elamispind

Elamispind is a term used in Estonian real estate and housing contexts to denote the part of a dwelling that is intended for daily living and habitation. It reflects the space that residents use for living activities such as sleeping, relaxing, cooking, and washing, rather than storage or utility functions.

Typically, elamispind includes rooms designed for living, such as bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. It may also encompass certain contiguous spaces like entryways or corridors if they are considered usable living space under a given measurement standard. Areas that are not primarily intended for daily living, such as storages, technical rooms, garages, or shared building components, are usually excluded. In some cases, balconies or terraces are counted as part of elamispind depending on the local measurement rules and the purpose of the calculation (for example, a real estate listing versus a cadastral assessment).

The size of elamispind is typically expressed in square meters and is used in real estate listings, property valuations, tenancy agreements, and taxation. Different standards may define what belongs to elamispind and how it is measured, which can lead to variations between listings or official records. Because of these differences, it is common to compare elamispind with other concepts such as total floor area or usable area when assessing a property's size.

Etymologically, elamispind translates roughly to habitable or residential space, reflecting its role as the portion of a building suitable for everyday living.