Site Plan / Restrictions
Plot Size: approx. 840 m² (2026 sq ft)
Slope: No
Site Occupation Index: -
Floor Area Ratio: -
Building Envelope, Building Line and Boundary: -
Perimeter Development: -
Number of Parking Spaces: -
Number of Floors: -
Roof Type: -
Architectural Style: -
Orientation: -
Maximum Heights / Limits: -
Other Regulations: -
Client Requirements
Architectural Style, Roof Type, Building Type: Modern, hip roof, bungalow
Basement, Floors: no basement, 1 floor
Number of Occupants, Age: 3, 41, 28, 0.5
Space Requirement on Ground Floor: approx. 120 m² (1292 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? sewing, gaming
Overnight Guests per Year: none
Open or closed layout: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of Dining Seats: 6 - 8
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, Roof Terrace: no
Garage, Carport: carport
Utility Garden, Greenhouse: no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why certain things are preferred or avoided:
Simple, functional, modern
House Design
Who created the design:
Planner from a construction company based on our specifications
What stands out positively? Why?: large open dining/living area
What is disliked? Why?: I really don’t notice anything negative
Price Estimate according to architect/planner: approx. 200,000 € turnkey
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 250,000 €
Preferred heating technology: air source heat pump
If you have to compromise, which details / features
-can you do without: I don’t think much can be left out here
-can’t you do without: -
Why was the design created as it is now? The design is almost exactly what we planned. Only the room sizes and layout were adjusted.
What is the most important / basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I would simply like to know if at first or second glance the layout could be more functional. Thank you very much.
Plot Size: approx. 840 m² (2026 sq ft)
Slope: No
Site Occupation Index: -
Floor Area Ratio: -
Building Envelope, Building Line and Boundary: -
Perimeter Development: -
Number of Parking Spaces: -
Number of Floors: -
Roof Type: -
Architectural Style: -
Orientation: -
Maximum Heights / Limits: -
Other Regulations: -
Client Requirements
Architectural Style, Roof Type, Building Type: Modern, hip roof, bungalow
Basement, Floors: no basement, 1 floor
Number of Occupants, Age: 3, 41, 28, 0.5
Space Requirement on Ground Floor: approx. 120 m² (1292 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? sewing, gaming
Overnight Guests per Year: none
Open or closed layout: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of Dining Seats: 6 - 8
Fireplace: no
Music / stereo wall: no
Balcony, Roof Terrace: no
Garage, Carport: carport
Utility Garden, Greenhouse: no
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why certain things are preferred or avoided:
Simple, functional, modern
House Design
Who created the design:
Planner from a construction company based on our specifications
What stands out positively? Why?: large open dining/living area
What is disliked? Why?: I really don’t notice anything negative
Price Estimate according to architect/planner: approx. 200,000 € turnkey
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings: 250,000 €
Preferred heating technology: air source heat pump
If you have to compromise, which details / features
-can you do without: I don’t think much can be left out here
-can’t you do without: -
Why was the design created as it is now? The design is almost exactly what we planned. Only the room sizes and layout were adjusted.
What is the most important / basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I would simply like to know if at first or second glance the layout could be more functional. Thank you very much.
L
Lemming&F1 Apr 2019 13:30Lunch Break
I’ll try not to forget anything.
So far, there is no site plan. The parcel subdivision is taking a bit longer, and in the meantime, we are trying to complete everything possible before then.
The only real limitation for the plot is its width of about 22m (72 feet).
On two sides, the property is bordered by a street/path. This path is only used to access other plots and, basically, a cyclist passes by about every two days. On the other two sides, there is farmland.
A carport and a double office container, used as a workshop or storage space, are planned behind the house. For this reason, we are also considering relocating the entrance from the “front” to the right side, so you don’t have to walk all the way around the house from the carport. The open-plan concept should be maintained as much as possible.
I will attach a sketch of the plot to the first post.
The idea of the staircase makes sense initially, but I’m not sure if the sacrifices are justified in my case, especially since I am creating storage space outside the house.
What gave me even more to think about was the discussion about the room layout in relation to the children’s room. I would still like to stick to the layout without a hallway. I also don’t mind if guests hear me using the toilet. But regarding the child’s room, I am now uncertain, especially about noise. There is an idea to swap the utility room with the child’s room. However, it might not necessarily be quieter there either. This definitely requires more thought.
We also realized that the walk-in closet in the bedroom might be a bit tight. However, removing it is not an option at the moment. One idea is to position the additional wall across the room rather than lengthwise and place the bed against this wall facing outside (as mentioned, it is very quiet here) with a wardrobe on the other side near the entrance.
We are definitely open to suggestions, which is why we started this thread.
Kind regards
Edit: Apparently, I cannot edit the first post, so here is the sketch.
I’ll try not to forget anything.
So far, there is no site plan. The parcel subdivision is taking a bit longer, and in the meantime, we are trying to complete everything possible before then.
The only real limitation for the plot is its width of about 22m (72 feet).
On two sides, the property is bordered by a street/path. This path is only used to access other plots and, basically, a cyclist passes by about every two days. On the other two sides, there is farmland.
A carport and a double office container, used as a workshop or storage space, are planned behind the house. For this reason, we are also considering relocating the entrance from the “front” to the right side, so you don’t have to walk all the way around the house from the carport. The open-plan concept should be maintained as much as possible.
I will attach a sketch of the plot to the first post.
The idea of the staircase makes sense initially, but I’m not sure if the sacrifices are justified in my case, especially since I am creating storage space outside the house.
What gave me even more to think about was the discussion about the room layout in relation to the children’s room. I would still like to stick to the layout without a hallway. I also don’t mind if guests hear me using the toilet. But regarding the child’s room, I am now uncertain, especially about noise. There is an idea to swap the utility room with the child’s room. However, it might not necessarily be quieter there either. This definitely requires more thought.
We also realized that the walk-in closet in the bedroom might be a bit tight. However, removing it is not an option at the moment. One idea is to position the additional wall across the room rather than lengthwise and place the bed against this wall facing outside (as mentioned, it is very quiet here) with a wardrobe on the other side near the entrance.
We are definitely open to suggestions, which is why we started this thread.
Kind regards
Edit: Apparently, I cannot edit the first post, so here is the sketch.
What kind of unusual layout is that with the carport? Is south down there?
The plot could accommodate an L-shaped house, with the carport driveway located where the entrance door is.
I don’t believe you don’t take my brief list seriously.
Since resizing and the logical placement of rooms will come into play again, resulting in a completely different floor plan, I see no reason to stick to this now.
Please also take some time to carefully read through all the posts. @kbt09 and I are happy to offer good advice on bungalows, and of course @kaho674 as well, even though she specializes in urban villas.
The plot could accommodate an L-shaped house, with the carport driveway located where the entrance door is.
Lemming&F schrieb:
I really don’t mind that guests can hear me going to the bathroom.
I don’t believe you don’t take my brief list seriously.
Lemming&F schrieb:
I’m still unsure about the child’s room, especially regarding the noise level. There’s an idea to swap the utility room and the child’s bedroom. However, it wouldn’t necessarily be quieter there either. This definitely needs more thought.
Since resizing and the logical placement of rooms will come into play again, resulting in a completely different floor plan, I see no reason to stick to this now.
Please also take some time to carefully read through all the posts. @kbt09 and I are happy to offer good advice on bungalows, and of course @kaho674 as well, even though she specializes in urban villas.
L
Lemming&F1 Apr 2019 14:25Directly below is the south side. The access from the current floor plan would be on the north side.
The carport can theoretically only be placed behind the house if you don’t want to move the house too far. For that reason, the location for the carport there seemed most logical to me, since I can drive in directly from the path with minimal paving and then walk to the house.
Of course, I take your list seriously, but not every point carries the same weight for me.
I think I could live well with this floor plan in my daily life, but I can only speak for myself. Therefore, the points regarding the child take priority for now.
I will read all the posts again and discuss them with my partner.
Best regards
The carport can theoretically only be placed behind the house if you don’t want to move the house too far. For that reason, the location for the carport there seemed most logical to me, since I can drive in directly from the path with minimal paving and then walk to the house.
Of course, I take your list seriously, but not every point carries the same weight for me.
I think I could live well with this floor plan in my daily life, but I can only speak for myself. Therefore, the points regarding the child take priority for now.
I will read all the posts again and discuss them with my partner.
Best regards
Hello, also taking a lunch break here.
Thank you very much for all the suggestions. Perhaps it should be clarified again for better understanding:
1. Extension topic
The bungalow is meant to remain a bungalow, and the roof should be kept as flat as possible. A staircase is out of the question.
2. Storage topic
We actually prefer minimalism and want to avoid collecting dust catchers. The more space there is, the more unnecessary stuff tends to accumulate. I manage well with 3 Christmas boxes and 1 Easter box, which fit perfectly under the roof without having to expand further.
3. Walk-in closet topic
Definitely a must, because minimalism stops somewhere for us women. The walk-in closet will be located in front of the sleeping area.
4. Office and guest WC topic
I am self-employed on the side. This means it is not an ironing room (as mentioned somewhere), but an office—and it will be used as such, not just called one! The guest toilet and office are by the entrance area, as this significantly facilitates client visits and also protects my privacy to some extent.
4. Privacy topic
Anyone who works from home always shares a part of their private life. This was deliberately chosen because private life is also part of the income—for Instagram and others.
5. Bathroom topic
The size is intentionally generous! Also two sinks. The idea of bathing and then falling naked out of the room into the kitchen naked—this can only be good for the relationship. However, if I ever no longer find my husband attractive (as was mentioned here), then I am certainly not going to live with him anymore. That is not our idea of a relationship.
Leo has known Mom and Dad naked and open since birth, but both sides will be aware that in an open floor plan, the woman, man, and child do not just tumble naked out of the bathroom. However, at age 9, boxer shorts will not embarrass him in front of his uncle—maybe at 4 years old. But to design a house closed off because of a certain age? I don’t think that makes sense.
Regarding the stomach flu: if someone in the family is sick, I am not going to invite the whole gang over and expose them to the virus. That argument is not well thought through.
6. Tupperware topic
Terrible.
7. Help topic
The cloakroom is not coherent. I would prefer a hidden one.
I would rather have Leo’s room closer to the entrance, but that doesn’t quite fit with the office.
Thank you for any further suggestions and considerations.
Thank you very much for all the suggestions. Perhaps it should be clarified again for better understanding:
1. Extension topic
The bungalow is meant to remain a bungalow, and the roof should be kept as flat as possible. A staircase is out of the question.
2. Storage topic
We actually prefer minimalism and want to avoid collecting dust catchers. The more space there is, the more unnecessary stuff tends to accumulate. I manage well with 3 Christmas boxes and 1 Easter box, which fit perfectly under the roof without having to expand further.
3. Walk-in closet topic
Definitely a must, because minimalism stops somewhere for us women. The walk-in closet will be located in front of the sleeping area.
4. Office and guest WC topic
I am self-employed on the side. This means it is not an ironing room (as mentioned somewhere), but an office—and it will be used as such, not just called one! The guest toilet and office are by the entrance area, as this significantly facilitates client visits and also protects my privacy to some extent.
4. Privacy topic
Anyone who works from home always shares a part of their private life. This was deliberately chosen because private life is also part of the income—for Instagram and others.
5. Bathroom topic
The size is intentionally generous! Also two sinks. The idea of bathing and then falling naked out of the room into the kitchen naked—this can only be good for the relationship. However, if I ever no longer find my husband attractive (as was mentioned here), then I am certainly not going to live with him anymore. That is not our idea of a relationship.
Leo has known Mom and Dad naked and open since birth, but both sides will be aware that in an open floor plan, the woman, man, and child do not just tumble naked out of the bathroom. However, at age 9, boxer shorts will not embarrass him in front of his uncle—maybe at 4 years old. But to design a house closed off because of a certain age? I don’t think that makes sense.
Regarding the stomach flu: if someone in the family is sick, I am not going to invite the whole gang over and expose them to the virus. That argument is not well thought through.
6. Tupperware topic
Terrible.
7. Help topic
The cloakroom is not coherent. I would prefer a hidden one.
I would rather have Leo’s room closer to the entrance, but that doesn’t quite fit with the office.
Thank you for any further suggestions and considerations.
Well, there are different lifestyles and everyone has their own preferences. I wouldn’t overdramatize the bathroom issue either; I just mentioned it casually. I also believe that Leo’s privacy is even more important than having mom naked at the kitchen table. Especially, the idea that Leo would have to overhear his naked, open parents right next door in bed is a bit too much for me.
That’s why I expect quite a bit of room swapping to happen. I’m sure there’s some flexibility.
Still, that’s quite harsh…
That’s why I expect quite a bit of room swapping to happen. I’m sure there’s some flexibility.
LeosMama schrieb:
However, if I no longer found my husband attractive (as was mentioned here), then I definitely wouldn’t be living with him anymore. That’s not our idea of a relationship.
Still, that’s quite harsh…
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