Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 1100sqm (1,1840 sq ft)
Slope: Yes (west to east)
Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: none
Building envelope, building line and boundary: none
Edge development: Theoretically possible, as neighboring plot belongs to parents
Number of parking spaces: 2 per housing unit (relevant if split into two apartments)
Number of floors: none
Roof type: only gable roof & hip roof (also for garage!)
Architectural style: none
Orientation: none
Maximum heights/restrictions: none
Other requirements: roof overhang of at least 50cm (20 inches)
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: hip roof urban villa
Basement, floors: yes, 2 full floors
Number of people, ages: 36, 35, 4, 0
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Home office once a week
Guest overnight stays per year: 1-2
Open or closed architecture: semi-open
Conservative or modern style: rather modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 4-8
Fireplace: not necessary, also can’t find a suitable place
Music / stereo wall: TV wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony (only due to possible split into two apartments)
Garage, carport: double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or shouldn’t be: bay window with balcony, even if it gets expensive…
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself with SweetHome3D
What do you like most? Why? Everything. I think I spent so long working on the floor plan that I’m in love with it and probably totally “blind” to its flaws.
What do you dislike? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 750,000€
Preferred heating system: gas
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
- could you do without: somehow nothing
- could you not do without: large entrance/wardrobe; large children’s rooms; master bedroom facing east (I want to watch the sunrise); large aquarium as a highlight in the living area; platform staircase; children’s bathroom; and my wife absolutely wants a gallery.
Why did the design turn out as it is now?
I looked at almost every floor plan from all prefabricated house manufacturers and, annoyed by the “cookie-cutter” designs (keyword: living room/kitchen/dining all in one long corridor and stairs always immediately by the dirty entrance), I started working out my own floor plan. Many thanks to this forum because I have learned a lot from the floor plan discussions here! I even dealt with Feng Shui for the layout.
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
The rooms are ideally oriented to the sun: living spaces face south, unoccupied rooms face north. In addition, the slight slope (to the east) allows for nice walk-out basement rooms. The layout can also be easily split into two apartments, making it flexible for a barrier-free future. Technical aspects and piping were also considered: the utility room is on the street side and pipes/water lines don’t run erratically but are kept close together.
The only downside I see is that the kitchen is “far” from the entrance. However, I don’t find this very problematic and only mention it because it would probably be a common criticism.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I’m grateful for suggestions or optimizations of any kind! Especially tips for the master bathroom. I’m not 100% satisfied yet.
Good luck
Alro
Plot size: 1100sqm (1,1840 sq ft)
Slope: Yes (west to east)
Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: none
Building envelope, building line and boundary: none
Edge development: Theoretically possible, as neighboring plot belongs to parents
Number of parking spaces: 2 per housing unit (relevant if split into two apartments)
Number of floors: none
Roof type: only gable roof & hip roof (also for garage!)
Architectural style: none
Orientation: none
Maximum heights/restrictions: none
Other requirements: roof overhang of at least 50cm (20 inches)
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: hip roof urban villa
Basement, floors: yes, 2 full floors
Number of people, ages: 36, 35, 4, 0
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Home office once a week
Guest overnight stays per year: 1-2
Open or closed architecture: semi-open
Conservative or modern style: rather modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 4-8
Fireplace: not necessary, also can’t find a suitable place
Music / stereo wall: TV wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony (only due to possible split into two apartments)
Garage, carport: double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or shouldn’t be: bay window with balcony, even if it gets expensive…
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself with SweetHome3D
What do you like most? Why? Everything. I think I spent so long working on the floor plan that I’m in love with it and probably totally “blind” to its flaws.
What do you dislike? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 750,000€
Preferred heating system: gas
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
- could you do without: somehow nothing
- could you not do without: large entrance/wardrobe; large children’s rooms; master bedroom facing east (I want to watch the sunrise); large aquarium as a highlight in the living area; platform staircase; children’s bathroom; and my wife absolutely wants a gallery.
Why did the design turn out as it is now?
I looked at almost every floor plan from all prefabricated house manufacturers and, annoyed by the “cookie-cutter” designs (keyword: living room/kitchen/dining all in one long corridor and stairs always immediately by the dirty entrance), I started working out my own floor plan. Many thanks to this forum because I have learned a lot from the floor plan discussions here! I even dealt with Feng Shui for the layout.
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
The rooms are ideally oriented to the sun: living spaces face south, unoccupied rooms face north. In addition, the slight slope (to the east) allows for nice walk-out basement rooms. The layout can also be easily split into two apartments, making it flexible for a barrier-free future. Technical aspects and piping were also considered: the utility room is on the street side and pipes/water lines don’t run erratically but are kept close together.
The only downside I see is that the kitchen is “far” from the entrance. However, I don’t find this very problematic and only mention it because it would probably be a common criticism.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I’m grateful for suggestions or optimizations of any kind! Especially tips for the master bathroom. I’m not 100% satisfied yet.
Good luck
Alro
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Traumhaus202015 Feb 2019 09:29kaho674 schrieb:
Yes, you can clearly see it on your site plan. However, you mentioned the ground rises again in the neighbor’s garden. So, the house would be right in the natural flood channel? Absolutely! I can’t understand why they built their house there. I’m also wondering how they manage not to have a flooded basement every time there’s heavy rainfall. (That’s something to find out…)
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Traumhaus202015 Feb 2019 10:35That’s right, you had asked about the aquarium before... Sorry I didn’t reply earlier... There were just too many questions and comments.
The plan is for a discus tank of about 1500L-2000L (400-530 gallons), roughly measuring 280cm x 80cm x 80cm (110in x 31in x 31in).
Panorama? No, I prefer a classic rectangular shape.
Background? Nothing special. It will be black with plenty of driftwood and Vallisneria planted in front.
Equipment? As you probably know, discus require very clean and soft water. That’s why a 400-500L (105-130 gallons) sump is planned. Since our local water is relatively hard (around 20 °dH), additional equipment like a reverse osmosis system or deionizer will be used. To avoid cramming everything under the aquarium, I want a technical room behind or below, in the basement.
Support? I’m still undecided whether a metal stand or a masonry base would be better...
Currently, I have a 400L (105 gallon) freshwater tank. Nothing special.
And you? What do you have planned for your 2m (6.5 ft) tank?
The plan is for a discus tank of about 1500L-2000L (400-530 gallons), roughly measuring 280cm x 80cm x 80cm (110in x 31in x 31in).
Panorama? No, I prefer a classic rectangular shape.
Background? Nothing special. It will be black with plenty of driftwood and Vallisneria planted in front.
Equipment? As you probably know, discus require very clean and soft water. That’s why a 400-500L (105-130 gallons) sump is planned. Since our local water is relatively hard (around 20 °dH), additional equipment like a reverse osmosis system or deionizer will be used. To avoid cramming everything under the aquarium, I want a technical room behind or below, in the basement.
Support? I’m still undecided whether a metal stand or a masonry base would be better...
Currently, I have a 400L (105 gallon) freshwater tank. Nothing special.
And you? What do you have planned for your 2m (6.5 ft) tank?
Unfortunately, we also have really hard water. I do have a reverse osmosis system, but I just don’t have the time to maintain it (always busy doing everything myself). So for now, I’m sticking with cichlids, especially the Princess cichlid.
I don’t think I’ll switch to soft water. Although… sometimes I get the urge and dream of rummy-nose tetras, cardinal tetras, or even better, Congo tetras.
280cm x 80cm x 80cm (110in x 31in x 31in) is quite a tank. How tall are you? Quickly cleaning that corner becomes a real challenge.
For that size, I would definitely consider a dedicated equipment room. But I wouldn’t plan it in the basement. Pumps running through the ceiling usually require special supports and often cause problems. I would actually plan a separate room with access from the living room. My software can only suggest that so far:
That looks really cool.
PS: What does your wife think about it?
I don’t think I’ll switch to soft water. Although… sometimes I get the urge and dream of rummy-nose tetras, cardinal tetras, or even better, Congo tetras.
280cm x 80cm x 80cm (110in x 31in x 31in) is quite a tank. How tall are you? Quickly cleaning that corner becomes a real challenge.
For that size, I would definitely consider a dedicated equipment room. But I wouldn’t plan it in the basement. Pumps running through the ceiling usually require special supports and often cause problems. I would actually plan a separate room with access from the living room. My software can only suggest that so far:
That looks really cool.
PS: What does your wife think about it?
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Traumhaus202015 Feb 2019 11:15Do you know the website einrichtungsbeispiele de? They have exactly that kind of aquarium with a technical room behind it...
I would have to look it up again...
Yes, it’s really cool.
Another idea I find very cool is if the aquarium is located in the kitchen/dining area, to have it covered by the kitchen builder using the same fronts as the kitchen cabinets.
I would have to look it up again...
Yes, it’s really cool.
Another idea I find very cool is if the aquarium is located in the kitchen/dining area, to have it covered by the kitchen builder using the same fronts as the kitchen cabinets.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
Are you familiar with the website einrichtungsbeispiele de? Yes, I have heard of it.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
Another idea I find really cool: If the AQ is located in the kitchen/dining area, to have it clad by the kitchen installer using the same cabinet fronts as the kitchen. I haven’t seen anything like that before, especially not at 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in).
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