectural home plans.
Design Highlights
True double-storey independent living.
Mirrored plan for structural efficiency.
Large front terrace—ideal for leisure.
2 kitchens supporting family independence.
4 large bedrooms across both floors.
Two separate drawing rooms for guests.
Spacious store on each floor.
Centralized ventilation through OTS.
Perfect guest–family separation.
A staircase that supports rental use or dual-family living.
Room Size Table
| Space | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Porch | 12’ x 14’ |
| TV Lounge (Both Floors) | 14’ x 11’ |
| Drawing Room (Both Floors) | 11’ x 13’ |
| Kitchen (Both Floors) | 7’ x 8’ |
| Bedroom 1 (Both Floors) | 16’ x 12’ |
| Bedroom 2 (Both Floors) | 12’ x 17’ |
| Store (Both Floors) | 9’ x 12’ |
| Bath (Both Floors) | 6’ x 6’ |
| Open-to-Sky | As per plan |
| Open Terrace (First Floor) | As shown |
Technical Summary
Plot Size: 40’ x 34’
Covered Area: As per plan
Floors: Double-storey (Ground + First)
Bedrooms: 2 per floor (Total 4)
Bathrooms: 1 per floor
Kitchens: 1 per floor
Terrace: Large front terrace on first floor
Orientation: Front facing 30’ wide road
Use Case: Ideal for dual-family living, rental separation, or independent floors
Category Fit: Works for home design 5 marla, 4 bedroom house plans, and modern architectural home plans.
