Light, air and greenery: simple design ideas that make Bangladeshi homes cooler, brighter and easier to live in.
Good design is not about expensive materials. These ideas work in flats and houses alike.
- Use cross-ventilation: windows on opposite walls keep rooms cool without AC.
- Add a deep balcony or veranda to shade the living room from the afternoon sun.
- Choose light floors and walls to make small rooms feel bigger.
- Bring plants inside — areca palms and money plants love our climate.
- Plan storage early: built-in cupboards save floor space later.