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by Rebecca Cox
Looking for some interiors inspiration for your townhouse? You’ve come to the right place. Featuring works from our favourite interior designers and the most beautiful townhouse shoots from the latest issues of Country & Town House, this is the townhouse inspiration edit.
Image: Instagram/The Nook Interior Design, @thenookinteriordesign. Design: @susie_atkinson Photos: @alexanderjedwards
This gallery, full of interior design ideas for your townhouse, is sure to get the creative cogs spinning. With bright and bold new season rug designs to the latest wallpapers you need to see, keep your townhouse interior cool and contemporary with some ideas from our slideshow.
If you need some help achieving your dream townhouse interiors, consult our guide to the 50 best interior designers in the UK. Many of them are featured in our image slideshow above so keep your eyes peeled.
Townhouse interiors don’t have to be formal and stuffy. Instead opt for a cooler, modern look with these interior design ideas. With looks from Kelly Hoppen, Karen Howes and The Covent Garden hotel, you’re sure to find something to inspire you.
Kelly Hoppen Talks Success & Interiors
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Do you like what you see, but need some help achieving your interiors goals? Click the links below the pictures to read more and find out where to buy, and who to contact, or see our edit of the best interior designers in the UK, to find the perfect designer to help you achieve your dream home.
The Townhouse Edit
Photo 1 of
Devol Kitchens, devolkitchens.co.uk
Image: Instagram/ @eastlondoncloth
Image: Etalageuk / Instagram: @Etalage
Lucy Hammond Giles
Lucy Hammond Giles
Habitat
Bethan Gray -Console Table
Zoffany – Wallpaper and Fabric on Chair
Bespoke Sofa London – Chair
Natalia Miyar
Lucinda Sanford
1508 London
Staffan Tolgard
Heals
Juliet Travers wallpaper
See more wallpapers here.
Brink & Campman rug – £1,579.
Vivienne Westwood x The Rug Company, from £830.
Interior designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell launches FBC Kitchens, perfect for any townhouse.
Covent Garden Hotel
We love the bright and bold interiors at The Covent Garden Hotel.
Covent Garden Hotel
How lovely is this dining room at Firmdale’s Covent Garden Hotel?
The Georgian, Clerkenwell
A snug 1-bedroom apartment with a Georgian terrace in Clerkenwell. This property is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
The Adaptable House, Bloomsbury
This is a 4-bedroom whimsical mews house, which is part of Open House London. It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Mid Century Yellow, Chelsea
A 1-bedroom in Chelsea with a fantastic collection of mid-century design pieces mixed with modern luxuries.
It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Chelsea Glam, Chelsea
This 7-bedroom glamorous Chelsea mansion is fit for a movie star (or 13). It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Between The Commons, Clapham
This 4-bedroom family home is situated in between Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Brighten up your home with some well-placed photography art. ‘Green Cuba Car’ by Louisa Seton, from £50 unframed, Lumitrix, different sizes available. Lumitrix sell beautiful photographs at accessible prices without having to go through a gallery.
Clockwise from top left: ‘Cactus’ by Magdalena Wosinska, from £120 unframed, different sizes available; ‘Pushkar IV’ by Helene Sandberg, from £120 unframed, different sizes available; ‘Neon Las Vegas’ by Kate Ballis, from £120 unframed, different sizes available; ‘House of Ghosts’ by Magdalena Wosinska, from £120 unframed, different sizes available.
All at Lumitrix.
Jonathan Adler‘s designs at The Parker Palm Springs Hotel
Jonathan Adler‘s designs at The Parker Palm Springs Hotel
Designers Guild Festival 2 Seater Sofa from £2095 at Houseology
Jamb white Compton reproduction chimneypiece in statuary marble, £7,440 with Haywood polished steel register grate, £3,000.
Emma Sims Hilditch
Nina Campbell
Turner Pocock
Kelly Wearstler
Sophie Ashby
Harriet Anstruther
Cat Burnell
Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler
Oliver Burns
Main Image: Feather Marble Rug, £4,912, by Mary Katrantzou The Rug Company, therugcompany.com
Featuring: Justin Van Breda / Nina Campbell / Charlotte Crosland / Helen Turkington / Joanna Wood / Tuner Pocock and many more…
MORE HOMES INSPIRATION: Kitchens / Bathrooms / Bedrooms / Country Home / Rugs / Floors / Wallpaper
Photo 1 of
Devol Kitchens, devolkitchens.co.uk
Image: Instagram/ @eastlondoncloth
Image: Etalageuk / Instagram: @Etalage
Lucy Hammond Giles
Lucy Hammond Giles
Habitat
Bethan Gray -Console Table
Zoffany – Wallpaper and Fabric on Chair
Bespoke Sofa London – Chair
Natalia Miyar
Lucinda Sanford
1508 London
Staffan Tolgard
Heals
Juliet Travers wallpaper
See more wallpapers here.
Brink & Campman rug – £1,579.
Vivienne Westwood x The Rug Company, from £830.
Interior designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell launches FBC Kitchens, perfect for any townhouse.
Covent Garden Hotel
We love the bright and bold interiors at The Covent Garden Hotel.
Covent Garden Hotel
How lovely is this dining room at Firmdale’s Covent Garden Hotel?
The Georgian, Clerkenwell
A snug 1-bedroom apartment with a Georgian terrace in Clerkenwell. This property is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
The Adaptable House, Bloomsbury
This is a 4-bedroom whimsical mews house, which is part of Open House London. It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Mid Century Yellow, Chelsea
A 1-bedroom in Chelsea with a fantastic collection of mid-century design pieces mixed with modern luxuries.
It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Chelsea Glam, Chelsea
This 7-bedroom glamorous Chelsea mansion is fit for a movie star (or 13). It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Between The Commons, Clapham
This 4-bedroom family home is situated in between Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. It is available for homestays via The Plum Guide, a curated collection of London’s most beautiful properties.
Brighten up your home with some well-placed photography art. ‘Green Cuba Car’ by Louisa Seton, from £50 unframed, Lumitrix, different sizes available. Lumitrix sell beautiful photographs at accessible prices without having to go through a gallery.
Clockwise from top left: ‘Cactus’ by Magdalena Wosinska, from £120 unframed, different sizes available; ‘Pushkar IV’ by Helene Sandberg, from £120 unframed, different sizes available; ‘Neon Las Vegas’ by Kate Ballis, from £120 unframed, different sizes available; ‘House of Ghosts’ by Magdalena Wosinska, from £120 unframed, different sizes available.
All at Lumitrix.
Jonathan Adler‘s designs at The Parker Palm Springs Hotel
Jonathan Adler‘s designs at The Parker Palm Springs Hotel
Designers Guild Festival 2 Seater Sofa from £2095 at Houseology
Jamb white Compton reproduction chimneypiece in statuary marble, £7,440 with Haywood polished steel register grate, £3,000.
Emma Sims Hilditch
Nina Campbell
Turner Pocock
Kelly Wearstler
Sophie Ashby
Harriet Anstruther
Cat Burnell
Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler
Oliver Burns
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Open and Airy Townhouse Design
It’s always a happy day whenever I feature any home built by Timber Trails Development Company on Home Bunch. Here, the interior designer Julie Howard explains more details about this recently-built townhouse:
“The inspiration behind our Timber Trails Open and Airy Townhome was light.
This is a middle unit townhouse which most people assume will not have a lot of natural light. We were able to add a vaulted Sunroom off the back of the unit which brings in lots of natural light. By painting the shiplap a glossy white, the light bouncing off the walls and into other parts of the home. This unit is so light and bright that we had to highlight Open and Airy in it’s name!”
See other popular homes by Timber Trails Development Company with interior design by Julie Howard:
- Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Modern Farmhouse.
- 2019 New Year Home Tour.
- Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Interior Design.
- Coastal Farmhouse Home Decor.
- Grey Shingle Home.
- Interior Design Ideas.
- Black & White Interior Design Ideas.
- Empty Nester Townhouse Design Ideas.
- New-Construction Home for First-Time Home Buyer.
- New-construction Farmhouse with Front Porch.
- New Home Inspiration.
It’s not very easy to find townhouses with a sense of individuality. For that, you should always let your creative side flourish… add some beautiful planters flanking the front door and/or the garage doors, a nice wreath and if allowed, plant your favorite flowers. This townhouse already comes with well-planned landscaping and beautiful architectural details. Notice the herringbone driveway and the brick facade.
Townhouse Overall Details: 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths 2 Car Garage.
Brick: Aztec White.
Would you believe this is a townhouse if I only had shared the interiors of this home? This builder, the designer and the architect certainly did an excellent job when developing the plans for these homes.
Paint color is “Benjamin Moore Classic Gray”.
Table – Vintage – painted white – similar here, here & here.
Chandelier – Ballard Designs -similar here – Other Foyer Lighting: here, here, here, here & here.
Mirror – Home Goods – similar here – Others: here, here & here.
Vases – West Elm (Discontinued)- More: here, here, here, here & here.
Rug – Target.
“The fireplace is actually two back-to-back gas units. On the front the fireplace we went with a more traditional trim of boxes and cove molding. On the back side, in the sunroom, we went with shiplap all around the room.” – Julie Howard.
Because the fireplace ended up being a few feet deep, we were able to create really thick cased openings. This is one of my favorite tricks when adding trim to a home. The space was there around the fireplace so instead of just leaving the walls drywall, we were able to pull them in slightly and case them in wainscoting trim adding so much detail in a space that could have been otherwise forgotten.
” – Julie Howard.
Mirror: here & here – similar.
Coffee Table – Home Goods – Similar Style: here, here, here, here & here.
Accessories – Home Goods – Similar Style: Throw, Linen Pillows & Lumbar Pillow.
Sofa is from Ikea – similar here, here & here– Others:here & here.
Rug is from Joss and Main.
Chandelier – Visual Comfort Bordeaux Grande Chandelier.
Table Lamp – Visual Comfort Large Size.
This black and white color scheme brings a modern farmhouse feel to this classic home.
The two rattan chairs are from Ikea. – Similar chairs: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Artwork: Fern 1 & Fern 2.
“We set the dining area off to the side for a more intimate feel while keeping the kitchen work space and family room below the grand vaulted ceiling. We’ve built this plan before without the vault and the kitchen was tucked away where the dining space currently is.
With today’s living, people don’t want their kitchen “tucked away”. By pulling the kitchen out and making it the star of the room we modernized the floor plan for how people live today.”
The kitchen island is the heart of this home. It connects the kitchen to the family room and is 12’ long.
A Subzero Fridge is hidden behind panels on right. Pantry designed to mimic on left.
Kitchen Island: 12’ long x 4’ wide.
Kitchen countertop is Caesarstone, Raw Concrete.
Pendants – Visual Comfort Eugene Pendant – similar here – Other Pendants on Sale: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Sconces over shelves – Visual Comfort.
The Seagrass counterstools are Palecek. – Other Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
All cabinet pulls were placed horizontally.
Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs 12″ Appliance Pulls & 9″ Top Knobs Pulls in “Sable”.
This kitchen also features a custom designed hood with floating shelves even with hood band.
Cutting Boards: here – similar.
Backsplash – Limestone in Chevron Mesh from The Tile Shop – similar here, here, here & here.
Cabinets are painted Benjamin Moore Simply White.
Range: Wolf Range.
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Kitchen Runner: Dash & Albert – Others on Sale: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Microwave Drawer: Wolf – similar here.
Kitchen sink is Kohler Cast Iron Sink.
Faucet: Moen Black kitchen faucet.
Wall paint color is “Benjamin Moore Classic Grey”.
Arm Chair with Ottoman – Ikea – similar: chair & ottoman.
Hardwood Floors – White Oak, Minwax 2 Parts Weathered Oak and 1 Part Country White – similar here, here & here.
All trim work – Simply White
“Keeping the dining area tucked away really works because it encourages intimate family dinners. This space flows so nicely for both day to day living as well as entertaining. There is a nice size pantry off the dining area to add to the kitchen storage.”
This space features a built-in banquette with custom intricate trim from floor-to-ceiling.
Dining Table: RH (Discontinued). – similar here, here & here.
Chairs – Joss and Main – also available here – Beautiful Side Chairs: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Pillows: Grey Pillows & Lumbar Pillows.
Chandelier: Palecek.
A tall double-sided fireplace creates a sense of division between the living room, kitchen and sunroom.
Can you believe this is a townhouse? I had to remind myself of it when I saw this gorgeous room with vaulted ceiling. Shiplap paint color is Simply White by Benjamin Moore.
Light Fixture – Visual Comfort 48” Moravian Star.
Sofa and Chairs – Ikea – similar Sofa & Chairs (swivel).
Rug – Dash & Albert.
The metal, glass & marble coffee table is from Walter E Smithe – Others: here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Bird of Paradise Plant – Walter E Smithe – similar here.
Accent Tables: here, here, here & here.
This side of the fireplace is clad in shiplap.
Tile: Limestone from The Tile Shop – similar here.
Mirror – Wayfair.
Artwork – Black and White Botanical 3 & Black and White Botanical 4 – similar here.
Table Lamp: here – similar.
Console Table: 10Home – Similar: here.
The home office walls feature a 6.5’ wainscoting on a 9’ ceiling. Paint color above the wainscoting is Benjamin Moore Ozark Shadows.
The desk is from World Market.
Light fixture – Ballard Designs – Best Seller: here.
Chair – Home Goods – similar here (gorgeous!).
Plants – Walter E Smithe – similar: here.
Console Table – Walter E Smithe – similar here & here.
Rug: here.
The powder room was kept simple and neutral without losing its whimsiness. Paint color is Benjamin Moore Gray Husky.
Faucet: Moen in Matte Black.
Mirror – Wayfair.
Artwork: HomeGoods – Other Fun Artworks: here, here & here.
This is such a great space and I am sure that any kid (or kid-at-heart) would love that hanging chair!
Hanging Chair: Serena and Lilly.
Mirror – Wayfair.
Rug: Vintage from Etsy.
This bathroom features an impressive black metal pharmacy cabinet from Restoration Hardware and a geometric cement tile.
Great Vanities: here, here, here, here & here.
Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Classic Grey.
Countertop: Raw Concrete by Caesarstone.
Faucets – Moen in Chrome.
Mirrors – here.
Tile: The Tile Shop – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Located in the basement, this guest bathroom features a vanity with Raw Concrete by Caesarstone countertop and wood-looking floor tile.
Cabinet Hardware: Pulls & Knobs.
Faucet – Moen in Chrome.
Mirrors – Wayfair.
Shower Wall Tile: here.
Floor Tile: here – similar.
Grey Bathroom Cabinet color – “Gray Huskie by Benjamin Moore”.
Sconces: Visual Comfort Hulton Double Walls Sconce & Single Sconce.
Top Knobs: 1″ Ascendra Knob.
Faucets: Moen in polished nickel.
Mirrors – Wayfair.
Bathroom Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Classic Grey.
Bath – Tile – Marble from the Tile Shop – Similar: Floor Tile, Shower and Tub Tile & Accent Tile.
Tub Faucet: Moen in polished nickel.
Fabric chair -Ikea – similar here.
Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing the details above!Builder: Timber Trails Development Company (Instagram) Interior Designer: Julie HowardPhotography: @stofferphotographyinteriors
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75 interior design ideas for multi-level apartments
In developed countries, townhouses are considered to belong to the middle class. And not by accident. This type of housing has a number of advantages:
- It is not as high in cost and not as expensive to maintain as cottages and even more so mansions.
- On the other hand, it is a separate house, unlike apartments in apartment buildings, but comparable to the latter in terms of price and operating costs. The townhouse has its own entrance, facade, roof, etc., albeit shared walls with neighbors.
- Blocks with this type of development are located, as a rule, in prestigious, clean, prosperous areas, located closer to city centers than areas of cottages.
This is convenient for people who need regular trips to the business part of the city. - No problems with parking. The car can be parked right under the windows, there is enough space. But most modern projects include a garage.
- A small plot of land is attached to the housing, where you can arrange your own lawn, flower bed, alpine slide, put a brazier, a barbecue brazier, a couple of sun loungers with a table.
Townhouse - a two-story cottage, less often three floors, having common walls with neighboring houses
Definitely not a city apartment, but not quite a country house yet
Contents
- 1 Organization of space
- 2 Stairs: a design feature or a hindrance?
- 3 Available Townhouse Design Tools
- 3.1 Mirror Tiles
- 3.2 Wall Murals and Wall Murals
- 3.3 3d Tiles
- 3.4 Wood Panels
- 3.5 Furniture
- 4 Video: 50 options for a comfortable townhouse interior
- 5 Photos of modern townhouse interiors
- 5.
1 See also Organization of space
It is better to plan the organization of space - walls, stairs, ceilings at the stage of construction or even designing a townhouse. The chosen approach will determine the choice of interior design in the townhouse. Two or three floors, an attic, a garage, stairs, a roof, a porch allow you to implement several separate solutions, avoiding an unacceptable mixture of styles, eclecticism. But you can withstand the design project of a townhouse in a general way.
Option for a planning solution for a townhouse for 3 owners
Layout of a townhouse with a total area of more than 200 square meters
The standard layout provides for the location of utility rooms (garage, utility room, kitchen, laundry, etc.) on the first (ground) floor, sometimes a living room is also located there. Children's rooms are assigned to the upper floor or attic. Adults usually live on the middle floors, common rooms are also located here. It is better for the elderly or people with disabilities to take the lower rooms.
The houses where these categories of people live are subject to special requirements: no threshold space; low location of switches, door handles, hangers, tables; wide doorways; the presence of special devices with an electric drive; special design of bathrooms, etc. See alsoWhite interior: lighting, advantages, photo
Stairs: a design feature or a hindrance?
The choice of stairs when designing a townhouse should be given special attention. They can become a special feature of the house, or they can create a problem by absorbing a lot of space.
Often it is the staircase that determines the design style of the townhouse
Stairs can be made as invisible as possible or, conversely, highlighted in the interior
There are several types of stairs:
- screw - beautiful, but usually cool, and also have a central pillar, which is not always in harmony with the overall concept of the interior;
- single-span - simple, but require space of a certain length, or may be too steep;
- in several spans with intermediate platforms fit into a room of any shape, but take up a lot of space;
- bolts (steps are attached to a wall or two walls with a platform in the corner) are elegant, use space efficiently, but are expensive and require a solid wall for fastening.
The spiral staircase is compact and suitable for small spaces
Their types of stairs can be combined. For example, make one span normal, and the second, after the intermediate platform, on the rails. In addition, in some cases, for example, if the attic is uninhabited (actually an attic), retractable stairs can be used. The space under the stairs can be left open, combining with the volume of the room, although there are many successful solutions that harmoniously fit into the overall interior design of the townhouse.
Marching stairs are quite large, they look perfect in a classic interior
Understair space possible:
- take under the wardrobe, kitchen wall, bookcase;
- take drawer cabinets;
- arrange for pets;
- to use for the device of an additional bathroom or shower room;
- to be used as a children's corner.
Bolt ladders - the most original
See also Fuchsia: combination with other colors in the interior
Affordable design townhouses
Two-storey townhouse provides endless possibilities for planning and arranging living space
See also Arches in the interior: types, materials, photo
Mirror tiles
It is used as an element of bathroom design, as well as to create the illusion of more space in common areas.
Moreover, as part of the interior design of a townhouse, you can create a vertical illusion by combining mirror tiles on the ceiling with glass panels and open areas of floors. In addition, mirror tiles are interesting to combine with the original interior lighting system. Mirror tiles available in different sizes and shapes
Mirror tiles can be used not only for walls, but also for ceilings and even fireplaces
See also Blue color in interior design
Wall mural and wall painting
A convenient and inexpensive tool for a full-fledged design project of a townhouse, as well as for decorating individual rooms. Well suited, including for temporary solutions. Easily updated. Small children can ruin walls, and besides, as they grow up, what was suitable for small children is no longer suitable for teenagers. And those, in turn, often change tastes.
Before choosing photo wallpapers, you need to understand where you will be gluing them. It can be one print on an accent wall or a whole panorama, for example, in the form of a cityscape
Evening mountains on the bedroom wall
Instead of stickers on photo wallpaper, you can also make an author's painting on the walls.
Frescoes in the hallway emphasize the classic style of residential apartments
Art painting looks great in the interior of the bedroom
See alsoFeatures of rustic style in the interior
3d tiles
Suitable for a variety of design elements in bathrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, service areas. But it can be used as an element of interior design in a futuristic, avant-garde style. A great tool for bold experiments.
The effect of multidimensionality makes the 3D coating "alive" - the drawings look so real that they give the impression of their volume
3D effect tiles expand space and create perspective
See alsoMedieval simplicity and luxury interior: Romanesque style
Wood paneling
Rather a tribute to the classics, but never out of fashion.
Wooden panels are useful for highlighting an accent wall
Natural wood panels are best used in dry rooms. There are options with a special coating to protect against moisture, but in this case, the environmental friendliness of the material
suffers.
See also What can be the design of a one-room apartment in which a child lives?
Furniture
The design of the townhouse in a modern style includes the use of appropriate furniture. Among the new products that are actively used are frameless armchairs and sofas, massive wooden furniture in natural colors, furniture in a futuristic style, with its indefinite shapes and original colors.
Antique Victorian living room furniture
Comfortable upholstered sofas in oriental style
Luxurious classic furniture
Open and comprehensible living space in contemporary style
Minimalistic furniture with simple shapes
See alsoPeach color in combination with other colors in the interior
Video: 50 options for a comfortable townhouse interior
See alsoHistory of the formation and development of interior design
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jpg From this article you will learn:
- What are the pros and cons of a townhouse as housing
- What styles are appropriate for the interior design of a townhouse
- Where to start creating a design project for a townhouse
- How to design a townhouse 100 sq. m
- What should be the design of the kitchen in the townhouse
- How to properly plan a townhouse
If life in an apartment building does not appeal to you, and a country estate is not suitable due to its remoteness from the city, a townhouse may be the ideal solution. Several cottages connected by side walls combine the advantages of comfortable living in the city and close proximity to nature. Unlike a multi-storey building, there are a minimum of neighbors here, but there is no feeling of complete isolation. A small plot of land allows you to equip a cozy outdoor recreation area. As a result, you get comfortable housing within the city, not burdened with the shortcomings of apartment buildings.
The only problem that arises for the owners of such housing is which design of the townhouse to choose in order to emphasize its advantages. In this article we will consider all the features of these houses, offer advice on their arrangement and design. Pros and cons of townhouses
Townhouses originated in Great Britain, where they began to be built in the 18th century in order to save on construction costs. Initially, these were houses in which members of the same family lived. The next one was attached to the parental house by adult children, while one of the walls was common. Then another one joined him, and so on. Today, these are entire villages with their own infrastructure, where the features of the architectural solution make it possible to reduce the cost of construction, but at the same time, the privacy of housing is respected.
Townhouse is a great option for those who dream of living in a cozy house, planned and finished to their liking, having a plot of land next to it, but not feeling completely isolated from others.
For design specialists, a townhouse is a great opportunity to show a non-standard approach, create interiors that meet all the needs of the owners, and offer ideas that, without false modesty, can be attributed to masterpieces of design thought. The advantages of townhouses are as follows :
- Cost. In terms of price, a townhouse occupies a middle position between an apartment and a cottage. The modest size of the land plot, savings on construction costs due to common walls, communications and roads make the prices for this type of housing attractive to buyers with a stable income. Do not forget about the cost of operating the house, which is much lower than in a detached cottage.
- Land plot. Its size is small, but to break the lawn, plant a flower bed and put a barbecue and deck chair does not need huge spaces. Some owners even place pools and gazebos on their plots.
- Area. According to this indicator, the townhouse is also located in the middle between an apartment and a cottage.
As a result, the owner gets the opportunity to equip all the functional areas he needs (dining room, children's room, living room, etc.), and at the same time, the design of the townhouse and its implementation will not require such expenses as in a country house. - Car seat. A garage on the ground floor is an almost indispensable element of townhouse design projects. But even in the absence of a built-in garage, a parking space can always be equipped in front of the house.
- Environmentally friendly. Territories in the suburbs are chosen for the construction of settlements, far from gassed avenues and industrial enterprises.
- Protected area of the village.
The disadvantage of a townhouse can be considered only the close proximity of neighbors, the need for communication and cooperation with which is an indispensable condition for living in the village. But it is unlikely that this item can be considered a serious obstacle to the acquisition of such a house.
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So, a townhouse is perfect for a middle-income family who wants to live in comfortable conditions away from the hustle and bustle of city blocks, but does not have sufficient funds to buy or build a full-fledged estate.
See also: Country house design project
Key points when creating a townhouse design project
Consider the two main stages that you have to overcome in order to create and implement your townhouse design project:
Step 1. Competent layout
In terms of rational distribution of space, a townhouse is much more complicated than an ordinary apartment. The designer will have to create a design project that will take into account the needs and wishes of all family members. And this is sometimes very difficult, because a family is always several generations with their own views and interests. That is why the design of the townhouse uses techniques inherent in various styles.
When planning, it is important to consider such points as :
- Vertical functionality .
As a rule, a townhouse is at least two floors on which it is necessary to place rooms of different functionality, taking into account the convenience and rationality of their use. So, the first floor traditionally assumes the location of the most active areas - the kitchen, living room and one of the bathrooms.
The second floor is considered a private area where bedrooms, children's rooms, offices, dressing rooms and bathrooms are located. The attic or basement floors are a suitable place for a billiard room, a hookah room, a gym, a home theater, that is, rooms that are used much less often than others.
- Full freedom in planning and re-planning . The sale of a townhouse is usually carried out by the developer at the “box” stage, without partitions, stairs, and even more so without finishing. For the designer, this is a completely blank slate, allowing freedom of action in the construction of walls. The number of rooms, their distribution by floors and the purpose of each room will depend only on his proposal, approved by the owners.
No additional approvals and permits, as in the case of an apartment, are required.
- Another advantage of the is the ability to move the communications wherever they are required by the project. The only exceptions are the gas boiler and the meter, when installing them, it is necessary to cooperate with a specialized service. As for plumbing and heating radiators, it all depends on your desire. An important point that you should pay attention to when planning is that the gas boiler should not be too far from the kitchen, and it is more rational to place bathrooms one above the other and closer to the sewer. This is justified both from the point of view of saving materials and from the point of view of the competent use of space. It is easier to build one box for masking communications on two floors than several in different places in the house.
- Ladder . Since this element cannot be dispensed with in a two- or three-story townhouse, it should be as convenient as possible and correctly fit into the overall design concept.
With the design of the stairs, the work on space planning begins, it serves as a unifying link for several levels of the house.
When creating a design project for a townhouse, one should not forget that the stairs require quite a lot of space. At the same time, it is very important for the competent organization of space, since the vertical orientation of the building dictates its own rules, different from a classic apartment. The comfort of residents largely depends on how successfully the option of its constructive and visual design is chosen.
- Covers . Often a townhouse at the stage of purchase is not just a "box", but a single space, limited only by the side walls and the roof. This means that the floors between floors will have to be designed and built independently. Builders, as a rule, make them in a monolithic way, which guarantees good heat and sound insulation, and owners often prefer wooden structures in order to save money.
Of course, they are no less reliable, but as far as audibility is concerned, this issue will have to be worked on. So that every step of the walker on the second floor is not heard on the first floor, we recommend constructing floors on I-beams, providing support from below to reduce flexibility. This will help avoid problems with increased sound conductivity. - Windows . The most common glazing options for townhouses are panoramic windows or French balconies.
Do not forget about the need to install convectors around the perimeter of solid windows. As a rule, owners do not have any problems with this type of glazing; this type of windows allows you to achieve maximum illumination and a sense of spaciousness. But on the attic floor, it is often necessary to add light, but this is easy to achieve by making window openings in the roof. Modern technology even offers skylights that turn into a small balcony.
At the same time, we must not forget about the ergonomics of the room where the new elements fit in.
So, you should not place a new window above the television zone, otherwise the screen will shine. Pay attention to the warranty conditions for the operation of the roof: it is quite possible that intervention in the structure without the consent of the manufacturer will lead to its refusal from the necessary repair or maintenance. Finally, such everyday issues as ease of access to the window, the possibility of opening it and protecting it from sunlight should also be resolved at the design stage.
- Sound insulation . The owners of townhouses, moving out of the city for the first time, do not attach importance to such an issue as isolating housing from external noise. In their opinion, there is no special need for this, the neighbors live only on two sides, and even those behind the main walls. However, practice shows that soundproofing in a townhouse is necessary, and precisely because the village is located in a quiet place, therefore, there is no background noise level that the townspeople are used to.
Each sound from the outside is perceived much stronger, so appropriate isolation is a must.
Step 2. Choosing an interior style
When choosing a stylistic direction for the interior design of a townhouse, there are no restrictions, the owner with the help of a designer can embody any ideas. The task of the specialist in this case is to help the customer determine their preferences and dress them in specific images.
The specialist who has received an order for the design of a townhouse is faced with the task of creating conditions for a comfortable stay for all family members. Perhaps each of them will express their wishes, but even when using elements of different styles, it is necessary to strive for their harmonious combination.
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Townhouse interior design: styles, nuances, tips
There are no strict canons regarding the use of certain styles in the interior design of a townhouse in Moscow.
When creating a project, one should rely on the wishes of the owner of the house, because first of all it is he and his family who will live here, cook food, relax, meet friends. When developing the interior design of a townhouse, it is necessary to proceed from the specifics of this type of housing. This is, first of all, a multi-level structure, therefore, the competent distribution of premises of various functionality by floors is of great importance. Usability and occupant comfort are the main starting points when creating a design project.
As a rule, the first floor is the place where the "public" premises are concentrated:
- kitchen;
- canteen;
- living room;
- hallway.
Second floor - private area:
- bedrooms;
- children;
- office.
A billiard room or a home cinema can be placed in the attic room. If there are teenagers in the family, most often they become the owners of the space under the roof.
The desire for independence and independence is realized in this case in the fact that they live on a separate level. Of course, each family puts forward its own vital requirements that must be taken into account when creating a project. For example, the presence in the family of very elderly relatives or people with disabilities involves equipping a bedroom for them on the first floor. Highlights:
- Purchasing a townhouse under construction allows you to adjust the walls to the future interior design. Otherwise, you will have to involve specialists and incur additional costs for the alteration of already built partitions, stairs, etc.
- The interior of the townhouse and the exterior must be in the same style, or at least not contradict each other. This will create a harmonious living environment that combines all the elements, including the landscaping of the adjacent area.
A variety of options are available for implementation, the customer only needs to choose one of the proposed design directions:
- Classic solution.
- Current high-tech.
- Art Nouveau with floral elements.
- Extravagant fusion.
- Sentimental Provence.
- Simple country.
Each of these solutions fits seamlessly into the interior of the townhouse.
However, it is not always possible to recognize the consistency of all rooms in the same style as the only true option. Such a feature of a townhouse as the location of rooms on several levels can be successfully beaten by using different directions within the same floor. The main thing is to make sure that the premises do not look like separate fragments, but are parts of a single concept of a comfortable residential building.
If we touch on the topic of choosing colors, then often customers insist on the predominance of one or another favorite color, without thinking that too intense a tone or a bright shade can distort the space and create an atmosphere in which it will be difficult to stay for a long time.
We advise you to listen to the opinion of a professional and opt for calm pastel colors, which can always be supplemented with bright accents. Intensely lit southern rooms look good when cool colors are used in the interior, while northern rooms with a lack of natural light will be cozier and warmer if warm colors prevail. Recommended articles on this topic:
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Effective townhouse interior design tips:
- Don't limit yourself to creating a harmonious attractive interior: the exterior design in the form of a small garden, a recreation area, a fountain will be a great addition to it.
- Make more active use of various light sources, including spot lighting of individual interior objects. This is an easy way to create a cozy space in a fairly large area, which has a townhouse.
- Bright light in the kitchen is appropriate in the work area to create maximum comfort for the one who prepares food.
The dining table should be lit more softly, chamber, at home. - Use color contrasts for competent placement of accents: highlight the objects you want to draw attention to with bright spots.
- The materials used in the interior must be in harmony with each other and correspond to the chosen style. However, there are no strict rules in this matter, and the designer has the right to experiment with colors and textures as his taste tells him. Without accessories, no room looks complete; they can become a real highlight of the interior. The townhouse can use a variety of items that emphasize style, from massive floor figures to clocks and paintings. Textiles, flowers, hangers - all these are not only functionally necessary things, but also the opportunity to add individual notes to the interior design.
You should not strive for scrupulous adherence to the canons when decorating the interiors of a townhouse. Elements of the game, combinations of objects of different styles, mixing textures allow you to create a unique atmosphere that will delight the hosts and guests.
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Space zoning techniques in townhouse design
The public area located on the lower floor is usually planned as a studio, which makes the space spacious and saturated with light. However, the need to zone the premises still remains. What are some tricks to help you do this?
- Curtains.
Textile as a zoning element is ideal for the interior design of an Art Deco townhouse and allows you to delicately divide the living room space. This is a spectacular and uncomplicated way to imitate a partition and decorate a room at the same time.
- LED ceiling systems.
Ceiling structures with a combination of contrasting colors and the use of LED strips are a common method of visual zoning of rooms. You can often see such a solution in modern design, but its use for classic interiors is not excluded.
- Partition glass (patterned).
- Bar counter (can be illuminated).
- Podium.
A winning way to separate different functional areas is to raise one of them. In the design of the bathroom, this technique, in addition to being visual, is also purely functional, allowing you to hide the bathtub inside the podium.
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An example of a 100 sq. m. m, you need to approach it very rationally, taking care of the proper use of space. Since the staircase “eats up” a significant area, there is not as much left for the living quarters as we would like. Therefore, large corridors in townhouses are an unaffordable luxury. The main problem that has to be solved when working on the interior design of such a townhouse is a modest footage.
As a basis, we suggest taking the following design instructions for a townhouse of 100 sq.
m: - First of all, we pay attention to the design of the hall: if necessary, we install an additional door, a hanger for outerwear, a shoe rack and a built-in wardrobe. The second door will help reduce the ingress of cold air in winter and make the hallway warmer and more comfortable.
- Most often, the first floor of a townhouse is reserved for a kitchen combined with a living room. The fireplace can become a center of attraction for the whole family, it is always warm and cozy near it, here you can put a couple of chairs for an evening rest. For ceilings, a two-level solution is suitable, but without unnecessary clutter. When planning your kitchen, try to get the most out of a small space.
- In the bedroom, if desired, you can put not only a double bed, but also place a corner for work. Decorative textile panels that serve as the head of the bed can be repeated on the wall near the workplace. Lighting in the bedroom should be well thought out and versatile.
The use of spotlights and LED strip allows you to create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. - A comfortable walk-in closet is a big plus for any townhouse. Ready-made modular systems include all the necessary elements for storing clothes and shoes.
- An excellent option for a townhouse would be the presence of both a bath and a shower. For laying tiles, exclusive schemes can be used.
- For decorating the walls in the hallway, you can use a combination of "brick-like" tiles and pastel-colored paint.
- There are many design options for the attic. For example, a recreation area is often created under the roof. The slope of the roof can be trimmed with wood, decorative beams with spots for lighting, comfortable sofas and a home theater system can be installed.
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Landscaping of a townhouse
The peculiarity of a townhouse is that it is perceived as a single whole with a plot of land adjacent to it, therefore landscape design of the adjacent territory is an equally important task than interior design.
The plot that the owners of the townhouse have is not large, but with proper planning and selection of finishing materials, you can get an aesthetically designed place to relax. The task facing the creator of landscape design on such a limited area cannot be called simple. It is necessary to use literally every square centimeter, and this is much more difficult than planning a large area.
When planning a landscape design
- There are a few important things to keep in mind when working on a project. The fact is that a small area will not allow you to implement the ideas of all family members. It is impossible to fit on a tiny plot and a brazier, and a pond, and a playground. You will have to think and decide which particular object of landscape design you want to have more than the rest. Based on the choice made, start developing a landscaping project.
- Compact buildings and modest size of the site often lead to its shade. This minus can be easily turned into dignity by building a gazebo or equipping a barbecue area.
Shade-loving plants perfectly complement the rest area. - The success of landscaping a limited area of a townhouse lies in the use of a certain style. Let it be a general direction (landscape, country, eastern), without specifying the current, which greatly narrows the choice of plants.
- In the process of planning a landscape design for a townhouse, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the crops with which it is planned to plant greenery on the site.
- Trees to be planted should be chosen carefully, paying attention to their size and growth rate. It is better to limit yourself to one copy, which will not even touch the power wires even in adulthood. A few trees will make your yard cramped, plus over time they will interfere with each other and become deficient in nutrients.
- A good option for a townhouse would be pyramidal and dwarf varieties of fruit trees. They will allow you to decorate the site and get a decent harvest.
- The specificity of the townhouse lies in the fact that the space of the plot is clearly visible due to its modest size. Therefore, you should not combine several styles at once, as is done in large gardens. A small courtyard should be perceived as a whole, and this can be achieved by strictly following the chosen direction of landscape design. It will be successful to use vertical gardening, which will not only add decorativeness, but also help mask the existing shortcomings of auxiliary buildings.
- An arbor or a set of garden furniture installed on the site can add comfort to the life of the owners of a townhouse. Since the developer of landscape design faces, among other things, the task of visually increasing the space, we will give several recommendations for placing the gazebo, decor elements and furniture in such a way as to visually expand the territory of the yard.
- Arbor. If you put it near the fence at the end of the site, the illusion will appear that the territory does not end behind it, that is, the effect of a visual increase in space will be achieved.
On the contrary, by placing the gazebo in the center, you will achieve the opposite result. - Decor elements. Care must be taken in striving to decorate the patio. We mean various design items that can be beautiful individually, but not combined with each other or simply used in an unacceptably large volume.
- Garden furniture. The rule “less is better” also applies here. A stylish set of functional armchairs, sun loungers, and tables that are not exposed to atmospheric influences will not only allow you to comfortably relax in the air, but will also become an element of decor.
In order for the design of the townhouse area to be successful, you should:
- determine the necessary functional areas;
- think over the arrangement of the terrace and its paving, choose the option for the path;
- visually expand the space using appropriate techniques;
- use small architectural forms for structuring and protection;
- apply large plants according to their size;
- remember the benefits of vertical gardening;
- use decorative elements for accents;
- to ensure the attractiveness of the garden all year round with the right selection of plants;
- flower beds and flowerbeds should be planned taking into account the ease of care and the visual impact of various shades.
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