GARDEN HOUSE: A REFRESHING AND NATURAL HOME
The trend of returning to a natural lifestyle, often referred to as "back to nature," has become a part of cosmopolitan living in various parts of the world. This concept is applied in daily life as well as home arrangements, offering a solution for urban dwellers who are exhausted from the congested, chaotic, and polluted life in metropolitan cities. The presence of gardens or green spaces in homes has become a necessity and a key factor in determining the value of a property. Garden houses and garden-themed homes have become popular choices.
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Garden Houses
Garden or green-themed homes reflect the inhabitants' desire to reconnect with nature, bringing natural elements into the home and extending the functionality of indoor spaces into the outdoors. Functional spaces are designed to face the garden or green areas. For instance, bedrooms and living rooms open up to terraces that seamlessly blend with the front garden. The middle bedroom, semi-open bathrooms, and family rooms are oriented towards the side garden. The master bedroom, family room, dining room, and kitchen utilize terraces that integrate with the rear garden.
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Overall, including the home, interior, and garden, these properties are built as efficient, innovative, and environmentally friendly solutions for the tropical climate. Garden homes prioritize minimalistic decoration and furnishings, maintaining a sanitary environment that is not cluttered, with clean kitchens, energy-efficient designs, easy access to clean water, appropriately sized and numbered spaces (efficient and effective), high-quality building materials and stronger construction, and clean drainage systems.
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Garden homes incorporate energy-efficient designs. The placement of windows, doors, and skylights is intended to introduce natural light and air into all rooms, minimizing the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning during the day. Windows are designed to be easy to open and close (casement windows, half-opening windows). Ventilation holes are created in the upper and lower parts of walls facing outside (the garden). Fiberglass roofing or the installation of skylights (which can be opened and closed) is also considered. The rooms are fresh, healthy, and free from stuffiness.
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The use of wide glass doors and minimal walls makes the living room, family room, or bedroom feel more spacious and connected to the garden. The absence of door and window frames allows for a unique freshness and termite resistance.
Energy Efficiency
Homes that are energy-efficient prioritize the proper and efficient use of electrical appliances according to their needs, cable network arrangements, and the use of solar energy panels (solar cells) for cooking, hot water, lighting, and water pumps.
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Color Theme and Style
The chosen color theme and style should be cohesive and harmonious with the garden or green elements in the home. This can include traditional ethnic concepts, modern minimalism, or other styles that suit the residents' preferences. Dominance of green colors provides a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The addition of aromatic plants and colorful flowering or lush foliage plants enhances the warmth and cheerfulness of the home. Natural elements greatly influence the choice of home furnishings while still considering the architectural concept, available space, and room functions (single/multi-functional).
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Natural Furnishings
Furniture made from natural materials creates a more relaxed atmosphere in the room. Furniture made of wood, banana leaves, water hyacinth, rattan, or bamboo crafted by hand adds a natural touch to garden homes. Only essential furniture items should be chosen to keep the space feeling spacious and uncluttered.
Living Plants
Garden homes are often associated with living plant fences, promoting a safe and harmonious housing environment. However, solid fences are still possible and can be in line with the architectural style of the building. Combining a fence height of around 1.50 meters, dense foliage plants inside/outside the fence, and a water feature effectively reduces noise inside the home. Iron fences covered with bamboo or wood lattice and attached to the fence add an artistic touch.
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The presence of a garden filled with flowering plants or fruit trees (mango, rambutan, banana) has an emotional connection with residents through planting, maintenance, and harvesting. There's a unique satisfaction that cannot be measured in monetary terms.
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As beautiful as the architectural design may be, a home without a garden or green space feels empty and lifeless. The beauty of a well-arranged home and garden will refresh the eyes, soothe the heart, and cool the mind. Now, you can create a garden home or garden-themed home for your beloved family.
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