Most individuals believe that Houses in villages are merely two walls and a tin roof. However, the truth? Many of the most beautiful homes in Bangladesh are located in rural regions, where the sky is wide open, green paddy fields and fresh air produce an atmosphere that produces a sense of a “paradise” when one considers an easy structure.
A well-planned village House Design in Bangladesh does not have to be costly to provide beauty. At Kazi Family, we have helped many families convert their village plots into comfortable, climate-friendly and aesthetically pleasing homes from BDT 1800/sq.ft. This article provides information on what a person needs to do prior to initiating his village home development project.
Factors Which Make for a Quality Village House Design in Bangladesh
A village House Design in Bangladesh should work with nature rather than against it. The development should protect against monsoon rains, summer heat, high humidity, and flooding. Therefore, the most successful developments will use combined old wisdom and new techniques.
Some important elements which help create a quality village House Design in Bangladesh are:
- Cross ventilation for temperature control throughout the year
- An elevated plinth or elevated foundation if the land is prone to flooding
- Roof overhangs or chhals for shade and rainfall protection
- Use of strong materials found locally to save transportation costs
- Room configuration flexibility to allow for future expansions
Therefore, even an approximately 1800-sqft home may appear spacious, bright and suitable for country living.
Easy Village House Design
An easy village house design is not about reducing costs; it’s about selecting items wisely from the start. Prior to creating the first sketch, you must determine your plot size, family size, budget, and orientation of sun.
The preferred simple form layout for most rural families in Bangladesh involves:
- 2-3 rooms
- 1 attached kitchen with separate smoke venting
- Large verandas or utons (courtyards) facing north
- Bathrooms provided with good drainage towards lower lying lands
- Utility/ storage room behind the building
In addition to saving materials and labor, a rectangular or L-Shaped plan also helps save money. Md Elias Kazi, our head civil engineer with 15 + years of experience recommends that clients complete a preliminary design plan prior to ordering any materials. A clever design plan could save 15% to 20% of the overall budget before the construction process commences.
Beautiful Village House Design: Tradition Meets Modern Style
Why can’t a rural home be beautiful? Beautiful village house design incorporates its environment into the aesthetic. Consider having flowers growing around the entryway, looking out over a pond while eating breakfast, or having a bamboo pergola casting shade over the front verandah.
Elements of design that will enhance your village home’s visual appeal:
Exterior: warm clay or terracotta color tones on walls, pitched tin or cement roofs, wooden window frames decorated with local hand carved carvings, stairs leading to raised entrance with railing
Interior: high ceilings for airflow and visual space, light colored plaster walls, wood furniture made from natural wood, tile mosaics and brick patterned flooring tiles
Landscaping: fruit trees along property boundaries, flower gardens near the front door and kitchens gardens at the rear side of the house.
These features don’t cost much but they will make your ordinary home into something that people actually want to look at. I have worked several sites in Narsingdi, Munshiganj and Manikganj where owners wanted this same thing; traditional style with modern convenience and the outcome was excellent.
Low-Cost Simple Village House Design: BDT Price List
How much is a cheap simple village house design? Below is how much an honest price estimate would be for each type of house.
| House Type | Approx Size | Cost per Sqft | Total Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Shed / Bamboo Frame | 400 to 600 sqft | BDT 500 to 900 | BDT 2L to 5.5L |
| Brick Built (Basic) | 600 to 1000 sqft | BDT 1,000 to 1,400 | BDT 6L to 14L |
| Brick Built (Mid-range) | 1000 to 1500 sqft | BDT 1,500 to 2,000 | BDT 15L to 30L |
| Brick Built (Finished) | 1200 to 2000 sqft | BDT 2,000 to 2,500+ | BDT 24L to 50L+ |
As stated above, Interior finishes including tile installations, paints etc., are priced separately. Based on materials selected, basic interior finish add approx. BDT 300 – BDT 700/Square Foot.
We recommend using locally sourced red bricks, lime based plaster coatings on inside walls, a mixture of cement slabs for bedroom areas and Corrugated Tin for service areas for affordable prices without compromising on quality.
In Bangladesh, we’re seeing an increasing number of village houses being constructed with urban amenities. Some common requests for this type of home include:
- Installing solar panels for backup electricity
- Building rainwater harvesting tanks to feed their gardens
- Using tile flooring for the bathrooms with enclosed plumbing
- Routing internet cables through walls during construction
- Adding false ceilings to the living/drawing rooms to provide a polished look
At the Kazi family, we incorporate these modern elements into each new house design project before construction begins. In doing so, homeowners avoid costly retrofits after construction. Routing conduit for electricity and plumbing during construction will also allow you to potentially save around 30% when comparing costs of doing it after the fact.
While many may associate “modern” with a loss of village charm; wide windows framing views of rice paddies, using a traditional uthon but with modern pavement tiles, or providing a concrete roof deck where the family can relax in the evenings, these are examples of how to create a modern village home that feels grounded and authentic.
Materials for Village House Building in Bangladesh
Choosing the right materials for constructing your village home will directly affect its cost, longevity, and required maintenance. Below is a brief overview of some of the options available to you:
| Material | Best For | Durability | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brick + Cement | Permanent structure | 40 to 60 years | Medium |
| Bamboo Frame | Low cost, temporary | 5 to 10 years | Very Low |
| Tin Shed | Quick build, storage rooms | 10 to 15 years | Low |
| Concrete Block | Load-bearing walls | 30 to 50 years | Medium |
| RCC + Brick Combined | 2-storey village homes | 50+ years | Medium to High |
Designing Each Room in Your Village House
Bedroom
Minimum two windows on opposite sides of the room for crossflow ventilation. Place beds away from Western exposure facing windows since direct sunlight in the afternoon can become extremely hot in summer. Build-in closets save floor space in smaller bedrooms. Our interior design services can assist in designing complete interiors for bedrooms even in village homes.
Kitchen
The kitchen needs to have either a chimney vent outlet or a gap near the ceiling for adequate ventilation. The cooking area should be separated from the main room with a partial wall or sliding door. If funds permit, including a basic prep area and a small cabinet above (Basic Range BDT 800/sqft), adds significant functionality to the kitchen. Please refer to our Kitchen Interior Design Guide for affordable solutions suitable for villages.
Uthon / Verandah
The verandah/utson is the heart of a village home. Create a large enough verandah to accommodate a charpoy and additional seating. Adding terracotta planters to the railings will add color without requiring any additional construction dollars.
Bathrooms
Build a sloping floor in your bathroom with a central drain for easy cleaning. Minimum size for a comfortable bathroom is 4 x 5 feet. Consider adding a small window at the top for natural lighting and ventilation.
Why Choose Kazi Family for Your Village House Design Project?
Kazi family has been offering architecture, interior design, construction, and RAJUK approved plan development services since 2010. What sets us apart is that we offer services which most other companies do not: all of your project requirements (design, interior design, construction, etc.) are managed from initial blueprints through completion of painting by our staff. Thus, eliminating any potential misunderstandings with contractors or surprise costs.
Over the past 15 years, we have provided quality homes throughout Dhaka, Chittagong, Narsingdi, Manikganj, and rural areas of Bangladesh where clients desired quality without city prices. To view finished village home projects and begin planning yours now please contact us or visit kazifamilybd.com
Faq village House design in Bangladesh
What is the lowest price possible for a village house in Bangladesh?
You may find that for bdt 2 to 5.5 lakh (bdt 25,000 – bdt 66,500) , you are able to build a basic tin shed or bamboo structure. For example, a permanent brick built village home with 600 sq ft will start at approximately bdt 6 lakhs. The price of course will depend on the material and location of the property.
Is it better for a village House to have a tin roof or concrete slab?
The advantage of having a concrete slab is that it lasts much longer than a tin roof and allows for a second floor in the future. However, the disadvantage of having a concrete slab is that it is obviously far more expensive than a tin roof. And of course repairing a concrete slab is far more difficult than repairing a tin roof. There is however, an obvious compromise; many builders choose to construct their bedroom areas using concrete slabs and then construct their kitchen and storage areas using tin roofs.
How do I build a flood resistant village home?
To avoid flooding when constructing a new village home, make sure that you raise the plinth at least two to three feet higher than the highest recorded flood level. When constructing walls, rather than using bricks alone use RCC columns. To ensure complete safety from floods never construct a wall made of mud or clay. Also always remember to properly drain water away from your home.
May i add modern interior finishes to my simple village home?
Of course you may. With little to no changes to the outside appearance of your home, you can easily install the following modern interior features into your existing village home: false ceiling in your drawing room, tiled flooring throughout your home, built in wardrobe space and proper electrical wiring.
What are the differences between simple & modern designs of village Houses?
Simple designs for village homes focus primarily on functionality, cost effectiveness and local materials. Modern designs for village homes include such elements as solar power generation systems, concealed wires and cables, tiled bathrooms, false ceilings and contemporary exterior finishes, yet still maintain the traditional look and feel of rural villages.
Does your company provide 3d models/visualizations of village Houses?
Yes, Kazi Family does offer full 3-d visualizations of each client’s proposed village home. By providing this service, we enable our clients to visualize what their proposed home will actually look like prior to breaking ground and thus prevent costly changes during the construction phase.
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