Hello everyone,
We have a plot where we are allowed to build a semi-detached house. The exterior dimensions can be a maximum of 7 m x 10 m (23 ft x 33 ft), with 2 full floors.
We have visited several carpentry companies (we want to build with solid wood) to get quotes. Each one designed a slightly different plan, but in all of them the children's rooms are quite small (between 11 and 12 square meters (118 to 129 square feet)).
Our requirements were:
- Ground floor with living/dining area, kitchen (preferably also separated), bathroom with shower, pantry
- Upper floor with one bedroom, 2 children's rooms, and a bathroom with shower + bathtub.
A basement is also planned, as the floor plan is already quite small. It will house a hobby room and a boiler room.
My question now:
Is it not possible to get larger children’s rooms with these exterior dimensions? Or has anyone built something similar with a completely different floor plan?
If more space really isn’t possible, is 11 square meters (118 square feet) enough for one child?
We have a plot where we are allowed to build a semi-detached house. The exterior dimensions can be a maximum of 7 m x 10 m (23 ft x 33 ft), with 2 full floors.
We have visited several carpentry companies (we want to build with solid wood) to get quotes. Each one designed a slightly different plan, but in all of them the children's rooms are quite small (between 11 and 12 square meters (118 to 129 square feet)).
Our requirements were:
- Ground floor with living/dining area, kitchen (preferably also separated), bathroom with shower, pantry
- Upper floor with one bedroom, 2 children's rooms, and a bathroom with shower + bathtub.
A basement is also planned, as the floor plan is already quite small. It will house a hobby room and a boiler room.
My question now:
Is it not possible to get larger children’s rooms with these exterior dimensions? Or has anyone built something similar with a completely different floor plan?
If more space really isn’t possible, is 11 square meters (118 square feet) enough for one child?
Is there a plan for the second semi-detached house to be built at some point? Otherwise, you will need to consider insulating the wall, which could reduce your usable building area even further in the worst case. With 7 meters (23 feet), losing 30 centimeters (12 inches) is quite significant.
hmm, the terrace probably makes more sense facing south, right? Otherwise, the living room would also be facing north...
The second half certainly won’t be built for the next 5–10 years. That’s why the party wall is also constructed as an actual exterior wall. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help...
The second half certainly won’t be built for the next 5–10 years. That’s why the party wall is also constructed as an actual exterior wall. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help...
MichaeI schrieb:
hmm the terrace probably makes more sense facing south, right? Otherwise, the living room would also face north... The question is where your garden begins or ends. If there is no land left on the south side, but 30m (100 feet) on the north side, the children might prefer to play ball in the back rather than sit quietly in the front. Or maybe you simply build two terraces? One at the back and one at the front? That would definitely be a challenge for the planner.
I wouldn’t necessarily agree that there is more sun in the south in this case. With a (possibly small, second) terrace located in the northern garden, you can still get plenty of direct southern sunlight there, since there shouldn’t be any obstacles blocking the sun along the length of the property.
The question of the garage is, in my opinion, very, very important. It would likely take up the entire space between the house and the neighbor. If the entrance is placed on the north side, then having a garage would basically be impossible afterward; otherwise, nobody would be able to reach the front door.
I also have reservations about large windows in the area where a garage might potentially be built. Since today’s trend is not just for two or three cars, but often four or more when adult children live in the house, a parking space will almost certainly be needed at some point. Of course, a simple parking spot might still fit, but I don’t think it’s appealing to access it from the south side of the property.
My initial thought would be to place the entrance on the west side, but south of the garage. The restroom could be positioned on the south wall, allowing for a full-width southern terrace if a south-facing terrace is a must. If the entrance were on the south side, the available space there would be reduced too much.
The interior layout each has its pros and cons. I would like the kitchen to be in the north if the main terrace(s) are planned there. If the main terrace is on the south side, I would put the kitchen there instead. Living rooms facing south can be problematic when the sun reflects on the TV screen.
Honestly, I find this plot quite challenging, and I think you should already focus heavily on outdoor uses (especially where the terrace will go) in order to plan the ground floor interior spaces in a sensible way.
The question of the garage is, in my opinion, very, very important. It would likely take up the entire space between the house and the neighbor. If the entrance is placed on the north side, then having a garage would basically be impossible afterward; otherwise, nobody would be able to reach the front door.
I also have reservations about large windows in the area where a garage might potentially be built. Since today’s trend is not just for two or three cars, but often four or more when adult children live in the house, a parking space will almost certainly be needed at some point. Of course, a simple parking spot might still fit, but I don’t think it’s appealing to access it from the south side of the property.
My initial thought would be to place the entrance on the west side, but south of the garage. The restroom could be positioned on the south wall, allowing for a full-width southern terrace if a south-facing terrace is a must. If the entrance were on the south side, the available space there would be reduced too much.
The interior layout each has its pros and cons. I would like the kitchen to be in the north if the main terrace(s) are planned there. If the main terrace is on the south side, I would put the kitchen there instead. Living rooms facing south can be problematic when the sun reflects on the TV screen.
Honestly, I find this plot quite challenging, and I think you should already focus heavily on outdoor uses (especially where the terrace will go) in order to plan the ground floor interior spaces in a sensible way.
kaho674 schrieb:
Or do you simply build two terraces? One at the back and one at the front? That would then be quite a challenge for the designer. Just place the open-plan living area on the west side.
However, the location of the entrance might then become problematic.
Since the timing overlapped: I don't consider it essential to assign the terrace to the living room. I find the proximity to the kitchen more important.
You go to the couch once or twice. But you go to the kitchen several times more often when fetching grill items and drinks, putting things away, etc. Think about how your daily routines should work.
You go to the couch once or twice. But you go to the kitchen several times more often when fetching grill items and drinks, putting things away, etc. Think about how your daily routines should work.
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