Giving every room a job in the 82 m² 3+1

In Turkish listings, "3+1" means three bedrooms plus a living room. This single-storey prefab house arranges them on 82 m²: bedrooms of 13 m², 12 m² and 10 m², a 17 m² living room, a 6 m² kitchen, a 5 m² bathroom and an 11 m² hall. The idea behind the plan is that each area has a clear role, so working, resting and socialising do not pile up in the same room.

A typical arrangement: the largest room as the parents' bedroom, the second as a child's room, and the third as a study or guest room that can change use as the family's needs change.

Entrance, dining table and balcony door on one level

The 11 m² hall is generous for a house of this size, leaving room for shoes, coats and everyday items, as well as closed storage for the vacuum cleaner, ironing board and cleaning products. With a 6 m² kitchen, the dining table usually belongs in the living room, close to the kitchen but not blocking the route. An extendable table saves space day to day.

A balcony door opens to the garden or a veranda. Keep the path from the main entrance through the living room to this door clear. If you plan a veranda or terrace, settle outside ground level, rainwater drainage and the door's opening direction early.

Heating and upkeep of the 82 m² single-storey house

• Decide on the heating system (air-conditioning, electric heaters, a stove or another system) before production, as each needs different electrical or flue connections.
• Check roof connections, gutters, facade joints and door and window adjustment regularly, especially after heavy rain or snow.
• Plan later additions such as awnings, a veranda or solar panels so they do not damage the structure or facade.
• Neighbouring sizes: 81 m² (balcony connection, long-term family use) and 84 m² (entrance and dining area for family routines).