ᐅ Initial floor plan draft of the ground floor

ypg schrieb:

I would probably align the entire lower right quarter with the upper wall so that the door can be moved further to the left, allowing shoes to be placed on the right side of the hallway (built-in closet)

And that’s exactly how it’s going to be done now! @ypg @11ant The projection of the bay window on the right side will be removed, making the bay flush with the house. The door will be moved accordingly, and a coat rack will be installed on the right side of the entrance. This way, the second built-in closet can be used for cleaning supplies, etc. The house facade will still be clad up to the bay window height. This also eliminates the cantilever in the basement, saving basement space.

In addition, the secondary entrance door will be relocated from the entry area to a position in front of the main door, as previously described.

If we can find a solution for the laundry chute/window in the dressing room now, we will have made significant progress.

MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
The side of the house will still be clad up to the bay window height. This also eliminates the cantilever in the basement, saving corresponding basement space.

Great. That’s exactly what I was about to suggest: that the east side of the house still gets cladding, even without an offset. This also saves that 50cm (20 inch) roof build-up. Perfect.

kaho674 schrieb:
What I don’t like about the floor plan is the long distance from the kitchen to the dining table (and even more so to the sofa). That space feels wasted to me. Okay, you can dance there – which is nice. But otherwise? When I also consider the bay window for the kitchen, it feels like a nice luxury. I’m just wondering if it really adds value, or if the walking back and forth will get on my nerves pretty quickly.

I don’t like that either. Ask yourself what you want to use the island for. The space is open, but you’re miles away from your guests. It’s not just a physical distance but also a balancing act when serving. I bet you’ll move the dining table closer to the kitchen.

MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
since there should also be a play area on the floor for the kids that is visible from the kitchen.

And on top of that?! The worst spot, the central hub and traffic area, should function as a play area – that won’t work. Everyone has to step over toys... plus, according to Feng Shui, the center should always be kept somewhat free.

Move the table to the center of the house and let the kids play somewhere else.

MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
We also don’t want to “cram” everything in

Since you’re already planning one meter (about 3 feet) of space on each side, nothing will feel cramped. You can only call it cramped if you have around 60cm (24 inches) of clearance all around.

MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
Then the only real issue left is that the walk-in closet has no window. To be honest, I don’t have a solution for that yet...

I wouldn’t like that either. Artificial light changes clothes’ colors, and you at least have a window in the pantry.

@ypg
The table was drawn in that position by the designer. Of course, it doesn’t have to be tightly squeezed against the west wall. Especially, the corner between the two windows is a good spot for the Christmas tree since it can also be seen from the living room.
You also have to consider that the pantry, tall cabinets, and bay window would move about half a meter (1.6 feet) closer to the dining table if the right-side extension is removed.
The island is definitely a must-have, since I haven’t seen a kitchen that looks good without one. It’s simply a matter of personal taste for us.

The only question is how to solve the issue with the walk-in closet?

MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
@ypg

The only question is how to solve the walk-in closet issue?

I haven’t fully understood the problem yet. If you want a window there, just put it in. Nowadays, closets can be custom-built. The laundry chute could easily be placed on any other side of the room. It might be worth considering integrating the chute into a closet right away. That way, it’s visually hidden, and the space above can be used as storage.

kaho674 schrieb:
I haven’t fully understood the problem yet. If you want a window there, just install it. Nowadays, wardrobes can be custom-made easily. The laundry chute could also be placed on any other side of the room without any issues. It might be worth considering integrating the chute directly into a wardrobe. That way, it’s visually hidden and the space above can be used as storage.

Maybe like this. I need to experiment with the Pax configurator. Perhaps then I’ll find the solution.

Source: homedeco

MIA_SAN_MIA__ schrieb:
@ypg
The table was originally drawn that way by the planner. Of course, you don’t have to squeeze it so rigidly against the west wall. The corner between the two windows is actually a good spot for the Christmas tree since it’s also visible from the living room.
Also, you should consider that the pantry, tall cabinets, and bay window would shift about half a meter (around 1.5 feet) closer to the dining table if the extension on the right is removed.
The island is definitely a must-have because I haven’t seen a kitchen that looks good without one. It’s just a matter of personal taste for us.

The only question is how to solve the dressing room issue?

Yes, the island is great.
But ask yourself why you want an open kitchen with an island and check for yourself if your needs are well accommodated within the open space of the house (kitchen, dining area).
For me, the dining area should be close to the island—about 1.5 meters (5 feet) away, not 5 meters (16 feet). Otherwise, it can’t really be considered close.