ᐅ Floor Plan – House with Two Separate Living Units for Rental
Created on: 6 Aug 2016 00:45
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smartsurfer
Hello everyone,
I would like to share our floor plan here for discussion. These are two designs from different general contractors, based on a concept we developed.
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Development plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 708 m² (7615 sq ft)
Location, orientation: I have already introduced the site situation in this thread.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Grundstück-teilen-langes-schmales-Grundstück.15277/
In the meantime, the following parameters have been established: Initially, one house with two rental units will be built. We plan to get approval for a second house as well, but won’t build it right away.
Specifications from the development plan: Floor area ratio 0.4, roof type: gable roof (SD), flat roof (FD), roof pitch: 28-32° or 0-5°, parking: state building code BW requires 1 car parking space per residential unit and 2 bicycle parking spaces per residential unit.
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: One house with two separate rental units, two-story design without sloped ceilings, gable roof
Basement, floors: no basement, attic used as storage space
Balcony, roof terrace: yes, balcony for the upper floor unit
General: Since the property is intended purely for rental purposes, the floor plan should focus on the essential minimum requirements regarding room size, windows, technical aspects, etc. However, the house should still be modern and attractive to ensure good rental potential.
House design
Who designed it: General contractors
Likes/dislikes? We prefer design 2 because the living/dining/kitchen area has a well-usable size and both units include a storage room. However, there is little space in the hallway for things like a coat rack, and the bathroom only has a shower. For design 1, we are concerned that the living/dining/kitchen area might not be practical.
What are your thoughts on the designs? What would you improve?
Design 1
Design 2
I would like to share our floor plan here for discussion. These are two designs from different general contractors, based on a concept we developed.
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Development plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 708 m² (7615 sq ft)
Location, orientation: I have already introduced the site situation in this thread.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Grundstück-teilen-langes-schmales-Grundstück.15277/
In the meantime, the following parameters have been established: Initially, one house with two rental units will be built. We plan to get approval for a second house as well, but won’t build it right away.
Specifications from the development plan: Floor area ratio 0.4, roof type: gable roof (SD), flat roof (FD), roof pitch: 28-32° or 0-5°, parking: state building code BW requires 1 car parking space per residential unit and 2 bicycle parking spaces per residential unit.
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: One house with two separate rental units, two-story design without sloped ceilings, gable roof
Basement, floors: no basement, attic used as storage space
Balcony, roof terrace: yes, balcony for the upper floor unit
General: Since the property is intended purely for rental purposes, the floor plan should focus on the essential minimum requirements regarding room size, windows, technical aspects, etc. However, the house should still be modern and attractive to ensure good rental potential.
House design
Who designed it: General contractors
Likes/dislikes? We prefer design 2 because the living/dining/kitchen area has a well-usable size and both units include a storage room. However, there is little space in the hallway for things like a coat rack, and the bathroom only has a shower. For design 1, we are concerned that the living/dining/kitchen area might not be practical.
What are your thoughts on the designs? What would you improve?
Design 1
Design 2
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smartsurfer11 Aug 2016 22:24ypg schrieb:
I gave it a try, and I have to say that furnishing it is doable.
However, I wouldn’t fit three people in this living room.
The furniture dimensions are standard – the kitchen is just a placeholder.
Hello Yvonne,
thank you, that looks good and gives me some ideas regarding the furnishing and also the window placement! Which program did you use to create this? Is it freely available?
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smartsurfer11 Aug 2016 22:37In the meantime, I have given some more thought to the bathroom. An apartment without a bathtub is definitely harder to rent out, as some people at least want the option to take a bath (winter, colds, etc.).
Therefore, I moved the walls again and created two versions.
In the first version, everything fits just barely into the bathroom.
Then I moved the walls further, which makes the bathroom a bit larger (assuming the technical installations still fit in the remaining space). However, this leaves no room for a door to the kitchen/dining/living area. (The children's room also becomes slightly smaller)
My question: What would you prefer? The door from the kitchen/living room (to keep odors from the rest of the apartment) in version 1, or the larger bathroom in version 2?
Therefore, I moved the walls again and created two versions.
In the first version, everything fits just barely into the bathroom.
Then I moved the walls further, which makes the bathroom a bit larger (assuming the technical installations still fit in the remaining space). However, this leaves no room for a door to the kitchen/dining/living area. (The children's room also becomes slightly smaller)
My question: What would you prefer? The door from the kitchen/living room (to keep odors from the rest of the apartment) in version 1, or the larger bathroom in version 2?
The online program is called HomeByMe.
I can’t see the drafts right now because my iPad isn’t loading the photos, but you should consider the target audience. I believe I asked about this before, but didn’t receive a response.
As a landlord, you can’t cater to every target group. Therefore, you need to think about how practical a bathtub or a better-equipped kitchenette is. There is no one-size-fits-all solution in the real estate sector.
I can’t see the drafts right now because my iPad isn’t loading the photos, but you should consider the target audience. I believe I asked about this before, but didn’t receive a response.
As a landlord, you can’t cater to every target group. Therefore, you need to think about how practical a bathtub or a better-equipped kitchenette is. There is no one-size-fits-all solution in the real estate sector.
Let me raise this again: why three rooms? For three people, the space is really tight. Why not target singles or couples instead and focus on comfortable, well-furnished rooms? Keep in mind, even if Yvonne has shown you a possible furnishing layout, that doesn’t mean your potential tenants will have exactly the same furniture—and then it becomes problematic.
A 2.7m (9 feet) wardrobe is still not very generous (for me, it would be too small; you also need room for bedding, possibly summer blankets, towels, ski gear, winter coats, etc.).
Personally, I wouldn’t rent these apartments, not even as a single person.
It’s the same with larger rooms, a slightly more comfortable bathroom (because then it can be big enough to move around in), and enough space for additional storage—the situation would look different.
If I’ve followed correctly, there is no basement, but possibly space in an attic, right? Is it freely accessible, meaning you don’t have to unfold an emergency stairway to get there?
A 2.7m (9 feet) wardrobe is still not very generous (for me, it would be too small; you also need room for bedding, possibly summer blankets, towels, ski gear, winter coats, etc.).
Personally, I wouldn’t rent these apartments, not even as a single person.
It’s the same with larger rooms, a slightly more comfortable bathroom (because then it can be big enough to move around in), and enough space for additional storage—the situation would look different.
If I’ve followed correctly, there is no basement, but possibly space in an attic, right? Is it freely accessible, meaning you don’t have to unfold an emergency stairway to get there?
As I already mentioned, I wouldn’t consider three people either. As a landlord, I also wouldn’t rent to three people, because three people in a small space will cause more wear and tear 😉
However, if I were a single person looking at this apartment and ignoring other things I don’t like, I would probably have to choose a smaller sofa since I can’t afford a larger living area anyway.
However, if I were a single person looking at this apartment and ignoring other things I don’t like, I would probably have to choose a smaller sofa since I can’t afford a larger living area anyway.
I finally took the plunge 😉 ... just under 71 sqm (765 sq ft). On the upper floor, there is an additional storage closet in the hallway.
The living/dining/kitchen area is now just over 27 sqm (290 sq ft), but in my opinion, it is easier to furnish.
In any case, the master bedroom can now accommodate a 350 cm (11 ft 6 in) wardrobe. In the hallway, there is space for a 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) wardrobe (vacuum cleaner/ironing board/mop and other items) and an open coat rack at the entrance.
The bathroom has both a bathtub and a shower, with the washing machine placed right at the bathroom entrance under a continuous countertop.
Unfortunately, @smartsurfer, you don’t mention what your main target group is.
The living/dining/kitchen area is now just over 27 sqm (290 sq ft), but in my opinion, it is easier to furnish.
In any case, the master bedroom can now accommodate a 350 cm (11 ft 6 in) wardrobe. In the hallway, there is space for a 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) wardrobe (vacuum cleaner/ironing board/mop and other items) and an open coat rack at the entrance.
The bathroom has both a bathtub and a shower, with the washing machine placed right at the bathroom entrance under a continuous countertop.
Unfortunately, @smartsurfer, you don’t mention what your main target group is.
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