How to build a good-looking rural house: recent hot topics and practical suggestions
In recent years, with the advancement of rural revitalization strategies, the design and aesthetics of rural self-built houses have become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze how to build rural houses that are both practical and beautiful, and provide structured data reference.
1. Summary of recent popular rural housing construction topics

| Ranking | hot topics | search index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Chinese style rural villa | 98,000 | Combination of traditional elements and modern design |
| 2 | Low-cost rural self-built houses | 85,000 | House construction plan within 300,000 yuan |
| 3 | Green and environmentally friendly building materials | 72,000 | Application of straw bricks, bamboo and wood materials |
| 4 | Rural courtyard design | 69,000 | Courtyard landscape and functional zoning |
| 5 | Two-story building layout plan | 57,000 | Space utilization optimization |
2. Five key points in the aesthetic design of rural houses
1.Styling design:It is recommended to use a sloped roof design with a slope of 30°-45°, which is both waterproof and beautiful. The recently popular new Chinese style combines traditional horse head walls with modern glass elements and has been widely praised.
2.Color matching:According to netizen voting data, the most popular rural house exterior wall color schemes are as follows:
| color scheme | vote share | Applicable style |
|---|---|---|
| Beige + dark gray | 35% | Modern and simple |
| White + wood color | 28% | pastoral style |
| Blue brick + white seam | 22% | New Chinese style |
| light gray+dark blue | 15% | mediterranean style |
3.Space layout:The latest survey in 2023 shows that the three spaces that rural families are most concerned about are: large living room (72%), independent kitchen (68%), and sun room (53%). It is recommended to design the height of the first floor at about 3.6 meters and the height of the second floor at 3.3 meters, which is both atmospheric and energy-saving.
4.Courtyard design:The most popular rural courtyard elements on Douyin recently include: antiseptic wood platform (3.2 million likes), succulent plant wall (2.8 million likes), and bluestone paths (2.5 million likes). It is recommended to set aside 30% of the area for hardening and plant the remainder with ornamental and practical plants.
5.Detailed decoration:It is recommended that the window frames be made of dark-colored broken bridge aluminum, and the width of the porch should be no less than 2.4 meters. These details can significantly improve the quality of the house.
3. Rural housing construction cost reference in 2023
| House type | Building area | Main cost | Decoration cost | Total construction period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary bungalow | 120㎡ | 150,000-180,000 | 80,000-120,000 | 4-6 months |
| two story building | 200㎡ | 280,000-350,000 | 150,000-200,000 | 8-10 months |
| Light steel villa | 150㎡ | 250,000-300,000 | 100,000-150,000 | 3-5 months |
4. Practical suggestions from experts
1. Complete approval procedures must be completed before building a house. Recently, there have been cases of illegal buildings being demolished in many places.
2. It is recommended to use BIM technology for three-dimensional design, which can preview the effect in advance and avoid rework.
3. Consider installing a photovoltaic power generation system, which can not only enjoy state subsidies but also reduce long-term electricity costs.
4. Focus on the design of the drainage system, including the location of septic tanks, roof drainage slope, etc. This is the most complained-about issue recently.
5. It is recommended to reserve sufficient space on the south side of the house to ensure that the sunlight exposure time in winter is no less than 4 hours.
Conclusion:Rural houses should not only be beautiful and elegant, but also pay attention to practicality and sustainability. It is recommended to refer to successful cases before building a house, and combine your own needs and budget to create an ideal house that is both comfortable and with local characteristics. The "Technical Guidelines for Rural Housing Construction (2023 Edition)" recently launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development also provides many valuable reference standards.
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