Hello everyone,
we have received a preliminary design and a quote from our builder. I would like to get your opinion on it.
It is planned as an accessible bungalow (about 131 sqm (1410 sq ft)) with 3 bedrooms and possibly a study room. Previously, instead of the study, there was a slightly larger kitchen and a somewhat bigger living room.
My opinion:
I would make the house a bit narrower on the street side, which would make the bedroom and child’s room 1 slightly smaller. Instead, the living room and kitchen would be extended, allowing the kitchen to be a bit larger (it currently feels too small to me).
On the other side, I have the option to make the carport a bit wider. I am trying to achieve an internal width of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) for the carport (because of wheelchair access).
I will also ask the builder what price difference it would make to have a concrete ceiling with insulation instead of a wooden beam ceiling, a knee wall height of maybe 30 cm (12 inches), and a roof pitch of 40 degrees, so that it would be possible to convert the attic space in the future (maybe after 25–30 years).
I would like to have a carport for two cars parked in tandem with a storage room planned, but I want to handle the construction myself or have it done elsewhere. The builder is asking €14,000 for a single carport with storage, which I think is too expensive.
We would really appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you
we have received a preliminary design and a quote from our builder. I would like to get your opinion on it.
It is planned as an accessible bungalow (about 131 sqm (1410 sq ft)) with 3 bedrooms and possibly a study room. Previously, instead of the study, there was a slightly larger kitchen and a somewhat bigger living room.
My opinion:
I would make the house a bit narrower on the street side, which would make the bedroom and child’s room 1 slightly smaller. Instead, the living room and kitchen would be extended, allowing the kitchen to be a bit larger (it currently feels too small to me).
On the other side, I have the option to make the carport a bit wider. I am trying to achieve an internal width of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) for the carport (because of wheelchair access).
I will also ask the builder what price difference it would make to have a concrete ceiling with insulation instead of a wooden beam ceiling, a knee wall height of maybe 30 cm (12 inches), and a roof pitch of 40 degrees, so that it would be possible to convert the attic space in the future (maybe after 25–30 years).
I would like to have a carport for two cars parked in tandem with a storage room planned, but I want to handle the construction myself or have it done elsewhere. The builder is asking €14,000 for a single carport with storage, which I think is too expensive.
We would really appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you
Ok, that’s a bit more information.
First of all: Don’t underestimate the house price. With your requirements, it will never be that cheap. You urgently need to consider whether you really want to plan the house for 5 to 6 people now or if you will build a new one or move in a few years.
A bungalow with your space demands is unrealistic. Build a single-family house with an “attached” children’s room. In other words, place your bedroom and a children’s room on the ground floor next to the living room and other common areas, and have an upper floor for additional children’s rooms, guest rooms, and workspaces. You might also want to plan storage rooms there.
A rounded hallway with a large, open living area. No closed-off kitchen. There should be access to the children’s room for your child both from the living room and from your bedroom.
First of all: Don’t underestimate the house price. With your requirements, it will never be that cheap. You urgently need to consider whether you really want to plan the house for 5 to 6 people now or if you will build a new one or move in a few years.
A bungalow with your space demands is unrealistic. Build a single-family house with an “attached” children’s room. In other words, place your bedroom and a children’s room on the ground floor next to the living room and other common areas, and have an upper floor for additional children’s rooms, guest rooms, and workspaces. You might also want to plan storage rooms there.
A rounded hallway with a large, open living area. No closed-off kitchen. There should be access to the children’s room for your child both from the living room and from your bedroom.
ypg schrieb:
I believe you don’t want to build a fully certified accessible house, but rather include some elements to keep it affordable for you and to make life easier for your child?Sometimes I feel like we want a house that’s bigger on the inside than on the outside [emoji6]
That’s what the builder is doing now. As an accessible house, we want to find the middle ground—functional and affordable.
Evolith schrieb:
Attention! This is a very simplified explanation but might help. For your child, especially on the ground floor, you need to keep things very simple and clearly structured.
Thank you for the sketch. We are planning to build a bungalow. What you have sketched here appears to be a two-story or one-and-a-half-story building.
zizzi schrieb:
Thanks for the sketch. We are planning to build a bungalow. What you have sketched here seems to be a two-story or one-and-a-half-story design. I understand that you want to build a bungalow. However, with your budget, that size is not feasible.I can only agree with @Evolith!
For 4 people, one of whom uses a wheelchair, this will not work – but I have already mentioned this 2 or 3 times.
Not to mention if you plan to have more children. It will also be more expensive to retrofit a staircase in 5 years if you want to increase the family to 6 people.
The house price of 170,000–200,000 euros is also ambitious and unstable.
Also consider the additional construction costs, which can add 30,000–50,000 euros.
Have you factored those in?
For 4 people, one of whom uses a wheelchair, this will not work – but I have already mentioned this 2 or 3 times.
Not to mention if you plan to have more children. It will also be more expensive to retrofit a staircase in 5 years if you want to increase the family to 6 people.
The house price of 170,000–200,000 euros is also ambitious and unstable.
Also consider the additional construction costs, which can add 30,000–50,000 euros.
Have you factored those in?
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