Since the lot you describe is smaller than my open living area, I would suggest looking at some of the "shotgun" house plans around New Orleans,LA. I think you can build up and back and get an interesting home with a loft for space. It can be done, A porch with an entry to a narrow hall at the back might work best for you. Will you plan a courtyard (closed)? or what? What part of the country are you in? What are your local codes?

Grey is a neutral colour and it compliments all other colors. You better go with grey tile shades with some interesting geometric pattern. Like this one here.

Why would you not want to use glass in those tall openings? It may be the main source of light for the interior of the building during the day. Unless you really can't bear so much sunlight or you are concerned about the lack of privacy at night. In which case you can use frosted glass instead of clear upto the top of the second slab level. Above that level you will get three vertical rectangular frames. You could commission stained glass panels for those. Alternatively, below the stained glass panels you could used wooden slats with gaps in between

Hi, this is my old house and I am planning to renovate it. However I am very confused with the colour combination to select. The window glasses are blue and hence looking to a colour that would match them and also guide with the contrast shade I can use. i request to guide which parts of the walls should i highlight with darker/lighter/contrast shades. This would be a great help to me if you all can suggest me good colour combinations. Thank you all in advance 🙂