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
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
@kaho674 You enjoy planning and designing just as much as I do True.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
About the floor plan:
Somehow I don’t find the top and bottom very harmonious... It just doesn’t spark for me... Hmm, that’s a pity. Then you probably won’t like this one either, because it’s very similar:
(I left out the site since it’s very complex and usually the same in the end.)
But no problem. At least we know what you don’t want. That’s valuable too.
T
Traumhaus202017 Feb 2019 22:53haydee schrieb:
With in-laws and parents, it’s 30%, so that needs a lot of de-icing salt. Really 30%? I measured at the in-laws today as well, and it’s 16%. I already find that quite borderline and not very nice. But 30% is something else.
If the architect doesn’t suggest a good solution for the garage, I now prefer a long, shallow driveway over a short, steep one...
How much does a driveway with mid-range stones roughly cost? For example, 10 meters (33 feet)? So I can compare the costs for a long versus a short driveway.
Are permeable paving stones more expensive? (This is a requirement in the development plan / planning permission.)
kaho674 schrieb:
Mmh, too bad. Then you probably won’t like this one either, since it’s very similar: Actually, wait! The parent’s section (bedroom/dressing room/bathroom) is perfect! The best I have seen so far...
Overall, the upper floor is very good. I would only change two things: The children’s rooms are a bit narrow and the open reading/crafting corner for my wife is missing (the one I mistakenly called a gallery at first). That corner is important to her, and I only get “my” kids’ bathroom if she gets her corner. Since I won’t give up the kids’ bathroom, THIS corner is a must!
On the ground floor, we need to mirror the kitchen/dining area and the TV area. I know the kitchen “should” be near the entrance... but we simply find it more harmonious the other way around. A good example of how we imagine the kitchen/dining area is the show home Modena by Rensch-Haus (see pictures). Whether it’s a U-shaped kitchen or an island kitchen doesn’t matter. But we really like that layout.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
The parent area (bedroom/walk-in closet/bathroom) is perfect! The best I have seen so far... Not perfect, but well zoned.
The walk-in closet should be slightly adjusted to fit more cabinets in less space.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
The children’s rooms are a bit narrow They are absolutely not.
3x4 meters (10x13 feet) is a good ratio, just like 3.5x5 meters (11.5x16.5 feet).
There is nothing narrow about that.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
I know the kitchen “belongs” near the entrance... No, since this isn’t a long, narrow apartment, the kitchen makes more sense towards the terrace, where you can harvest rosemary.
However, I’m currently uncertain about the budget issue: I don’t recall your previous expectations, but if the costs for a driveway are now being mentioned.... ?!?
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