You don’t have to plan strictly around rooms designated in your floor plan. The option to hack certain walls means that with some creativity, you can reconfigure your home to create some amazing living spaces.

Where you socialize and live – here are Ideas and considerations for planning the heart of your home.

What is the recommended cooling power for my space?

Choose the correct size for your air-conditioning unit for maximum energy efficiency.

Air-conditioning Information provided by Gain City Best Electric Pte Ltd.

The lines between living, dining and kitchen areas have been blurred as homeowners opt for a more open layout these days. This maximises each space by making it perform different functions depending on the time and occasion.

A well-designed bedroom affords you a good night’s sleep to be ready for the next day.

Creating A Comfortable Bedroom

• Pastel or neutral colours in the bedroom can help put your mind in a relaxed state before you sleep.
• We get the best sleep when it is cool, dark and quiet. To darken your bedroom, heavy fabric curtains or blockout roller blinds can both work to minimise light seepage.
• Avoid using overly stimulating colours (such as purple or gold) for your bedroom walls

Your bathroom space should be a place where you can unwind and get instantly revitalised. Plan enough surface space for basic necessities and sufficient storage to keep your toiletries and supplies handy.

Rain Showers

Rain showers are increasingly popular among homeowners. This type of showerhead mimics rainfall to gives you a soothing and invigorating experience after a tiring day. But before you jump in, take note of these important considerations:

• Is your water pressure strong enough?
• Decide the size you need – a larger size offers you a wider coverage
• Types of water spray settings offered (some models let you choose from a light trickling drizzle to a heavy storm, and anywhere in between)
• Material – usually made from brass, chrome, stainless steel and plastic (plastic is the cheapest but also the least durable)

For most families, this would be the natural place to tackle all the laundry needs for the household. In addition to your washer and dryer, plan sufficient shelving units to store your detergents, cleaner, rags and other cleaning supplies.

What is the ideal size for your washer?

Select a washing machine with wash programmes that fit your needs - like Bosch washers equipped with Varioperfect™ that give you options to save time and cost.

More households these days are opting for dryers as they can save a massive amount of time from manually hang-drying the clothes – especially for large households with children. No more messing with clothes pegs or having rain impact your drying process.

Maintenance Tips

• Clean the fluff filter regularly to keep your dryer working at its top efficiency
• For Condenser dryers, always empty the water tank and clean the condensate filter for consistent performance