ᐅ Floor Plan / Layout Ideas for a Single-Family Home of 180 m² with 3 Children's Bedrooms
Created on: 1 Apr 2018 23:13
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derJohnson
Hello everyone,
I have been a silent reader for a few months now, and regarding our building project, we have already reached the point where we have chosen a construction company and, most importantly, a floor plan. From our perspective, the floor plan is really good, but we are looking for a more "realistic" view from others on our floor plan idea. By realistic, I mean practical for everyday living. We simply lack experience in building design, so I kindly ask the community to evaluate the floor plan. Of course, we are also open to other suggestions for improvement!
Development plan/restrictions:
Nothing significant
Plot size:
20 x 40 m (66 x 131 feet), see site plan. Approx. 809 m² (8,710 sq ft)
Slope:
Very slight downward slope towards the street front
Site coverage ratio
0.4
Floor area ratio
0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundaries
See site plan
Boundary construction
Garage may be built on the boundary line; otherwise, a 3 m (10 feet) distance to neighboring properties is required
Number of parking spaces
2 according to the development plan
Number of storeys
2
Roof style
Gable roof
Architectural style
Classic
Orientation
?
Maximum height restrictions
Eaves height: 4.50 m (15 feet)
Ridge height: 8.50 m (28 feet)
Other requirements
-
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type
Classic style with gable roof
Basement, storeys
No basement, two storeys as far as the eaves height allows
Number of occupants, ages
Currently 2 adults, both 30 years old, a 6-month-old daughter, and planning 2 more children within the next 4 years
Space requirements for ground floor and upper floor
No precise square meter expectations. Generally a very generous open living, dining, and kitchen area, as we believe most family life will happen there.
Office: family use or home office?
Currently used as a home office; in old age, it is planned to convert the office into the master bedroom for single-level living
Guests per year
None
Open or closed architecture
Open living, dining, and kitchen area; otherwise closed architecture due to the expected noise level from 3 children
Conservative or modern construction
Rather conservative
Open kitchen, kitchen island
As mentioned above, not necessarily a kitchen island; prefer the stove against the wall
Number of dining seats
Kitchen with U-shape layout, breakfast bar extending into the living area
Main dining table in the conservatory
Fireplace
Not planned
Music/stereo wall
No
Balcony, roof terrace
Not desired
Garage, carport
Garage 4 x 9 m (13 x 30 feet), or possibly 3.57 x 9 m (12 x 30 feet) for cost reasons
Utility garden, greenhouse
On the property, a roughly 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) turtle enclosure and possibly a chicken coop will be established
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons for choices or exclusions
The wife works shifts, so access to the bedroom through the dressing room is preferred
House design
Who is responsible for the planning?
- Planner from a construction company
What do you especially like? Why?
The highlight will be the spacious conservatory in the living area. Anyone who has visited the show home by Stommel Haus in the prefabricated house village in Frechen will understand – it inspired us because we were absolutely enthusiastic about it. My father is a carpenter and will install an open “fake” beam ceiling inside, which will then be finished with a pale whitewash.
What do you not like? Why?
Basement floor plan: Personally, I would prefer the shower access in the upstairs bathroom to be from the side, so water does not splash into the bathroom while showering.
Ground floor plan: Are there options to redesign the staircase (wall), so that one can look directly at the double doors to the living room from the entrance?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Not relevant
Personal price limit for the house including fittings:
Not relevant
Preferred heating technology:
District heating mandatory
If you have to give up details/finishes
- Can compromise on: Basically very flexible
- Cannot give up: Conservatory, third gable at the front
Why was the floor plan designed as it is now?
Our wishes were taken into account by the builder.
What do you think makes the floor plan particularly good or bad?
Basically, all our wishes are realized in the floor plan; I do not see much that is bad.
What is the most important/basic question about the desired floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
As mentioned, I would like feedback on the "everyday practicality" of our floor plan idea. Suggestions for improving the upstairs bathroom and staircase position welcome.
Thank you very much!
Best regards
derJohnson
I have been a silent reader for a few months now, and regarding our building project, we have already reached the point where we have chosen a construction company and, most importantly, a floor plan. From our perspective, the floor plan is really good, but we are looking for a more "realistic" view from others on our floor plan idea. By realistic, I mean practical for everyday living. We simply lack experience in building design, so I kindly ask the community to evaluate the floor plan. Of course, we are also open to other suggestions for improvement!
Development plan/restrictions:
Nothing significant
Plot size:
20 x 40 m (66 x 131 feet), see site plan. Approx. 809 m² (8,710 sq ft)
Slope:
Very slight downward slope towards the street front
Site coverage ratio
0.4
Floor area ratio
0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundaries
See site plan
Boundary construction
Garage may be built on the boundary line; otherwise, a 3 m (10 feet) distance to neighboring properties is required
Number of parking spaces
2 according to the development plan
Number of storeys
2
Roof style
Gable roof
Architectural style
Classic
Orientation
?
Maximum height restrictions
Eaves height: 4.50 m (15 feet)
Ridge height: 8.50 m (28 feet)
Other requirements
-
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type
Classic style with gable roof
Basement, storeys
No basement, two storeys as far as the eaves height allows
Number of occupants, ages
Currently 2 adults, both 30 years old, a 6-month-old daughter, and planning 2 more children within the next 4 years
Space requirements for ground floor and upper floor
No precise square meter expectations. Generally a very generous open living, dining, and kitchen area, as we believe most family life will happen there.
Office: family use or home office?
Currently used as a home office; in old age, it is planned to convert the office into the master bedroom for single-level living
Guests per year
None
Open or closed architecture
Open living, dining, and kitchen area; otherwise closed architecture due to the expected noise level from 3 children
Conservative or modern construction
Rather conservative
Open kitchen, kitchen island
As mentioned above, not necessarily a kitchen island; prefer the stove against the wall
Number of dining seats
Kitchen with U-shape layout, breakfast bar extending into the living area
Main dining table in the conservatory
Fireplace
Not planned
Music/stereo wall
No
Balcony, roof terrace
Not desired
Garage, carport
Garage 4 x 9 m (13 x 30 feet), or possibly 3.57 x 9 m (12 x 30 feet) for cost reasons
Utility garden, greenhouse
On the property, a roughly 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) turtle enclosure and possibly a chicken coop will be established
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons for choices or exclusions
The wife works shifts, so access to the bedroom through the dressing room is preferred
House design
Who is responsible for the planning?
- Planner from a construction company
What do you especially like? Why?
The highlight will be the spacious conservatory in the living area. Anyone who has visited the show home by Stommel Haus in the prefabricated house village in Frechen will understand – it inspired us because we were absolutely enthusiastic about it. My father is a carpenter and will install an open “fake” beam ceiling inside, which will then be finished with a pale whitewash.
What do you not like? Why?
Basement floor plan: Personally, I would prefer the shower access in the upstairs bathroom to be from the side, so water does not splash into the bathroom while showering.
Ground floor plan: Are there options to redesign the staircase (wall), so that one can look directly at the double doors to the living room from the entrance?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Not relevant
Personal price limit for the house including fittings:
Not relevant
Preferred heating technology:
District heating mandatory
If you have to give up details/finishes
- Can compromise on: Basically very flexible
- Cannot give up: Conservatory, third gable at the front
Why was the floor plan designed as it is now?
Our wishes were taken into account by the builder.
What do you think makes the floor plan particularly good or bad?
Basically, all our wishes are realized in the floor plan; I do not see much that is bad.
What is the most important/basic question about the desired floor plan, summarized in 130 characters?
As mentioned, I would like feedback on the "everyday practicality" of our floor plan idea. Suggestions for improving the upstairs bathroom and staircase position welcome.
Thank you very much!
Best regards
derJohnson
kaho674 schrieb:
The inconvenient garage will probably have to be relocated elsewhere. Or maybe not.D
derJohnson3 Apr 2018 13:44Haha, no need to panic,
I don’t think the turtle enclosure will be that big.
Hmm, that doesn’t really work... the ridge orientation isn’t fixed, so we have freedom there, but the conservatory is covered by a pitched roof that slopes away.
If you do it that way, you can’t put the third gable facing the street anymore; instead, it would have to face north towards the neighbors or be omitted entirely.
Then the entrance area looks quite boring... a small front door on a large gable side.
Also, we like the idea that you have a direct view of the garden from the conservatory. If I place it on the side like that, I would only have a nice view of the neighbor’s house and constantly have southern sun inside the house, which means shading below most of the time... and that would be a shame for the conservatory.
So as it is now, we only have a small wall facing south.
Where does that sentence about the garage come from? And I’m surprised it bothers you so much.
Best regards
derJohnson
I don’t think the turtle enclosure will be that big.
kaho674 schrieb:
I wonder if the conservatory should face directly south and the terrace then face south/west. That would mean rotating the house and probably pointing the gable towards the street.
That way, you’d have more freedom for the terrace in the garden at the back. Just a sketch – for understanding only – not to scale or anything.
Hmm, that doesn’t really work... the ridge orientation isn’t fixed, so we have freedom there, but the conservatory is covered by a pitched roof that slopes away.
If you do it that way, you can’t put the third gable facing the street anymore; instead, it would have to face north towards the neighbors or be omitted entirely.
Then the entrance area looks quite boring... a small front door on a large gable side.
Also, we like the idea that you have a direct view of the garden from the conservatory. If I place it on the side like that, I would only have a nice view of the neighbor’s house and constantly have southern sun inside the house, which means shading below most of the time... and that would be a shame for the conservatory.
So as it is now, we only have a small wall facing south.
kaho674 schrieb:
Or maybe not.
Where does that sentence about the garage come from? And I’m surprised it bothers you so much.
Best regards
derJohnson
derJohnson schrieb:
I have to make 2 parking spaces (1. garage, 2. in front of the garage)Please double-check this. Here, every parking space must be freely accessible, so parking spaces in tandem are not allowed!
Ok, of course, that’s a matter of personal preference. If you have already put so much thought into it, the west-facing orientation of the conservatory is probably the right choice for you.
derJohnson schrieb:It’s a personal thing. I don’t like garages when the plots aren’t large enough. Carports feel more open, brighter, and nicer in those cases.
Where does the comment about the garage come from? And I’m also surprised that it bothers you so much
D
derJohnson3 Apr 2018 14:18Climbee schrieb:
Please double-check this carefully. In our area, every parking space must be freely accessible; parking spaces arranged in a row are not allowed!It seems to be the same here. I will clarify this with the local authorities. However, it is also specified here that garages must be at least 5 meters (16 feet) away from the street.
I assume the building envelope is set further back, so the 5 meters (16 feet) requirement probably won’t affect us.
kaho674 schrieb:
It’s a personal preference. I don’t like garages if the lot isn’t big enough. Carports feel more open, brighter, and nicer.Ah, that explains it. I’m not a fan either because they aren’t fully enclosed.
derJohnson schrieb:
2. because with the conservatory at the back we would have a nice sheltered terrace where we could use a more "permanent" awning, A conservatory can also serve as a "sheltered terrace with a more permanent awning" itself—if you open it along the long side with folding doors.
derJohnson schrieb:
By the way, I can't tell you who planned the floor plan. What matters is how good a floor plan is. If it’s well designed, it could have been made by an intern.
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