House Plans in Pakistan: Complete Floor Plan & Dimensions Guide (5, 7, 10 Marla & 1 Kanal)
Planning to design your new home in Pakistan? This guide details the standard room dimensions, layout options, and municipal setback rules for 5 Marla
1. Understanding Standard Plot Dimensions in Pakistan
In Pakistan, residential plot dimensions are calculated based on the traditional unit of the Marla. While historically 1 Marla equaled 272.25 square feet, modern planned urban housing authorities—including DHA, Bahria Town, LDA, and FDA—standardize 1 Marla as 225 square feet (often referred to as the commercial or housing authority marla).
| Plot Category | Standard Dimensions (Feet) | Total Land Area (Sq Ft) | Standard Covered Area (Double Storey) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla (Standard) | 25 ft Front × 45 ft Depth | 1,125 sq ft | 1,950 – 2,150 sq ft |
| 5 Marla (DHA / Alternate) | 25 ft Front × 50 ft Depth (or 27×50) | 1,250 – 1,350 sq ft | 2,100 – 2,300 sq ft |
| 7 Marla | 30 ft Front × 52.5 ft Depth | 1,575 sq ft | 2,600 – 2,850 sq ft |
| 10 Marla (Standard) | 35 ft Front × 65 ft Depth | 2,275 sq ft | 3,200 – 3,500 sq ft |
| 10 Marla (DHA / Bahria) | 35 ft Front × 70 ft Depth | 2,450 sq ft | 3,400 – 3,700 sq ft |
| 1 Kanal (Executive) | 50 ft Front × 90 ft Depth | 4,500 sq ft | 5,600 – 6,400 sq ft |
2. 5 Marla House Plans (25×45 & 25×50 Layouts)
The 5 Marla house plan is Pakistan’s most popular residential footprint. Because land area is compact (1,125 sq ft ground footprint), spatial efficiency is paramount. A poorly designed 5 Marla plan feels dark and congested, whereas an architecturally optimized plan feels spacious and open.
Recommended 3-Bedroom Layout (Ground + First Floor)
- Ground Floor: Car porch (14×12 ft suitable for sedan/hatchback), Drawing room (12×11 ft) with attached powder bath, TV lounge & dining zone (16×13 ft), Open kitchen (9×9 ft), and Master bedroom (13×12 ft) with attached bath (7×6 ft) and rear open duct (5×12 ft) for cross-ventilation.
- First Floor: Two bedrooms (13×12 ft and 12×11 ft) each with dedicated attached bathrooms, Family lobby / small TV lounge (14×11 ft), Front terrace, and open utility laundry area.
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3. 10 Marla & 11 Marla House Plans (35×65, 35×70 & 43×72 Layouts)
A 10 Marla to 11.5 Marla plot (2,250 to 3,117 sq ft) represents the gold standard of luxury suburban living in Pakistan. While traditional planned society plots measure 35′×65′ (LDA / Bahria) or 35′×70′ (DHA), executive corner or irregular street plots measuring 43′×72′-6″ (3,117.5 sq ft / 11.45 Marla at 272 sq ft/marla) offer unparalleled flexibility for large joint families.
Rare 3-Bedroom Ground Floor Accommodation
Most commercial contractors restrict 10 Marla ground floors to only 2 bedrooms. As shown in the authentic blueprint above, an optimized layout achieves 3 spacious bedrooms on the ground floor (15′-6″×11′-0″, 17′-7″×12′-0″, and 18′-7″×12′-0″), an expansive 22′-6″×13′-0″ drawing room, an enormous 675 sq ft central lounge, and an independent rental stair lobby with powder bath.
Detailed 10 Marla Blueprint & Cost Analysis Guide
Explore our comprehensive room-by-room architectural analysis, 2026 construction cost breakdown (Rs. 88 Lac to 2.48 Crore), and the exact engineering guide to scale this 43×72 blueprint down to standard 35×65 and 35×70 dimensions.
Read the Complete 10 Marla & 11 Marla Floor Plans & Cost Guide →Popular 5-Bedroom Executive Layout (35×65 / 35×70)
- Ground Floor: 2-Car porch (18×17 ft for 2 SUVs), Formal drawing & dining (15×22 ft), Expansive central TV lounge (18×16 ft), Clean show kitchen (12×10 ft) with adjoining wet/grease preparation kitchen (8×8 ft), Two master bedrooms (14×14 ft each) with walk-in dressers and luxury bathrooms, and Rear lawn/ventilation corridor.
- First Floor: Three expansive en-suite bedrooms, Large family lounge (18×14 ft), Open kitchenette/pantry, Front balcony terrace, and rooftop access staircase.
4. 1 Kanal Luxury House Plans (50×90 Layouts)
1 Kanal (4,500 sq ft) properties represent executive living in Pakistan. At this scale, modern architects emphasize double-height entrance foyers, internal open courtyards (atriums) for natural illumination, basement recreation suites, and expansive rear lawn landscaping.
Key features included in modern 1 Kanal blueprints:
- Basement (Optional): Home cinema, gymnasium, swimming pool or games lounge, mechanical room, and maid quarters.
- Ground Floor: 3-car parking porch, dramatic double-height foyer, formal drawing room with fireplace, formal dining room, modern glass island kitchen, powder room, and 2 luxury master suites facing the rear garden.
- First Floor: 3 or 4 luxury en-suite bedrooms, study room/home office, spacious family lounge overlooking the ground floor foyer through an internal balcony, and multiple landscaped outdoor terraces.
5. Critical Building Bylaws & Setbacks
Before finalizing any house plan, you must ensure compliance with the Compulsory Open Space (COS) setbacks required by your municipal development authority:
- DHA Lahore: Front setback 5 ft for 5 Marla, 7.5 ft for 10 Marla, 10 ft for 1 Kanal; Rear setback 5 to 7 ft; Side setbacks required on 1 Kanal plots (5 ft on both sides).
- Bahria Town Lahore: Maximum boundary wall height 7 ft 6 in; clear rear ventilation margins; strict architectural facade guidelines.
- FDA Faisalabad: Approved parking porch depth; FAR (floor area ratio) caps for residential zoning.
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