The type of homes in Nigeria reflects the architectural know-how of the country.
These structures are girdled with stylish shapes and finishing due to the advent of smart home technology. Now it is easier for you to see mansions, bungalows, patios, and so on in most of the urban and sub-urban areas of the country.
The credit lies with the nation’s talented architects.
Perhaps you are confused about the type of house you want to build? Or do you want to check out the status of architecture in Nigeria? If so, you have arrived at the right place.
This article got some details about the kinds of houses in Nigeria. While you read on, you will meet each of them, including their unique features.
Eventually, you will not miss the one who will solve your problem.
Nigerian Housing Style
There are several styles of houses that you may encounter in various parts of Nigeria.
They consist of the penthouse, traditional house, terraced house, townhouse, manors, duplex, bungalow, detached, semi-detached, maisonettes, and apartment.
Don’t worry; we’ll be looking at it on a case-by-case basis.
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Penthouse
A penthouse is an apartment that is designed on the high side of multi-level buildings. These apartments come with a lot of luxury features to give a resident the highest standard of comfort.
For that reason, it is considered one of the most expensive homes in which one can live. In Nigeria, you can only find penthouses in the mega-cities of Abuja, Lagos, and Port-Harcourt.
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Traditional house
Traditional homes are one of the most important differences between the town and the village. These homes are made with local materials that are found in the surroundings.
They consist of mud, straw or flippers, wood, and so on. Yet they reflect the architectural skills of our ancestors.
One of the main reasons why Nigeria still got traditional houses is because these houses meet the social, religious, and cultural needs of people in rural settlements.
Moreover, it is comparatively less expensive for rural settlers.
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Terraced house
It is a type of house that is girt with at least two or three stories in a row. They have the same design (similar facades and height) And are placed alongside each other.
A terraced house is adapted to accommodate numerous families. That is why these structures are found in estates or communities. Moreover, it’s a housing solution for those who have a light pocket.
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Townhouse
A townhouse is a structure that can sometimes be tied up or left autonomous. There is not a great deal of difference between a townhouse and a terraced house.
It is also a type of accommodation that is surrounded side by side and consists of two or three stories. As well, the apartments have the same façade and height.
Townhouses are mainly found in most densely populated cities, such as Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Kano, FCT, and so on. In addition, it is a little more affordable just like semi-detached homes.
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Mansions
By hearing the name mansion, you should know that only people with large pockets can afford to build or lease such a house.
For a house to be called a mansion, it must be big, have several bedrooms, and have other luxurious characteristics.
A mansion is elevated over an area of at least 1000 square meters. Some of the luxuries features that you can see include a mini-cinema, library, pool, and much more.
Before you can spot a mansion in Nigeria, you need to go to the megalopolis, where the wealthy individuals reside. So we’re talking about places like Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.
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Duplex
A duplex is a separate structure with at least two units, one on the lower and the other on the upper. It is one of the most common types of houses in the city, although you can spot a few of them in rural areas.
Such houses are suitable for folks with large populations. However, you can stay in a duplex even if you have a small family. Depends on what you’re after.
We also have houses with three or four dwellings. They are referred to as triple and quadruple.
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Bungalow
A bungalow is a type of house with a unit (ground level) And no basement. These types of homes may be detached or semi-detached. Nonetheless, most bungalows in Nigeria are secluded.
If you want to see the semi-detached bungalow, you’ll find them in estates and communities with a dense population.
As a result of how affordable is a bungalow, most Nigerians with light pockets prefer to stay in such houses. That’s why there is no corner in the country you will go to and will not see one or two bungalow houses.
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Maisonette
A maisonette is one of the unusual types of homes in Nigeria. It is a building that houses several independent apartments with a staircase and an entrance.
Most of the maisonettes are homes that have been converted. As such, they are suitable for singles, because it does not have sufficient space and bedrooms.
Therefore, if you are one, start considering this type of accommodation.
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Flat
It is one of the most commonly used types of housing in Nigeria. This is a building which consists of several apartments above one another and also side by side.
Flat is found primarily in cities because of the population and it’s less expensive. One can enjoy a lot of privacy while staying in an apartment like this.
You can also have access to some certain facilities such as gyms, green spaces and much more.
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Wooden Houses
Due to Nigeria’s high poverty rate, nationals living near rivers cannot afford to raise standard housing structures.
Therefore, they resolved with the construction of houses with wood in water. If you visit parts of Lagos, Delta, and Cross River, you will find such types of homes.
These are essentially the most common types of houses in Nigeria.
You can now see to what extent Nigerian architecture has progressed. When you want to raise or rent a home, you will know exactly the type of home that will fit your goal.
We have listed several of them for you to progress to your selection.
Nonetheless, your pocket is the one to decide on which one you can afford.