Hello dear members,
Just registered and already have my first question. A brief introduction about us: we are 34 and 30 years old, no children and none planned. We don’t know what the future holds in a few years.
We plan to start building our house, hopefully if the winter weather cooperates, as soon as we finalize the floor plan. Unfortunately, I, Michaela, tend to be a perfectionist (symmetry, etc.). I can’t let it go and want everything to be well thought out and planned, which is starting to annoy me as well.
Since we are building rather small, aiming for about 114 m2 (1227 sq ft) of living space and trying not to compromise on anything at this size, the floor plan design is quite challenging. Among other things, we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, and we also want to keep a covered terrace. The bungalow will consist of only three rooms. Therefore, we want to keep the option open to convert the attic later if needed. In this context, we are planning space for a future space-saving staircase and the necessary preliminary work; at least that is the goal. The bungalow will have a hip roof, with the roof pitch increased from 30 degrees to 34 degrees, and the hallway correspondingly larger. Ideally, we would like a gable dormer. Since those are too expensive, a skylight window would be a compromise. Of course, a larger bungalow would be the best option but it is too costly. The construction company charges about 700.00 euros per m2. In hindsight, working with an architect might have been more cost-effective, but that is how it is and that is not what this is about.
Maybe you have ideas, suggestions, can give tips, or share what we should pay attention to or consider.
I am of course attaching the floor plan. I hope that something can still be recognized despite the manual changes.
I look forward to reading your replies and wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards,
Michaela
Just registered and already have my first question. A brief introduction about us: we are 34 and 30 years old, no children and none planned. We don’t know what the future holds in a few years.
We plan to start building our house, hopefully if the winter weather cooperates, as soon as we finalize the floor plan. Unfortunately, I, Michaela, tend to be a perfectionist (symmetry, etc.). I can’t let it go and want everything to be well thought out and planned, which is starting to annoy me as well.
Since we are building rather small, aiming for about 114 m2 (1227 sq ft) of living space and trying not to compromise on anything at this size, the floor plan design is quite challenging. Among other things, we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, and we also want to keep a covered terrace. The bungalow will consist of only three rooms. Therefore, we want to keep the option open to convert the attic later if needed. In this context, we are planning space for a future space-saving staircase and the necessary preliminary work; at least that is the goal. The bungalow will have a hip roof, with the roof pitch increased from 30 degrees to 34 degrees, and the hallway correspondingly larger. Ideally, we would like a gable dormer. Since those are too expensive, a skylight window would be a compromise. Of course, a larger bungalow would be the best option but it is too costly. The construction company charges about 700.00 euros per m2. In hindsight, working with an architect might have been more cost-effective, but that is how it is and that is not what this is about.
Maybe you have ideas, suggestions, can give tips, or share what we should pay attention to or consider.
I am of course attaching the floor plan. I hope that something can still be recognized despite the manual changes.
I look forward to reading your replies and wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards,
Michaela
About the house: I like bungalows, I don’t like hallways, I prefer compact living. Somehow, this floor plan doesn’t appeal to me. There are more creative solutions on 110 sqm (1,184 sq ft), where the open-plan area can be better zoned.
However, I will be away until tomorrow, so I won’t be able to post any improvements.
However, I will be away until tomorrow, so I won’t be able to post any improvements.
ypg schrieb:
You need a main entrance even less so when you’ll eventually be carried out feet first,If I remember correctly, the bride also uses this door. If you drink Friesen tea with sugar cubes, it might as well come directly from the bag. Possibly with soy milk. Then Mrs. Hansen definitely won’t come – more likely the lady from the local council, who can’t stand Nordlys anyway.ypg schrieb:
and this chamfered corner... a canopy with max 2 x 2 meters (6.5 x 6.5 feet) certainly won’t deliver what it promises in the west: every locked-out smoker will get wet leaning against the house wall.Yes, with only a 2m (6.5 feet) leg, I also find it just a skinny corner. I prefer it as planned here, or like with winnetou78 (short version) https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/winkelbungalow-Terrasse-ganz-oder-halb-ueberdachen.24859/page-3.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Michaela198629 Jul 2017 15:20Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 944 m² (10,159 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces: 1-2
Number of floors: 1
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: modern
Orientation: north (entrance)
Maximum heights / limits
Additional requirements: Buildable according to § 34
Homeowners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Country house style / modern, a mix of both. Bungalow, hipped roof, bungalow
Basement, floors: no basement, single-story
Number of people, age: 2 persons, 30 and 34 years old
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor: Option to convert the attic
Office: family use or home office? Office/guest room
Guests per year: 1-2
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen
Number of dining seats: at least 4
Fireplace: planned but uncertain due to placement limitations, probably no
Music / stereo wall: not necessarily
Balcony, roof terrace: covered terrace
Garage, carport: both (large garage, one boat – rigid inflatable boat on a trailer, boat length 450 cm (15 ft), one car, two motorcycles, mopeds (collector), workbench, workshop possibility. Carport also desired: a building permit / planning permission for a garage will have to be applied for anyway, since we might exceed 50 m² (540 sq ft). Carport: also planned
Utility garden: yes, a little
Greenhouse: no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, preferably with reasons why certain things are wanted or not: Partner works in a three-shift system. We would like a small walk-in dressing area (not integrated into the bedroom). A pond for our koi fish.
House design
- Planning by: Floor plans by us. The floor plans have already been implemented by the construction company. Changes can still be made.
- Builder’s planner: yes
- Architect: no
- Do-it-yourself: landscaping if possible, possibly garage construction
What do you like most? Why?: The large country house entrance, we do not want to give that up. Covered terrace, as I don’t really like any attached structures.
What do you dislike? Why?: Utility room too small, but it can’t be helped as we are bringing our kitchen along.
Cost estimate by architect/planner: 170,000.00 euros
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: 210,000.00 euros, preferably around 200,000.00 euros
Preferred heating technology: Air source heat pump
If you have to give up on some details / expansions
- Can give up on: If necessary, guest bathroom somewhat smaller, but the shower measuring 120 cm x 90 cm (47 inches x 35 inches) must fit
- Cannot give up on: Walk-in dressing room, covered terrace, country house entrance
Why does the design look like it does now?
Because we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, it always reminds us of an office. We don’t really want narrow passageways either.
Standard design from the planner? Existing, pattern catalog
Which wishes have been implemented by the architect? So far all
A mixture of many examples from various magazines? No
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
Since we are trying to realize our ideas and wishes on a small area, designing the floor plan has been somewhat challenging. We do not want something generic.
Plot size: 944 m² (10,159 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Edge development
Number of parking spaces: 1-2
Number of floors: 1
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: modern
Orientation: north (entrance)
Maximum heights / limits
Additional requirements: Buildable according to § 34
Homeowners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Country house style / modern, a mix of both. Bungalow, hipped roof, bungalow
Basement, floors: no basement, single-story
Number of people, age: 2 persons, 30 and 34 years old
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor: Option to convert the attic
Office: family use or home office? Office/guest room
Guests per year: 1-2
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open kitchen
Number of dining seats: at least 4
Fireplace: planned but uncertain due to placement limitations, probably no
Music / stereo wall: not necessarily
Balcony, roof terrace: covered terrace
Garage, carport: both (large garage, one boat – rigid inflatable boat on a trailer, boat length 450 cm (15 ft), one car, two motorcycles, mopeds (collector), workbench, workshop possibility. Carport also desired: a building permit / planning permission for a garage will have to be applied for anyway, since we might exceed 50 m² (540 sq ft). Carport: also planned
Utility garden: yes, a little
Greenhouse: no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, preferably with reasons why certain things are wanted or not: Partner works in a three-shift system. We would like a small walk-in dressing area (not integrated into the bedroom). A pond for our koi fish.
House design
- Planning by: Floor plans by us. The floor plans have already been implemented by the construction company. Changes can still be made.
- Builder’s planner: yes
- Architect: no
- Do-it-yourself: landscaping if possible, possibly garage construction
What do you like most? Why?: The large country house entrance, we do not want to give that up. Covered terrace, as I don’t really like any attached structures.
What do you dislike? Why?: Utility room too small, but it can’t be helped as we are bringing our kitchen along.
Cost estimate by architect/planner: 170,000.00 euros
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: 210,000.00 euros, preferably around 200,000.00 euros
Preferred heating technology: Air source heat pump
If you have to give up on some details / expansions
- Can give up on: If necessary, guest bathroom somewhat smaller, but the shower measuring 120 cm x 90 cm (47 inches x 35 inches) must fit
- Cannot give up on: Walk-in dressing room, covered terrace, country house entrance
Why does the design look like it does now?
Because we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, it always reminds us of an office. We don’t really want narrow passageways either.
Standard design from the planner? Existing, pattern catalog
Which wishes have been implemented by the architect? So far all
A mixture of many examples from various magazines? No
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
Since we are trying to realize our ideas and wishes on a small area, designing the floor plan has been somewhat challenging. We do not want something generic.
Michaela198629 Jul 2017 15:24ypg schrieb:
About the house: I like bungalows, I don’t like hallways, and I prefer compact living. Somehow, this floor plan doesn’t appeal to me. There are more creative options on 110 square meters (1,184 square feet) where the open living area can be better zoned.
However, I’ll be away until tomorrow, so I won’t be able to suggest improvementsWe’re looking forward to it
You do need a hallway or something similar for shoes, jackets, and so on. Where else would all that go?
We would like to keep the double doors to the living area.
Michaela198629 Jul 2017 15:3011ant schrieb:
That depends on whether there are still indigenous people living on the specific land, or just a mix of city dwellers from all directions. In circles of standard German speakers, hardly anyone chats (and the liqueur was bought, so everyone is the same).
I see you have an avatar picture now. Is that the inspiring basic model (119 or 146)? Exactly, that would be the kind of house. But we will use concrete columns instead of wood. Our bungalow has a size of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft)
Expanded clay is okay; some companies build masonry with it, others use wall panels – that might explain the unusual dimensions.
The questionnaire is here: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-unbedingt-vor-Beitrag-Erstellung-lesen.11714/ completed
The floor plan from Nordlys can be seen here: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/Grundriss-Bungalow-140-qm.24628/#post-208553 Thanks, I will check it out right away
I can’t find the one from Evolith at the moment, but it’s worth a look – by the way, both are also in the house pictures thread: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/hausbilder-Thread.14011/page-112, then scroll back a bit; both are from the last six months. I will look it upSome indigenous people still live there, but also many who have moved out of the big city.
Michaela198629 Jul 2017 15:5711ant schrieb:
If I remember correctly, the bride also goes through this door. If you drink Frisia tea with sugar cubes, it might as well come straight from the bag. Possibly with soy milk. Then Mrs. Hansen definitely won’t come – more likely the lady from the local council, who doesn’t like Nordlys anyway.
Yes, with only a 2m (6.5 ft) leg, I also find that just a tiny corner. The way it’s planned here seems better to me, or like with winnetou78 (short version) https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/winkelbungalow-Terrasse-ganz-oder-halb-ueberdachen.24859/page-3.We had this type of covered terrace as well. Of course, we would have preferred a larger terrace, but then too much living space would be lost.
There is no window in the children’s room. The floor plan was just intended for the designer’s orientation.
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