A minimalist bedroom: a large bed with an upholstered headboard, grey-and-white curtains and a window, light porcelain tile, wall sconces

A spacious kitchen-dining-living room in a minimalist style: view from the sofa, a round table, matte grey cabinet fronts and built-in appliances, plenty of daylight

A minimalist children's room: view of the bed with a red headboard, a grey rug, shelving and soft lighting

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Minimalist house façade: brick and light-toned wood, garden view with a terrace, summer daylight

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House · Clean lines and function

Design project for a minimalist house, 71 m²

House · 71 m² · Concept

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About the project

A contemporary minimalist house of 71 m², developed by the studio as a standard type for a residential developer. It rests on clean lines, neutral shades and the function of every element. A generous kitchen-living room combines style with convenience, the bedroom is held in calm tones, and the children's room carries the bright accents. A considered choice for anyone who values both style and comfort.

Client request

The developer of a residential settlement commissioned a range of standard, repeatable interior design projects, the solutions buyers choose when they order a house in a particular format. The 71 m² house needed a minimalist scenario: a selection of materials and furniture to suit the budget and the needs of a small family, with a considered use of every square metre.

Challenge

To fit a family's whole way of life into 71 m² without any sense of cramped space: to place the kitchen-living room, the bedroom, the children's room and the bathroom so that each area has room to breathe, while the neutral base stays open to the tastes of the future owners.

Concept

The base is clean lines, a neutral palette and honest materials: porcelain tile, matt fronts, pale timber. Minimalism here is not about emptiness but about order and light: built-in furniture with concealed handles, as much daylight as possible, and careful accents that bring the space to life without overloading it.

Result

A calm, bright and functional interior where the kitchen-living room becomes the heart of the home, the bedroom a place for quiet, and the children's room an area for play and study. A ready standard scheme for furnishing the house and for an early start to sales in the settlement.

Trust metrics

Floor area, m²

Living zones

Entrance hall, kitchen-living room, bedroom, children’s room, bathroom

€125k

Project budget

01Entrance hall
02Children's room
03Bedroom
04Bathroom
05Walk-in wardrobe
06Kitchen-dining room
07Living room

Floor plan of a 71 m² house showing room layout, staircase, windows and furniture, zoned section with dimensions

Layout of a 71 m² house: entrance hall, children's room, bedroom, bathroom, wardrobe, kitchen-dining room and living room. A compact, well-considered plan for a small family.

Entrance hall

The minimalist entrance hall is simple and elegant. The emphasis falls on natural materials and on function. Pale walls and a porcelain tile floor give a sense of space and cleanliness. A door with a vertical glass insert lets daylight through and makes the space read larger. Built-in furniture with smooth fronts and concealed handles keeps the interior clear, and branches in a vase complete the welcome.

A light-filled minimalist entrance hall: view of the entry area, a built-in console with a vase of branches, grey porcelain tile and a light-wood panel, soft daylight

Kitchen-living room

The combined kitchen, dining and living space feels both generous and comfortable, thanks to the mix of clean lines and warm shades. The kitchen, with matt grey fronts and integrated appliances, is practical and good to look at. The dining area, with a round table and pale timber chairs, is where the family eats, while the sofa and armchair in the living room are for resting. Large windows fill the whole area with daylight.

A minimalist kitchen-living room: a dining table and an upholstered sofa, matte cabinet fronts and large windows, a light, warm interior

A kitchen-living room with a round table, light-coloured wood and matte grey cabinet fronts, built-in appliances, warm natural light

A minimalist kitchen-living room: view of the round dining table against matte grey cabinet fronts, warm lighting and large windows

A minimalist kitchen-living room: light-coloured walls, a grey sofa chair, a porcelain tile floor, large windows, soft daylight and accent panels

A minimalist kitchen-living room: a round table and a grey sofa by panoramic windows, matte cabinet fronts, warm lighting

A minimalist kitchen-living room: light-coloured walls, a grey sofa and armchair, a round table, a built-in TV area and large windows, soft daylight

Bedroom

The bedroom gives an impression of complete comfort and quiet through soft textures and muted tones. Greys and whites together make the room peaceful. A large bed with a soft headboard invites rest, and bedside tables and well-chosen lamps add elegance. Pale curtains let a gentle light through and keep the space airy.

A minimalist bedroom: view of the bed with an upholstered headboard, bedside tables and lamps, grey-and-white walls and light-coloured curtains

A light-filled minimalist bedroom: view of the bed with an upholstered headboard, grey curtains and windows with soft daylight

A minimalist bedroom in a grey-and-white palette: a side view of the bed, grey curtains and a panoramic window with soft daylight

A minimalist bedroom, a side view: light-coloured cabinet fronts, a console with a vase and a lamp, a soft pouf and grey curtains, soft daylight

A minimalist bedroom: a bed with an upholstered headboard against a grey wall, bedside tables and reading lights, light-coloured curtains at the window

A minimalist bedroom, a narrow view: an upholstered bed on the left, light-coloured furniture against the wall, a tall mirror and a fig plant in a vase, warm diffused lighting

Children's room

The children's room is built around accent pieces that encourage a child's creativity. Bright details such as red furniture and art on the wall give the room life and energy. Large windows fill it with light. The furniture is all functional: a desk, shelving for storage, a bed with a comfortable headboard and a good chair make one interior that serves study and rest alike.

A minimalist children's room with a bed and red accents, a desk and shelving, by large windows, light-coloured textiles and soft diffused lighting

A minimalist children's room: a view by the window, a desk with light-coloured furniture against the wall, shelving and a red armchair, soft ceiling lighting

A minimalist children's room: view of the desk with a built-in shelf, red cabinets and a bright armchair, light lighting and warm wood

A minimalist children's room: view of the desk, red furniture and shelving, grey curtains and large windows, a light-coloured floor

A minimalist children's room, a side view of the built-in red shelving with books and decor, light-coloured walls and a wooden floor

Bathroom

The bathroom is quietly elegant, with clean lines throughout. Large neutral tiles keep the atmosphere calm. A floating unit with a rectangular basin lightens the room, while a wall-hung WC and a bath behind a clear glass screen make it comfortable to use. Black taps and fittings add a contemporary note, and a small window fills the space with light.

A minimalist bathroom: a view of the bathtub with a clear glass partition, a floating vanity unit, a wall-hung toilet, large-format neutral tiling and light from the window

A minimalist bathroom: light-coloured large-format tiling, a wall-hung toilet, a glass partition and a lit niche

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the project

How much does the design project for a 71 m² minimalist house cost?

A compact 71 m² house with five areas, the entrance hall, the kitchen and living room, the bedroom, the children’s room and the bathroom, usually costs less to design than a house of the same size with more rooms. ARTEVRIKA gives the exact figure after the brief and the measured survey.

How long does it take to design a 71 m² house?

For a floor area like this we allow about two months: a compact house with five areas is designed faster than one of 250–300 m². Here that made it possible to keep to a tight programme before the build without losing the detail.

How does minimalism work in a small 71 m² house?

On a small floor area minimalism earns its keep: built-in storage and the refusal of surplus furniture physically free up the room. In this house the kitchen and living room were combined into one volume for exactly that reason.

Can a children’s room and a bedroom fit into a 71 m² house?

Yes. With sensible zoning both rooms fit without feeling cramped, as here, where the bedroom and the children’s room sit on either side of the shared kitchen and living area. A compact house calls for a more exact reckoning of every square metre, not for more space.

Does a compact house suit a plot outside the city?

Yes, 71 m² is a common size for summer houses and smaller residential settlements. A house of this format covers what a family of three or four needs, with no surplus square metres to look after.

Is design supervision required during construction of a small house?

On a compact building the risks are lower than on a large house, but supervision still settles questions on site, particularly around the built-in furniture that minimalism relies on. ARTEVRIKA adds it on separate request, apart from the design project itself.

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