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
No way, right? The staircase has to start at the corner near the utility room so that there is still enough headroom under the roof. But that makes the guest/work room on the ground floor barely usable.
Is a gable really planned for the roof?
Hmm, I don’t find this well thought-out. Now there’s a roof hatch that is narrow and not very practical, so also just a hole in the ceiling. And you’d also have to prepare a hole for the staircase, right?
The terrace... there will then be chairs or a bench in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to the living room, max 120 cm (47 inches) wide, since it should remain in the sheltered corner, but you still need to be able to get out through the dining room terrace door.
Do you want this drawn freestanding bathtub in the master bathroom? Then showering would be done in the other bathroom?
I am not convinced by the whole concept; some parts seem unfinished and not consistently thought through.
Is a gable really planned for the roof?
Hmm, I don’t find this well thought-out. Now there’s a roof hatch that is narrow and not very practical, so also just a hole in the ceiling. And you’d also have to prepare a hole for the staircase, right?
The terrace... there will then be chairs or a bench in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to the living room, max 120 cm (47 inches) wide, since it should remain in the sheltered corner, but you still need to be able to get out through the dining room terrace door.
Do you want this drawn freestanding bathtub in the master bathroom? Then showering would be done in the other bathroom?
Michaela1986 schrieb:
What don’t you like? Why?: Utility room too small, but can’t be helped since we are taking our kitchen with us.
I am not convinced by the whole concept; some parts seem unfinished and not consistently thought through.
@Michaela1986 .. I don’t want to just complain, but also try to suggest an alternative option.
Left – my version ... Right Michaela’s with a possible staircase hinted in the guest room
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Maybe there are some ideas worth considering. By the way, the house has 113.78 sqm (1,224 sq ft) of living/usable space.
Left – my version ... Right Michaela’s with a possible staircase hinted in the guest room
- Kitchen – the existing 390 cm (153 inches) width fits, with base cabinets as originally planned, but arranged as a peninsula. Small buffet area, large workspace for baking, etc.
- Utility room is slightly larger, allowing more comfortable movement.
- Terrace access through a sliding door positioned closer to the kitchen area, with a slightly larger terrace corner.
- Sofa area is open to the room but not directly visible from the front door.
- Possibility to place a 200 cm (79 inches) long table as indicated.
- Space for a spiral space-saving staircase. Initially, it could be omitted, using a pull-down attic ladder in the opening instead, with the staircase niche closed off, for example, by a metal slatted curtain. This still leaves storage space behind it. By sliding the slatted curtain aside, the attic ladder can be accessed. The curtain would be more flexible than a small storage closet.
- If the space-saving staircase is later installed, a rough idea of how the upper floor could be divided.
- Guest bathroom with a 160x90 cm (63x35 inch) shower, right next to the main bathroom. I could imagine a sliding door between the two bathrooms here. When you have guests, the door can be locked; otherwise, it remains open. This way, you can move from your main bathroom to the shower room without having to cross the hallway.
- Closet room now serves as the entrance to the private area and has a much more usable width of 232 cm (91 inches) compared to the 193 cm (76 inches) in your plan.
Maybe there are some ideas worth considering. By the way, the house has 113.78 sqm (1,224 sq ft) of living/usable space.
Well, construction hasn’t started yet, and the discussion about vacation in July passed me by.
Also, I haven’t made any major changes... except for a few points that Michaela might not feel completely comfortable with either:
- Terrace size and access, especially if there will be outdoor furniture there.
- Staircase location, in case there is an attic floor after all.
- And from my side... the width of the walk-in closet and the fact that only a bathtub is planned in the main bathroom.
Also, I haven’t made any major changes... except for a few points that Michaela might not feel completely comfortable with either:
- Terrace size and access, especially if there will be outdoor furniture there.
- Staircase location, in case there is an attic floor after all.
- And from my side... the width of the walk-in closet and the fact that only a bathtub is planned in the main bathroom.
@kbt09: I’m really impressed again. With the same depth and just 60cm (24 inches) more width—that is, 6.3sqm (68 sqft) of additional built-up area—you can achieve a significantly more attractive layout without completely overhauling everything. Well done!
It’s really hard to believe you’re not doing this professionally.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
It’s really hard to believe you’re not doing this professionally.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Michaela198618 Oct 2017 20:56Good evening,
I’m just going through everything now... finally, I have the time. Speaking of which, can someone please make it slow down? Time is flying by too fast.
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I’m just going through everything now... finally, I have the time. Speaking of which, can someone please make it slow down? Time is flying by too fast.
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