Hello,
I would like to discuss our planned floor plans here. Attached are the ground floor (GF) and upper floor (UF) plans. The house is designed for 4 people (+dog) and has just over 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) without a basement, featuring a gable roof with knee walls between 1 and 1.25 meters (3.3 and 4.1 ft), depending on how much is ultimately allowed. The main garden faces south, with about 4 meters (13 ft) of space to the west. On the east side, a 9-meter (30 ft) garage is planned (our neighbor is there). We do not need an extra guest room or office. If an additional room is ever needed later, a section on the ground floor can be partitioned off.
[ B ]Ground Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Decently sized shower bathroom (a shower on the ground floor is necessary, mainly because of the dog). Once the second child arrives, a second comfortable shower bathroom will definitely be practical.
- Kitchen and dining area oriented towards the main garden (south), where we usually spend most of our time
- Small separated area in the living room for a sewing corner with direct access to the living area (we want to be in the same area in the evening, not in separate rooms)
- Lots of natural light
What I am considering:
- Is the staircase size of 1.50 x 2.75 meters (5 x 9 ft) sufficient?
- Is the sewing corner possibly too small? (1.60 x 4 meters / 5.25 x 13 ft)
- Is the area for the coat rack adequate?
[ B ]Upper Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Children’s rooms with dormer windows both facing south and equally sized
- Bedroom facing north (I hate heat when sleeping)
- Separate laundry room on the upper floor for washing machine and dryer
What I am considering:
- Is the bathroom too small? How could it be furnished efficiently? The utility room + bathroom area can of course still be completely changed. Maybe put the utility room entirely to the north so the washing machine and dryer fit under the sloped ceiling? Access to the utility room could also be arranged through the bathroom instead of from the hallway. What are your ideas?
- I am not quite happy with the bottom left corner as a whole. The storage room could also be removed in favor of a larger, more open hallway with a roof window (Velux) and possibly a dresser along the wall plus an armchair?
I look forward to suggestions, critiques, and discussions. These are, of course, not final plans yet, but the dimensions are accurate and should provide a good basis for discussion.
Best regards
Tego
I would like to discuss our planned floor plans here. Attached are the ground floor (GF) and upper floor (UF) plans. The house is designed for 4 people (+dog) and has just over 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) without a basement, featuring a gable roof with knee walls between 1 and 1.25 meters (3.3 and 4.1 ft), depending on how much is ultimately allowed. The main garden faces south, with about 4 meters (13 ft) of space to the west. On the east side, a 9-meter (30 ft) garage is planned (our neighbor is there). We do not need an extra guest room or office. If an additional room is ever needed later, a section on the ground floor can be partitioned off.
[ B ]Ground Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Decently sized shower bathroom (a shower on the ground floor is necessary, mainly because of the dog). Once the second child arrives, a second comfortable shower bathroom will definitely be practical.
- Kitchen and dining area oriented towards the main garden (south), where we usually spend most of our time
- Small separated area in the living room for a sewing corner with direct access to the living area (we want to be in the same area in the evening, not in separate rooms)
- Lots of natural light
What I am considering:
- Is the staircase size of 1.50 x 2.75 meters (5 x 9 ft) sufficient?
- Is the sewing corner possibly too small? (1.60 x 4 meters / 5.25 x 13 ft)
- Is the area for the coat rack adequate?
[ B ]Upper Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Children’s rooms with dormer windows both facing south and equally sized
- Bedroom facing north (I hate heat when sleeping)
- Separate laundry room on the upper floor for washing machine and dryer
What I am considering:
- Is the bathroom too small? How could it be furnished efficiently? The utility room + bathroom area can of course still be completely changed. Maybe put the utility room entirely to the north so the washing machine and dryer fit under the sloped ceiling? Access to the utility room could also be arranged through the bathroom instead of from the hallway. What are your ideas?
- I am not quite happy with the bottom left corner as a whole. The storage room could also be removed in favor of a larger, more open hallway with a roof window (Velux) and possibly a dresser along the wall plus an armchair?
I look forward to suggestions, critiques, and discussions. These are, of course, not final plans yet, but the dimensions are accurate and should provide a good basis for discussion.
Best regards
Tego
Shopping is done 1 to 3 times a week, with at least one larger trip. The kitchen is next to the terrace/garden... Children come several times a day wanting a drink, and in summer, when the weather is nice, you will probably want to eat quickly on the terrace more often in the evenings and similar. Also, the distance from the front door to the kitchen is definitely not endless 😉 ... I think the kitchen is positioned just right.
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daniels878 Jul 2016 07:55I also like it very much. Nice floor plan.
Since you are not planning a basement, I would seriously reconsider giving up the storage room. Accessing the utility room through the bathroom is probably not ideal. You might get in each other's way, especially when the kids are older and want to be alone in the bathroom. As a compromise, is it not possible to put the washer and dryer in the utility room? That way, the bathroom would be nice and spacious.
Since you are not planning a basement, I would seriously reconsider giving up the storage room. Accessing the utility room through the bathroom is probably not ideal. You might get in each other's way, especially when the kids are older and want to be alone in the bathroom. As a compromise, is it not possible to put the washer and dryer in the utility room? That way, the bathroom would be nice and spacious.
Final schrieb:
Wouldn’t it be inconvenient to have to walk through half the house and even parts of the living room to get to the kitchen, especially when coming back from shopping directly from outside? On the other hand, the path to the terrace is short if you want to eat outside?That’s a point I also often criticize. However, in this case, I don’t find it bothersome: it’s a straight path through the hallway, and the living room is neither visible nor in the way of traffic flow.
You should always consider the house as a whole, since every house involves compromises.
There are no design flaws here, such as lack of space for cabinets, windows that are too small or few, or insufficient storage areas.
What kind of house will it be? What type of roof will it have?
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daniels878 Jul 2016 08:06If the storage room remains, perhaps a skylight in the hallway?
I really like it too. Haven't seen such a nice floor plan in a long time.
Is it from an architect?
Have you considered the lighting conditions in the upstairs hallway? A skylight could be an option to bring some light into the darker area.
Also, I would lean towards an open staircase, as in my opinion it lets more light into the upper floor compared to a closed one.
Is it from an architect?
Have you considered the lighting conditions in the upstairs hallway? A skylight could be an option to bring some light into the darker area.
Also, I would lean towards an open staircase, as in my opinion it lets more light into the upper floor compared to a closed one.
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