If you’re starting your homeownership journey as a couple and planning to expand your family in the future, this article will provide insights into how the layout can evolve as your priorities change and your family grows. For the young couple, you might prefer to phase your home improvements over time, or even anticipate future changes and design the space to be adaptable from the beginning.

With over 200 square feet more space than a typical 4-room BTO unit (Check out our post on 4-room BTO), the 5-room BTO unit provides comfortable space for 2-4 members. With its larger area, the 5-room BTO unit offers more flexibility for reconfiguring the space. To find the best design that suits your needs, you might need to explore several options and experiment with different layouts (And our Ultimate Floor Planning Tool is perfect for experimenting with multiple layout options). As families grow beyond four members, adjusting the layout becomes necessary to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Floor Layout #1: Lifestyle-centric Layout for Young Couple

Designed for a young couple who value their lifestyle and love hosting guests, this layout boasts a spacious open kitchen with a generous island, ideal for socializing and cooking together. The expansive dining table is perfect for meals and game nights. One standout feature is the extended study area, offering ample space for work and hobbies. The master bedroom includes a sizable walk-in wardrobe for storage and dressing.

Floor Layout #2: Adaptable Layout for Young Couple

Designed with a young couple in mind who are considering future family expansion, this layout includes home offices that can easily transition into a baby’s room as the family grows. The open kitchen is perfect for light cooking, while the dining area is ideal for daily meals and casual conversations. The study rooms are versatile and can be transformed into kids’ rooms down the road. Separated by a glass sliding door, they offer privacy while allowing natural light and ventilation to the dining and kitchen. Additionally, part of the living area has been dedicated as a separate room for the couple’s hobbies and workouts. It can be converted to study when the family expands.

Floor Layout #3: Family-focused Layout for Growing Family

Perfect for a young family with 1-2 kids and a helper, this layout prioritizes space for children to play and thrive. A spacious area in front of the sofa and TV is designated as the kids’ play zone. The family quarter, situated behind the sliding door next to TV, includes a family study area and a bedroom for the children. Additionally, there’s a dedicated quarter for the domestic helper near the kitchen. The dining area features a practical pantry and a large dining table for family meals. An enclosed wet kitchen is designed for meal preparations, typically managed by the domestic helper. This layout is designed to meet the evolving needs of a growing family, offering both functionality and comfort for everyday life.

Floor Layout #4: Functional Layout for Large Family

Ideal for a larger family with 2-4 kids and a helper, this layout maintains the original bedroom arrangement for the children. A discreet helper’s quarter is positioned adjacent to the dining area, behind a concealed door. The kitchen is divided into a dry kitchen for light meal preparation and a wet kitchen for heavier cooking. The spacious dining area is well-suited for a 6-seater round dining table, and there’s plenty of room in front of the sofa for kids to play. Overall, the layout is carefully designed to offer a comfortable and practical living environment for a larger family.

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