ᐅ Would adding an extra window make sense in terms of lighting? What are your thoughts?

I would probably install a wide window with a window sill in the kitchen downstairs, and if possible, a second terrace at the front, also on the lower level. This terrace could also be accessed through the main entrance. But where would the driveway to the garage be, and where would you enter the property? On the lower side or the right side?

By the window in the partition wall, I mean that you can install a window in an interior wall. This can also be done in the bathroom as a clerestory window, for example above the door, replacing the lintel with a window, so that the bathroom receives some natural light. At that height, no one can look inside, but you do get light from the hallway. The same can be done opposite the kitchen wall. Just keep this idea in mind. Very few people think about it.

As mentioned before: on the southeast side, I would add two extra windows right away, and on the northeast side, maybe make the left window with a sill to have more wall space for furniture there.

If you are planning a 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) wall, you could create an L-shaped kitchen along the right and bottom sides, with tall cabinets of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) and 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) height for the oven and refrigerator. Above that, you could install a strip of lighting between the kitchen and hallway... this is just an example...

Oh yes, good ideas! We would want to plan the kitchen exactly like that, with a counter facing the dining area. A terrace won’t be possible at the front. The property is accessible through the large northeast windows or doors. The driveway is located next to the planned windows on the southeast side.

Please share the entire project including the site plan. Even though it is usually very limited to make changes to developer-built houses, there might still be some ideas that could work for you.

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