A home is something we all desire, and to get one, you will need planning just like any other good thing requires. One of the planning steps includes getting a very good house design showing how your home will appear after being constructed.
If you’re looking for an affordable and practical home for your family, you can take a look at small house designs in Kenya. These simple home plans come in single-story options and can accommodate one bedroom floor plans or two bedroom floor designs. Regardless of your small budget you can still build this low cost simple house design in Kenya and become a homeowner today.
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Finding the Right House Design
When getting a house design in Kenya, you will need a designer; this designer can be an architect or an engineer. After deciding who is going to do your design, the next thing is to get in touch with them and give them the idea you have or the house you desire.
Types of Houses
There are different types of houses that you can pick from, these types are brought about by different designs, space available and more. When you choose the type of house you want, you will need to also choose the rooms you want to be included in your house.
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- Living room: The living room is used as a resting place and also where you welcome your visitors.
- Bedrooms: These are private rooms that are used for resting and sleeping purposes.
In a good house design, rooms should be arranged in a very logical way. Every position of the room should have a why.
Room Positioning
Rooms to be positioned on General access: Rooms that are used by everyone in the house should be positioned where everyone can access them without having to pass through other rooms or use long passages. Rooms such as the Living room and dining room can be placed in such places.
Private rooms: Rooms that are only meant for use by a common group of people are considered private. After you pick the rooms, their sizes are the next things you should check for.
For example, the utility room will have one occupant at a time, no furniture and the activity in the room are minimal and only takes less time.
The house design you go for should have the best appearance, different aspects or building parts will contribute to the appearance.
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- Doors: They should be of the correct sizes and also have an attractive shape. The opening side should also be logical with regard to where the room is and its uses.
- Windows: Windows will provide light to the interior of the house and a beautiful appearance from the outside.
- Roof: The roof is one attraction point for anyone on the outside of your house and home.
- Paints: The exterior and interior paint colors should be attractive.
Cost Considerations
The standard cost of building currently is between KES 25,000 - KES 35,000 per square meter, according to the latest published rated from the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya, depending on finishes and location of the project.
Now, a 5 bedroom house with standard size rooms would be around 250m2 going up. Using the rates given above, the cost would be between KES 6.25M-8.75M for the construction. This cost will not include the cost of land, professional services (Architectural, Structural, Quantity Surveyors, Contractor’s fees) and the cost of getting government approvals.
A house design and floor plans plus a Bill of Quantities including structural designs where necessary should not exceed 6% of the total construction cost.
Consider the example of the "A House Plan". Without making any changes to the design, you will need a budget of about 12M to construct this house. Please note that the cost of construction can greatly vary, depending on the finishes. This is a pretty big house and variations can be made to fit your needs and budget.
As the house plan is, it is designed for a quarter acre piece of land or more, so it would work perfectly if you build it on the 2 plots.
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Above is a look at how you will attain the best house design. We wish you all the best as you continue with the journey to get your home.
Summary of Cost Factors
Here's a summary of the factors affecting the cost of building a house in Kenya:
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Size of the House | Larger houses require more materials and labor. |
| Quality of Finishes | High-end finishes increase the overall cost. |
| Location | Construction costs vary depending on the region. |
| Professional Fees | Architectural, structural, and quantity surveying services. |
| Government Approvals | Costs associated with permits and approvals. |
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