Apartment with good ventilation according to the North-South axis
Apartments designed according to the North-South axis, with windows or openings on both sides, often have advantages in terms of wind reception and air circulation. This is also one of the factors buyers should pay attention to when choosing an apartment, besides area, location and use function.
However, not all apartments with windows on both the North and South have good ventilation. The important thing is whether the arrangement of windows, doors and interior spaces creates air circulation or not.
When looking at the house, buyers can open the windows on both sides to check the actual ventilation capacity. If air can circulate from one side to the other, the apartment will usually be more airy, limiting feelings of stuffiness, especially in hot weather times.
For apartments on high floors, the ability to receive wind and circulate air is even more noteworthy. A reasonable design can help make the living space more comfortable, while reducing the need to use fans or air conditioners in favorable weather times.
The apartment has a private lobby area.
When buying a house, buyers should also pay attention to the layout of the door area. A separate lobby or cushion space not only creates a transition between the outside and the living space but also helps the family have more space to store shoes, bags, jackets and frequently used items.
For apartments without an entrance lobby, the main door usually opens straight into the living room. At that time, shoes and personal belongings are easily placed right near the walkway, making the space cramped and untidy.
A reasonable design can arrange a shoe cabinet, storage cabinet or dressing room right near the door. This arrangement helps separate the living area from the outdoor space, while increasing storage capacity.
Especially, for families with young children, this area can also be used to store strollers, backpacks, personal belongings and other bulky items. Therefore, although not a decisive factor when buying a house, a reasonably designed lobby can bring significant convenience during long-term use.
Bathroom separates dry and wet areas
Bathroom area is also a factor to consider when choosing an apartment. Some designs prioritize expanding the living room or bedroom, thus narrowing the area of the bathroom, causing functional areas to be arranged in a fairly small space.
If the toilet, lavabo and bath area are not reasonably separated, water can spread to other areas, making the floor often damp. Cleaning and using the bathroom will also become more inconvenient.
A highly appreciated functional option is to separate dry and wet areas, such as using glass partitions or doors separating the bath area and the rest of the room.
For apartments with suitable areas, the bathroom area can be divided into three parts including a lavabo, toilet and bathroom area. This arrangement helps to limit water splashing out, keep the toilet area drier and allow members to use different areas at the same time.
