Hello everyone,
I want to keep this brief, as I might otherwise go into too much detail.
Today, we received a second design from our architect based on our requirements. My goal is to catch any major mistakes in the room and window planning that might not be obvious at first or second glance. We are personally very satisfied with our floor plan.
Conditions and requirements:
- 2 children (4 and 6 years old). No more strollers will be added
- 2 full floors
- Living area on the ground floor larger than 50 sqm (540 sq ft) with few walls
- Hallways/entrances as small as possible on both floors
- The first design was 147 sqm (1582 sq ft) without a basement. Since the second design required a basement (we underestimated the slope), the house had to be smaller, now about 137 sqm (1474 sq ft) plus a basement of 69 sqm (742 sq ft)
- A third bedroom for a potential unplanned child, otherwise used as an office, hobby room, etc.
- Pantry
- Shower in the guest bathroom for when everyone needs to get ready at the same time in the morning
- Cloakroom for storing "out of sight, out of mind" items
- 2 sliding lift-and-slide doors, each 3 meters (10 feet) wide, as per our wish. Although the architect mentioned that this would affect the window symmetry on the south side, which is currently the only "unattractive" aspect. Perhaps 1.76-meter (5.8 feet) wide windows above would be a solution?
Nothing else comes to mind at the moment...
I am looking forward to your feedback.
I want to keep this brief, as I might otherwise go into too much detail.
Today, we received a second design from our architect based on our requirements. My goal is to catch any major mistakes in the room and window planning that might not be obvious at first or second glance. We are personally very satisfied with our floor plan.
Conditions and requirements:
- 2 children (4 and 6 years old). No more strollers will be added
- 2 full floors
- Living area on the ground floor larger than 50 sqm (540 sq ft) with few walls
- Hallways/entrances as small as possible on both floors
- The first design was 147 sqm (1582 sq ft) without a basement. Since the second design required a basement (we underestimated the slope), the house had to be smaller, now about 137 sqm (1474 sq ft) plus a basement of 69 sqm (742 sq ft)
- A third bedroom for a potential unplanned child, otherwise used as an office, hobby room, etc.
- Pantry
- Shower in the guest bathroom for when everyone needs to get ready at the same time in the morning
- Cloakroom for storing "out of sight, out of mind" items
- 2 sliding lift-and-slide doors, each 3 meters (10 feet) wide, as per our wish. Although the architect mentioned that this would affect the window symmetry on the south side, which is currently the only "unattractive" aspect. Perhaps 1.76-meter (5.8 feet) wide windows above would be a solution?
Nothing else comes to mind at the moment...
I am looking forward to your feedback.
I have no particular issues with the floor plan. However, I find the entrance near the carport a bit unusual. Some of our neighbors have windows under their carport (mostly from the utility room) – these tend to be quite dark spaces... I can tell you that from my own experience. It probably won’t be much different with your front door there.
By the way, our carport is 3.50 meters wide (11.5 feet), which doesn’t feel very spacious, especially if there were a front door in the wall as well. With 3.11 meters (10.2 feet) and two parked cars, I already see a lack of space.
By the way, our carport is 3.50 meters wide (11.5 feet), which doesn’t feel very spacious, especially if there were a front door in the wall as well. With 3.11 meters (10.2 feet) and two parked cars, I already see a lack of space.
Where does the misconception come from that having as many windows as possible with the same dimensions is much cheaper?
Each window has its own cost, which is calculated based on the frame length in linear meters, the glass area in square meters, and the installation. If the window is smaller, it is cheaper.
Each window has its own cost, which is calculated based on the frame length in linear meters, the glass area in square meters, and the installation. If the window is smaller, it is cheaper.
ypg schrieb:
Basically, I would swap the living room and kitchen, extend the wall by the staircase – this creates a short route from the entrance to the kitchen and from the kitchen to the terrace. And very important: no family member who has retreated to the sofa gets disturbed. The sofa would be out of the traffic flow.
Best regards, YvonneI would also swap the living room and kitchen. Having a living room facing west is nice, as it gets sunlight from around 1 p.m. until evening. We also have two children who often run up and down the stairs, go to the kitchen, etc., so I could never relax on the sofa undisturbed. Teenagers’ friends come and go late in the evening, always passing right by the couch, who would want to comfortably lounge there?
Best regards,
Sabine
matte1987 schrieb:
Where does the misconception come from that it’s much cheaper if as many window openings as possible have the same dimensions?
Each window has its own cost, which is calculated based on the frame length in linear meters, the glass area in square meters, and the installation. A smaller window is cheaper.
That’s a good question. I have seen this statement quite often online. I think it comes from the fact that the explanation why it is hardly more expensive sounds plausible at first (less wall, insulation, plaster, no window sills, possibly no French balcony, since the lower part is fixed, etc.).
However, we also decided against floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs because, from our perspective, a floor-to-ceiling window doesn’t belong in child 1’s room.
Curly schrieb:
Teenage friends come and go late in the evening, always passing by the couch—who would want to lie comfortably on the couch then?Good point. Hmm...
Somehow, I prefer standing in the living room rather than the kitchen when I enter. And somehow, looking out from the kitchen onto the street and being able to see inside feels more pleasant than from the living room.
We will give this some thought.
Basti2709 schrieb:
I have no further comments on the floor plan. However, I find the entrance by the carport a bit unusual. Some of our neighbors have windows under their carports (mainly from the utility room) – and those tend to be quite dark spaces... I can tell you that from personal experience. It probably won’t be much different through your front door.
By the way, our carport is 3.50 meters wide (11.5 feet), which doesn’t feel particularly spacious, especially if we had a front door in that wall. With 3.11 meters (10.2 feet) and two parked cars, I already see a lack of space...I believe you without seeing it, which is why the front door is only slightly covered.
The carport can’t be any wider, as the maximum width has already been reached. Besides, there will be peace of mind for the next 10 years since the new electric car is only 1.45 meters (4.8 feet) wide (Peugeot Ion).
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