ᐅ Floor Plan for a 150 m² Urban Villa – Looking Forward to Your Opinions :-)
Created on: 8 Jan 2019 16:32
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Gini_86Hello homebuilding friends,
I would like to hear your opinions.
We plan to build an urban villa with 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft). It is planned in a small new development area that will be developed by mid-February.
We are building with a developer who is also providing the architect.
The notarized contract has not yet been signed.
Below, I am attaching the current floor plan from the architect and another version with my requested changes (and a few explanations). These changes have not yet been discussed with the architect. Maybe you will say some are not feasible or maybe you will have additional suggestions for modifications.
Since we are approaching the final phase, I’m very interested in your feedback. Perhaps some of you will notice something we haven’t thought of yet. I appreciate every opinion and suggestion from you.
The furniture placement was done freely by the architect and does not reflect our preferences.
Further down in the list of questions, I’ve included two points (hidden door to the pantry/laundry room / optimal placement of the fireplace), just in case they aren’t read until the end.
One more thing: Neither my husband nor I come from the construction industry (probably obvious due to the changes I’m suggesting), and we are not handy :-(). Therefore, we want a turnkey build.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything, but feel free to ask if I have.
So, here is the list of questions:
Zoning/building restrictions: None
Plot size: 529 sqm (5,693 sq ft)
Slope: No
Adjacent buildings: Possibly a garage
Number of parking spaces: 1–2
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: Hip roof
Client requirements
Style: open living/dining area, lots of natural light, clean design
Roof type: Hip roof
Building type: Urban villa
Basement: No
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Number of residents: 4
Ages: 36, 32, 4 years, 4 months
Space requirements on ground floor: guest WC with built-in shower, small guest/office room, utility room, storage under the stairs, open kitchen with island, dining area for at least 6 people, living room
Upper floor: 2 equally sized children's rooms, small storage room, master bedroom, storage room
Office: family use
Modern construction style
Open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: initially not wanted, now yes!
Balcony: No
Garage: planned for later
Garden for cultivation
House design
Who designed the plan: architect from the building company
What do you particularly like? open living/dining area, storage room on upper floor, now 2 equally sized children's rooms
What do you dislike? unsure about my requested changes, the entrance area (wardrobe), bedroom layout, sufficient space?
Preferred heating system: exhaust air heat pump including underfloor heating
Must-have: floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen
Why is the design as it is now?
The floor plan was based on our wishes/information.
Which of our wishes have been implemented by the architect?
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the children's rooms, overall window planning, half-turn staircase, large window in the stairwell, closed staircase with storage
Unfortunately not yet implemented: hidden door (tall cabinets) in the kitchen leading to utility/pantry room—perhaps this is up to the kitchen planner? The kitchen planning appointment is Friday.
Since the fireplace was only considered later, I would be interested if you have a better suggestion for its location?
Brief explanation of the requested changes to the floor plan:
Ground floor:
Entrance area: I would prefer not to place the wardrobe as originally planned in front of the glass front door element, but to move the niche further back. I thought about a narrow cabinet and a bench (both IKEA Stuva series). They are quite narrow, but this will make the guest room a bit smaller. Do you see another option for the wardrobe?
Then I somehow found the corridor space wasted and thought we could shift the wall with the planned tall cabinets in the kitchen a bit further into the hallway…
The cabinets should be built into a drywall partition. At the back, there should be only a kitchen counter without tall cabinets, and opposite that, the kitchen island.
Do you maybe have other ideas for a hidden door to the utility room, or is that not very practical?
Of course, the windows would no longer fit with these changes.
Upper floor:
Children's rooms now both equally sized
Storage room consequently a bit larger
Bedroom currently just enough space for what is needed
Bathroom no longer has a T-wall; only the shower is behind the double washbasin now.
Thank you very much for reading this far.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Best regards
Gini_86
I would like to hear your opinions.
We plan to build an urban villa with 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft). It is planned in a small new development area that will be developed by mid-February.
We are building with a developer who is also providing the architect.
The notarized contract has not yet been signed.
Below, I am attaching the current floor plan from the architect and another version with my requested changes (and a few explanations). These changes have not yet been discussed with the architect. Maybe you will say some are not feasible or maybe you will have additional suggestions for modifications.
Since we are approaching the final phase, I’m very interested in your feedback. Perhaps some of you will notice something we haven’t thought of yet. I appreciate every opinion and suggestion from you.
The furniture placement was done freely by the architect and does not reflect our preferences.
Further down in the list of questions, I’ve included two points (hidden door to the pantry/laundry room / optimal placement of the fireplace), just in case they aren’t read until the end.
One more thing: Neither my husband nor I come from the construction industry (probably obvious due to the changes I’m suggesting), and we are not handy :-(). Therefore, we want a turnkey build.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything, but feel free to ask if I have.
So, here is the list of questions:
Zoning/building restrictions: None
Plot size: 529 sqm (5,693 sq ft)
Slope: No
Adjacent buildings: Possibly a garage
Number of parking spaces: 1–2
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: Hip roof
Client requirements
Style: open living/dining area, lots of natural light, clean design
Roof type: Hip roof
Building type: Urban villa
Basement: No
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Number of residents: 4
Ages: 36, 32, 4 years, 4 months
Space requirements on ground floor: guest WC with built-in shower, small guest/office room, utility room, storage under the stairs, open kitchen with island, dining area for at least 6 people, living room
Upper floor: 2 equally sized children's rooms, small storage room, master bedroom, storage room
Office: family use
Modern construction style
Open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: initially not wanted, now yes!
Balcony: No
Garage: planned for later
Garden for cultivation
House design
Who designed the plan: architect from the building company
What do you particularly like? open living/dining area, storage room on upper floor, now 2 equally sized children's rooms
What do you dislike? unsure about my requested changes, the entrance area (wardrobe), bedroom layout, sufficient space?
Preferred heating system: exhaust air heat pump including underfloor heating
Must-have: floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen
Why is the design as it is now?
The floor plan was based on our wishes/information.
Which of our wishes have been implemented by the architect?
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the children's rooms, overall window planning, half-turn staircase, large window in the stairwell, closed staircase with storage
Unfortunately not yet implemented: hidden door (tall cabinets) in the kitchen leading to utility/pantry room—perhaps this is up to the kitchen planner? The kitchen planning appointment is Friday.
Since the fireplace was only considered later, I would be interested if you have a better suggestion for its location?
Brief explanation of the requested changes to the floor plan:
Ground floor:
Entrance area: I would prefer not to place the wardrobe as originally planned in front of the glass front door element, but to move the niche further back. I thought about a narrow cabinet and a bench (both IKEA Stuva series). They are quite narrow, but this will make the guest room a bit smaller. Do you see another option for the wardrobe?
Then I somehow found the corridor space wasted and thought we could shift the wall with the planned tall cabinets in the kitchen a bit further into the hallway…
The cabinets should be built into a drywall partition. At the back, there should be only a kitchen counter without tall cabinets, and opposite that, the kitchen island.
Do you maybe have other ideas for a hidden door to the utility room, or is that not very practical?
Of course, the windows would no longer fit with these changes.
Upper floor:
Children's rooms now both equally sized
Storage room consequently a bit larger
Bedroom currently just enough space for what is needed
Bathroom no longer has a T-wall; only the shower is behind the double washbasin now.
Thank you very much for reading this far.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Best regards
Gini_86
Since I often mention that I don’t like long driveways because they a) require a lot of paving, b) feel like mere escape routes, and c) are very expensive, I spontaneously thought while looking at the site plan to move the garage forward and place the entrance on the east side: visible, inviting, decorative, and welcoming. A nice, practical east courtyard, no driveway. When I saw the ground floor, I immediately thought: the staircase must be on the north side, with the living room as a pass-through room again...
Therefore, I would mirror the house and try to position the staircase on the north side.
Why is the house oriented in a way that almost nobody would freely choose when planning?
Therefore, I would mirror the house and try to position the staircase on the north side.
Why is the house oriented in a way that almost nobody would freely choose when planning?
Changing the upstairs bedroom is mandatory; I wouldn’t modify the ground floor and bathroom. I would designate the storage room upstairs as a utility room with a washing machine, as the technical room downstairs seems too small. You can still place a cupboard there, though.
Is the shower on the ground floor only 80cm (31 inches)? That feels very dollhouse-sized, I’m afraid. Would people actually use it if it’s that uncomfortably tight?
I am quite sure the staircase is located on the north side and that only the arrow is missing from the drawing.
Is the shower on the ground floor only 80cm (31 inches)? That feels very dollhouse-sized, I’m afraid. Would people actually use it if it’s that uncomfortably tight?
I am quite sure the staircase is located on the north side and that only the arrow is missing from the drawing.
kaho674 schrieb:
Assume that the staircase is located on the north side and only the arrow is missing from the drawing.The site plan is oriented north, which you can tell from the text orientation.
The contractor has already marked the terrace and garage.
I also find the placement of the garage unfortunate. Such a long driveway is costly. I wouldn't want to back out so far either. Besides, you always pass by the front door this way, which feels a bit inconvenient to me. Therefore, I would also try to position the entrance on the east side and move the garage closer to the street.
ypg schrieb:
The overview plan is oriented to true north, as you can see from the text.
The contractor has already marked the terrace and garage. Then the house is still rotated 90° incorrectly.
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