Hi everyone,
My wife and I are close to finalizing our design, which we are developing with an architect. The results are shown in the attached images. Since this forum gathers a lot of experience from homeowners, we would really appreciate hearing opinions of any kind.
One thing not yet updated in the images but already communicated is moving the balcony to the bedroom side, which is also where the exit is.
The floor plan is almost perfect for us. Window placement was our most recent focus, and this is where I still see potential—especially the question of whether to use divided windows or larger single-pane windows.
We look forward to your feedback.
Good luck,
Jan
Zoning plan/restrictions
Plot size 908 sqm (9,769 sqft)
Slope: No
Building coverage ratio 0.3
Building window, building line and boundary: see image
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of stories: 2
Style: Modern townhouse villa
Maximum heights/limits: 8.5 / 6.5 m (overall height / eaves height) (27.9 / 21.3 ft)
Homeowner requirements (see images)
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, number of floors
Number of occupants, ages
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: family use or home office?
Overnight guests per year
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining places
Fireplace
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace
Garage, carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you especially like? Why?
What do you not like? Why?
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: €350,000 including fees (phases 5-9). Final quote expected next week.
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: €535,000
(€101,000 for land,
€20,000 for landscaping,
€35,000 for painting, flooring, kitchen),
€15,000 for site development,
€10,000 for notary/land transfer,
€350,000 for house including architect (phases 5-9),
Miscellaneous costs for the rest
Preferred heating system: air-to-water heat pump.
Why does the design look like it does now?
The architect received a very specific brief from us, to which we made detailed adjustments.
My wife and I are close to finalizing our design, which we are developing with an architect. The results are shown in the attached images. Since this forum gathers a lot of experience from homeowners, we would really appreciate hearing opinions of any kind.
One thing not yet updated in the images but already communicated is moving the balcony to the bedroom side, which is also where the exit is.
The floor plan is almost perfect for us. Window placement was our most recent focus, and this is where I still see potential—especially the question of whether to use divided windows or larger single-pane windows.
We look forward to your feedback.
Good luck,
Jan
Zoning plan/restrictions
Plot size 908 sqm (9,769 sqft)
Slope: No
Building coverage ratio 0.3
Building window, building line and boundary: see image
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of stories: 2
Style: Modern townhouse villa
Maximum heights/limits: 8.5 / 6.5 m (overall height / eaves height) (27.9 / 21.3 ft)
Homeowner requirements (see images)
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, number of floors
Number of occupants, ages
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: family use or home office?
Overnight guests per year
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining places
Fireplace
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace
Garage, carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you especially like? Why?
What do you not like? Why?
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: €350,000 including fees (phases 5-9). Final quote expected next week.
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: €535,000
(€101,000 for land,
€20,000 for landscaping,
€35,000 for painting, flooring, kitchen),
€15,000 for site development,
€10,000 for notary/land transfer,
€350,000 for house including architect (phases 5-9),
Miscellaneous costs for the rest
Preferred heating system: air-to-water heat pump.
Why does the design look like it does now?
The architect received a very specific brief from us, to which we made detailed adjustments.
steija1 schrieb:
I quickly made two adjustments using my MS Paint skills. Additionally, I redesigned the bathroom as I understood it in an inverted L-shape, but as you can see, I swapped the washbasins with the bathtub.
Any opinions?
Sorry, I don’t like it as much anymore. The toilet is now very cramped and uncomfortable. The huge shower wall primarily feels like just a solid wall. I prefer glass and open spaces.
kaho674 schrieb:
Sorry, I don’t like it as much anymore. The toilet is now very tight and uncomfortable. The huge shower wall is, first of all, just a wall. I prefer glass and open spaces.The toilet in the corner does feel tighter, which is indeed a consequence.
Regarding the shower wall, it could be built only halfway up with masonry and then continue with glass from the halfway point upwards. I think this would reduce the impression of a solid wall in the room and make the space feel a bit more open.
steija1 schrieb:
The toilet in the corner feels more cramped, which is indeed a consequence.
Regarding the shower wall, it could be built halfway up with masonry and then completed with glass above that.
I think this would reduce the impression of a solid wall in the room and make it feel a bit more open.The toilet should have one meter RBM.
The choice of materials for the shower area determines whether you prefer to clean glass or plastic surfaces. A combination creates unnecessary corners where water and, consequently, limescale accumulates.
It doesn't matter whether you have a bathtub or vanity units on the other side.
J
j.bautsch16 Aug 2017 10:27My husband would refuse to accept the distance one would have to cover to the toilet at night, half asleep...
j.bautsch schrieb:
My husband would refuse to go with the distance to the bathroom at night, half asleep....Where would he want it then? Like on the bedside table??? [emoji23]
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